With so many beautiful bags out there and more being designed and released every season, it gets harder and harder to appreciate what it is that you already have. Despite a growing collection of bags—I’ve acquired two designer bags and three contemporary bags in the last year alone—I’m finding it harder and harder not to … Read more
After you’ve spent a while writing for an audience online, you learn to spot trouble when it’s on its way. A lot of trends lately have felt like that, from logo bags to fanny packs—it’s almost felt like designers were looking to rile people up. After all, that’s a tried-and-true way to get people to … Read more
We only just expressed our admiration for Louis Vuitton‘s latest collection last week, and lo and behold, this week the bags are already in celeb hands. (I bet you can guess who gets first dibs.) Petite new bags from Saint Laurent and Givenchy are also making notable appearances this week as celebs (sometimes literally) set … Read more
To the extent that any Hermès handbag can be underrated, I’ve always thought the Hermès Herbag Zip was underrated. It has an immediately recognizable Hermès shape, most similar to the more formal and expensive Kelly Bag, with its gently flared sides and belt-closed top flap. Finally, though, the Herbag is getting the credit it’s due, … Read more
Did you know that the alligator version of a Chanel Wallet on Chain Bag, which is exactly what it sounds like—a wallet you can wear as a purse—costs $22,000? Until yesterday afternoon, I didn’t know that, but now I do and I’m not sure what to do with that information. Now you have it, too. … Read more
It’s very clear that Gucci is having its moment right now and has been for some time, and it’s not too much of a stretch to say that that in the accessories world, 2018 is the Year of Gucci. Alessandro Michele’s work continues to wow me collection after collection, even if it means taking a … Read more
Two weeks ago, we introduced you to an idea we had for a new PurseBlog series: Closet Confessionals. We explained the idea in detail then (which you can read about now), but essentially, we wanted to answer the question we hear asked most frequently ny both our readers and friends: how in the world do … Read more
Recently, we introduced readers to a new service provided by eBay that will make shopping for pre-owned designer bags online a lot simpler and more trustworthy: eBay Authenticate. In order to bring you all the details of what using the service is actually like, we ordered two pre-owned bags from eBay to experience it ourselves. … Read more
In our daily monitoring of which celebrities are carrying which bags and where, something has stood out lately: the Hadid women currently favor Prada bags over all other bags, hands-down. All of them! Yolanda’s long-term Prada loyalty may have something to do with it, but recently her daughters have been showcasing some of Prada’s most … Read more
This is the kind of week that makes you think that NYC is actually inhabited by a slight majority of celebrities, because they’re all here. They’re in town doing movie press, tour press or just day-to-day errands while generally keeping it 100. Also, we’re pretty pleased to feature a certain tennis legend in our virtual … Read more
Folks, good morning and happy Friday. Judging by some of the thinner sale selections we saw today, we’re prepared to announce that sale season is officially over, but that doesn’t mean we stop looking for discounted designer bags to bring to you every Friday. On the contrary—it means we just look harder! Because we’re still … Read more
Earlier this month, we gave you guys a newsworthy reminder: the Dior Saddle Bag was making its way back into the fashion world, and we wanted to know your thoughts. Well, today we’re back with another announcement: The Dior Saddle Bag is officially back in stores. As of today, July 19, you can get your … Read more
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