September 2013 - Page 3

Nicky Hilton carries a grey Alexander Wang bag in NYC (5)

Nicky Hilton Wanders New York with an Alexander Wang Bag

Sep 23, 2013 by Emily Anderson

Here’s heiress Nicky Hilton in the Meatpacking District neighborhood of NYC, carrying a slate grey version of what is still one of my favorite designer handbags, so many seasons after its debut: the Alexander Wang Rocco Bag. Nicky flew into town last week to attend the New York City Ballet Fall Gala (not in that … Read more

Nicholas Kirkwood Watersnake and Suede Ankle Boots

Nicholas Kirkwood Gets Bought by LVMH, Hints at Handbag Line

Sep 23, 2013 by Amanda Mull

At the moment, fashion seems flush with young talent – from Prabal Gurung to JW Anderson, it’s easy to imagine the next generation of fashion superstars emerging from their status as independents to do bigger, better and more widely available things. After all, Raf Simons was once just a forward-thinking Belgian menswear designer, and now he’s at the helm of Dior. With news late last week that LVMH has purchased a majority stake in the shoe brand of young Brit Nicholas Kirkwood, he’s just joined the line to get called up to the majors.

Fendi’s Spring 2014 Handbags are Brilliant, of Course

Sep 23, 2013 by Amanda Mull

For the past two seasons in a row, Fendi handbags have been easily my favorites of Fashion Week, both Milan and beyond. Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi have combined to create handbags that meticulously walk the line between luxury and innovation, a line of which almost all other designers choose to fall to one side or the other. As in previous seasons, the bags of Fendi Spring 2014 are very well balanced.

Shop Andy Warhol’s Fashion Photographs and Prints at Christie’s

Sep 23, 2013 by Amanda Mull

Andy Warhol wasn’t always the pop art icon that we know him as today. Before he hit the big time, Warhol worked as a fashion illustrator for companies like Barneys and Neiman Marcus, and he even did some window displays for Bonwit Teller. After he became famous, Warhol’s legacy became heavily linked with fashion because of the fabulous social circles he kept, even more so after he founded Interview magazine in 1969. That lead him to occasional fashion photography, and now Andy Warhol@Christie’s: Fashion gives you a chance to own rare pieces of Warhol’s fashion legacy.

Man Bag Monday: 3.1 Phillip Lim Backpacks

Sep 23, 2013 by Amanda Mull

One of my favorite things to do with men’s bags is to examine how they differ from women’s bags by the same designer. Very often, a brand will base new men’s and women’s bags on the same idea, and even more often, a successful women’s bag will be translated for the male market after it has already reached prominence. In the case of these 3.1 Phillip Lim Backpacks, it looks like a case of the former.

PurseForum Roundup – September 20

Sep 20, 2013 by Pattie Rechtman

We are breezing into Fall, PurseForum Roundup fans! We have been busy with Fashion Week coverage, of course, but we’ve still made plenty of time to visit the PurseForum and see what our members have been up to. From fall shawls to furry friends, we have quite a varied Roundup for you, so come on in!

Miranda Kerr carries a blue Celine Luggage Tote in NYC (5)

Miranda Kerr Totes her Toddler and a Celine Bag

Sep 20, 2013 by Emily Anderson

Miranda Kerr was recently spotted carrying a beautiful navy Celine Luggage Tote and her adorable son Flynn around NYC. Navy is proving to be a huge color trend for fall. Several months ago, Amanda declared that navy blue was the new neutral, and I tend to agree. If Miranda can successfully match it with this … Read more

The Best Bag Deals for the Weekend of September 20

Sep 20, 2013 by Amanda Mull

It’s Friday! I’m sure you were already aware of that (and if you weren’t – happy surprise, right?), but still, it doesn’t change the fact that we’ve made it to the end of yet another work week, and now we’re all about to be set free to enjoy the first weekend of fall. (The official season, not the one that starts after Labor Day.) As always, we’d like to celebrate Friday with some bag deals.

Gucci Bamboo: A Fashion Authority

Oct 3, 2013Sep 20, 2013 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

Very few brands reach the point of iconography, but Gucci has done it beautifully and in more ways than one. This week, our focus surrounds the famous Gucci Bamboo, including its rich history and unique manufacturing process. Just like me, I am sure that when you see a bamboo print or detail anywhere in fashion, your mind immediately returns to the brand that made it an enduring piece of fashion history. Gucci added bamboo detailing to its line long ago, and its recent resurgence is a testament to the enduring appeal of the most iconic of Gucci details.

Jonathan Adler Gives the Handbag World a Go

Sep 20, 2013Sep 20, 2013 by Katherine Callaghan

Home decor impresario Jonathan Adler is know for his modern, unconventional and quirky interior aesthetic. Can he do the same with handbags? His Fall 2013 collection marks Adler’s strongest foray into accessories yet, and his aesthetic is evident, especially with this Jonathan Adler Medium Hex Handle Tote. When a designer from another area turns to … Read more

Kate Holmes carries a Louis Vuitton Mon Monogram Neverfull Tote in NYC (5)

Katie Holmes Carries Louis Vuitton Around NYC

Sep 19, 2013 by Emily Anderson

Here’s Katie Holmes cruising around solo in NYC, carrying a Louis Vuitton Mon Monogram Neverfull Tote. In a rare move for a celeb (or anyone), Katie seems to have opted out of getting her Neverfull monogrammed, choosing instead to go with a custom-color stripe alone. Katie has quite a nuanced designer bag collection, which you … Read more

What’s In Her Bag: @dkny Aliza Licht

Sep 19, 2013 by Vlad Dusil