Now fashion month has hit Paris it is time to take a second and consider what we have learned from the last four weeks. And, we’re not just talking about the shows as the style on the streets has been just as influential. Of all the trends that have bubbled up, there is one that’s impossible to ignore. Not only has it been adopted by doyenne’s of fashion, but celebrities too. It’s united the likes of Eva Chen, Aimee Song and Solange Knowles. The piece in question is C[hloé's Nile Bracelet Bag.](https://www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/897011/Chloe/nile-bracelet-small-textured-leather-shoulder-bag
Crafted from a supple textured leather, the Nile is a moon-shaped minaudière that can be worn across the body of clasped by its bracelet-inspired handle.
Nearly two decades ago the wristlet - a clutch with a hoop-handled strap for hands-free use - was the cornerstone of brands like Louis Vuitton, Coach and Marc Jacobs. It wasn’t just their affordability that was appealing, it was the fact that it was made with the modern woman and her Motorola Razr in mind. Rather than sporting an ungainly tote, they were a ‘cute’ and practical answer to the clutch bag quandary. Though not a homage, the Nile bag with its bracelet handle is an iteration of the accessories of yore.
For the uninitiated, the French fashion house under the expert guidance of its recently departed designer Clare Waight Keller became known for arm candy. Arguably, they created the concept of IT bags with the launch of the padlocked Paddington shoulder bag in 2005. Over a decade later and the pace at which Chloé sets accessory trends has not slowed down. The Pixie, the Faye, the Drew and now the Nile are just a handful of the wanderlust-inspired holdalls Clare Waight Keller gave us.
Regardless of its diminutive size and delicate nature, the Nile has become ubiquitous with front row attendees. Think of it as this season’s Gucci loafers, as it’s without a doubt the one bag everyone is craving.