So, speaking of Prada handbags with sleek contours and simple lines, may I present the Tessuto Nappa A tote? This bag is an absolute work of art – my level of handbag bigotry has now reached epic proportions. I have fallen for yet another Prada purse.

But honestly, can you blame me? The Tessuto A tote manages to be both sleek and intriguing. It has just enough accents and extras to be perfect, but it is by no means ostentatious. This bag is wholly aesthetic. There is not a single part that doesn’t please my eye in a dozen different ways. It just looks versatile, and I can actually see how it would look with a dozen different outfits comprising a dozen different styles. It could dress up a pair of jeans and a cute top, it could tone down something bold, bright, and colorful without taking away from it, it could complement a really fancy dress. The possibilities are endless. I’ve already matched it with twenty pairs of shoes.

Like the name suggests, the leather trim is comprised totally of nappa leather. The tote itself is nylon – and manages not to look it at all. Not that I have anything against nylon purses, I love them – fashion and function, remember. And frankly, most of the nylon Prada purses I’ve seen have been fabulous. Still, to take nylon and make it look so luxurious and sophisticated – Prada has reached a whole new level. Verdict? Run out and buy this, now – and if you want to get one for me too, that’s aces