August 2010 - PurseBlog

Only Marc Jacobs Would Get Away With a “Dogs” Shopper

May 9, 2011Aug 31, 2010 by Anna Cooperberg

One of my friends likes to say that because Marc Jacobs is so amazing, he can get away with doing ridiculous thinks like having the little Miss Marc characters – and still sell bags emblazoned with her image. I’m pretty sure this Marc by Marc Jacobs Dogs of Marc Shopper qualifies to prove that her little axiom is correct.

Why? Because, while walking with the same friend, we spotted a gal slinging this bag over her shoulder. It’s not a bad bag at all – just rather ridiculous. But it’s ridiculous enough that it crosses the line into cuteness. Just like poppy Japanese characters.

If I had gone to the Emmys, I would have carried Alexander McQueen

Aug 30, 2010Aug 30, 2010 by Amanda Mull

I didn’t get an invitation (lost in the mail somewhere, surely) to the 2010 Emmy Awards, so I’m just going to show you a life-size picture of the Alexander McQueen Crystal-Encrusted Skull Clutch and imagine it in my hand. Because of that lost invite, I was also forced to give back my Marchesa dress and … Read more

Get some lace in your life with Diane Von Furstenberg

Aug 30, 2010 by Amanda Mull

Fall is full of strong trends – military, leopard print, haircalf, motorcycle boots. Studs are still around, apparently. That’s kind of a lot to take in, but if your style tends to skew more traditionally feminine, there’s a trend for you too: lace.

Lace tends to go hand in hand with grunge, for some reason (irony?), and this season it’s appearing in silhouettes that fall at every point in the spectrum. Luckily, the Diane Von Furstenberg Marlene Envelope Bag is simple enough to fit in anywhere and everywhere.

One Bag, Two Ways: The Alexander Wang Tai Dopp Kit Bag

Aug 30, 2010 by Amanda Mull

It might be a bit early to declare box bags as a trend, but the sight of Victoria Beckham carrying one a little while back and now the appearance of fall’s Alexander Wang Tai Dopp Kit Bag make it seem as though more such bags will come out of the woodwork in the near future. Boxes certainly fit with the emerging trend of petite, streamlined, slightly retro handbags, and if you want to hop on this look before all of your friends know about it, we’ve got a few suggestions – one that plays up the bag’s grey tone, another that accents the creams and beiges.

Trend: The Bucket Bag

Aug 27, 2010 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

I was first going to label this a fall trend, but truth be told the bucket bag has been sought after for a couple seasons now. For fall the Bucket Bag trend does not die down and the best place to satiate your bucket bag wants and needs is ShopBop. The bucket bag combines utility … Read more

Even Chanel loves leopard for fall

Aug 27, 2010 by Amanda Mull

At this point, if you don’t like leopard print, I feel kind of bad for you. It seems as though every brand under the sun, from high-end to low-end and everything in between, has released some sort of leopard bag for fall. The trend is inescapable, which is great if you’re like me and you already had a pair of glittery silver and black leopard leggings left over from last year. Yeah, I said it.

If I had an extra four grand laying around, this Chanel Strass and Tweed Leopard Classic Flap would be the perfect compliment to my admittedly tacky-but-fun leggings. Or to a black dress of any sort. Or any outfit, really.

If you can’t do a minibag but still want a crossbody, try Brach bags

Aug 27, 2010 by Amanda Mull

Mini crossbody bags have been the ish for a couple of seasons now, but not everyone can partake. Maybe you have a big wallet, a dayplanner, or just a lot of stuff to carry all at once, but for some women, fitting everything they want inside of a minibag just isn’t a reasonably possibility.

If you’re one of those people, there are a growing number of slightly larger crossbodies coming out that still fit the trend but hold more everyday essentials than some of the smallest options. My personal favorite is the Botkier Ava Crossbody that I’ve been carrying for a couple of weeks now, but if you prefer something with silver hardware or a leather strap, check out the Brach Phillipa Crossbody Bag.

Love it or Leave it: Halston Heritage Susan Clutch

Aug 26, 2010 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

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Introducing: Tiffany Leather Collection

Aug 26, 2010Aug 26, 2010 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

Tiffany & Co. may be synonymous with jewelry but that soon will change once you get to see their new leather collection. When I first learned that Lambertson Truex filed for bankruptcy, it was not only a shock but also left me feeling like a significant part of the handbag world vanished. My hope was restored soon after when I read that Tiffany acquired Lambertson Truex. Then I had to wait. Wait to see what would become of the former original US-American design house and how the partnership between Tiffany and the design duo, Richard Lambertson and John Truex, would translate in the designs.

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The Tiffany Leather Collection does not disappoint. In fact it quickly surpasses my expectations, and it does so with confidence and poise. The sleek and streamlined bags are reminiscent of past Lambertson Truex designs, allowing the elegance and grace of each piece to shine through. While the designs master the combination of modern elegance with a timeless appeal, the finishing touches infuse classic Tiffany touches. These finishes include custom-designed hardware, Tiffany Blue leather interiors, and Tiffany Blue enamel.

If you’re not a lover of black bags, check out this navy suede from Botkier

May 9, 2011Aug 26, 2010 by Amanda Mull

I’m an avowed lover of black. I generally prefer it in clothes rather than bags, but lately I find myself drawn to more black bags than usual, and also black shoes. I could wear black for the rest of my life and be more or less happy.

That’s not true for everyone, though, and if you’re one of those weird people that prefers to keep the black to a minimum (seriously, you’re weird), then the Botkier Prince Crossbody Bag is a perfect option if you’re looking for a dark neutral for fall.

Want something more luxe than leather? Try sterling silver with Bottega Veneta

Aug 26, 2010 by Amanda Mull

Sure, alligator or crocodile versions of the highly collectable Bottega Veneta Knot Clutches might be enough to satisfty the luxury lust for some people, but for those who want something a bit more unique, the Bottega Veneta Sterling Silver Knot Clutch is just the ticket.

Furla schools designers on how to tastefully incorporate fur into a bag

May 9, 2011Aug 26, 2010 by Amanda Mull

I’ve been raging against designers’ distasteful and poorly conceived uses of fur on bags over at PurseBlog lately, and leave it to one of the mid-priced brands to school the likes of Dior and Louboutin.

Bloomingdale’s list the material of the Furla Tate Satchel‘s top flap as pony hair, but it’s somewhat longer and more fur-like than the material usually is, so it makes me wonder if that’s accurate. Whatever it is, it’s not nearly as ugly as most of the much more expensive bags that we’ve seen adorned with similar fabrics this season. The key to using fur tastefully (if you believe fur can be used tastefully, of course) is to not let it overwhelm the bag’s structure or purpose, and Furla managed to keep things under control.