One of designer Alessandro Michele’s best tricks is simultaneously letting consumers feel like they know exactly what to expect from his new Gucci collections, but also that they have no idea what to expect. He has become so effective at those seemingly contradictory pursuits by building a vast aesthetic world at the brand, which is … Read more
Last week, you guys caught something that we did not, at first glance: Bella Hadid, coming out of an NYC hotel, carrying what was either a “knockoff” or “inspired” Hermès Birkin, depending on how you look at it. When we selected and processed the image, it just looked like a particularly battered old suede Birkin, … Read more
When we did a deep dive into the origins of Kendall Jenner’s maybe-vintage, maybe-fake, maybe-fake-vintage Louis Vuitton Fanny Pack last year, one thing surprised me far more than the fact that a rich 20-something would carry a crappy fake: that Louis Vuitton didn’t already make a similarly retro monogram fanny pack. After all, both belt … Read more
When it comes to small leather goods, my personal framework of evaluation is somewhat different than it is for bags. When looking at a bag, appearance is super important to me—after all, one of its two primary purposes is to be seen. For wallets, card cases and other little accessories, though, function trumps form in … Read more
Celebs opted for very polished, very straightforward designer styles this week, and a few obviously treated themselves to something new to celebrate various career milestones. Of course, they may not need to wait until they sign on to a reboot of a classic 90s sitcom or a multi-movie Marvel franchise to buy nice things, just … Read more
@PurseForum is back on Instagram, and it’s bigger and even better than before because it gives you a chance to be featured here! We’ve loved watching it grow and seeing all of your snaps and shares—keep at it, and make sure you’re tuned into our stories to see which color we’re featuring next. While we … Read more
I’ll level with you here: New York Fashion Week might be fun, but on average, it hasn’t had a lot to dazzle accessory lovers in recent seasons. Notable high-end handbag purveyors like Proenza Schouler and Altuzarra have moved their shows to Paris, while the contemporary brands for which New York is known often have limited … Read more
How was your Valentine’s Day? Middling, just like every Wednesday? Alright then. But how did celebrities fare? Where did they dine? And most importantly, what did they carry? Spoiler: Better than you, Madeo or Catch, and I will actually make you click through to find out about that last one. But you will be amply … Read more
Do you remember when the Fendi Karlito craze was at an all time high? I do. I put my name on a list and ended up purchasing Karlito and taking him on vacation with me and shared his pictures on Instagram. When it comes to bag charms, Fendi is top of mind, and for its … Read more
I’ve said this many times before, as I know both Amanda and Megs have as well: Coach gave me my first glimpse into the designer handbag world. To this very day, it makes me smile to remember opening up my brand new Coach bag Christmas morning in 7th grade. That feeling was indescribable, and I … Read more
I’ve got both good news and bad news. The good news is that the famous people photographed at New York Fashion Week no longer automatically carry a bag from whichever designer’s show they’re attending; instead, they’ve become far more likely to choose both indie contemporary brands and fancier European designers. That means the bags we … Read more
First, a caveat: New York Fashion Week’s accessories trends often don’t end up materializing into market-wide phenomenons, once the Milan and Paris shows are said and done. That’s where the heavyweights show their accessories, and what they say, goes. For New York’s crop of mostly contemporary handbag brands, though, some patterns definitely emerged. First Kate … Read more
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