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Khaite Blake Crossbody Bag in Dark Honey
The Blake Crossbody Bag in Dark Honey is an authentic Khaite bag in Beige. Khaite is the New York label Catherine Holstein founded in 2016, the house behind the cashmere cardigan and the wide-leg jean that made it a quiet-luxury reference. Its bags carry the same restraint. The shapes are sculptural, the leathers are box calf, cashmere suede and haircalf, and the one flourish is the house’s Art Deco-inspired Empire hardware in gold. The leather styles are made in Italy, and the raffia pieces are handwoven by artisans in Madagascar and Albania. Luxury Handbags authenticates every bag before it ships.
A dynamic flap-front form that redefines the box bag. Crafted in Italy of durable, sublimely smooth box calfskin that will develop a rich patina over time. Wear it short on the shoulder with tailoring, and across the body over a long coat.
Quick Facts
- Brand: Khaite, New York, founded 2016 by Catherine Holstein
- Product: Blake Crossbody Bag in Dark Honey, shoulder and crossbody bags
- Collection: Spring 2026
- Colour: Beige
- Composition: 100% Calfskin
- Size: Length 23.9 cm, width 9.2 cm, height 19.3 cm, handle drop 43.2 cm. It takes a 13-inch laptop, a notebook and the day’s essentials. One size.
- Reference: H5016-976-888
- Authenticity: 100% authentic, verified by Luxury Handbags before dispatch
- Shipping: Worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured to 110% of value and signature required
- Duties: Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes are payable on import. See the Luxury Handbags logistics and returns protocol.
How to Wear the Blake Crossbody Bag in Dark Honey
A crossbody bag that earns its place across city days, weekends and easy evenings.
- With denim: A Lotus tote on the shoulder over a straight jean and a cashmere cardigan is the house’s own daytime uniform.
- With tailoring: The Blake and the Cate sit in the hand against a wide trouser and a long coat. Keep the shoes clean and the jewellery gold, to match the Empire hardware.
- For evening: The Audrey clutch and the Donna evening clutch go under the arm of a column dress. Let the leather be the only shine.
- For summer: The raffia pieces, the Billie bucket, the Simona and the Zoe tote, take a linen dress and a flat sandal to the coast.
Perfect Occasions for the Blake Crossbody Bag in Dark Honey
- The working week, from the desk to dinner
- City weekends and travel
- Gallery evenings and the party season
- Gifting. Luxury Handbags ships Khaite to London, Sydney, New York and Dubai
Explore more in the designer bags edit, the totes selection, the shoulder bags selection, and Khaite ready-to-wear and shoes.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Blake Crossbody Bag in Dark Honey Product Details
| Brand | Khaite, designed in New York |
| Collection | Spring 2026 |
| Colour | Beige |
| Composition | 100% Calfskin |
| Dimensions | Length 23.9 cm, width 9.2 cm, height 19.3 cm, handle drop 43.2 cm. It takes a 13-inch laptop, a notebook and the day’s essentials. One size. |
| Styling | A crossbody bag that earns its place across city days, weekends and easy evenings. |
| Care | Specialist cleaning only. Wipe with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from perfume and makeup. Store in the dust bag, stuffed, away from direct sunlight. |
| Reference | H5016-976-888 |
Khaite Bag Size Guide
Khaite publishes the length, width, height and handle drop of every bag, and the exact figures for the Blake Crossbody Bag in Dark Honey sit in the dimensions line above. As a guide to the families: the Lotus tote comes as a Mini at 23 cm long, a Small at 46 cm and a Medium at 56 cm; the Olivia hobo as a Mini at 29 cm and a Medium at 41 cm; the Joan hobo as a Small at 25 cm and a Large at 64 cm. The Blake box bag runs from the Nano to the crossbody, the top handle and the 39 cm long clutch, and the Audrey clutch is 30 cm long and 6 cm deep.
| Family | Carry | Holds | Best for |
| Audrey, Blake Clutch, Donna Evening Clutch, Casey | In the hand | Phone, card case, lipstick | Dinners and events |
| Blake, Donna, Cate, Lori, Mini Olivia | Hand, shoulder and crossbody | Phone, wallet, sunglasses, pouch | Day to evening |
| Small and Medium Lotus, Joan, Augustina, Crosby, Kasia | Shoulder | 13-inch laptop and the day’s essentials | Work and travel |
About Khaite
Khaite is a New York label founded in 2016 by Catherine Holstein. The name comes from the Greek word for flowing hair. The house reimagines wardrobe essentials with a sensual, architectural edge, and its cashmere knitwear and denim turned it into a quiet-luxury reference point. Holstein was named CFDA American Womenswear Designer of the Year in 2022 and again in 2023, and Katie Holmes, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Beyoncé have all worn the label.
The bags are the quieter half of that wardrobe. The Lotus tote is a scarf-inspired form with a rounded base and a toggle closure inside, the Olivia and Joan hobos are zip-top crescents in cashmere suede and box calf, and the Blake is a flap-front box bag that comes as a nano, a crossbody, a top handle and a long clutch. The Cate bag is a covered-frame top handle with a kiss-lock Empire closure plated in antiqued 18-karat gold, and the Audrey clutch carries the same Art Deco-inspired hardware at a magnetic closure. The leather bags are made in Italy. The raffia versions of the Lotus, the Olivia, the Augustina, the Simona and the Zoe are handwoven in Albania, and the Billie bucket and the raffia Audrey clutch by artisans in Madagascar, before they are finished with Italian calfskin.
“The Blake Crossbody Bag in Dark Honey is a Khaite bag in the truest sense. The shape is clean, the leather is serious and the gold hardware is the only decoration. It is built to be carried every day, and it looks better for it.”
Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Luxury Shoes
How Khaite Compares
Shoppers cross-shopping the Blake Crossbody Bag in Dark Honey typically also consider Totême, Bottega Veneta, and Strathberry. Totême is the Stockholm answer to the same pared-back wardrobe, with softer, quieter shapes. Bottega Veneta is the one for the woven intrecciato and a larger house behind it, and Strathberry sits lower in price with its bar closure. Khaite is the one to buy for a sculptural bag with the Empire hardware that matches the house’s own coats, knits and shoes. Explore the full Khaite collection at Luxury Shoes to pair the bag with the clothes it was shown with.
SHIPPING AND AUTHENTICITY
Shipping & Authenticity
- Authenticity guaranteed: 100% authentic Khaite, verified by Luxury Handbags before dispatch.
- Made in Italy for the leather styles, with the raffia pieces handwoven in Madagascar and Albania and finished in Italian calfskin. The country of origin is printed inside each bag.
- Express shipping worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured to 110% of value until signature.
- 14-day returns from the delivery date. The bag must be unused with the Luxury Handbags security tag attached, and the return is submitted through the return centre.
- Duties: most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes fall due on import. Full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Blake Crossbody Bag in Dark Honey authentic?
Yes. Every Khaite bag sold by Luxury Handbags is 100% authentic and authenticity-verified before dispatch, including the Blake Crossbody Bag in Dark Honey, reference H5016-976-888.
How big is the Blake Crossbody Bag in Dark Honey?
Length 23.9 cm, width 9.2 cm, height 19.3 cm, handle drop 43.2 cm. It takes a 13-inch laptop, a notebook and the day’s essentials. One size. The house measures length, width and height across the widest points and gives the handle drop from the top of the strap to the top of the bag, so the size guide above tells you which family takes a laptop and which takes a phone and a card.
Who is Khaite?
Khaite is a New York label founded in 2016 by Catherine Holstein and known for elevated wardrobe staples with a sensual, sculptural cut. The label built its name on cashmere knitwear and denim, and Holstein won the CFDA American Womenswear Designer of the Year award in 2022 and 2023. Katie Holmes turned the Khaite cashmere cardigan into a viral moment in 2019.
Where are Khaite bags made?
The leather bags are made in Italy. The raffia styles are handwoven by artisans in Madagascar and Albania and then finished with Italian calfskin straps and trims. Each bag is marked with its country of origin inside. The Blake Crossbody Bag in Dark Honey is listed above as 100% Calfskin.
How should I care for the Blake Crossbody Bag in Dark Honey?
Specialist cleaning only. Wipe with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from perfume and makeup. Store in the dust bag, stuffed, away from direct sunlight. Empty the bag between wears so the base does not sag, keep the hardware away from anything abrasive, and let a wet bag dry naturally at room temperature before it goes back in its dust bag.
What is the Empire hardware on Khaite bags?
It is the house’s signature closure, an Art Deco-inspired frame and clasp in gold-plated brass. On the Cate it is a kiss-lock plated in antiqued 18-karat gold, on the Blake it marks both the handle and the locking closure, on the Audrey it sits at a magnetic flap, and on the Lori it finishes a zip-top. Match it with gold jewellery and the bag reads as a set.
What is the Khaite Lotus tote?
The Lotus is a scarf-inspired tote with a rounded base for stability and a toggle closure inside, designed to be especially lightweight. It comes in box calf, pebbled leather, cashmere suede and handwoven raffia, in three sizes: the Mini at 23 cm, the Small at 46 cm and the Medium at 56 cm long. The Small and the Medium take a laptop and the day with them.
What leathers does Khaite use?
Box calf and soft smooth calfskin are the house standards, alongside cashmere suede, haircalf, crackle patent, pebbled calf and distressed leather. A few evening pieces come in python, lizard and alligator, the Lilith is wrapped in satin and ostrich feathers, and the summer styles are handwoven raffia. The product details above list the exact composition of the Blake Crossbody Bag in Dark Honey.
Can I return a Khaite bag to Luxury Shoes ?
Yes. Luxury Handbags accepts returns within 14 days of the delivery date. The bag must be unused with the Luxury Handbags security tag attached. Sale items, jewellery, swimwear and bespoke pieces are final sale, and a flat return processing fee is deducted from the refund.
Does Luxury Handbags ship Khaite internationally?
Yes. Luxury Handbags ships Khaite worldwide with DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured to 110% of value until signature. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, which makes the customer the importer of record for local duties and taxes. The full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.
