Gabriela Hearst The Icons Nina Bag
Nina Bag
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Nina Bag

The rounded top-handle that made Gabriela Hearst’s accessories language instantly recognizable.

$4,200 at GABRIELA HEARST

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Story & heritage

The Nina was the first handbag in Gabriela Hearst’s collection and is named for artist and activist Nina Simone. The label describes it as a structured top handle with a distinctive round pouch that unfolds from a turnlock closure.

Wikipedia records the Nina as beginning with a limited edition of 20 bags given to women Hearst admired, later developing a substantial waiting list. This version carries the Paul Smith mountain landscape print.

Materials & craft

The official product page lists lamb leather for the body and lining, plus metal brass hardware. Its closure and compact rounded body keep the focus on the tactile pouch construction.

lamb leatherbrass hardwareturnlock closuretop handle

How to choose & style

Choose it when a look needs one sculptural object rather than a conventional tote. The rounded body works especially well against sharp tailoring, ribbed knits, and tonal evening separates.

Nappa leathercashmere crochetshearlingprinted leather
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