September 2014 - Page 4

Kim Kardashian Still Loves Her Hermès So Black Birkin

Sep 18, 2014 by Emily Anderson

Here’s Kim Kardashian, leaving the dermatologist’s office after what was obviously just a quick consultation that did NOT involve Botox injections in low key, all-black gym clothes. Kim is carrying her trusty Hermès So Black Birkin. We’ve seen Kim carry this gorgeous bag numerous times, and I would guess that it’s probably her all-time fave. … Read more

Instagram Handbag Celebrity: @bibi2cuori

Sep 18, 2014 by Bea Iturregui

Instagram has been flooded with both amazing bags from fashion week and new fall purchases, but we couldn’t help but notice one Instagram user in particular, @bibi2cuori. Maybe it was the pictures from her recent travels that caught our eyes, or maybe it was her extensive collection of colorful Hermès and Chanel bags that caused … Read more

So Nice We Had To Cover It Twice: 15 More of the Best Burgundy Bags for Fall

Sep 18, 2014Sep 18, 2014 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

Fall is upon us, and we love covering the seasonal trends as we see them arise. Amanda already shared 20 burgundy bags to start your fall wardrobe, and today I’m revisiting the subject. Burgundy bags can be found in almost every designer’s handbag selection for fall, and it doesn’t take much wondering to figure out … Read more

Chanel’s Supermarket-Themed Fall 2014 Bags, in Stores Now, Look Surprisingly Wearable

Sep 18, 2014 by Amanda Mull

Chanel’s Fall 2014 show, set in an ultra-luxury supermarket constructed inside the Grand Palais in Paris, was perhaps the biggest spectacle ever for a brand that loves a spectacle. With bags styled like packaged steaks inside of stuff chain grocery baskets, it was easy to get lost in the absurdist tableau and miss the fact … Read more

Marc Jacobs’ Spring 2015 Collection Will Include $40,000 Alligator Bags

Sep 18, 2014 by Amanda Mull

Runway shows are only half the story; you don’t get the full picture of what a designer has planned for a season until the lookbooks and price lists come out, and thanks to Moda Operandi, a lot more of that information is now made public in a timely manner than ever before. As our friends over at Racked noted earlier this week, Marc Jacobs’ Spring 2015 trunk show includes three very notable bags that all ring in at a cool 40 grand.

Country Star Kacey Musgraves is Exactly The Person Who Should Wear This Chanel Bag

Sep 17, 2014 by Emily Anderson

Here’s country music starlet Kacey Musgraves, signing autographs outside BBC Radio in London. Kacey is wearing a Chanel Boy Bag from the Dallas-inspired 2014 Metiers d’Art collection, which is pretty much a perfect choice for a young, successful country star; hand-tooled leather is particularly popular with the country-western set. It’s worth noting that she is … Read more

Want It Wednesday: Calf Hair Everything

Sep 17, 2014 by Amanda Mull

After a sabbatical to allow for vacation and New York Fashion Week, Want It Wednesday makes its triumphant return to Wednesday afternoon with tons of my favorite fall texture: calf hair. Bags, shoes, even clothes–calf hair lends itself to both vibrancy and richness, which gives the colors and prints that are used with it a depth that few other materials can attain. Check out the team’s slightly furry picks below.

Anya Hindmarch Hits It Out of the Park With Her Spring 2015 Runway Bags

Sep 17, 2014 by Amanda Mull

It’s early in the season and none of the handbag heavyweights from Milan and Paris have shown us what they’ve got quiet yet, but I’m here to make a bold prediction: Nothing that we see on the coming runways will be as fun as Anya Hindmarch’s Spring 2015 bags, and I’d be surprised if any of them manage to be more compelling.

For Spring 2015, Mulberry Gets Its Groove Back

Sep 17, 2014 by Amanda Mull

Mulberry’s various and sundry corporate challenges are well-documented and yet to be resolved, but London Fashion Week waits for no brand. For Spring 2015, the brand soldiered forth in a more subtle way than it has in recent years. Instead of a big production with global It Girl and brand ambassador Cara Delevingne, Mulberry put on a subtle presentation full of the kinds of pieces that made people Mulberry fans in the first place.

Which Color Chanel Boy Bag Would You Pick?

Sep 16, 2014 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

The Chanel Boy Bag continues to sell briskly and inspire lust in consumers all over the world, and in response to the demand, Chanel has produced the bag in a wide variety of colors, sizes and materials. You immediately get classic Chanel vibes when you see the Boy Bag, but it’s more casual and approachable … Read more

The Many Bags Of Elle.com Editors

Sep 17, 2014Sep 16, 2014 by Vlad Dusil

New York Fashion Week has mercifully drawn to a close, and during that week, editors, buyers, bloggers and celebrities put on their most sartorially compelling outfits and popped by the shows to see what’s to come and be seen as well. One office that was definitely humming was that of the Elle.com staff. Before NYFW … Read more

Marc Jacobs Continues His Handbag Push with Military Vibes for Spring 2015

Sep 16, 2014 by Amanda Mull

Marc Jacobs is not a man of opaque themes; he’s preternaturally talented when it comes to a lot of things, and among them is letting his spectators, fans and clients know what he’s thinking during his seasonal shows. For Spring 2015, Jacobs clearly had his mind on the military, and the show contained the dusty olives and khakis that go right along with that, down to the bags.