January 2006 Archives

Dear Bag Snob,

I love the Croc bags! I am waiting for Ostrich to make an appearance. What do you think???

Sari

Dear Sari,

The Bag Snob

As we wait for the Fall 2006 shows, let us waste some time and reflect on what makes us gag. WTF is up with all the Las Vegas style chain print from LV?? Its totally gross. Who wants that? I mean, Joan Collins is dead isn’t she? Or maybe this hatred is personal. As a teenager my mom bought me this Ferragamo raincoat covered entirely in a hideous chain print and I thought it was the greatest thing ever because it was “designer”. I wore that with pride and now looking back I’m just embarrassed, so this whole new revival of this trend does not atone for my earlier bad taste but instead feeds into my fear that maybe I still have lingering teenage bad taste, which would be my worst fear in life.

But in all objectivity, you just wonder what Marc Jacobs is thinking. Well, perhaps he is not thinking. Its that big conglomerate run by men with wives who had their prime in the 80’s and now need to reassure themselves that they have always been chic even in those dark days of the Texas chain print massacre trend are breathing down his neck in order to restore the confidence of their no longer botox-viable skin. And there is plenty of proof that Marc is not steering his own ship here, let’s not forget about the Barf Bucket.

In the end, this has nothing to do with me at all. It is clearly shockingly revolting. Just look at it.

The Bag Snob is sad to announce the departure of one of the best talents in the fashion industry. Phoebe Philo is parting ways with the House of Chloe.

Predictions for 2006

Here we go, as one must, commit to print and be laughed at later when we are all wrong. But for the BagSnob, we are certain that 2006 will bring change to this world of bohemia that we so dread. Don't get us wrong, we LOVE Moulin Rouge, its our favorite movie, but lets leave Bohemia to the oh-so-talented, charmingly and tragically impoverished artists and indulge us with expensive, excessive and principle bending desires. Sienna Miller and the dwarf twins - you are out, you must leave. Auf wiedersehen.

So here it is, we are predicting feminine, pretty and ladylike handbags. And for the expensive and excessive trend? CROC!! Crocs will dominate the scene to the point where they become extinct this year. Seriously.

Hermes has refashioned the Kelly to be slimmer and more ladylike. The Marc Jacobs Beth in white croc is the perfect example of the pretty and feminine trend we will be seeing a lot more of.

The latest bag from uber chic designer Phoebe Philo for the House of Chloe is sure to set off another round of fashionista frenzy. Making it's debut yesterday at the Paris Chloe spring/summer show, Chloe's homage to the classic kelly bag has all the style and hipness of the Paddington without the extra poundage. We love the handstitched detailing on this urban yet ladylike bag. The roomy outer pocket is perfectly sized for stashing your iPod or Treo. The Whiskey or Gray leather is the BOMB! Or splurge on Chocolate alligator!!! Get on the list NOW! Contact AMANDA_BLOOD@bergdorfgoodman.com for reservations. Bergdorf Goodman is taking names for the bag until Jan 13. It's also available online at
Net-A-Porter.