Hermes

Baby Bag – Prada Nylon This is pure function. And it’s Prada so it ain’t all that shabby either. Prada started their followers (yours truly included) on nylon and for a baby bag, this is still the best choice. Easy to clean, super lightweight and mightily durable. The outer pockets will keep you sane which [...]

After many seasons of floppy-schloppy chic, I’m excited to see the commitment to sleek structure from the Parisian houses. The French understand the power of subtlety (perhaps more so than any other breed), and Fall 2012 is going to be one of refinement if they have any say in it! Céline toys with the triangle [...]

To flaunt or hide? Whether you want to showcase or underplay your baby bump, the right bag will flatter your new figure. And whatever you choose, no mini-bags, please! Structured or slouchy, a roomier style will keep proportions in proper play. Handle your nine months with flair – just like Reese Witherspoon exhibits, with a [...]

I don’t think I need to tell you how difficult it is to procure a birkin or kelly bag from Hermès. And as the venerable French brand expands into China and India, stock becomes even more sparse for those of us on the western hemisphere. In the 15 years that I have been collecting Hermès, [...]

Glance to the ranch for inspiration this season! The equestrian look is one that’s close to my heart – and my home. I live in horse country; the names of the streets in my neighborhood are Chuck Wagon, Buggy Whip, Saddleback, Flying Mane, Pinto…you get the idea. Not that I dress in Ralph Lauren all [...]

Normally, all we talk about is what’s brand, spanking new, but truly snobby bags are meant to be treasured – and used to death. A beat-up, well-worn bag is also a well-loved one (like the Buzz and Woody, your bags want to be played with!). But some live hard and die young – not all [...]