Medium Denim Mood Flap

The quilting holds its shape on cotton just as it does on leather, but the surface is matte and relaxed, and black denim gives it a graphic, slightly downtown edge rather than the faded blue of a weekend jacket.

It measures 10 inches wide, 6.3 high and 2.8 deep, a generous medium with room for a phone, wallet, sunglasses and the small things that accumulate by Saturday afternoon. The strap drops 19.7 inches, so it sits comfortably crossbody at the hip and works on the shoulder too. Denim is also forgiving in a way that pale lambskin is not, which makes it a good partner for a summer of markets, trains and long lunches.

Wear it on weekends, every day, and through summer with linen, a striped tee or a cotton sundress. It is particularly sharp with black jeans for a tonal look, or against white for contrast. A season with it is a pleasant way to find out how much of your week really calls for leather.