Eco-chic

I’m tired of not knowing where to put my clutch when I’m having a drink or in the bathroom stall. Enough is enough! I’m even trying to invent something to mitigate this problem but in the meantime, it’s only handle-clutches for me. No more tucking my prized bags in my armpit or squeezing them to [...]

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 [...]

This weekend, the New York Times published an article deeming inexpensive – and often giveaway – canvas totes as the price-efficient and eco-conscious replacement for our luxury “It” bags. Quite an interesting article, but do you think it’s accurate? I love my Alexander McQueen canvas bag, courtesy of the Met’s exhibit; Lauren Bush’s FEED bag; [...]

This is one of the most creative uses of bags I have ever seen. Envirosax, designer of reusable bags, showed its latest creation by Amit Ayalon at Sundance Film Festival’s Alive! Expo Green Pavilion recently.  There is a jacket, Victorian corset, back scroll piece, bustle and skirt– so creative and beautifully thought out!  I’d wear [...]

The latest craze in handbags? No, it’s not crocodile or ostrich, it’s…. paper bags! While Bottega Veneta used actual paper for its woven clutch, Proenza Schouler’s version is merely inspired by paper bags.  We were fascinated with Bottega’s innovative use of paper in its bags when we previewed them in Milan last spring.  I mean, [...]

Hermes had their Silky Pop bags but hello, a grand for a grocery bag is a bit too ridiculous even for the Bag Snob! There are of course endless options for reusable bags but Prada just came out with ones that are relatively reasonable at $295 (notice I didn’t say “affordable”) with real design behind [...]