January 2016 - Page 3

Get Your First Look at Dior’s Pre-Fall 2016 Bags, the First After the Departure of Raf Simons

Jan 22, 2016Jan 21, 2016 by Amanda Mull

As we reported back in October, Raf Simons has left Dior; his Spring 2016 collection was the last as the brand’s short-lived but wildly successful creative director. Dior hasn’t named a replacement yet, and until the brand does, collections will keep coming, but they’ll be designed by the company’s in-house team. The first of these … Read more

Love It or Leave It: Helens Anthony’s Castle Travel Bags

Jan 21, 2016 by Amanda Mull

Although our primary interest lies with women’s bags, we’ve been keeping our eyes on the Spring 2016 men’s shows currently taking place in Europe, just in case anything particularly worthy of attention pops up. That’s how we came across the Helen Anthony Castle Bags, one of which you can see above. They are, if nothing … Read more

A Close Look at the Prada Bicolor Double Bag

Jan 21, 2016Jan 20, 2016 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

When it comes to bags, the Prada Double Saffiano Cuir Bag is easily one of the most recognizable out there. It’s very elegant, timeless and has been spotted on the arms of celebrities, as well as one of my favorite TV characters, Olivia Pope. Countless color combinations are offered, in addition to several sizes.

Trend Report: The Return of the Oxford

Jan 20, 2016 by Katherine Callaghan

Oxfords never totally left the footwear circuit for tons of consumers, but they’re officially back on the fashion set’s radar. Flat footwear in general has made huge strides in the past few seasons–just check out Marchesa‘s stunning footwear and you’ll see what I mean. Even on the Spring 2016 runways, flats were everywhere, including some … Read more

The Ultimate Bag Guide: The Chanel Boy Bag

Jan 20, 2016 by Amanda Mull

It would usually be hyperbolic to call a handbag an “instant classic,” but that’s exactly what the Chanel Boy Bag seems like. Since its Spring 2012 debut, the Boy has become as sought-after as the brand’s other famous flaps, mostly by using a similar formula to the originals: versatile flap shoulder bag structure + distinctive … Read more

Just Can’t Get Enough: Ashley Benson Loves Her Givenchy Antigona

Jan 20, 2016 by Emily Anderson

Ashley Benson has long had handbag-carrying patterns that are completely atypical for a celeb of her stature: she buys (receives? who knows) a bag, loves it and carries it almost exclusively for several months, at which point, it’s time to repeat the process with a new bag. In other words, she uses a handbag as … Read more

Karl Lagerfeld Textured Leather Tote Black

Deal of the Day: Karl Lagerfeld Textured Leather Tote

Jan 19, 2016 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

While we do share bag deals with you weekly, sometimes there is a bag that catches my eye, and after a double take, I realize the look and the price are both too good not to share. Karl Lagerfeld is well-known for his work behind Chanel and Fendi, but he also has his own label. I don’t usually find bags from his line that I’m drawn to, but before realizing this tote was his design, I really liked it.

Valentino Emphasizes Prints, Mini Bags for Pre-Fall 2016

Jan 19, 2016 by Amanda Mull

Lately, it’s become trendy for fashion designers to eschew what seasonal fashion traditionally means. Brands are still releasing collections based on the industry’s seasonal delivery calendar, but instead of those collections being totally distinct from what comes before and after, the creative heads of massive international brands have instead taken to “wardrobing,” and Valentino was … Read more

Charity Balls and International Airports Provide Us with Some of the Month’s Best Celeb Handbags

Jan 19, 2016 by Emily Anderson

Last week was rife with event carpets, so the handbag pickings were not exactly slim. Louis Vuitton had a heavy hand in this year’s UNICEF Ball, which meant that the biggest stars in attendance were all wearing and carrying LV, natch. And as celebs made their usual exodus to and from our nation’s major airports, … Read more

Prada Resort 2016 Bags Are Bold and In Stores Now

Jan 19, 2016Jan 15, 2016 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

I found myself in the camp of people who love the Prada Inside Bag, though many of you still weren’t sure this bag would take. Love it or leave it, the Inside Bag continues to be part of each Prada collection including Resort 2016. Prada Resort 2016 just hit stores and we have a look … Read more

PurseForum Roundup – January 15

Jan 15, 2016 by Pattie Rechtman

Good afternoon, lovely Roundup readers! It’s been a while since we last check in on the PurseForum, but please be assured that we have have missed you as much as you (hopefully) have missed us. It has been a busy couple of months, and we are very happy to be back. Our PurseForum members have been busy, of course, and we cannot wait to share some of the conversations we have listened in on in the last few weeks.

Celebs Pose & Brunch in Boots, Creepers, Loubs & Other Fun Designer Footwear

Jan 15, 2016 by Emily Anderson

We probably could’ve populated this entire post with celebs who attended Stella McCartney’s Pre-Fall 2016 presentation, but the celebuverse truly delivered this week. Pre-fall shows are just a special bonus, as awards show season will keep us stocked with plenty of pics of Cate Blanchett and other A-list actresses through early February. Meanwhile, the Hailey … Read more