Seasoned Katie Holmes style watchers know that the actor rarely strays from her favored Chanel cross-body bag. She’s a Whole Foods shopper, a McNally Jackson bookstore tote enthusiast, and a Tusting Como Explorer devotee, embracing a weekend-style aesthetic in her daily New York City life. This weekend, the actress was spotted with her beloved Khaite Amelia bag, a spacious carryall in a warm tan hue, nestled in the crook of her arm.
Holmes has been carrying this versatile tote, filled with everything from her dad caps and APC jumpers to her Vibi Venezia ballet flats, since 2020—the year after Catherine Holstein’s Khaite brand rose to prominence with the iconic oatmeal cashmere moment. At £2,180, the Amelia, like all Khaite pieces, is a significant investment, but Holmes demonstrates that when considering cost per wear, the fashion math works out.
Slung over Khaite’s Blythe coat or elevating simple tracksuits, the Amelia holds endless appeal for Holmes. Her recent purchases of Toteme’s T-Lock top-handle style and Tod’s T-case messenger have struggled to compete for attention with the street-style paparazzi. Why switch when your trusty bag looks effortlessly chic with everything? This is surely the question Holmes is asking herself as September’s back-to-school mood sets in and the focus shifts from holiday essentials to transitional pieces.
Expect to see the shell necklace disappear from Katie’s neck and The Row loafers replace her Cos fisherman sandals in the coming weeks, but the classic brown Amelia bag will remain a staple well into autumn. If it ain’t broke….
