The in-the-know brand is also a go-to for Eva Mendes and Zoe Saldaña.
The little black dress has been discussed ad nauseam in the fashion world, but there’s an underrated accessory I might argue is just as, if not more, important to a wardrobe: the little black bag. It’s sleek, timeless, and works for every outfit and situation—and Emily Blunt just introduced me to my new favorite version.
When the actress was spotted in Los Angeles ahead of her Jimmy Kimmel Live! appearance, she rocked a chic but casual all-black look that included oversized trousers, a fitted turtleneck, Nike Dunk sneakers, and Cuyana’s croc-embossed Mini System Tote Bag.
Mini System Tote Bag
Buy on Cuyana.com $328
While you can’t go wrong with a simple black bag, I prefer something with a more unique design—classic but not basic—and Blunt’s bag offered just that. The mini tote featured two top handles, an optional crossbody strap, and croc-embossed leather, which looked seriously luxe while adding some textural variety to her otherwise silky ‘fit. And while “mini” might conjure up images of the micro bags people were momentarily obsessed with at the start of the decade, this purse is a true small, with shoppers describing it as “not too big and not too tiny,” having enough space to “carry all [their] essentials.”
It’s “sleek, minimalist, and beautiful,” raved one fan of the Blunt-worn purse, while another said they love its “chic look.” “The leather is lush and soft” and it’s the “perfect size for my needs,” wrote someone else. And according to a final shopper, it’s the ideal-sized bag and “feels good to the touch.” Clearly, the style has amassed a major fan-base; fortunately, there are multiple color and leather options—including black, tan, olive green, and cream-colored pebbled leather—just in case you need more than one.
Buy on Cuyana.com $228
Buy on Cuyana.com $228
While Cuyana might not yet have the same name recognition as other leather bag brands, it’s already a staple among celebrities and editors (IYKYK). Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez both carried its Mini Linea Bucket Bag in the past month, Eva Mendes has worn the Tall Easy Tote, and Meghan Markle was once spotted with a now-retired bag, which got replaced by the Classic Easy Tote. “When I received [my] Cuyana bag, I knew immediately that it’d become the go-to in my accessory arsenal,” said InStyle’s senior commerce editor, explaining that the brand’s purses have a “buttery-soft” feel and “sophisticated yet casual look” that makes them seriously versatile.
Cuyana is the under-the-radar bag brand celebs, including Emily Blunt, and editors love. Shop more of its star-worn styles, below.
Mini Linea Bucket Bag
Buy on Cuyana.com $298
Tall Easy Tote
Buy on Cuyana.com $268
Classic Easy Tote
Buy on Cuyana.com $268