October 2010 - Page 3

Would you wear squirrel fur? What about Roberto Cavalli squirrel fur?

Oct 21, 2010 by Amanda Mull

My personal feelings about fur notwithstanding, when I first saw the Roberto Cavalli Squirrel-Trimmed Brocade Shoulder Bag, it actually seemed like a rather judicious and attractive use of the material. And then I read the word “squirrel,” and it screwed up my entire perception of this bag’s reality.

Is it just me, or is there something positively Deliverence-esque about wearing squirrel fur? Are European squirrels more chic than their American counterparts, or are the animals just not regarded the same way in other countries? And if they are regarded the same way, why use a material that has such low-market connotations on a bag with a four-figure price tag?

Fashion Week Handbags: Furla Spring 2011

Oct 21, 2010 by Amanda Mull

When I think of Furla, I conjure up pictures of nicely made if slightly predictable leather goods for a mid-market audience. Furla’s designers would apparently like to tweak my notion of their brand just a bit, and adding in see-through vinyl bags in candy colors is probably about as effective a way to do that as I can think of.

At first I was kind of turned off by those bags but I suppose they’d be fun for summer use, so long as they’re priced accordingly. What I do like without reservation, however, is the highly Bottega-esque woven tote. It’s easily the highlight of this photo set, and if the price is right, it’s an impending addition to my wardrobe. Even if it isn’t all that original.

Fashion Week Handbags: Matthew Williamson for Bvlgari Spring 2011

Oct 21, 2010 by Amanda Mull

British designer Matthew Williamson is best known for bright, modern prints, and ultraluxury brand Bvlgari is best known for very, very expensive things, so it follows logically that a handbag collaboration between the two would result in a somewhat more modern step for the old Italian label. Williamson brought his signature patterns to several bags for the Matthew Williamson for Bvlgari Spring 2011 handbag collection, but he also managed stay true to his aesthetic in a slightly more muted way with the use of metallic-finished embossed leather. This collection is strongest in its small bags and clutches, where a little dose of pattern or texture goes a long way.

Fashion Week Handbags: Chloe Spring 2011

Oct 22, 2010Oct 20, 2010 by Amanda Mull

Shocker of all shockers: Chloe’s Spring 2011 handbags embrace New Minimalism. I’ll give you a moment to recover.

With the exception of the duffel bag above, which also comes in a lovely shade of cement grey and will surely be embraced by celebrities and fashion people alike, the offerings from this collection are a bit underwhelming. Minimalism crosses the line to boredom very quickly in a few of these bags, but thankfully Chloe included two over-beaded evening bags to balance out the simplicity of some of the other styles. A brand really only needs one hit bag to make a collection a success, though, and it looks as though Chloe will definitely accomplish that goal for Spring 2011.

Fashion Week Handbags: VBH Spring 2011

Oct 22, 2010Oct 20, 2010 by Amanda Mull

VBH handbags can be elusive little creatures. The brand has an extremely limited online presence, and when you combine that with limited in-store distribution in the US, it’s easy to become envious of the numerous starlets who get to sport the brand’s famous envelope clutches on the red carpet. Why should only starlets have unfettered access to such great evening bags?

The brand’s Spring 2011 collection goes far beyond those familiar clutches, however. The slouchy python and structure crocodile pieces are the star of this line by far, and although there are a few missteps (hello, gold bedazzled bucket bag), the beautiful and straightforward use of exotics makes up for the rather meager sins to be found. And are those python iPad cases that I spy? It sure looks like it.

Anne Hathaway is lovely with Roger Vivier

Oct 19, 2010 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

Of course the above shot caught my eye, as Anne Hathaway embraces a Roger Vivier clutch. The Roger Vivier Clutch with a signature crystal buckle is the epitome of elegant evening wear.

Would you buy a white Balenciaga bag?

Oct 19, 2010 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

Rachel Zoe’s First Designer Handbag

Oct 18, 2010 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

A Mature Juicy Backpackâ€¦ Seriously.

May 9, 2011Oct 18, 2010 by Anna Cooperberg

I remember writing about a certain Juicy Couture backpack last summer – it was kitschy, cute, and had a few too many patches and phrases on it. In short, it was classic Juicy.

But Juicy has changed, become more mature. I’m sitting here wearing a pair of their jersey pajama shorts and it doesn’t say JUICY on the butt. That alone should tell you they’ve matured.

The Yves Saint Laurent perfect combo

Oct 18, 2010 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

After our launch of TalkShoes, my love of looking at shoes is finally transferring to a love of wanting to wear these shoes. You see, I was always a bag girl, not a shoe girl. But now I am starting to grow my shoe collection and I am constantly drawn to over-the-top artistic shoes. Amanda covered the much talked about YSL Mohawk Pumps on TalkShoes already and from the fall collection there is a bag that compliments these pumps ideally.

The simplicity of the Yves Saint Laurent Chyc Large Patent Flap Shoulder Bag reminds me of the Celine Classic Box Bag, which you already know I love. Paired with the funky YSL Mohawk pumps, I think we have the perfect pair.

Don’t you want to carry a little fur ball?

Oct 18, 2010Oct 18, 2010 by Anna Cooperberg

We’ve covered a lot of interesting bags on PurseBlog, but this Christian Louboutin Eden Vision Fur Ball Clutch takes what could be termed as an “interesting” bag and just makes it beautiful.

Of course, it’s expensive for such a teeny bag, but it’s mink and it’s Christian Louboutin. The best thing about that, though, is that it looks amazing and subtle and understated. Most importantly, it doesn’t look like this.

Roses

Oct 17, 2010 by Vlad Dusil

It is not often that you see roses lining the concrete jungle. Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Roses Alma on a beautiful stranger.