Charlotte Olympia

Have a birthday on the horizon? I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by splurging on a brand-new bag from the resident queen of kitsch-chic. Charlotte Olympia has scored a major design win with her new Zodiac clutches, featuring a different color and crystal-and-enamel embellishment for each of the 12 signs: cute [...]

Charlotte Olympia may be the queen of kitsch, but there is one thing she does better than any other designer – perspex clutches. Her latest collection was inspired by the movies, so with the help of Hollywood magic, her signature Pandora’s box has been transformed into a box office clutch trimmed with gold filmstrips. There’s [...]

In case you haven’t noticed, luxury labels are getting more and more playful – and I want in on the fun! There’s no easier way to hop on the bandwagon than with a bold-typed or illustrative clutch, all the better to express yourself. Not to mention spur a conversation at a cocktail party. Here’s to [...]

There are some perfume bottles too stunning (like Marchesa’s!) to leave on your dresser when you head out on the town. Charlotte Olympia must feel the same way. She’s always the first to capitalize on our unusual desires, and these faux spritzers are just what the perfumer ordered. Of course, Judith Leiber’s also bottled up [...]

It seems the Oscar-winning leading ladies at the Academy Awards this year are also leading the field in fashion. Both Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Lawrence have been spotted carrying mirrored clutches (is there a better way to stay looking fresh on those fast-paced carpets??). Anne’s Jill Milan Art Deco box clutch (at Jill Milan for [...]

Summer is always my favorite time to shop for bags. They have a sense of spirit and cheesiness that you just can’t get away with in the winter. And as great as it is to be chic, sometimes it’s just more fun to show off my quirky, Palm Springs-loving side. These bags require different levels [...]