July 2015 - Page 3

Balenciaga City Metallic Edge in Maldives

Balenciaga Maldives: A New Color To Love

Jul 22, 2015 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

The craze over Balenciaga Motorcycle Bags took hold strong around in the mid-2000s, when the quest to hunt down the perfect color, season and leather hit an all-time high. Bubblegum, Magenta, Apple Green and Seafoam were color finds that haunted collectors, and they still do to this day.

The frenzy over colors has since died down a bit in the intervening years, but it doesn’t change the fact that Balenciaga releases some of the most brilliant colors and best leathers. Maldives is the latest shade to catch my eye, and I simply love it.

The Ultimate Bag Guide: The Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag

May 13, 2020Jul 22, 2015 by Amanda Mull

Raf Simons’ tenure at Christian Dior has helped push the brand back into the fashion limelight, and Dior’s handbags have benefited from that quite a bit. The line has expanded a lot recently, but the Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag, one of the brand’s most classic styles still has a lot to offer for handbag … Read more

Danielle Nicole Alexa Mini Crossbody Satchel Bag Salmon:Gray

7 Bags Under $39 From Danielle Nicole

Jul 21, 2015Jul 21, 2015 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

During sale season, I’m actively checking out my favorite e-tailers to look for the best deals I can find. I’ve not bought a bag this sale season (I did buy a pair of shoes that I’m in love with and will share those soon), but when I was browsing the selection at Neiman Marcus yesterday, I ran into a brand with bags ranging in price from $17 to $39.

A Peek At kate spade new york Holiday 2015

Jul 21, 2015Jul 21, 2015 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

Kate Spade New York bags are notorious for their playful nature, paired with an everyday sensibility. Each season, kate spade new york delivers a variety of bags that offer plenty of wearability and just the right touch of quirkiness. Because of that, shoppers find themselves drawn to the brand season after season, and Kate Spade is flourishing.

Louis Vuitton is Finally Discontinuing Murakami’s Monogram Multicolor Line

Jul 24, 2015Jul 21, 2015 by Amanda Mull

It’s the end of an It Bag era. Late last week, Women’s Wear Daily broke the news that after a dozen years in continuous production, Louis Vuitton would be ending its Monogram Multicolore line for good. The line was the last of the brand’s popular collaborations with artist Takashi Murakami to still be manufactured, and it’ll be gone from stores by the end of July.

There’s a Double Portion of Beyoncé and a Bonus Helping of Rihanna in this Week’s Celeb Handbag Round-Up

Jul 21, 2015Jul 21, 2015 by Emily Anderson

I’m unsure of the exact math, but when you have two appearances by Beyoncé in any given blog post, your A-lister cred somehow more than doubles. Today, the handbag picks are especially high-end. There’s plenty of luxe celeb bags from Dior, Hermès and Céline to feast your eyes on this week, as well as some truly eyebrow-raising looks from a few of your favorite celebs. All will be revealed within.

You’ll Soon Be Able to Pick Your Own Strap for Your Fendi Bag, But It’ll Cost You Almost $1,000

Jul 20, 2015 by Amanda Mull

A couple months ago, I reviewed the bags from Fendi’s Resort 2016 lookbook and noted that many of the bags were hanging from thick, wide straps that were unlike those the brand generally includes with its bag. At the end of last week, we learned why: Women’s Wear Daily reports that they’re part of the new Fendi Strap You line, and they’re sold separately.

Christie’s Latest Handbags & Accessories Auction Features Hermès, Chanel and Exclusive Alexander McQueen Armadillo Boots

Jul 20, 2015 by Amanda Mull

Handbag brands often go out of their way to make their bags difficult to obtain, but if you’re a savvy shopper with a rare bag on your wish list, there are some choice ways to cut through the red tape and get your hands on the bag of your dreams. One particularly smart way to … Read more

Shop Rare and Limited Edition Chanel Bags While They Last at Moda Operandi

Jul 20, 2015 by Amanda Mull

Regular, non-seasonal Chanel flap bags in basic black can be hard enough to get your hands on, so when it comes to the one-season-only stuff (or, even worse, limited editions), who knows if you’ll ever be able to get your hands on that one special bag you fell in love with from the brand’s runway … Read more

PurseForum Roundup – July 17

Jul 17, 2015 by Pattie Rechtman

Summer is marching along, and we are right in step, Roundup readers! It’s Friday, and that means it’s time to collect up some of the PurseForum’s best conversations and reveals and share them with you lovely people. This week, we visited Mulberry, Coach, The Jewelry Box and more, and we found treasure at every stop.

What’s In Her Bag: Lisa Sugar

Jul 17, 2015Jul 17, 2015 by Vlad Dusil

The 13 Best Bags Deals for the Weekend of July 17

Jul 17, 2015 by Amanda Mull

It’s Friday once again, so you all know what that means: a fresh round of Bag Deals for your shopping pleasure. In addition to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, which we told you about earlier this morning, we’ve tracked down a baker’s dozen of the Internet’s best markdowns and sale bags. Check out the fruits of … Read more