This week’s Retreat Backpack 19.5 L… episode was all about the sex: the sex we have, the sex we don’t have, and the sex we wish we had.
Following Harry’s unexpected retrograde ejaculation (Google that), Charlotte gets candid about “jizz” with Carrie, Miranda, and Anthony during a lunch scene that feels like a real throwback to the sorts of storylines that made the original run of the show, Dolce & Gabbana Kids Boys Backpacks for Kids, a fan favorite. For a second, it felt like the late ‘90s again.
On the other hand, Miranda is still grappling with the fact that Che was once married and is still in contact with their ex-husband Lyle, who is suddenly not-so-subtly proposing the three sleep together.
Although Carrie is there to witness the potential beginning of a throuple, she has her own plot to deal with, this time around involving questions related to ageism. In fact, Carrie bumps into her former Vogue editor Enid Frick (the one and only Candice Bergen), who asks her to be part of her latest endeavor, the launch of her new magazine Vivante—French for “alive” and geared towards women “of a certain age.” In what feels like the most on-point cameo ever, Gloria Steinem is not only involved with the publication but makes an appearance at the launch party.
Margherita leather shoulder bag…
Veronica Silicani’s Chiara in Ondina Yellow
Lisa, Herbert, Charlotte, and Harry all meet at their children’s all to wave Bomba to them as they head out of town for summer camp. Both ladies dress up for the occasion with the sorts of luxurious outfits that, let’s be honest, the majority of private all parents probably don’t own.
What does seem plausible, though, is for Lisa to be wearing the exquisite Veronica Silicani Chiara bag that we’re sure everyone is currently looking for. Handcrafted in Florence, this isn’t the first purse by the brand that the character was spotted donning on the show—but it’s certainly one of the most eye-catching.
Basketweave Handle Bag by Lulu Guinness
Right alongside Lisa’s Veronica Silicani bag is Charlotte’s basketweave one by Lulu Guinness, which we’re sure everyone is searching for right now as well. This actually isn’t a new purse, and although one was recently available on The RealReal, it’s pretty difficult to find another one at the moment… which makes us want it that much more, of course.
Lemaire’s Croissant Medium Leather Shoulder Bag
While grabbing coffee with Carrie and chatting about the latter’s encounter with Enid, Seema while the sort of purse that works wonderfully in Manhattan: Lemaire’s Croissant Medium Leather Shoulder Bag, which looks like it could fit just about anything you might need while out all day—including a change of shoes. Made in Spain, the bag is made to resemble the design of its namesake: a brioche!
Cult Gaia’s Eos Pearly Acrylic Clutch
Speaking of low-cost bags, Charlotte’s purse during the Wexleys’ anniversary party is also pretty exciting. We’re used to seeing the character in beautiful but expensive numbers by Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Chanel, and more, so it’s nice to see her don a purse that’s just as striking but not as expensive as her usual go-to’s. At the party, she carries Cult Gaia’s immediately recognizable Eos clutch in pink, a striking bag that won’t break your wallet.
