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There’s no bag that makes you feel like a woman quite like a clutch. With new shapes and textures that refer to their vintage ancestors, the latest are unabashedly feminine. Grab one for instant polish, and you’ll have a hard time putting it down as you gracefully sip your dirty martini. 1. Marni Archivio Storico [...]

A reversible tote that transitions merely from beige to gray might seem too subtle to make much of a difference, but imagine the mileage you’ll get. It’s an instant switch from summer to fall and day to night. Brunello Cucinelli was thinking in practical terms with this bag. Well, mostly. An ergonomic hobo shape tote [...]

Snakes slithered around the bodice, eagles invaded the waist and collarbone, and cross pendants stamped the midsection at Alber Elbaz’s Spring show for Lanvin. Yet for all the symbols of strength (which Alber prefers to power, since it can’t be bought), his take on spring is fluid and feminine. Yes, the man has a way [...]

Photographer: Tommaso Fontanella After the morning tour of the bag factory, our eclectic group headed back to Florence on the Gucci bus. The next stop: the Gucci Museo for lunch. I felt like I was at summer camp with new friends from around the world! The museum was beautiful and chock-ful of Gucci history, from [...]

Minerals and crystals dug up from the earth. Diamonds in the rough, made glorious with Karl Lagerfeld’s magic touch. This season, Karl got captivated by crystals: “Nature’s the greatest designer,” he remarked. A runway resembling one big geode set the scene at Chanel, a spellbinding setting that was at once earthy and supernatural. And it [...]

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 [...]