July 2014 - PurseBlog

Irina Shayk Texts While Crossing the Street, Endangering Her Givenchy Bag

Jul 31, 2014 by Emily Anderson

Here’s supermodel Irina Shayk, crossing the street in the West Village while engrossed in her phone. She’s carrying a beautiful Givenchy Pandora Box Bag, which is (you guessed it) an even boxier, more structured take on the popular Pandora bag. You can find this extremely tempting new Givenchy design for $1,650 at Barneys. We just … Read more

Instagram Handbag Celebrity: @mjsicilia

Jul 31, 2014 by Bea Iturregui

With over 73,000 followers, it’s no wonder I took one look at @mjsicilia’s Instagram and immediately found myself endlessly scrolling through her feed of designer handbags and shoes. With numerous luxury watches, a variety of Louis Vuitton scarves and plenty of diamond accessories, I couldn’t help but wonder what the inside of her closet looked … Read more

My $5,000 Chanel Bag Broke

Jul 31, 2014 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

One of the reasons I can justify (somewhat justify; it’s still an exorbitant amount of money) spending a lot of money on a designer bag is by reminding myself of the quality of the materials and craftsmanship that goes into making the bag. To this day, when I take my Hermès Birkin out of the box, I immediately smell the delicious leather; my Birkin may be 6 years old but it smells brand new.

The Many Bags of Nicky Hilton, Part 2

Jul 31, 2014 by Amanda Mull

When I assembled the first edition of Nicky Hilton’s Many Bags series, it was the largest collection we had profiled to date. In the little over a year since then, it’s been eclipsed in size by a couple of other stars, but Nicky’s collection is still among my favorites because she’s so clearly One Of … Read more

Rebecca Minkoff Puts Its Spin on the Popular Chanel Boy Bag

Jul 31, 2014 by Amanda Mull

Whenever a bag from the handbag market’s highest price tier hits a certain point of critical mass, it comes time for designers at lower price points to adapt the look for their own purposes. Céline and Givenchy have been the most popular sources of this kind of “inspiration” over the past few seasons, and now the Rebecca Minkoff Love Bags have the Chanel Boy Bag in their sights.

Here’s How the Mansur Gavriel Mini Bucket Compares to the Original

Apr 30, 2015Jul 30, 2014 by Amanda Mull

Over the past few months, tons of people have asked me about the size difference between the uber-popular Mansur Gavriel Bucket Bag and the design’s mini version, which is brand new for Fall 2014. Although I had seen the regular and mini sizes side-by-side in the brand’s showroom, I could only be so helpful; words, after all, are a bit abstract in these sorts of situations. Now that my mini has arrived, I’m here to provide a brief rundown.

Want It Wednesday: We Like Stuff Besides Fashion, Too

Aug 1, 2014Jul 30, 2014 by Amanda Mull

As much as we all love fashion, it’s not the only thing we love. Reading, photography, home decor – our interests are as diverse as anyone’s, and we like to online shop for all of it. For instance, I’m moving into a new apartment in a few weeks, so you can bet that I’m as passionate about decorating as I am about accessories right now. Below, check out all the non-fashion items that the PurseBlog team is craving right now in this week’s edition of Want It Wednesday.

Hilary Duff Doubles Up with Bags from Louis Vuitton and Goyard

Jul 30, 2014 by Emily Anderson

Here’s Hilary Duff, leaving a fitness studio in West Hollywood, carrying a Louis Vuitton Speedy Empreinte 25 Bandoulière Bag and a Goyard St. Louis Tote. Strangely enough, we’ve seen Hilary carry both of these bags before, which is a definite first/sign of the end times. We know from extensive research that Hilary uses her many … Read more

Best Bet: The Busk and Bask Loess Wrap Clutch

Jul 30, 2014 by Amanda Mull

Minimal accessories are having a moment. From Celine Trios to Mansur Gavriel Buckets, a whole host of fashion consumers have decided that they’re largely sick of bags that are overdone and overwrought, and with that decision has come a wave of tightly edited, pared-down pieces that are easy, functional and understated. To get the look under $200, we highly recommend the Busk and Bask Loess Wrap Clutch.

Hermès Jewels and Watches Available for a Short Time via Moda Operandi

Jul 29, 2014 by Amanda Mull

Hermès has been in the news this week for reasons other than the handbags to which we generally pay attention, and that’s had me thinking about the full world of uncompromising luxury that the company has created for itself. You can get an Hermès spin on practically anything from desk organizers to animal sculpture, and … Read more

Chanel Unveils Bag-Filled Fall 2014 Ad Campaign

Jul 29, 2014 by Amanda Mull

If you were expecting Chanel’s Fall 2014 collection to be posed in a Target near you for the brand’s fall ads just because of the supermarket runway show, you were wrong. Karl Lagerfeld has gone in a workout direction for Chanel’s seasonal ads, choosing to focus on the sporty side of the collection (including tons of sneakers) instead of the grocery-themed details. With that in mind, the ads feature brand favorite Cara Delevingne and Binx Walton, a boxing gym and approximately one zillion of Chanel’s pre-fall and fall handbags.

Lady Gaga Totes a Furry Balenciaga Runway Bag

Jul 29, 2014 by Emily Anderson

Here’s Lady Gaga, leaving her “Jazz at Lincoln Center” performance with the legendary Tony Bennett, dressed like a Jazz Age vamp and carrying a Balenciaga Cable Strap Fur Shopping Tote. These bags debuted on Balenciaga’s Fall 2014 runway, and you can currently find a black calfskin leather version for $2,055 at Neiman Marcus. Her ladyship … Read more