Clutch

My adoration of striped bags has reached new heights (and hues) thanks to Jason Wu. I already have much love for his current classics: the Jourdan and Karlie (aptly named after two of the hottest young supermodels of the moment). He is still sticking with these recognizable and beloved styles, but now Wu has added [...]

What a difference a wristlet makes. This is a pretty basic Lanvin pouch, but that snakey chain at the corner changes everything. It takes a simplistic (but still yummy) case made of croc-stamped black leather, and gives it a sense of desirability worthy of a modern-day disco diva. As well as a night on the [...]

While an oversized clutch may not the most sensible choice for a shopping spree, it’s definitely the swankiest and that’s high priority for a designer like Victoria Beckham (especially when she’s modeling her own looks!). With just a hint of hardware and a pretty laser cut design, the minimalist clutch will go with everything in [...]

The idea of patchwork instills fear in me. The thought of that multi-hue canvas Coach bag makes me lose my lunch. Marni‘s take on it however requires rejoicing. This is literal patchwork – the square panels are attached to the frame clutch, connected by black tabs. The graphic result is fresh like a garden trellis [...]

Blame (or thank) Charlotte Olympia for the resurgence of kitsch bags. What started out as a witty joke has turned into something serious: the trend is at an all time high. With prices to match. Now another brand is out to give Charlotte’s perfume bottles and parrots and Olympia LeTan’s book bags a run for [...]

Coco Chanel found imitation to be flattering, but not everyone feels that it’s a sincere form of adoration. Actually, when it comes to designers, most just get annoyed. (Just ask Isabel Marant how she feels about all the copycat wedge sneakers out there!) But when desirable things come with sky-high price tags – as they [...]