Alaia

Take the weight off for spring! A big, perforated bag is breezy, breathable, and easygoing. All those delicate cutouts lighten the load and relax the mood, adding as much interest as a pattern but with complete neutrality. Just a touch of open-air texture brings a sense of fresh wonderment to classic bags. 1) Yves Saint [...]

Kelly and I have been reveling in the fabulously cheap thrills of the Net-a-Porter stateside for weeks. Now it’s Europe’s and Asia’s turn to get in on some marked-down retail therapy! All of your snob favorites are on sale, from Alaïa to Valentino to McQueen and everything in between. Here, we’ve narrowed it down to [...]

Gutsy move, Alaïa. Clearly, there is no fear of reptile in Azzedine’s fashion house. Then again, he of the garments that cling like second-skin is not known for dressing shy women. Like many things Alaïa, this is an unusual take – you usual don’t see faux alligator like this. Setting each bold gator scale in [...]

Ready, set, shop! It’s that magical time of year – when the holidays warm our hearts, and the sales light my fire. But where to begin?! With markdowns hitting all the major retailers, from Net-a-Porter to Barneys to ShopBop, scoring bargains on the best snob bags can be as overwhelming as it is invigorating. I’ve [...]

I think of clutches like champagne – festive, bubbly, and fit for celebrations. Which means my day bags fall into the water or coffee category – I need them to help me get through morning to evening. Day bags are purchased for their functionality, durable workmanship, and comfort. Clutches are a chance to be more [...]

Adorning a luscious suede, top-handle frame tote with a deeply chic trim of alligator is as refined as bags come. Alaïa is tempting us with a timeless treasure to be loved for generations. With a price tag that your future generations might be paying off for you! So, no, it’s not outrageous when you’re talking [...]