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Ask the Snob: Busy Mom Needs Chic Day Bag

Bag Snob, Please help with desired new spring bag. I want an everyday BIG bag that I can throw baby S’s crap in and is also chic. I want something light-looking and less money. Want style, but pacifiers and crayons do have to go in there along with my crap. Thoughts? From: iblondegirl (an attorney [...]

Ask the Snob: Need New Bag, Keep the Boyfriend

Dear Bag Snob, I am sure you get lots of messages, but I was hoping you could briefly help me. My girlfriend wants to get a nice handbag and her birthday is coming up, I was hoping to get one as a gift. She likes her current bag which has enough room to hold her [...]

Turn Your Bag Into a Mommy Bag

Ever wonder why other mommies don’t need a diaper bag? Tot Snob has the answer! If you are expecting or tired of schlepping around a hideous diaper bag, see how you can turn your favorite bag into a functional “mommy” bag.

Ask the Snob: Bottega Veneta VS Chanel, Python Face Off

I just got this email from Roe. I answered her, won’t tell you what I said but you can probably guess, but I thought it would be fun for fellow Bag Snob readers to weigh in on her decision. Hello My Lovely Snobs, Hopefully you can help me decide. I have a friend that has [...]

Ask the Snob: Is it okay to buy embossed exotic?

Dear Bag Snob, I am saving to buy the YSL lizard embossed Easy or Muse bag, do you think it is snob worthy?  I love the look of exotics but can not afford to buy the 5 figure version. I am still in college and will pay for this bag with my summer job. It [...]

YSL Mombasa Hobo and Messenger

Dear Bag Snob, Hello, hope you guys can help me out here. I’m a fan of the now-extinct YSL Mombasa. Is there a good, reliable site to source for a genuine second-hand? Cheers, Yanqin Dear Yanqin, Ahhhh, the Mombasa! My first YSL, I got it in Cognac when it first came out. Loved it to [...]

Rebecca Minkoff Virginia Computer Sleever

Dear Bag Snob, Why aren’t there computer sleeves that are cute and functional? I need something that isn’t so embarrassing to pull out of my nice YSL Muse. Is there nothing other than neoprene? What’s a girl to do? Frustrated Snob, Angela Dear Angela, Girl, I hear you!! I have to admit, I am pretty [...]

Frugal Snob: Anya Hindmarch Seasonal Tote

Hi Bag Snob, I am a faithful reader and I am hoping that you can help me with my recent dilemma. I am looking for a canvas tote/shoulder bag for my upcoming vacation and also to have for the summer. I am seeing a lot of bold prints and while I am not shy of [...]

Jas MB Small Tie Bag

Dear Bag Snob, I have a question I thought only you guys could answer. I love love love my designer bags – Miu Miu and Marc Jacobs are particular favourites. However, the bags I have are not practical for work, as they’re too small. I am a student but will be graduating and starting work [...]

What Is Ponyhair, Haircalf, Hair-on Leather?

Left: Anya Hindmarch Charlie, $1575; Right: YSL Besace Flap in Leopard Buffalo Hair $2995 There were a lot of questions regarding ponyhair, haircalf or in industry terms, hair-on leather. What the heck is it? Is it pony? Is it cow? Well, it is most commonly cow, although it can be done with buffalo or any [...]