In Collaboration with Neiman Marcus.
When we founded National Handbag Day four years ago, I was super excited to have another day on the books to celebrate bags. Granted, running PurseBlog and PurseForum means every day is a day to celebrate bags, but seeing all of you get pumped for October 10th gets me that much more excited. I’ve ended up loving the idea of adding to my collection on National Handbag Day even more than on my birthday or Christmas, and this year I am lucky enough to add not one, but two new bags to my collection courtesy of Neiman Marcus!
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Chloé Hudson Small Suede Bag
$2,090 via Neiman Marcus
If you’ve been following PurseBlog over the past few months, you might have realized I’ve been quite addicted to Chloé bags. I’ve hemmed and hawed over which one I wanted, but eventually honed in on the Chloé Hudson Suede Bag. There are so many option and colors, but when I laid my eyes on this dark purple suede version, I was done. I kept staring at this bag and just had to have it.
I’m obsessed with this bag–it’s the perfect size to carry my essentials, and I can easily see myself carrying it during fall and winter for my personal items, while also carrying a baby bag for Baby D’s things. Suede can be a bit hard to keep clean, but this dark color won’t show wear nearly as much as a light suede, which is among the reasons I opted for it. The brass hardware is the perfect pairing for this hue and texture, and the horseshoe-shaped body is still incredibly stylish. I’m just all kinds of obsessed with this design, and I keep staring at it and smelling it. (Nothing beats the smell of a brand new bag!) I’m so excited to carry it.
I took a long, hard look at my bag collection and wanted to add something that I don’t have. A suede bag fits that category, but so does a saddle bag shape like the Hudson’s. Expect a Purseonals soon, but for now, here’s a first look at a bag I am thrilled with. This color in the Hudson is exclusive to Neiman Marcus, so owning it means it’s a bit more special–not as many people will have it. But I want you to have it too if you want it, so buy it via Neiman Marcus for $2,090 and we can be bag twins!
Loewe Puzzle Zips Leather Satchel Bag
$2,850 via Neiman Marcus
One of the first bags almost everyone begins their collection with is a classic black bag. You cannot go wrong. But most people stop after that, myself included; they add a classic black bag and don’t always go back to reconsider if another black bag would help their collection. Unless you’re someone who just wears black, you may be in the same position as me, so when I thought about what else I needed, I wanted to find an edgy black bag that stands out.
Enter the Loewe Puzzle Zips Leather Satchel Bag: the perfect bag to amp up your wardrobe and make a statement, all while still being neutral and werable. I always found the Loewe Puzzle bag intriguing; it’s entirely different from anything else on the market, and during NYFW I saw it on so many stylish people that I completely fell for it. So many of my bags are similar and fit similar categories, but this Loewe bag stands apart from everything I own. I opted for the version that stands out even more, the Puzzle Zips, which features non-functioning zippers along the puzzle lines.
This bag is so cool, you guys, I’m really excited to carry it! I feel like sometimes I end up opting for the safe bet, even though I own so many bags, but this time I went for something different. I needed the bigger size to make it work for my personal needs and not look too small on my body. I plan to use the removable shoulder strap, but you don’t have to. If you’ve also been looking for an everyday bag that stands out, this may be the winner for you as well. Buy via Neiman Marcus for $2,850.
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Love the Puzzle Bag. How do all the zippers work? Are you able to “peel” back the patches and let them hang away from the body of the bag?
Zippers are just for decoration – they are not functional and they don’t ‘peel’ back as far as I can tell!
National Handbag Day sounds like my favorite holiday. Why didn’t I know about this??? That Chloé Hudson Suede Bag is to die for.
It’s every year for 4 years now on October 10th!!!!
And yes, it’s the pretties color suede I’ve ever seen!!
I like this version of the Puzzle bag, edgy cool! Great choice!
I know! This version is so cool – I really love this bag but once I saw this version I was set!
In the spirit of transparecency- So is neiman sponsoring the post or did they pay for the hand bag? VERY cool either way.
The Loewe bag is so unique, love it!
That’s why I got it – it is so stunning! Can’t wait to carry it and I’ll have a further review soon!
Such a gorgeous puzzle bag! Thank heaven I can’t afford it, the bags in my closet can be such jealous bitches.
The Chloe is gorgeous and REALLY makes me thirst for a glass of red wine.
I know!!!! I’m not a wine lover (I know, I know), but when I take this bag out, I think of red wine too!
Happy National Handbag Day, Meg! Congratulations on your new prezzies, especially the Loewe Puzzle Bag, which is a real gem. Such beautiful leather, and the zippers are standout.
In honor of the day, I’ve just treated myself to a new-to-me sweet little Balenciaga coin purse from Yoogi’s. Holidays are to be celebrated, right? (giggle)
Love the Chloe bag. I have it in black leather and now I am thinking about getting a suede one. Your bag is beautiful.
Congratulations on two new gorgeous bags!! The color of the Chloe is so yummy and I absolutely love how edgy the puzzle bag is, the construction is to die for!
The Loewe Puzzle bag is a hand craft wonder from JW Anderson made in Spain. Hundred of pieces stiched by an artisan to create funcional art.
Shhhhhh…..I love that Loewe Puzzle Bag is a relatively under the radar stunner! I’ve been lusting for a moment but wanted to see it in person. Recently got to while visiting San Francisco. Love love love the zipper puzzle but chose the coral (non zipper) puzzle as my first and have no doubt I’ll be grabbing the zipper in short order! I can’t wait to get it in!
That burgundy Chloe Hudson is amazing too!
Chloe bag lands on my Christmas shopping list. Love this burgundy suede!
Do it!! Let’s be bag twins!
everything about that chloe bag is just perfect megs!
Yep! And this bag/color combo is exclusive to NM!
very cool, since you are back in the city – have you guys visited Short Hills Mall or Woodbury Commons (the stuff you get there is pretty phenomal)
Liked this bag much better when Marc Jacobs did it in lambs leather and larger hobo shape (and the zippers on his bag WERE functionable, so you could change the look of the bag every day if you wanted!). Don’t believe me, google 2010’s MbyMJ Flash Leola & see for yourself.
And interestingly enough, Purseblog wrote about it too: http://www.purseblog.com/savvy/marc-by-marc-jacobs-flash-leola-hobo/
I really like the loewe bag!
Megs, I was going back and forth between the Chloe and a blush Valentino (because I can’t say no to blush) but this bag has my heart! I cannot get enough of this burgundy color for Fall. I’m in love and you may have a bag twin soon!
Love! I have the Red Zip Puzzle on my wishlist. But I’m still torn between red vs black. Thoughts?
Love this color and the Hudson of course. I have the black mini and is great for travel but is small so I switch my wallet out. The small Hudson is much better in size and I adore the suede. I am wondering if there could be any problems with dye transfer to clothing? Proenza Scholler told me with their suede bags they can’t guarantee it won’t happen. Anyone familiar with this potential problem?
I love the puzzle bag and it’s on my wish list. I also own a Hudson in the suede tan, and in a dark red in leather. They’re so stylish and beautiful. I would happily have a Hudson in every single colour!