March 2014 - Page 2

Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Nappa Ayers Messenger Bag

Latest Obsession: Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Nappa Ayers Handbags

Mar 27, 2014 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

One of my first major designer handbag purchases was a Bottega Veneta bag on a trip to Venice, Italy. It was a dream in every way; it was my first trip to Italy, the weather was immaculate and the store was beautiful. I picked a classic Bottega Veneta tote, and from that moment on, I’ve … Read more

The Many Bags of Accessory-Loving Male Celebrities

Mar 27, 2014 by Amanda Mull

Like the majority of fashion sites, we tend to stick to the ladies when we look at what celebrities are wearing and carrying. Women have far more options, after all, and we make up the vast majority of the population that’s interested in the details of high-end handbags. We like to think of ourselves as completists, though, which means that it’s time for us to plug a significant hole in our coverage: famous dudes who love bags.

Moschino’s McDonald’s Bag Will Set You Back 421 Happy Meals

Mar 27, 2014 by Amanda Mull

The fashion industry is as much about promotion as art as it is about clothing and accessories as art. Without a well-honed message, it’s pretty difficult to get anyone to spend thousands of dollars, no matter how pretty the product. During designer transitions, a brand’s ability to self-promote is even more important; it needs both to explain to existing customers why they shouldn’t look elsewhere and attract new customers who had previously ignored the brand. This season, Moschino did that by hiring wild child Jeremy Scott and letting him theme his entire first collection around junk food, spawning, among others, the Moschino Junk Food Capsule Collection Quilted Leather Bag.

Mena Suvari Carries Chloe While Vintage Shopping

Mar 26, 2014 by Emily Anderson

Here’s Mena Suvari, heading to her car after combing the racks at Decades in LA. Mena is the umpteenth celeb we’ve seen carrying a Chloe Baylee Bag in the last month. She has the smaller version of the bag, while the larger version looks a bit more like a weekender. Mena’s small, black Baylee can … Read more

Want It Wednesday – Pretty Pastels

Mar 26, 2014 by Amanda Mull

Despite the fact that it snowed last night, the PurseBlog team is determined to think spring. Maybe if we embody the season’s aesthetic hard enough, we’ll force the weather to turn over and stay that way, or at least that’s what we’re telling ourselves. In that spirit, we’ve chosen to pepper this week’s Want It Wednesday with a bevy of pretty, soft colors.

Chanel Bags and Accessories for Fall 2014 (11)

A Closer Look at Chanel Fall 2014

Mar 26, 2014 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

We cover Chanel often on PurseBlog and there are many reasons why, but two of the main ones are that you love the brand and so do we. When we covered the Chanel Fall 2014 show, which took place in a Chanel-made supermarket, you had a lot to say. Karl Lagerfeld brings whimsy and spunk … Read more

The International Edit – March 26

Mar 26, 2014 by Amanda Mull

As you might imagine, looking at handbags for 40 hours a week can get a little bit monotonous, even for the biggest accessories fan. Whenever I feel like I need a fashionable palate cleanser or a new idea on something weird to write about, I always go to the same place: LUISAVIAROMA. Where American retail … Read more

Pre-Order Edie Parker’s Emoji Clutches Exclusively at Moda Operandi

Mar 26, 2014 by Amanda Mull

If you’re not a Twitter fiend or an emoji junkie, then move right along. If, like me, you need to check your phone constantly, lest you fall apart from the crushing sense that you’re probably missing something super important, the Edie Parker Hashtag and Emoji Clutches that just hit Moda Operandi are speaking you language, … Read more

Amber Heard has a McQueen Bag on One Arm and Johnny Depp on the Other

Mar 25, 2014 by Emily Anderson

Here’s actress Amber Heard, leaving The Bowery Hotel in NYC with two of my favorites – her fiance Johnny Depp, and a beautiful, bright blue Alexander McQueen Heroine Python Tote. Strangely enough, Johnny seems to be carrying a bag as well – a manly metallic clutch, perhaps? We couldn’t find a single python version of … Read more

RHOBH Season 4 Reunion, Part 2: “I like my wine.”

Mar 25, 2014 by Amanda Mull

Last night, we trudged through yet another hour of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion, during which we tackled (but by no means answered) such important question as whether or not Brandi drinks too much (probably) and whether or not Carlton’s an anti-Semite (probably not). Real Housewives isn’t a show of answers, though, and … Read more

The PurseBlog March Madness Final Four is Here – Vote Now!

Mar 25, 2014 by Amanda Mull

You voted (and voted some more), and now we’ve narrowed our PurseBlog March Madness field down to your four favorite designers – Hermes, Chanel, Celine and Louis Vuitton. Just like in the real Final Four, these two matchups of handbag heavyweights are sure to be particularly contentious, so every vote counts. Vote For Your Favorite … Read more

Molly Sims Travels with a Celine Bag

Mar 25, 2014Mar 24, 2014 by Emily Anderson

Here’s supermodel Molly Sims, arriving on a late night flight at LAX after a trip to New York to launch a new salad collection at Wendy’s (I know that sounds like something ridiculous I just made up, but it’s not). She’s carrying a tidy, taupe Celine Trapeze Bag with suede panels, natch. In one of … Read more