August 2014 - Page 3

Anndra Neen to Auction Off Solid Gold Clutch Commissioned by Carine Roitfeld

Aug 19, 2014 by Amanda Mull

At times, it feels like the handbag and jewelry markets are slowly converging into one. Customers who like one type of high-dollar designer accessory are likely to be interested in others, and costume jewelry designers like Dannijo, Mawi and Shourouk have taken that opportunity to expand their reach into the handbag market with lines of … Read more

The International Edit – August 18

Aug 18, 2014 by Amanda Mull

New fall arrivals are rolling in all over the globe, and that means we’ve had our eyes on some great handbags, shoes and accessories from online retailers both near and far. Whether you live outside the US or you live here and are just hoping to find a gem that might not be as readily available in America, check out our selections in this week’s International Edit.

20 Burgundy Bags to Start Your Fall Wardrobe

Aug 18, 2014 by Amanda Mull

Burgundy may be the perfect fall color; it’s rich, versatile and basically a neutral, but it’s not quite as obvious a choice as an actual neutral. Black, grey, tan, navy–burgundy looks flawless with all of them, and depending on the undertones of the particular shade, it can read as anything from a particularly warm brown … Read more

Heidi Klum and Her Birkin Write the Book on Chic Air Travel

Aug 18, 2014 by Emily Anderson

Here’s Heidi Klum, arriving at the airport in LA looking perfectly styled and coifed while carrying a tan leather Hermès Birkin. Heidi occasionally looks like a bit of a designer boho mess, despite the fact that she is a supermodel, so this is notable. You can see Heidi’s many air travel ensembles (and all of … Read more

Man Bag Monday: Carven Leather Backpack

Aug 18, 2014 by Amanda Mull

In general, men’s bags cost less than women’s do, even when the men’s version is based on a popular women’s design (and is larger than that design). The only place where that seems to be particularly untrue is when it comes to backpacks; perhaps designers assume that a man buying a luxury backpack is likely … Read more

Cate Blanchett Doubles Up with Roger Vivier and Givenchy Bags

Aug 15, 2014 by Emily Anderson

Cate Blanchett was recently spotted heading to the theater in Manhattan for her matinee performance of The Maids. She’s carrying both a quilted, burgundy red Roger Vivier Prismick Shoulder Bag, which is a new-for-fall variation on one of the brand’s classic bags, and a taupe Givenchy Lucrezia Satchel. The aptly named Prismick is currently available … Read more

Kim Kardashian’s Daughter Poses With Chanel Bag in CR Fashion Book

Aug 15, 2014 by Amanda Mull

I just can’t, you guys, this baby, she is so cute, look at her little cheeks.

*deep breath*

Ok! So. Now that my hormones have been shoved back into their proper places, I’m here to tell you that North West, instantly famous child of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, has her very own page in the forthcoming 5th issue of CR Fashion Book. North, of course, made her editorial fashion debut in Vogue as an infant.

The Best Bag Deals for the Weekend of August 15

Aug 15, 2014 by Amanda Mull

I’m not venturing much when I say that some people like neutral bags, while others prefer color. (Print people: we also have a bag for you.) During most times of the year, one variety of bag is far easier to find than others, but during this time of fall transition, you can find pretty much any color you’d like, from bright turquoise to graphite. In this week’s edition of Bag Deals, we have a little bit of both.

A New Fragrance Makes the Fall Transition Even More Pleasant

Aug 15, 2014 by Amanda Mull

Most fragrances strike me as seasonal; as soon as I get a whiff, it’s instinctually clear during which months a particular scent will do its best work, just like most colors or textures lean one way or the other. Transitional months are a little trickier; you need a scent that’s not too sweet for cool … Read more

Rita Ora is the Latest Celeb to Graffiti Her Birkin

Aug 14, 2014 by Emily Anderson

Here’s UK pop star Rita Ora, out and about in London. Lately, celebs love to color on their Hermès Birkins because it is just so subversive, and Rita has apparently followed suit. Because sometimes it just isn’t gratifying enough to simply own a $10,000 handbag. Sometimes one just needs to scribble all over it, like … Read more

Instagram Handbag Celebrity: @mwanwan

Aug 14, 2014 by Bea Iturregui

Having beautiful accessories will get you well on your way to having a great Instagram collection, but taking great pictures to showcase those beautiful accessories is just as important. This week, we’ve chosen one of our favorite Instagram collections: that of Michelle Wan, better known as @mwanwan. Not only does @mwanwan have more Chanel and … Read more

PurseBlog Asks: Which Trend Were You Wrong About?

Aug 14, 2014 by Amanda Mull

I’ve never liked admitting when I’m wrong about something, but when that something turns out to be a thing I enjoy that I had originally hated, that softens the blow a little bit. When it comes to handbags, the first things on that list are the Valentino Rockstud Bags.