Embroidered

Cigar boxes came back into fashion years ago, and since then, literary Snobs have been coveting Olympia Le-Tan’s book clutches like they were rare editions themselves. The classics have been on heavy rotation in street style photos, but the prices are just ridiculous. Playing on our sentimentality to get us to pay top dollar is [...]

Is it possible that Olympia Le-Tan’s tongue-in-cheek literary clutches can rise beyond the trend zone and into the realm of a modern-day classic? It’s not likely, but their appeal is still not going anywhere soon. Most of her ultra-unique bags sell out in seconds flat. The key to their potency: that hand-stitched touch. More of [...]

I’m in the mood to get a little savage. Wilderness calls, and I’m going to answer. But am I going on safari? To put it delicately, hell, no! I’ll take my savagery in the form of an exotic bag that speaks to nature. A bag of exotic skin in all its glory or with a [...]

There’s not much snow this year, so I guess we have to make our own! I always worry about keeping white bags clean, but if you’re careful, they’re a great change of pace from the usual. Pick one up for a graphic black and white look, or go completely festive with some red or green [...]

This is the perfect example of how a great bag can save any outfit! Jason Wu’s chic Karlie clutch kept eyes away from her strange halter top dress from Cushnie et Ochs (I love Diane, so let’s just call it avant-garde!). The embroidered beadwork on this boxy minaudiére screams star power and she has it [...]

Beaded fringe is not for everyone, but that’s why it’s so fun! While it’s really a boho style, this pretty blush-colored Matthew Williamson (on Net-a-Porter for $1,575) is more flapper than free spirit. And whether you’re doing the Charleston or the Dougie (not that I know how), fringe brings a great sense of movement to [...]