"The East-West style bag can be seen as a modern take on the Nineties and early Noughties Baguette," says Kay Barron, Net-a-Porter's fashion director. "The bag features an elongated, horizontal ...

Without a doubt, you’ve heard of the trusted baguette bag—but have you had the chance to familiarize yourself with its older cousin, the east-west bag? If not, allow me to introduce you.