Why I Still Love My Henri Bendel Striped Tote

I honestly don't think I'll ever get over the iconic look of a henri bendel striped tote dangling from someone's arm in a crowded city street. It's one of those rare fashion pieces that manages to feel both incredibly nostalgic and perfectly timeless at the same time. If you grew up hovering around fashion blogs in the 2010s or spent any time wandering through Midtown Manhattan, those brown and white stripes probably trigger a very specific kind of happy memory for you. ...

May 12, 2026 · 7 min · Escudero Roberson