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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 [...]

Gwyneth Paltrow visited the Apple Store in NYC recently to talk about her new app ‘Goop’ and carried Tom Ford Large Kidskin Natalia on her way in. The actress looked sleek, chic and smug in a Barbara Bui top and Daniele Michetti shoes. The Tom Ford Natalia bag has a large golden turnlock center with logo [...]

If you had a hard time resisting the temptation to indulge yourself in a bag by Narciso Rodriguez before, it’s now going to be virtually impossible. The champion of timeless, minimal elegance has finally launched his e-commerce site. It’s all things Narciso, all the time! I had the pleasure of meeting one of my favorite [...]

Bracher Emden is an incredible new brand out of London is intriguing from beginning to end, starting with the name. Richard Emden founded the unconventional luxury label in 2002, when he opened his Convent Garden boutique. Being unafraid to embrace creativity is the brand’s motto and true to their mission, these bags are not the [...]

Last night’s MET Gala was a punk rock star-studded event. From SJP flashing her lacy knickers and custom Louboutin thigh-highs in a wild Philip Treacy headdress to Madonna’s super short plaid Givenchy and playful black wig, the veterans showed the PYTs how it’s done. Not even Katy Perry’s religious-inspired Dolce & Gabanna gown (and crown!) [...]