Left: Candida bag in olive leather Right: Consuelo bag with crocodile detail
One of my favorite designers, Derek Lam, is on a roll lately! First the announcement that he’s been named Creative Director at Tod’s and now a line of to die for bags. His latest efforts (Candida, Costanza, and Consuelo), in croc or leather, are smokin’ hot bags that will send bag lovers into a frenzy when they appears in stores. Like his ever so popular dresses, these are basic bags with a twist. An unexpected detail like crocodile flap on a simple bag such as the Consuelo is quiet luxury at it’s best. Having a sister with a busy lifestyle who constantly reminds him of the needs of the modern woman, Derek really hit the mark with the Candida. We’d use this as our “lifestyle” bag for days that require us to lug around lots of stuff, we love the different zippered compartments for stashing our goodies for either travel or pilates class.
Costanza bags in tan and green patent leather
The Costanza bag has “it” bag stamped all over it, this is something I would carry to lunch with the girls or to dinner. I love the modern structured shape with contrasting patent leather and barrel shaped lock. The emerald green one is just the kick of color I want come spring!
His bags are so outrageously covetable! I’m still so keen on the Hildegarde, and it seems like they just keep getting better!