We’re always interested in what’s going on at Coach. The brand occupies an important spot in the American accessories market, and its visibility to consumers across demographics means that Coach is often a consumer’s first introduction to the concept of luxury bags, and the moves that the brand makes can color many aspirational consumers’ perceptions of the industry as a whole. We brought you a first look at Coach’s Spring 2015 bags as soon as they debuted on the runway, and now we’ve got even more to show you.
Month: October 2014
Boostcase Has Finally Made an iPhone Charging Case That’s Not Ugly
A perpetually near-death iPhone battery is one of those mundane problems of modern life for which we haven’t quite invented the perfect solution. Desire for thin, light and powerful phones has outpaced battery technology, and the best way to combat it if you use your phone frequently is to use a charger case, but the … Read more
Naomi Watts Goes Trick-or-Treating with a Givenchy Bag
Here’s Naomi Watts, taking her kids to some early Halloween festivities in NYC over the weekend. She’s got that affluent NYC mom look down perfectly, right down to her fancy-but-functional black crossbody bag, which in this case is a Givenchy Small Pandora Bag. You can find a muted olive green version of Naomi’s Pandora for … Read more
12 Bags to Finish Your Halloween Costume Perfectly
We can turn almost any occasion into an excuse to shop for handbags, and Halloween isn’t even a particular challenge. We already found more than a dozen bags that are just straight-up creepy no matter the context, and today we’re back with another 12 that fit particularly well with particular costumes. Is it an objectively smart idea to spend a couple thousand bucks on a bag for your costume? No, but personally, I’ve rarely let that stop me from doing anything I wanted to do, for better or for worse.
Rauwolf’s Spring 2015 Clutches are Red Carpet-Ready
When Kristine Johannes debuted her clutch line, Rauwolf, in 2011, no one had any idea that it would become a mainstay on the world’s most prestigious red carpets in only a few short seasons. In that time, though, we’ve seen the line of ultra-modern plexi evening bags come to dominate events like the Emmys and … Read more
PurseBlog Asks: Would You Go Full Glitter for Daytime?
Glitter, in any form, presents some logistical challenges. First, it gets on everything. Second, it won’t come off. It’s the herpes of the craft world; once you’ve got glitter, it’s yours forever. Third, it is, in the immortal words of one Tim Gunn, a lot of look. All of that forms the context in which … Read more
ELLE Magazine Posed Fall’s Best Accessories with an Adorable Piglet
We found out a couple of weeks ago just how fond you guys are of combining your loves of pets and bags, and as it turns out, the staff at ELLE is right there with you. Recently, the magazine styled an otherwise straightforward array of Fall 2014’s most compelling accessories with two utterly adorable piglets. … Read more
Color Story: 15 Bags in Lovely Winter White
By now, everyone knows it’s totally acceptable to wear white any time of year, no matter the date’s position relative to Labor Day. Today, I’m here to tell you why you should and offer some handbags in support of my point of view.
Alicia Keys Travels with a Multi-Texture Givenchy Bag
Here’s Alicia Keys, traveling through LAX in a really comfy-looking travel outfit, carrying an intriguing Givenchy Lucrezia Bag that looks to be a combination of black and green suede, regular leather and croc-embossed leather. We couldn’t find this version online, but you can pick up a basic black version of the Lucrezia for $2,000 at … Read more
Man Bag Monday: Louis Vuitton Taurillon Backpack
Historically, “discreet” hasn’t often been a word used to describe Louis Vuitton bags, but times are a-changing at the French leather goods powerhouse. Several seasons before Nicolas Ghesquiere was brought in to helm the women’s side of the company, Kim Jones was hired to oversee the men’s side of things; his contribution to the brand’s … Read more
PurseForum Roundup – October 24
Friday is finally here, Roundup readers! October is winding down, but we’re are ramping up because we love fall. This week we pay a visit to Hermès, Balenciaga and the Playground. We also found a wonderful reveal in Valentino that you will not want to miss. Make the jump to find out what else awaits.
Jennifer Lawrence Carries a Cute Loeffler Randall Bag to the Movies
Jennifer Lawrence was recently spotted coming out of the movies with a gal pal in Hollywood carrying a Loeffler Randall Walker Mini Bag, which is a surprisingly attainable contemporary option for an actress who gets boxes full of Dior goodies shipped to her home. (No, really. She is currently the face of Dior’s newest handbag.) … Read more