Jimmy Choo Handbags

There is a lot going on with this clutch. Not only is there a brown and white zebra print pattern, but the material is ponyskin. And Choo has added another dimension with the gray watersnake trim that seems to have a bit of a glimmer and shine to it. The Marin clutch has been a huge hit for Jimmy Choo, but is the Jimmy Choo Marin Zebra Clutch fab or drab? This is the oversized version, which if you don’t realize it, is huge. The dimensions are 14.5″ W x 9″ H. While NAP shows this with a moo moo-esque dress (better known as a Temperley London kaftan), this clutch would look great with a very simple outfit; skinny jeans, white top, and sexy heels. Does the ponyskin/watersnake/zebra combo put this bag over the top for you in a good way or bad way? Available through Net A Porter for $1,875.

Fab or Drab?

See the clutch paired with a moo moo below!

Right off the bat this handbag carries a very different look. The gray is a subtle hue, that is soothing, and then there are large circular studs that run up and down the sides of the bag. Yet the subtle gold metallic under-layer shines through the metallic gray perforated Jimmy Choo Riki Bag perfectly. The hardware is gold but it appears very subtle, as if it is silver, not gold. There are double top handles and one of Jimmy Choo’s signatures, thin straps of leather threaded through rings along the top. When I look at this bag I love it, but I can not put together exactly why. Why does a bag that seems to have quite a bit going on lure me in? Must be because I own plenty of ’simply’ bags and maybe I am subconsciously telling myself I need a new funky bag. If that is the case, thank you self for allowing myself to believe I need a new handbag. Buy through Net A Porter for $2,295.

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You know what I have not seen in a long time? A great black bag. No bells, no whistles, just a black bag to use everyday that is not trendy, just functional yet still appealing to the eye. And Jimmy Choo, who is known for their divine shoes, has embraced the handbag market, learned from early design flops, and began to pave a way for themselves in the handbag market. For a great everyday black handbag, the Jimmy Choo Calfskin Hobo will suit you perfectly. I love the slouchy appeal of the black calfskin and the tarnished feeling of the gold tone hardware. The shoulder strap is adjustable, which helps give this a nice snug feeling under your arm without pulling on your shoulder. The top closes with a magnetic snap and leads to brown suede lining with a nice lilac grosgrain trim. The interior focuses on usability, boasting a three section slide pocket and back zip pockets. Measurements are 13 1/2″H x 19 1/2″W x 1 1/2″D. This is such a perfect everyday black bag, I may just grab it for myself. Through Saks for $1775.

Posting has been light because Vlad and I are in New York City right now. We have been meeting with some fabulous designers (who you will all get to ‘meet’ soon!) and doing some major shopping. We will have great things to show you soon!!!

Spending Halloween in NYC is something else. We have seen a plethora of working folks on Wall Street in costume, and some people appeared to be in costume but it is most likely their everyday garb. Tonight we will be heading down to the East Village to check out the Halloween parade, which I hear is amazing and just like a scene out of Michael Jackson’s Thriller video.

So as posting will remain light today, we will bring you two fabulous Halloween colored bags. If I had it my way, I would opt for a stunning Hermes Kelly in Orange Swift. Yet the Chloe Heloise Quilted Bag brings you a splash of orange for the festivities and the Jimmy Choo Rio Clutch brings the needed black. Honestly, orange is a color that you will see all around for spring, so grab yourself some orange! And black is always in, no matter how hot gray is, black will never go out. Buy the Orange Chloe Heloise Bag at NAP for $1225 and the Black Jimmy Choo Rio at NAP for $1395.

What are you all doing for Halloween??

Typically, the natural python look is not for me. I suppose seeing it on many horrid looking cow boy boots tainted me. Don’t get me wrong, I love python skin, but I prefer it dyed. Yet the coloring on this Ramona is beautiful. Perhaps it is because the suede trim offsets the natural python perfectly and breaks up the pattern. Either way, the Jimmy Choo Ramona Snake and Suede Bag radiates beauty. Jimmy Choo uses exotic whip snake and pairs it with taupe suede trim and golden hardware. The overall look is killer, expressing a style that uses lush products that are bold enough to stand on their own, yet implementing a soft touch for the finish. The inside is lined in suede and features a zip and open pocket. This handbag makes a statement, so if you buy it be sure to tone down the rest of your outfit and let this handbag do all of the talking. Buy through Saks for $3495 (also available in a black and silver snake and suede here).

While gray is sitting on the “it” color pedestal, lush purple colors are not only closely gaining, but are about to overthrow gray. Pairing your gray hues for fall and winter with a succulent shade of purple will make your outfit pop. An absolutely stunning shape that has done nothing but created buzz for itself, the Jimmy Choo Mahala Bag is ready for fall in a chic aubergine leather. The contrast suede panels are the perfect touch, to offset the leather and the gold hardware, and make the handle on each side stand out. There are two zip fastenings on the front, one of the back, and a Jimmy Choo embossed plaque on the front. Lush sand suede lines the inside. This handbag has my heart, and while the shocking blue was great for summer, this is a must have for fall and winter.

Via Net A Porter for $2,225.

I already posted about this bag, inquiring if you all thought it was fab or drab. Today I will reveal that I think this handbag is totally fabulous and even more stunning in navy! The Jimmy Choo Alex Suede Hobo is slouchy, lush, and finished off beautifully with the navy suede and exotic water snake trim. Gold hardware is not always top on my list, but when paired with the right materials, it gives a handbag the perfect edge over the rest, looking sumptuous and divine. There are calf leather shoulder straps and suede lining on the inside. Measurements are perfect for every day use; 15½”W X 12½”H X 5″D. Are you still searching for that perfect fall/winter handbag, or just looking for another to add to the list? Skip over the brown and go straight for the blue. Via Saks for $1975.

Jimmy Choo Crocodile Ramona

Jimmy Choo knows how to reel them in. Design a coveted bag that crowds of people have their hands on, get people talking about it, and then release it in exotic. Best way to make a huge sale. The Ramona has been all the buzz at the house of Jimmy Choo, and the release of the cognac Jimmy Choo Crocodile Ramona Bag will have people talking. A familiar shape is adorned with exotic crocodile and accented with gold-tone hardware. Staying true to the Ramona, there are no differences other than materials used. A double buckled top with an extended tab key closure are also found on the front. Dimensions are large, 11 4/10″H x 16″W x 6″D. For the Ramona lover this is perfect. I will rather use $14,000 towards a different exotic, my exotic Birkin fund, but this is a divine treat! Via Saks for $14,000.

It seems to me that the Jimmy Choo handbag itch has been spreading. At first, many tried to say that Jimmy Choo did not make great bags. But now, after the success of the Jimmy Choo Clutch and the Mahala and the Ramona, Jimmy Choo has found a secure spot in the handbag market. A little more bold, the Jimmy Choo Metallic Ramona is a great way to add a little bit of flash without being flashy. The bronze-and-chocolate striped eel tote features gold hardware, eyelets around the top with threaded straps, and double top handles. The outside colors are dark and bold and as you slightly open up to the inside you find a feminine lilac suede trim. Buy via Net A Porter for $3500.

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It may be very weird of me to be posting pictures of Lindsay carrying her ‘last handbag’ before her cluster-mess-of-an-arrest that occurred early yesterday morning. I can’t help it; celebrity gossip is such a driving force. Not to mention a handful of readers asked me what bag LiLo was carrying and I figured I should answer. And then I figured why not showcase it as her last bag pre-DUI-car chase-cocaine carrying-assistant firing-arrest. In the last few days before her drama hit its pinnacle, Lindsay Lohan was sporting a Jimmy Choo Mahala Tote in electric blue. This tote is absolutely stunning, sporting contrast suede panels and gold hardware and two front zip fastenings. Net A Porter is offering the tote in aubergine, which is like amethyst or burgundy, is a stunning option for this fall/winter season. Buy the bag via NAP for $2225. And as far as LiLo goes, I hope she does get the help she needs.

Follow Lindsay’s Mahala toting on various occasions below.
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