November 2016 - Page 4

Celebs Are Out and About with Hot New Picks from Alexander Wang, The Row and Loewe

Nov 14, 2016 by Emily Anderson

Stars: they’re just like us. They’ve risen to meet another Monday. Thankfully, they’ve done so with a lovely set of designer bag picks, including several from brands we see in their hands less often than the Chanels and Hermèses of the world. If you need a slow way to ease into the week, may we … Read more

PurseForum Roundup – November 11

Nov 13, 2016Nov 11, 2016 by Pattie Rechtman

Well, we made it through the week. And there are handbags to admire, so we will get right to it. Our PurseForum members have been shopping, and we are here for all of it. Dior, Louis Vuitton and Hermès were among our stops this week, so we will hit the ground running–join us! The Diorama is one of Dior’s most … Read more

PurseBlog Asks: Do You Buy Pre-Owned Bags or Only New?

Nov 11, 2016 by Amanda Mull

I wouldn’t call myself a “discount shopper,” exactly (I love expensive stuff too much for that to be true), but I do really hate to pay full price for things I don’t need. (Or, hell, even things I do.) I’m a single woman in a very expensive city, so that means a lot of my … Read more

Just Can’t Get Enough: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Always Turns to Mid-Size Black Bags

Nov 11, 2016 by Emily Anderson

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley doesn’t exclusively carry black, mid-size designer bags, but she has favored them heavily over the past year. On the off-chance that you are only aware of her existence through this site, she is an English model/actress and former Victoria’s Secret Angel. Her modeling resume is quite extensive, while her acting resume is limited … Read more

The 12 Best Bag Deals for the Weekend of November 11

Nov 11, 2016 by Amanda Mull

Good morning and happy Friday! We’ve reached the end of yet another week as we inch toward the holiday season, and that means it’s time time for another round of Bag Deals. If you’re itching to start this weekend with a little bit of retail therapy, I certainly can’t blame you. Below, check out a … Read more

The Ultimate Bag Guide: The Goyard Saint Louis Tote and Goyard Anjou Tote

Jul 17, 2019Nov 10, 2016 by Amanda Mull

Many luxury brands are secretive when it comes to pricing, availability and selection, but even among the cagey elite of high-end handbags, Goyard is the quietest. The brand, which dates back to mid-19th century France, provides no product listings of any kind on its websites and sells its wares in only a handful of locations … Read more

The Beginner’s Guide to Buying Pre-Owned Designer Bags Online

Mar 26, 2020Nov 10, 2016 by Amanda Mull

Waltzing into a boutique or pulling up your favorite retailer’s website and buying a new bag at full price is great (trust us, we love it), but it’s not the only way. For the huge number of consumers who want to find a good deal, search down a bag they missed in seasons past or find a way to access designs that may not otherwise be readily available to them in their hometowns or online, a new cottage industry has sprung up: designer bag resale sites.

Love It or Leave It: Gucci’s Princetown Slides

Nov 9, 2016 by Katherine Callaghan

Under the creative direction of Alessandro Michele, Gucci has topped the fashion charts among celebs and industry insiders alike. The brand’s identity meshes whimsical sophistication with a geek chic aesthetic that has proved to be widely popular. With that said, the accessories are a wide deviation from the Gucci accessories our parents and grandparents have … Read more

Céline’s Spring 2017 Bags are Here, and We Have More than 90 Photos and Prices!

Nov 9, 2016 by Amanda Mull

Céline is one of the most opaque brands in the world when it comes to releasing information, photos and pricing about its handbags, but if you’re in the market for one of the French house’s pieces in the near future, we have some good news for you: the brand just released a Spring 2017 lookbook … Read more

Celebs Display a Diverse Range of Designer Bags at Catch, LAX and the Cineplex

Nov 9, 2016 by Emily Anderson

It’s rare that we can pump out these celeb handbag profiles twice a week without featuring multiple Chanel or Hermès bags in each one, but this week, we miraculously made it happen. Celebs branched out in all directions and carried their favorite styles from a wide range of designers such as Bottega Veneta, Liberty London, … Read more

Exclusive Photos Shot for PurseBlog of the Ferragamo Gancio Clip Top Handle Bag

Nov 8, 2016 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

Recently, Ferragamo.com launched Ready To Wear on its e-commerce site to add to it’s allotment of bags, shoes and accessories. The launch was accompanied by a photo shoot of Rose Gilroy, daughter of Rene Russo, and the team at Ferragamo had exclusive images shot for PurseBlog of the bag with Rose that can only be … Read more

Latest Obsession: Les Petits Joueurs Bags

Nov 8, 2016 by Katherine Callaghan

During my three-plus years at PurseBlog, I feel like my personal aesthetic has changed drastically. When I started, I gravitated towards mostly whimsical or opulent handbags. Since then, my handbag taste has been fine-tuned to practical pieces, as you can recall from my recent Céline purchase. But every now and then, I come across a … Read more