There are few people in the fashion industry hotter right now than Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci. He was the first designer at a truly exclusive brand to figure out that there would be a goldmine at the nexus of high fashion and streetwear, and just as many socialites as rap stars can’t wait to get their hands on Givenchy’s wares. And then there’s the fashion people, who absolutely salivate over pretty much whatever Tisci does – Net-a-Porter even carries a T-shirt that allows one to proclaim her allegiance to Team Tisci. Thankfully, Givenchy’s Resort 2014 handbags, which will debut in stores later this year, live up to the hype.
Month: July 2013
Salvatore Ferragamo Vara and Varina
A preview of our shoot with fabulous Salvatore Ferragamo bags and the iconic Salvatore Ferragamo Vara and Varina… stay tuned for more next week!
PurseForum Roundup – July 26
The last PurseForum Roundup of July is here. [Editor’s note: How’d that happen so fast?] Fall collections are on the horizon, but that doesn’t mean that PurseForum members have stopped shopping for summer. We visited Valentino, Coach, the Kitchen, plus we took in some beautiful Bag Showcases. Come join us!
Reese Witherspoon’s Latest Impeccable Handbag is a White Hermes Birkin
Is it madness to invest $10K in a single handbag, or is it madness to invest $10K in a single handbag, and then get it in white? Reese Witherspoon seems like exactly the type of person who would tempt fate with a brilliant white Hermes Birkin. Here she is leaving a hair salon in LA … Read more
The Best Bag Deals for the Weekend of July 26
The heat broke! The heat in New York finally broke. While we’re sitting here writing this, it’s actually quite pleasant outside, maybe even unseasonably cool, and we’re celebrating sweet relief in the same way that we’ve soothed ourselves from the heat in past weeks – with a whole slew of bag deals. Without delay, find below our favorite markdowns that the Internet has to offer.
Brand To Know: Mansur Gavriel Handbags
Earlier this week, I came across a great profile of new handbag line Mansur Gavriel by Lauren Sherman over at Fashionista, and the bags were so good – and filled such an obvious gap in the contemporary market – that I couldn’t help but run right over here to share the good news with you … Read more
Olivia Palermo Carries Louis Vuitton In New York City
Here’s NYC socialite/fashionista Olivia Palermo, sans hunky German fiance, carrying a “Jasper” red Louis Vuitton SC Satchel. The SC satchels have been a celeb favorite ever since their debut a few years ago. As Louis Vuitton fans already know, SC stands for Sofia Coppola, and this satchel is part of a capsule collection designed by … Read more
Louis Vuitton Taps Michelle Williams For Its Latest Ad Campaign
Celebrity casting choices don’t often catch me by surprise – after all, most designer deck out their future ad girls in the brand’s wares for months before their partnerships are formally announced – but here we have Michelle Williams, starring in the ad campaign for two Fall 2013 Louis Vuitton Bags – the Louis Vuitton … Read more
Perfect Pairs For a Night Out: Juicy Couture’s New Viva La Juicy Noir Fragrance and Rockstar Crossbody Bag
There is so much that goes into getting ready for a night out, and each part of planning is as important as the next. When it comes to the finishing touch, I always opt for finding the perfect bag, but I also never leave home without a spritz of my favorite scent.
Viva la Juicy scent is an incredibly popular daytime option, and now there is the ideal evening counterpart, the sensual and bold Viva la Juicy Noir. We all have different scents that lure us in, and while our daytime go-tos may be light and fun, at night a captivating and daring scent is just what you need to elevate your overall aesthetic.
The Many Bags of Heidi Klum
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 … Read more
The Absurd Hipster Mustache Trend Makes Its Way To Designer Handbags
I don’t remember exactly the words that ran through my mind when I saw the Kotur Mr. Minaudiere Clutch, but it was something along the lines of, “So. It’s come to this.” I don’t know when pop culture collectively decided that it would be hilarious to put disembodied mustaches on everything, but from twee ModClotch … Read more
