It’s not hard to remember when the phrase “fake bag” automatically brought to mind images of plasticky, faux Louis Vuitton monograms, but according to a Women’s Wear Daily investigation, that’s no longer the case in New York City’s Chinatown. Instead, knockoffs of less-expensive brands like Tory Burch and MICHAEL Michael Kors are taking over.
Month: July 2015
Beyond the Bag Bug, Part 2: 20 More Adorable Charms to Customize Your Bag
In a certain way, the rise and continued popularity of bag charms makes a lot of sense. Handbag are incredibly expensive, and although most bag charms aren’t exactly cheap, buying one to put on a more classic bag in your arsenal is a lot more cost-effective than buying a whole novelty bag that you may only use sporadically or for a single season. Also, a lot of bag charms are just super cute, full stop.
Mansur Gavriel’s Fall 2015 Lookbook is Out; Brand to Restock Web Store Tomorrow
If you’ve been wondering what Mansur Gavriel‘s two new Fall 2015 bag styles look like on a person or when you might be able to get your hands on one, today is your lucky day. Not only do we have some beautiful images from the brand’s new lookbook to share with you, but MG’s much-anticipated next restock is happening tomorrow, July 28.
PurseForum Roundup – July 24
Another Friday has dawned, Roundup readers, and we are happy to return with more wonderful reveals and conversations from the PurseForum. Thank you for joining us as we pay visits to Chanel, Kate Spade and more of our favorites on our PurseForum. Come on in!
PurseBlog Beauty: Anthropologie is a Treasure Trove of Indie Beauty Products–Who Knew?
We’re all familiar with the traditional places to buy beauty products: department stores, Sephora, your local drugstore. All of those places are troves of excellent finds, of course, but if you’re looking to investigate a new brand or go a little bit off the beaten path, they’re not always the best place to look. Somehow, though, Anthropologie totally is.
Just Can’t Get Enough: Emmy Rossum and Her Ralph Lauren Ricky Bags
Emmy Rossum has one of the most distinctive personal styles in Hollywood, mostly because it’s so not Hollywood. She dresses like millions of American women with more traditional, less trendy personal tastes aspire to dress in their everyday lives: classic, ladylike, slightly conservative. More often that not, she’s adding a Ralph Lauren Ricky Bag of … Read more
The 15 Best Bag Deals for the Weekend of July 24
Sale season is mostly over, but all serious shoppers know that’s when the best deals start popping up. Both Neiman Marcus and Barneys Warehouse are running significant extra-percentage deals on many of their existing sale bags (and beyond), and the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is still going strong. Take a look at the best of the best below, as is customary around here on Fridays.
To get a continuous stream of info on markdowns and sales, also check out our Deals Page!
10 Great Finds from LUISAVIAROMA’s Sale, Which is Now Up to 80% Off
This sale season just keeps going, and we can’t say we’re mad at it. Now is the time to get the best deals of the year, and our friends at LUISAVIAROMA have sweetened the pot a little bit more through tomorrow, July 24. Not only does the site have a huge sale selection left, but everything in it is an extra 15% off, which brings the total discount up to 80% on brands like Ferragamo and Moschino.
Below, as is our wont, we’ve picked out 10 things we’d love to own from the deep discounts that abound in the site’s sale section. We won’t blame you if you head directly to LUISAVIAROMA to shop the full selection, though.
This Week, Celebs Ventured Abroad with Some Choice Bags in Tow
The handbags in today’s roundup command your respect, even if the some of the celebs carrying them don’t always succeed in that task. It’s worth noting that this week, in addition to our usual housewives, Jenners and professional fashion show attendees, we do have an actual Dame and Amy Schumer in the mix. If those two ladies don’t command your respect, then I don’t think we can be friends. Anyone who is willing to wear a poncho through a foreign airport during a promotional tour at this point in fashion history is an American treasure.
Introducing Louis Vuitton Nano: Your Favorite LV Bags, Now in Tiny Sizes
Micro bags are one of the most polarizing trends to home along in years, and I’ve got some unfortunate news for those who wish they’d go away (We read the comments! We hear your size frustrations!): Louis Vuitton has stepped into the ring with seven brand new versions of some of its favorite bags, shrink-rayed … Read more
PurseBlog Asks: Do You Match Your Bag and Shoes?
We’ve asked you a lot of questions lately (and I want you to ask us questions too–don’t forget to email us if you have a question you’d like answered!). This week, I was thinking about some of my favorite bags and shoes. Valentino probably didn’t realize the pandemonium that would follow when they created its … Read more
