September 2015 - Page 3

Black Leather Bags Dominate This Week’s Celebrity Handbag Round-up

Sep 22, 2015 by Emily Anderson

Black leather is an extremely safe bet if you want to look glam for Fashion Week; that’s why we see a notable uptick in celebs wearing black leather motorcycle jackets and carrying Givenchy bags every September. It may not be an original look, but it’s an easy, effortless, no-fuss fashion uniform that’s perfectly acceptable for … Read more

Gucci Dionysus: One of Fall 2015’s Hottest Bags

Oct 1, 2015Sep 21, 2015 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

Alessandro Michele was promoted from head accessories designer to creative director at Gucci just before the Fall 2015 collection was set to debut. Many eagerly awaited the debut of Gucci’s new direction, and Michele did not disappoint; his debut was full of 70s glamor and relaxed luxury.

We were intrigued to see what the former accessories designer would do with when it came to the handbags, and Michele chose to introduce one new runway bag and offer a variety of options. The Gucci Dionysus bag is the brand’s biggest bag of Fall 2015, and we took some photos of our favorite versions of this new design to give you a closer look.

The 23 Best Clutches of the 2015 Emmy Awards Red Carpet

Sep 21, 2015 by Amanda Mull

The fashion on the red carpet at last night’s 2015 Emmy Awards was a little bit more adventurous than we’ve seen at a high-profile awards ceremony in the recent past, and thankfully, plenty of actresses also added cute little clutches to their outfits. We did our best to trawl through all the photos from the … Read more

The 25 Best Runway Bags of New York Fashion Week Spring 2016

Sep 21, 2015Sep 21, 2015 by Amanda Mull

Last season, we felt a little uninspired by the bags on display at New York Fashion Week, but what a difference six months make. The Spring 2016 shows wrapped up with a fab showing from Marc Jacobs late on Thursday, and we took the weekend to look back at the fashion week that was and … Read more

Marc Jacobs Debuts Beautifully Embellished Bags on His Spring 2016 Runway

Sep 21, 2015 by Amanda Mull

The Marc Jacobs show is always the biggest event of New York Fashion Week, and the designer closed out the season on Thursday with a memorable show full of, among other things, a brand new flap shoulder bag in a zillion different embellishments, from beautiful to beautifully irreverent. The collection’s featured bag was similar to … Read more

The Best Bags of NYFW Spring 2016 Street Style – Days 7 & 8

Sep 18, 2015 by Vlad Dusil

New York Fashion Week ended yesterday, and while the week seems to feel a bit longer each season, those who attend the shows don’t stop wearing and carrying their very best until the very last show. The last day of NYFW features show from some of the city’s biggest, including Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and … Read more

PurseForum Roundup – September 18

Sep 18, 2015 by Pattie Rechtman

Who is ready for the weekend? We sure are, and what better way to kick off the weekend than a tour through the PurseForum? This week we paid a visit to Coach, checked out Bottega Veneta and wandered around the Wardrobe. Come along to see what we found! In Coach this week, we spotted a lovely saddle … Read more

Check Out Proenza Schouler’s New Shoulder Bag, Straight From the Spring 2016 Runway

Sep 18, 2015 by Amanda Mull

I think it would be fair to say that Proenza Schouler is a brand looking for its Next Big Thing, accessory-wise. Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez proved their handbag bonafides with the PS1 and PS11 and have, and the success of those two designs increased the brand’s profile and power in huge ways. The duo … Read more

PurseForum Members React to the Best of New York Fashion Week Spring 2016, Including Mansur Gavriel and Coach

Sep 18, 2015Sep 18, 2015 by Amanda Mull

New York Fashion Week may not be as well-known for bags as Milan and Paris, but there are still some big brands who show in NYC, and they got our members (known as tPFers) talking at the PurseForum this week. While we look at things with an editorial eye, our members view the shows as … Read more

The 15 Best Bag Deals for the Weekend of September 18

Sep 18, 2015 by Amanda Mull

Now that we’ve rounded out New York Fashion Week, we can get back to our one true love: shopping. Specifically, shopping for a good deal with our weekly roundup of the Internet’s most promising handbag markdowns. Below, check out sale pieces from brands like Saint Laurent, Fendi and Valentino, as well as a smattering of more affordable options at deep discounts.

For continually updated information on sales, markdowns and coupon codes, make sure to check out our Deals Page!

Celebs Migrate to NYC for NYFW & Almost Everyone is Carrying Givenchy and Hermès This Week

Sep 17, 2015 by Emily Anderson

New York Fashion Week is happening now (this seems like one of the longer Fashion Weeks, no?), and countless celebrities are being ferried through JFK on their way to front rows all over town. Givenchy and Hermès seem to be the celeb brands of choice for all NYFW travel-related purposes this week. While there are … Read more

PurseBlog Beauty: Amanda’s Fall 2015 Lipstick Wish List

Sep 17, 2015Sep 17, 2015 by Amanda Mull

My preferences tend toward darker lip colors, and although I’m happy to wear them all year, fall and winter is when they’re easiest to work into a makeup look (and, it must be said, when they won’t melt off my face on a subway platform). Now that the weather is crisping up a little bit, of been busy planning my fall beauty expenditures, and the lipsticks below are at the top of my list.