Derek Lam
Top 5 Lucky Bags: The Year of the Dragon
Get ready for a big year: the Dragon is the mightiest of all the signs in the Chinese zodiac. Starting on January 23rd, we usher in a new year. Think dominance, ambition, and drive. But most – and best – of all, the Year of the Dragon symbolizes good luck! Now that’s reason to celebrate, [...]
Derek Lam Kyra Hobo: Head and Shoulders Above
Derek Lam: Killing it these days! Not only has he reinvented Tod’s as their resident creative director, his own trademark bags are proving to be a cut above the rest of everyday satchels. Like this new shoulder shape – love it. Facile organization and agreeable aesthetic details come together for a refreshing take on a [...]
Best Bags of Barneys Sale!
As much as I enjoy the heart palpitations that come with Barneys’ biannual warehouse sale, I have to say the sale prices right now are so hard to beat, you would be crazy to wait. And the bags? Even better! Many of my most beloved designers are here, in some of the year’s winning styles. [...]
Derek Lam Tatum Print Haircalf Shoulder Bag: The Tatum, Take Two
I already loved the Tatum in greige suede, but a redux in leopard-print calf-hair is insane! A dégagé hobo in indulgent calf-hair is the kind of daily decadence I seek out. Done by Derek Lam, it’s irresistible. The style is an instant classic and the details make it a standout. Small-scale leopard is the key [...]
Derek Lam Suede Tatum Hobo: Taking It to the Streets
I might be so over “greige” when it comes to my choice of nail color, but if you’re talking about a roomy day bag designed for cozying up to? I’ll never get bored. Suede is lush in this soft color, and with the Tatum hobo, Derek Lam has produced a classic look with a touch [...]
Derek Lam Spring 2012 Collection: California Dreamin’
The California boy gave us lighthearted ease and balmy glamour with his ready-to-wear collection and the lightness continued to accessories. Derek Lam was thinking retro Palm Springs style – louche yet not improper – and while the bags (thankfully) suggested modern rather than vintage, they have West Coast written all over them. A roomy sea [...]
Derek Lam Fall Bags: Balancing Act
The key word for Derek Lam’s fall collection: “sumptuous.” Sumptuous without feeling unattainable, like you could only carry these bags on special occasions or would despair at the slightest scuff mark. No, these are bags to be worn. Looking at the Anthea shoulder bag and Ume crossbody bag, you get the feeling Derek designs with [...]
Top 5 Mini Bags: Small Wonders
I think about math all the time. Getting dressed is like putting together an equation, and lately, my magic number is six. As in, 6” heels and 6” bags. Here is my theory: the higher the heel, the smaller the bag. It’s all about proportions. You wouldn’t want to tumble stepping down from a curb [...]
The Five Essentials Featuring Cher Coulter:
Any woman with a savvy, modern sense of dressing would kill to have creative genius Cher Coulter style her. Cher’s uniquely sensual yet effortless aesthetic has made her one of the top stylists in the game. The London native and co-founder of menswear line AKA now splits her time between NYC and LA, helping the [...]
Derek Lam Resort 2012 Collection: Going Global, Going Lavish
The stylish city girl who just returned from say, exploring Thailand, then surfing on the Gold Coast and brought back influences from both expeditions. That’s the woman of Derek Lam‘s Resort show, and this high-flying, deep sea-diving character is encompassed right in the bags. While the overall looks might be subtle, Derek was going for [...]
