The Latest “Snob” Bags
If you squinted and expected to see studs on this bag, then you’re not alone. This has the faint feel of Valentino’s Rockstud motif, but look for more than a moment and you know it’s Michael Kors through and through. The bold, thick stitching is brilliant; it is everything on this bag. They give it [...]
At long last, the wait is finally over! Out of their Pre-Fall ’13 collection, Alexander McQueen‘s mini Heroine is hitting stores next month. Of course, tastemaker Jessica Alba got first dibs on hers, no doubt a lovely gift from McQueen. She wore her studded black version casually and crossbody, for lunch in Los Angeles on [...]
I love this bag. Tired of all the camera bags out there that don’t quite click, I’m happy to see Givenchy getting it right with their aptly named Rigid bag. Hyper-structured, it may not be meant for carrying a camera, but it still has that same adventurous air. A great crossbody is absolutely essential in [...]
It looks like the PS bag has graduated – or at least the girl who carries it has. The Courier reads rather plain for Proenza Schouler, but don’t think they’ve ditched their aesthetic entirely. It still sports some of their trademark details, like that signature hardware closure. Think of the Courier as an inside-out version [...]
Move over, Judith Leiber. Sylvia Toldedano has a new take on the embellished crystal clutch, and it’s more good humor than all-out kitsch. When it comes to your minaudière (especially in the carefree summer season), it’s just fine to be unapologetically playful. Nobody says you have to take your evening bag seriously. On the contrary! [...]
I love the uniqueness of Tonya Hawkes trunks; if you’re carrying one of her creations, there’s simply no mistaking it. Tonya reimagines vintage classics until they are totally twisted and perfect for the modern woman who craves something you won’t see everywhere else. For Fall ’13, she has treated and painted python skins for a [...]
