November 2015 - Page 3

PurseBlog Asks: What’s Your Black Friday 2015 Strategy?

Nov 20, 2015 by Amanda Mull

In spite of the fact that it’s yet to get genuinely cold in NYC and it therefore does not feel like the holidays quite yet, we are exactly one week out from Black Friday 2015. If you’re a longtime PurseBlog reader, you already know what that means around here: bag-centric coverage of the Internet’s best … Read more

The 15 Best Bag Deals for the Weekend of November 20

Nov 20, 2015 by Amanda Mull

In just one week it will be the beginning of the biggest shopping season of the year (and the single most important day in American retail, but, like, no pressure), but now, things are a bit quiet on the shopping front. That doesn’t mean there aren’t exceptional bag deals to be had, though–it just means we had to dig a little, and that’s exactly what we did. Below, check out the fruits of our labors.

In addition to those, make sure you check out our Deals Page early and often–it’s continuously updated, and it’ll have all the sale and discount news you could ever want next week.

Color Story: 14 Burgundy Shoes for Every Fall Occasion

Nov 19, 2015 by Katherine Callaghan

Every fall, without fail, we look forward to the rich textures and warm hues the cold weather brings to our wardrobes. We already showed you some of our favorite burgundy bags to covet this season (and, might I add, we’re still swooning), but handbags aren’t the only way to showcase this gorgeous shade. Burgundy shoes … Read more

The Best Bags $1,000 Will Buy You From 27 Premier Designer Brands Right Now

Nov 23, 2015Nov 19, 2015 by Amanda Mull

As you’ve probably noticed (you’re observant!), premier designer brands price the majority of their handbags between $1,500 and $3,000, and a select few even manage to exceed that average range for everyday leather pieces. Those are the bags we most often cover because they’re usually the pieces with the most interesting details and variations, and because of that, they generate the lion’s share of the consumer interest. Not everyone wants to (or can) pay that kind of money for a bag, though, even if they want a big-name brand. Luckily, there’s a little bit of middle ground.

Celebs Go to Galas, Soccer Games & Craig’s with Great New Bags

Nov 19, 2015 by Emily Anderson

I’m just going to throw this out there, right up front: there is a double dose of Chrissy Teigen in this celeb handbag round-up, and we’ve included one of her pups as a reward for your readership. (As always, we appreciate your clicks. Thank you for clicking through.) One of Chrissy’s bag picks is a … Read more

Exclusive: Rebecca Minkoff x PurseBlog – Your Design, Your Way

Nov 18, 2015Nov 18, 2015 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

When we started PurseBlog and PurseForum over ten years ago, the very first designer we met was Rebecca Minkoff. At the time, Rebecca and her team were working out of an apartment below her own place, and the tiny NYC office was filled with boxes and bags from end to end. Fast forward ten years, and the Rebecca Minkoff brand has expanded exponentially, with stores in NYC, LA, San Francisco, Hong Kong and Hyundai Mokdong.

PurseBlog Beauty: 10 Treatments to Keep Your Lips Soft Through Winter

Nov 18, 2015 by Amanda Mull

One of the trickiest winter beauty problems I’ve ever encountered is how to keep my lips from turning dry and chapped in the harsh Northeastern weather. It’s a problem I never had when I lived in more humid climates, and over the past four winters, I’ve gone through a lot of trial and error in … Read more

Coach Link Messenger Bag and Boys Jacket

Perfect Pairs: Coach Link Messenger Bag and Coach Boys Bikers Jacket

Nov 17, 2015 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

From the moment Stuart Vevers took the helm at Coach as the new creative director, there was an immediate impact. I’ve loved seeing the changes take place and Stuart has revamped the brand and brought a freshness that was needed.

The 22 Best Everyday Men’s Bags at Every Price Point Right Now

Nov 17, 2015 by Amanda Mull

You can’t really blame us for concentrating almost entirely on women’s bags; they have, for PurseBlog’s entire existence, been much more aesthetically interesting than those made for men. The male-focused accessories market is starting to expand a bit, though, and it’s a great time to be a man in the market for a new bag. … Read more

Check Out Chanel’s Cruise 2016 Wallets, WOCs and Small Leather Goods, Including Prices

Dec 11, 2015Nov 17, 2015 by Amanda Mull

We brought you an in-depth look at Chanel’s Cruise 2016 handbag lookbook last week, but when we got to poking around the brand’s website, we realized that wasn’t the full story. The number of small leather goods, including the popular Wallet on Chain (WOC) bags, the brand includes in the seasonal spotlight fluctuates with each … Read more

Male Celebs are Handling Some High-End Handbags This Week

Nov 17, 2015 by Emily Anderson

We so rarely get to feature dudes in these celeb round-ups, and when we do feature a men, it’s usually Rich Kid EJ Johnson, flaunting his ridiculously high-end handbag collection. (We get it, EJ. You have great taste in bags.) In recent days, however, we’ve seen several celeb dudes stepping out with the ladies in … Read more

Dior Breaks into E-Commerce with Shoes Exclusively Available at Bergdorf Goodman

Nov 17, 2015 by Katherine Callaghan

First Chanel moved into online sales with its sunglasses, and following in its footsteps is Dior, one of the last premier-luxury brands to hold out on e-commerce. In a world where shopping online has become many consumers’ preferred method, it was only a matter of time before Dior took the plunge. Now through December 31st, … Read more