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The Many Bags of Celebs at New York Fashion Week Spring 2014

One of the unsung particularities of New York Fashion Week is the vast spectrum of celebrities in brings out over its eight-day run. There aren’t a lot of parties that could draw both Paris Hilton and Barbara Walters, but at Fashion Week, there’s literally a spot for any celeb who’s interested in cashing a check and sitting upright in the front row for a few minutes. In the interest of journalism (or, you know, something similar!), we felt it our duty to catalog the handbags that these celebs toted into and out of the tents over the past week.

For reasons that I cannot totally explain, there was a ton of Chanel and less Hermes than one might expect. Also popular: a bag from whatever designer’s show you’re attending (or, in the case of models, that you just walked in). Below, the bags of everyone from the fashion-famous to the famous-famous, plus a bunch of people somewhere in between.

Let’s start with model (and John Legend fiancée) Chrissy Teigen, if for no other reason than that she’s funny on Twitter and I like her all-black getup. Her bag of choice was the Saint Laurent Betty Shoulder Bag. Buy through Net-a-Porter for $2,150.

Celebrities attend fashion week in NYC

Despite the relative dearth of Hermes that I mentioned previously, there were a few Birkins to be found. Padma Lakshmi’s, for example.

Padma Lakshmi smiles as she arrives for New York Fashion Week

Of course figure skater Johnny Weir carried an Hermes Birkin. That’s just how he rolls.

Celebrities at Alice and Olivia by Stacey Bendet Spring 2014 Presentation in NYC

We’ll excuse you for not knowing who Michelle Violy Harper is (after all, we’re not entirely sure), but I’d recognize her Hermes Birkin anywhere.

Fashionista Michelle Harper aka Michelle Violy, wearing a black coat and carrying a black Hermes bag, leaves the Diane Von Furstenberg fashion show at Lincoln Center in New York City

Nicky Hilton, whose handbag collection is perhaps the best that we’ve ever profiled, toted her favorite Hermes Medor Clutch to the tents.

Paris Hilton and Nick Hilton seen arriving at New York Fashion Week in NYC

At first I thought Barbra Walters’ bag might be Hermes, but on further inspection, she’s just got her Ralph Lauren Ricky Bag flipped around the wrong way. Buy through Ralph Lauren for $2,500.

Celebrity sightings during Spring 2014 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York

Not everyone carried incredibly expensive bags to Fashion Week. Here’s supermodel Karlie Kloss with a petite, affordable Coach Urbane Mini Crossbody Bag, which is a brand new design that’s not yet available. Shop Coach via the brand’s official site.

Karlie Kloss out for fashion week

Karlie also sported the relatively accessibly priced Rebecca Minkoff Elle Mini Studded Satchel Bag. $395 via Neiman Marcus.

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That doesn’t mean Karlie’s dedicated to tiny contemporary bags, though – her big, pricey Jason Wu Jourdan 2 Tote is on the opposite end of the spectrum. Buy through Net-a-Porter for $1,895.

Fashion model Karlie Kloss seen wearing two tone denim shorts and converse sneakers while hailing a taxi cab in NYC

Supermodel Karen Elson was spotted carrying the same Jason Wu Jourdan 2 Tote, which makes us think they were probably a gift to models who walked in the designer’s show. Buy through Net-a-Porter for $1,895.

Fashion model Karen Elsen leaves the Rodarte fashion show in New York City

After the Michael Kors show, we spotted Karlie again, this time with a Michael Kors Miranda Tote. Fellow supermodel and Kors show-walker toted a Celine Phantom Luggage Tote. Pick up Karlie’s Kors tote for $1,195 via Bloomingdale’s.

Karlie Kloss and Karolina Kurkova Arrive to Michael Kors NYFW

Speaking of post-show models, Lindsey Wixson toted a Reed Krakoff Mini Atlantique Tote out of the Rodarte show. Pick one up for $1,290 via Saks.

Fashion model Lindsey Wixson leaves the Rodarte fashion show after walking the runway in New York City

Some stars carrying evening bags to fashion shows like they’re going to a swanky cocktail party, which I don’t entirely understand, but okay. Whatever. If I were going to go that route, I’d definitely choose something like Christina Hendricks’ Edie Parker Flavia Clutch. $1,095 via Neiman Marcus.

Christina Hendricks leaves New York Fashion Week in a beautiful blue dress

Rose McGowan also went with Parker, choosing instead the Edie Parker Lara Clutch. $995 via Matches Fashion.

Celebrities at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC

For a daytime clutch look, model Nazanin Mandi’s Alexander Wang Pelican Clutch is a much better idea. Her boyfriend Miguel looks pretty good, too. Buy through Barneys for $750.

Singer Miguel Pimental and his model girlfriend Nazanin Mandi leave the Rodarte fashion show in New York City

Nicky Hilton and her Valentino Rockstud Flap Clutch also have the day-to-night clutch scale conundrum solved. Buy a similar clutch for $1,695 via Bergdorf Goodman.

Celebrities outside the Highline Stages during NYFW

Katie Holmes and her Michael Kors Envelope Clutch are also a good daytime match. (Plus I kind of love her supremely ladylike outfit.) Shop Michael Kors via the brand’s official site.

Katie Holmes seen at the Fashion Week tents in NYC

Our photo service doesn’t love fierce magazine editors as much as we do, but we did find this picture of Giovanna Battaglia and her Bulgari Serpenti Shoulder Bag alongside Anna Dello Russo who is, sadly, not carrying anything. (Check out the Saint Laurent boots, though.) Pick up a similar bag for $2,650 via Bulgari.

Vogue Japan editor Anna Dello Russo leaves the Rodarte fashion show in New York City

Another industry-insider fave is Bergdorf Goodman fashion director Linda Fargo, seen here carrying a leopard print Loewe Amazona Bag. Shop Loewe via Neiman Marcus.

Bergdorf Goodman fashion director Linda Fargo, wearing a black leather dress, leaves the Diane Von Furstenberg fashion show at Lincoln Center in New York City

None other than ultra-supermodel Noami Campbell was also on the Loewe Amazona Bag bandwagon. Buy through Net-a-Porter for $2,650.

Naomi Campbell sighting at Fashion Week in NYC

Actually, the supermodels-turned-personalities at Fashion Week provide some of our favorite bag-spotted, like Petra Nemcova carrying a Prada Saffiano Cuir Open Top Promenade Bag. Buy in brown for $2,390 via Neiman Marcus.

Petra Nemcova arrives at the Lincoln Center for NYFW

We also have the especially radiant Molly Sims carrying a tiny ZAC Zac Posen Mini Eartha Crossbody Bag to the designer’s show. Buy through Last Call for $147.

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Not many people are in the business of carrying one of their own clutches to Fashion Week, but not many people are Victoria Beckham, either. Pick up a similar clutch for $595 via Net-a-Porter.

Fashion designer Victoria Beckham, wearing a nude pencil skirt with a white top and sweater, arrives at a press presentation for her fashion line on the Upper East Side in New York City

And then, probably the least expected bag at Fashion Week: Dylan Lauren carrying a LeSportsac Weekender Bag. (It makes more sense when you remember that her store, Dylan’s Candy Bar, just launched a candy-printed bag collab with LeSportsac.) Buy through LeSportsac for $168.

Celebrities at Alice and Olivia by Stacey Bendet Spring 2014 Presentation in NYC

And now, ready yourself for a cavalcade of Chanel! We spotted more than ten celebs toting the venerable French brand, and we’ll start with the biggest example we could find: Christina Ricci and her enormous Chanel Classic Flap Bag.

Uma Thurman, Ne-Yo, Dita Von Teese and Paris Hilton make fashion week appearances in NYC

Almost as big: Kelly Osbourne and her Chanel tote.

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Rose McGowan’s Chanel Grand Shopping Tote also comes in at the larger end of the Chanel spectrum.

Celebrity arrivals at New York Fashion Week Day 5

Selita Ebanks isn’t competing size-wise, but her Chanel Python Flap Bag does get points for exotics.

Selita Ebanks at Lincoln Center for the first day of NYFW

A post-show model (Crystal Renn) and her Chanel bag (a Chanel Classic Flap Bag) – is there a more typically Fashion Week sighting?

Zac Posen - Spring 2014 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Why, yes there is – uber-stylist/designer Rachel Zoe, clad all in black, and her Chanel tote.

Celebrity fashion stylist Rachel Zoe seen wearing leather motorcycle jacket while attempting to cover her growing baby bump in NYC

Surprise: People still invite Paris Hilton to fashion shows. For this one, she showed up in a daytime evening gown with a Chanel Quilted Clutch.

Celebrities attend fashion week in NYC

Model Nicole Trunfio and her petite Chanel Classic Flap Bag, on the other hand, kept things daytime-appropriate.

Celebrity arrivals at the Carolina Herrera Spring 2014 Fashion Week Show in NYC

Fashion Week is at its best when someone like Goldie Hawn (carrying what I’m guessing is Chanel) shows up.

Celebrity arrivals at Donna Karan's New York Spring 2014 Fashion Week Show in NYC

I’m into Giuliana Rancic’s Chanel Mini Flap Bag, of course, but I’m REALLY into her totally awesome bob.

Ashley Madekwe, Giuliana Rancic, Katie Cassidy and Madame Allsorts are spotted arriving at New York Fashion week venues in the city

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