September 2005 Archives

In a season where most designers are rushing to create the next "it" bag even if it means sacrificing the artistic integrity of "design", the house of Bottega has stayed focused on making beautiful bags. We love the signature Bottega weave chain strap and the fabulous floral appliques details on this limited edition hand tooled sienna intreciatto leather bag. But beauty doesn't come cheap, retail price at $2750 on Net-a-porter.

This ain't your grandmother's old weave bag. Bottega Veneta has also released limited edition bags like this leather and velvet open weave bag(left) to hipsters around the world. It takes 48 hours to weave the leather strips by hand to create each bag ($3,850 each). Run and get your BV bag asap. They are sure to become collector's items.

For the Fashionista with champagne taste on a shoestring budget. These "it" worthy bags are not only fabulous and fun, they don't cost an arm and a leg. Tired of being on the wait list of every "it" bag of the season or can't afford the sky high retail prices? Try your luck at winning one of 30 hysteria inducing bags - Lucky Magazine and Bluefly are giving away 30 bags in 30 days! Read more about the contest on Business Wire.

Cole Haan Metallic Tote
Cole Haan Trinity Satchel
Cole Haan Stephanie Bag

At the top of our list of cheap thrills is Cole Haan, this formerly frumpy designer of leather goods has completely revamped their image and hired a trendy new designer. We love these super fun bags for fall! At under $350 each, you can afford to eat AND look stylish.

Coach Madison Satin clutch in Silver
Coach Chelsea Metallic Hobo in GunMetal

Coach, a name that used to be synonymous with "Sixth grade homeroom teacher" gets our approval for this rock and rollin' metallic hobo in gun metal leather. The silver satin clutch is also a "must have" with it's bling-licious crystal pave buckle that will ice up any boring outfit, and at $258 a pop, you can splurge on a pair of Jimmy Choo silver stilettos to match. As Isaac says, it's all about high-low dressing!

The Fendi XXV and Marc by Marc Jacobs Sheepskin Hobo

Dior Fright, ahem, Flight Shearling and Hogan Shearling Shoulder Bag

You saw this and was like, "WTF?", right? Well, apparently the latest craze with designers this Fall is actually a lesson in economics; take last years overflowing shearling coats inventory (I mean, what’s up with shearling? Every year it comes back as the “thing” to have but nobody wears it because they know they’ll look stupid if they do, its like espadrilles) and turn them into bags. I don’t care how creative the designers are; it still looks like a freaking coat!! Not to mention the practicality aspect of it, first of all, helloooo my money doesn’t gets cold (never has a chance really) and with all that poof, where do you even put your stuff??? Please, just leave the sheeps alone so they can make more sweaters.

This is the HARDEST bag to get this year. If you flip through the latest mags, only the hippest "it" girls have it. The Blue Nuit is as hard to get as the secret ingredient in coca cola. If you can't get your hands on this must have color, you can settle for the chocolate (fab!), red (yummy!), camel (classic!), or electric cobalt blue (ick!). Net-A-Porter sold 376 bags in 36 hours and now has 700 names on their wait list. The other option is to go for the Silverado bag worn by secondary "it" girls like Jessica Simpson (we are being generous here with Jessica's status after that trashy pajamas outfit she wore to the VMA's).

Why do we love this bag? The leather is super slouchy and soft but ultra durable and scratch resistant. The medium size is functional for everyday and it’s perfect for a fun night of clubbing as well. The pockets on both sides are great for sliding in your cell phone and keys. The downside, it weighs in at a hefty three pounds! The lock alone is half a pound but the Paddington is just not the same without it so us fashion slaves will just have to look fabulous toting it straight to our chiropractors office.

This bag is the envy of the season. It's a favorite of Linda Evangelista's, who is a lifetime member of our "It" girls. Scared of living reptiles like we are? The blue crocodile ($33,000) is to die for. Whichever you desire, don't desire it too much because they are next to impossible to get your hands on so take a few extra moments here to enjoy these photos and then move on to pine for the next big thing.

There are two bags you need to know about, the Birkin is one and the other, the Chanel 2.55. A typical Chanel handbag you say? Well, helllooooo, it’s called an icon! History was made when Coco Chanel introduced this bag in February 1955 (as in, 2.55). Coco wanted a shoulder bag to free up her hands. Hey, she had other things to carry. The quilts were inspired by jackets worn by jockeys (yes, jockeys). This classic is being reissued for this season in white, black and silver, which we love the most. For the collectors out there, this is a must.

Is September the new December? Why else would every store in America have Christmas trees and obnoxious ornaments on display already? If you have received a stack of invitations to holiday parties and have nothing to put you in the holiday spirit, get this adorable Gucci beaded evening bag with lizard trim. It's sparkly yet elegant and big enough to hold your cell phone, lipgloss, and credit cards. Neiman Marcus may be on to something here... is Santa comin' to town early?

This fabulous vintage style beaded bag is definitely Red Carpet worthy without the sky high price tag. At a mere $931, this is the steal of the season! Get yours now at Net-A-Porter before it sells out.

The Hermes Kelly bag is making a splash of a comeback this season. It was all about the original classic that set fashionistas scrambling on the fall runway. The chocolate crocodile can be yours for $18,000. The mini kelly is ultra chic for evening and is more attainable than it's larger counterpart. If you splurge on one thing this season, splurge on a Kelly bag.

And here it is, the girls we love this minute. This is a coveted position so one misstep can lead you directly to our shit list. So check back to see who has fallen (and in case you are wondering, let me just make it clear that shit listers will NEVER make it on our It list no matter how many Birkins she buys off eBay).

At the top of our list is our favorite rock and roll fashionista. And can we just say her hubby Gavin Rossdale is tres hot? We love Gwen and her whimsical style, although we were concerned when she expressed her artistic sensibility with pink corn rows and braces. But it looks like this holla back girl, oh wait, she ain't no holla back girl so that would make her an ain't no holla back girl so, anyway, whatever, her and her Harajuku girls are stepping out in style with hits on the charts and on the red carpet.