When you think of Saint Laurent’s aesthetic under the direction of Hedi Slimane, studs and leopard probably come to mind before sweet little mini florals, but that’s exactly what the brand has in store for some of its Resort 2016 bags. Slimane has largely avoided prints (except for the aforementioned leopard) for his leather goods, … Read more
When I think of trends in fashion or accessories, I always visualize them as a swinging pendulum. As soon as something reaches the nadir of cool, it immediately starts its journey back to the other end of the spectrum; some things take longer than others to complete that swing, but in a market that feeds … Read more
Everyone has different patterns when it comes to shopping for and carrying bags; some people are brand-loyal, while others tend toward trendy pieces or only let themselves splurge on classics. Actress Naomi Watts, on the other hand, fits into a very specific type of bag pattern: she buys and wears what is essentially the same … Read more
Happy Friday, Roundup readers. Friday the 13th is never unlucky when there are purses and shoes to enjoy over at the PurseForum, right? And indeed, you are in luck, because this week, Mulberry, Dior and the Jewelry Box topped our list of stops. Of course, there is always more, so get comfortable! We stopped off … Read more
There are lots of reasons that handbags are one of the most important product categories in the entire fashion industry, but one of the most important ones is that a woman’s bag is almost always one of the most noticeable aspects of her day-to-day wardrobe. Shoppers love them because the right bag has unmatchable power … Read more
Although sales are slowing in the long-booming Asian luxury market, it probably won’t surprise bag lovers to hear that Hermès continues to increase its sales and meet the expectations of industry-watching analysts. It also probably won’t surprise you to hear why; Bloomberg credits the brand’s strength with the Birkin’s perpetual scarcity. Hermès’s total sales climbed … Read more
It might be Friday the 13th, but there is nothing to fear in today’s customary, week-ending round of the Internet’s best bag deals. (Okay, there might be something for your credit card to fear, but you’re getting a discount, okay?) You can check them all out below, including two totally gorgeous Proenza Schouler PS1s in great colors for less than $900 each.
Sale season is starting, so also make sure you check in regularly with our Deals Page!
At PurseBlog, we spend most of our time talking about premier designer bags and accessories. There are plenty of contemporary brands we cover as well, but sometimes major brands at great price points slip by our coverage, and that includes Kenneth Cole. I took one of the brand’s leather jackets out of the closet the other day and had forgotten how much I loved it; it fits me really well, and the leather is so smooshy and nicely worn.
It has recently come to my attention that I can no longer view a product objectively once it’s been endorsed by someone from Game of Thrones; such is the case with a brand new bag style from Coach. I want to say I love it, but I’m self-aware enough to know that other nefarious forces … Read more
Even thought most people think of holiday shopping as a thing that starts the day after Thanksgiving, but retailers push it a little earlier every year. During our daily tours through the Internet’s best online retailers, we’ve noticed awesome beauty gift sets popping up all over the place, and because they’re almost all limited editions … Read more
You may have noticed us mentioning more sales and coupon codes here and there over the last week or two, and that’s not a coincidence; the fall sale season is beginning to dawn. With options popping up left and right, we took the liberty of compiling everything into an easy-to-shop guide to make sure you get the best deal.
Technology is usually our friend, but sometimes it turns on us, and that’s what happened with our original tour through Victoria Beckham’s incredible handbag collection. She was honored earlier this week as one of Glamour magazine’s Women of the Year, and that seemed like a good reason to reconstruct and update our look at one … Read more
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