Even though Hermès is known for its hard-to-buy handbags, that’s not the full story on how the brand interacts with its shoppers. Yes, Birkins and Kellys can be difficult to source (but it’s not impossible), along with most exotics. In recent years, though, Hermès has made an ever-growing number of its bags available to purchase … Read more
We’re living in a golden age up contemporary bags. It wasn’t that long ago that wanting to stay in the three figures meant slim pickings unless you wanted something casual, slouchy and adorned in studs, fringe, zippers or something else to distract from the bag’s drab design. Things have gotten steadily better since Mansur Gavriel … Read more
I always look forward to shots from the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, which happens annually on both coasts. This weekend, thousands of guests and scores of celebs flocked to LA to get tipsy on champagne and try their hand at British polo fashion for a day (except for the ones who were actually British, of … Read more
Something weird has happened, my purse-loving friends. From Prada and Gucci to contemporary designers, it seems like everyone has gone in hard on belt bags this season. Designers are still having at it and trying to make belt bags a thing, but let’s be honest: it’s really just a fancy name for a fanny pack. … Read more
Over ten years ago, I bought my first Bottega Veneta bag in Venice, Italy. I still remember what I was wearing that spring day and how enamored I was with the store. I had only been to Europe a couple times before that and finally had some money to spend on a great designer bag, … Read more
Hear me out on this: getting offered free stuff has diminishing returns when you cover a product-based industry for a living. At first, of course, it’s exciting: being alive is expensive, and being in the position to get freebies of basically any kind totally rules. We’re lucky to have the opportunity, and also lucky that … Read more
If you saw any photos from Louis Vuitton‘s stunning Cruise 2018 show at the Miho Museum outside of Kyoto, Japan, you probably remember them. The setting was extraordinary, and the collection befit the dramatic surroundings. Of particular interest to LV fans and bag lovers alike were the super-bold bags that graced the runway, many of … Read more
Despite a well-publicized recent stroll on the Versace runway during Milan Fashion Week with other supermodel legends, Cindy Crawford doesn’t actually model any more. She spends far more time repping for her (literal) model children, Kaia and Presley. Of course, as a fashion legend, Cindy still finds herself in front of paparazzi cameras quite frequently. … Read more
Over the summer, I heard that The Kooples was releasing a line of handbags designed by model and social media superstar Emily Ratajowski, or @emrata, as you may know her on Instagram. I’ve always loved The Kooples for their effortlessly cool pieces and downtown vibe, and if you’re looking for a person who fits the … Read more
You were probably not invited to grab a green juice/be a plus one/jet off to a scenic locale on behalf of a Bravo reality series with your favorite celeb this week, but don’t worry: We still have the intel on their handbag picks. And they’re quite good. So let these gorgeous designer bags soften the … Read more
Readers, hello. We have reached the end of yet another long, strange week of 2017, and it’s time to ease into a couple days of leisure with our customary round of the best discounted designer bags on this here internet we call home. We’ve got a fine group this week, including some Miu Miu bags … Read more
When I announced that I was pregnant with Millie, I did so with a mini Louis Vuitton bag. In fact, I bought that bag for Millie long before I was pregnant with her and without knowing if I’d ever have a little girl. I love having a daughter, I love being able to watch her … Read more
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