Normally when we profile a celebrity’s handbag collection, we choose a celeb whose bags we’d love to have, or at least a celeb who has chosen things that we understand. When it comes to Heidi Klum, that’s not exactly the case. In fact, I understand very little of what’s going on below. The more I looked at pictures of Klum in outfits that she chose for herself, the less I understood why she’s allowed to critique the taste of others on Project Runway.
Klum’s style isn’t anything I’d choose for myself, but there are some good handbags tucked in here and there, plus several handbags that are worth squinting at for a few moments while you ponder how exactly they came to exist in the first place. Below, you’ll find the whole set. Proceed with caution.
Let’s start at the bottom, for the only direction to go is up. This, for example, is a bag that Heidi’s been carrying everywhere lately. I have no idea what it is, other than a mess.
This bag is also a mystery, but if you told me it was pleather, I’d believe you.
I don’t understand anything about what’s going on here.
On to the things that I don’t understand but can identify! Heidi’s quasi-boho style (when she’s wearing something casual, at least) means she’s a perfect Simone Camille customer. Here she is with a Simone Camille Large Carpet Bag. Shop Simone Camille via Luisa Via Roma.
Heidi’s also a fan of the SC bags with which you might be slightly more familiar, like this Simone Camille Original Bag. Shop Simone Camille via Luisa Via Roma.
And another Simone Camille Original Bag – all are one-of-a-kind! Shop Simone Camille via Luisa Via Roma.
Even Heidi’s Chanel choices are a bit strange – check out this Chanel Lambskin Tote with Exterior Pocket.
Heidi even wears her Hermes Birkin flap in a way that most people avoid.
Back to Chanel for a moment, though – this Chanel Logo Flap Bag is pretty nice.
I think that it’s on of Klum’s handlers carrying this Chanel Grand Shopping Tote, but it’s in the same frame with Heidi, so let’s go with it.
There are a lot of textures of black going on here, including a camouflage-embroidered Valentino Rockstud Trapeze Tote. Buy the plain version via Net-a-Porter for $2,395.
I am not at all mad at this green Givenchy Nightingale Bag. Buy through Barneys for $1,965.
Perhaps unsurprisingly (he is her Project Runway coworker, after all), Heidi carries quite a bit of Michael Kors and has for some time now. Here she is with a MICHAEL Michael Kors Astor Satchel, an old favorite from the brand. Shop MICHAEL Michael Kors via the brand’s official site.
They’re such good pals that MK even named a bag after her – the Michael Kors Heidi Satchel. Shop Michael Kors via the brand’s official site.
A Kors bag doesn’t have to be named after Heidi to grace her arm, though – she also loves her Michael Kors Miranda Tote. Buy through Michael Kors for $1,195.
And here’s another Kors bag, this time the Michael Kors Gia Satchel. Get the natural snakeskin version on sale via Michael Kors for $1,538.
And another exotic Kors – the Michael Kors Silverton Bag. Shop Michael Kors via the brand’s official site.
And finally, Heidi’s Michael Kors Rehearsal Drawstring Satchel. Shop Michael Kors via the brand’s official site.
Heidi wears a lot of neutrals in her casual time, but every now and then she pulls out a bright neon bag, like this Vince Camuto Coco Tote. Get the snakeskin-print version for $89 via Dillard’s.
Speaking of neon contemporary bags, check out Heidi’s Marc by Marc Jacobs Bob’s Memphis Two-Tone Leather Tote. Shop Marc by Marc Jacobs via ShopBop.
I may not understand most of Heidi’s personal style choices, but I do appreciate the fact that she carries indie designers pretty regularly. She loves her Krocoa Curvy Tote. Pick up a brown version on sale for $1,260 via Keath & Co.
Heidi’s also a fairly ardent Newbark fan – I like this Newbark Lauren Crossbody Bag a lot.
This is a Newbark Shoulder Bag, although I couldn’t find its proper name.
I actually quite like Heidi’s Louis Vuitton African Queen Masai Limelight Clutch. Shop Louis Vuitton via the brand’s official website.
Like many celebs, Heidi travels with a Louis Vuitton Pegase Suitcase. Pick one up via Louis Vuitton.
Curious about what was sitting on top of that LV suitcase? It was this Versace Signature Tote. Buy through Forward for $2,395.
Beyond Heidi’s well-known love for Kors, she seems to also have a thing for Jimmy Choo. The proportion of this Jimmy Choo Rosabel Bag is…strange. Shop Jimmy Choo via Net-a-Porter.
This small Jimmy Choo Bonbon Crossbody Bag makes a little more visual sense. Shop Jimmy Choo via Net-a-Porter.
Heidi also has the Jimmy Choo Large Biker Bag, which is a similar look in a different size. Buy through Net-a-Porter for $1,795.
And finally, a Timmy Woods Lips Clutch, just for good measure. Buy through Patricia Field for $300.
I’ll never understand her appeal, nor why she’s on Project Runway, imho she has no style. The only bag I liked was the green Givenchy.
Usually I love the eye candy of you ‘the many bags of..’. Heidi is beautiful but money really can’t buy taste. Even her tattoo is awful! I can’t imagine the orders I would be putting in with chanel etc if I was that rich and famous!
Her bag collection is as blah as her personality!!
How can a person with such a poor taste be a judge in show about fashion? I’ve never understood that. That’s why I’ve never liked Heidi, I think she’s so full of sh.. I don’t like any of these bags. I wouldn’t take any even if I could have it for free.
I know this is slightly off topic but what is the difference between Michael Michael Kors and Michael Kors? As far as I know, one of them is more expensive and considered the “main line” whilst another is more affordable but they seem to be quite similar in terms of quality, both made in china and all. can anyone explain?
She is an abomination. The only style she has in “no style” proof that it takes a village for her to look good at all. Matter of fact…she made that Birkin look cheap…and that’s a feat greater than parting the Red Sea.
I don’t know. I came to this for inspiration. I guess since I’m not a purse worshipper, I won’t understand, but maybe it’s because these pics are ALL of her being caught off guard, obviously running her kids somewhere or the other, quite literally. If I could afford all these bags AND use them to simply run errands in my pajamas and lounge wear, I’d likely look like that too! Go Heidi!
I thought the same thing, how can a Birkin look cheap? Even the Chanel looks horrible, and I never thought I would say such thing. There’s obviously something wrong with her style when she manages to make Chanel and Hermes look bad
Honestly if I look like her, I wouldn’t care about my bags at all 🙂
I have this pet theory that some women who have been totally gorgeous their entire lives never develop sharp personal style because they don’t have to, and maybe they don’t even realize that they don’t already have it. I had a friend like that in college – she was distractingly beautiful, but mistook people’s compliments as an indication that she was a great dresser. She…was not. I think Halle Berry also has a bit of this, even though she’s sensible enough to employ a good stylist for red carpet situations.
i honestly think it has nothing to do with how we look. you either have it or develop it at some point or not. Heidi has just a poor taste in fashion. i can easily name beautiful girls with amazing sense of style (olivia palermo)
but i see where you are coming from though
more often than not it’s not about how we look but wether we take pride in our looks or how we think we look that matters
Interesting theory. Also, lets not forget that Heidi became famous for wearing as little as possible = Victoria’s Secret. Her body is amazing, not necessarily her fashion sense.
that is a very interesting point … about the truly beautiful people … I also thought Halle Berry can look so much better sometimes …
Very strange indeed. At least there’s one celeb whose bag collection I don’t envy. Yay me.
Heidi’s Style is okay, not great, but not totally terrible. She can look absolute amazing. However, it looks to me she does not give a damn about handbags. Obviously, she is not the best person to feature on purseblog. At least, she is not carrying a Birkin to the Gym, like other celebrities (really, that is so tacky).
maybe its tacky to own one in the first place. its so crazy to splach so much on a bag no matter how super rich you are
why is it tacky? it’s really just a bag. really. it won’t save anyone’s life. really.
Oh dear, that Jimmy Choo red Rosabel bag just hurt my eyes … I just love their shoes, and even some of the evening bags but for regular day bags they have really nothing noteworthy.
Heidi’s bag collection is really just like her – sometimes gorgeous, most times just simply annoying
Love her as a model her bags not so much???
The navy and red bag number two might be Tommy Hilfiger.
The first bag seems to resemble a birkin, slightly. Though I’d hope Hermes would never produce something so ghastly!