There was a time when everyone had to own–or at the very least, they lusted after–some piece of the Miu Miu Matelessé line. I wasn’t immune to it; I loved the dimensionality the quilting technique yielded, which left the bags appearing padded. Miu Miu always delivers when it comes to offering a wide variety of bags that provide a fun, youthful twist.
Month: February 2017
For Fall 2017, Prada Embraces Both Simplicity and Maximalism for its Runway Bags
Something that’s always refreshing about Prada is that the brand’s runway shows never rest on their laurels when it comes to presenting accessories. Plenty of brands show collections that are mostly new versions of old favorites, which is fine (and sometimes even reassuringly consistent), but Prada almost always explores new handbag territory, which it did … Read more
Bottega Veneta Delights with Ultra-Luxe Fall 2017 Runway Bags for Both Men and Women
With the exception of maybe Hermès, it’s hard to think of a brand that’s as steady and steadfast as Bottega Veneta. I can’t think of a time when I’ve looked at one of the brand’s runway collections and seen something that was obviously designed to a popular trend or look; instead, BV persists by making … Read more
Revisiting NYFW Street Style – A Gallery
The Fashion Week circuit left New York two weeks ago, having since breezed through London and Milan and is now on its merry way to Paris this week. I have been sitting on a bunch of impressions from New York I shot while in town during NYFW and I finally got around to process and … Read more
The Best Red Carpet Clutches of the 2017 Academy Awards
Last night was the mother of all awards shows, the 2017 Academy Awards, and suffice it to say there were at least a couple interesting storylines that emerged from the evening. We’re not here to talk about accounting firms, though–our raison d’être is handbags, and there were plenty on last night’s red carpet. Because the … Read more
Fendi Debuts New Logo Hardware and Tons of New Bags for Fall 2017
If you had asked me to predict which brand would debut a new logo on its Fall 2017 runway, I wouldn’t have guessed Fendi. The brand already has both an iconic logo print and logo hardware that it has barely capitalized on during the recent resurgence of that look in the accessories market, but for … Read more
Celebs Carry On with Carry-Ons (and Other Bags) from Louis Vuitton, Louboutin, & Chanel
Chanel and Louis Vuitton seem to be the resounding favorites this week, but when are they not, really? Meanwhile, awards season was quickly drawing to a close last week, which means designer clutch season is basically over. This saddens me greatly–I love a good clutch. It also means we probably won’t be seeing much of … Read more
Keeping Up with Kylie: Check Out the Bags Kylie Jenner’s Been Carrying Lately
This is not the first time we’ve keenly focused our attentions on Kylie Jenner‘s handbag collection. Or even the second or third, honestly. Like most of her clan, Kylie amasses designer handbags at a pace that most celebs can’t or won’t match. As her collection continues to expand, her taste in bags and preference in … Read more
The 15 Best Bag Deals for the Weekend of February 24
Can you believe we’re almost done with February? It seems impossible that we’re skipping toward spring this quickly, but as a certified Cold Weather Curmudgeon, I can’t complain. Another thing I won’t complain about: this week’s crop of bag deals, which are far superior to what you’d expect to find outside sale season. Many of … Read more
A Short History of Chanel’s Wild, Wonderful, Extremely Expensive Novelty Clutches
Designing a bag that looks both silly and extremely expensive is no small feat. Luxury, as a concept, is very self-serious, the fashion industry is endlessly self-aggrandizing. People who work in luxury fashion are not, by and large, the people you look to for jokes. Even brands who specialize in novelty usually only strike the … Read more
Gucci Gets Heavily into the Brand’s Signature Bamboo for Its Fall 2017 Bags
It seems wrong, or at least incomplete, to say that we all know what to expect from Gucci at this point. While it’s true that designer Alessandro Michele went about setting the codes for his collections in extremely short order, he also instilled a constant variation that’s the key to Gucci’s success under his creative … Read more
Dear Millie: Month Three
Dear Millie, Yesterday was your three month birthday. This past month, you changed in so many ways and I could really start to see your little personality start to shine through. Your dada and I are always learning, and you continue to be patient with us as we adjust to your likes and dislikes and … Read more
