The Latest “Snob” Bags
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, [...]
Mulberry Trolley Suitcases: A First-Class Edition
True designer luggage that’s not exorbitantly expensive: Mulberry has just gone where few labels have. While I’d love to have a full Valextra collection, these pack-and-go trolley suitcases are nothing to scoff at. The Henry suitcase ($935) is impossibly easy in black water-resistant, woven nylon that’s trimmed in leather. Simple, yes, but bright gold hardware [...]
Valextra at Barneys’ Final Markdown: Capri Sun
I loved spending time in Florence last week as a guest of Luisa via Roma. Now I’m already planning a trip back to Italy in the summer, and one of the places at the top of my getaway list is Capri! Which is why, for my visit to the craggy, glamorous island in the Tyrrhenian [...]
Milli Millu Spring/Summer 2012 Collection: City Slickers
Milli Millu’s new collection takes us on a continent-sprawling cosmopolitan tour, and the standouts on their fast-paced adventure? Surprisingly, it’s the understated cities of Vancouver and Copenhagen. You cannot deny the convenience and ease of a small shoulder bag, especially one you can wear cross-body, but do they have to be so boring? The Vancouver [...]
Best of Pre-Fall 2012: Structural Delights
Just before the big shows, Pre-Fall pops up like a nice fashion appetizer, just enough to satiate you for the moment and whet your palette for more! This pre-season, it’s all about structure. With a nod to club-hopping France in the late-eighties, Balenciaga gives us sharp lines and a refined design. The details are rich [...]
A Bright Forecast: All the Colors of the Rainbow!
Get ready to give the old-fashioned color wheel a big spin. Rainbow brights make up Spring’s new color palette, and I could not be more excited – I love color! And this is just the beginning. We will be seeing many more thrilling hues, including neon, throughout the season, but let’s kick things off with [...]
Matt & Nat x Apple: Reduce, Reuse, Re-Style
It seems only fitting that Apple, a company known for carbon-footprint consciousness, would stand behind an all-vegan bag label. Matt & Nat have just collaborated with Apple for a second collection of satchels even the greenest of snobs can be proud to carry. With crinkly faux-leather and accenting zipper hardware, the Ritual messenger ($180) is [...]
Top 5 Offbeat Prints: It’s Time to Work the Quirk
It’s not always all about animal prints! Printed bags are great when you’re eager to get playful with your look, and the latest releases prove that designers can get as frisky as the best of us. And sometimes even a little too sportive for some. Here, the top picks of the latest prints that march [...]
Prada’s New Tweeds: Read the Fine Print
My trip to Italy revived my appreciation for Prada. But, seriously, this new tweed-print collection is really good (even if Kara Ross kind of did the same thing two seasons ago and McQueen did it last season). Regardless, Prada’s gotten their groove back for spring, and I’m liking the details they’ve brought to the table. [...]
Facebook Giveaway– Monika Chiang Snakeskin Clutch!
Didn’t get a fab new bag for Christmas? Don’t fret, we are giving away a gorgeous Monika Chiang glazed snakeskin clutch in jade green! This oversized clutch is not only stunning, it’s ultra functional. Exterior zipped pocket allows for easy access while the entire 15″ wide clutch unfolds to hold anything you require. Total snob [...]
