When it comes to bag-spotting, reality TV stars seem to provide us with endless viewing pleasure. There’s no better example of this than Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel. Frankel joined the cast of RHONY when it premiered in 2008 as a struggling natural foods chef. She went on to create a multi-million dollar empire and is the founder of a charity called B-Strong. Frankel is arguably the most successful housewife, leveraging her fame to both reach entrepreneurial success and help others along the way.
When it comes to her bags, Frankel is not shy about showing them off. Her outfits are incredibly well put together whether she’s dressed up with pumps and business attire or dressed down in jeans and sneakers. She’s often spotted carrying one of many Birkins, though she also favors Chanel and Gucci. Check out more of Bethenny’s bags below, they don’t disappoint!
Chanel Jumbo Flap Bag
An unsurprising choice for a housewives star (and business mogul), Bethenny most likely favors this large Chanel flap bag because it fits all of her sarcasm inside.
Hermès Birkin
The reality star has quite the affinity for Birkin Bags, but can you blame her? She is from NYC after all. And though Bethenny doesn’t reside uptown, her dressier outfits most definitely could be seen strolling the streets of the Upper East Side, where Birkins are a dime a dozen.
Celine Trio ($1,400)
A celeb favorite, this crisp white Celine Trio bag is one of Bethenny’s smaller, and more casual, bag choices.
Chanel Boy Bag
When she’s feeling more downtown than uptown Bethenny opts for this black matelasse version of Chanel’s Boy Bag.
Hermès Birkin
Another day, another Birkin, this time it’s a crisp white one. Risky. I like it.
Vintage Gucci
I like that this vintage Gucci diversifies Bethenny’s bag collection a bit. It’s nice sometimes to carry around a bag that not everyone has, especially when you’re constantly being seen.
Hermès Birkin
Are you sick of the Birkin bags yet? I hope not because this isn’t the last of them. This one is Bethenny’s most classic—black with gold hardware.
Prada Galleria Bag ($2,490)
Another incredibly classic bag choice is the Prada Galleria, so it’s not super surprising that Bethenny owns one.
Valentino Studded Camera Bag ($1,345)
When she’s not toting around her whole life in a bag, Bethenny opts for more compact styles like this studded Valentino camera bag.
Gucci Padlock Tian Saddle Bag
As our investigation has shown so far, Bethenny typically opts for more classic styles, but this printed Gucci Saddle bag is a welcome change.
Hermès Birkin
We saved the best Birkin for last. Well the most eye catching at least! This emerald green beauty is one of Bethenny’s most colorful picks.
Saint Laurent Large Loulou Bag ($2,590)
Though Saint Laurent is a wee bit trendier than her typical choices (i.e.:Chanel and Hermès) if you actually break down the style itself it’s not a far cry from Bethenny’s typical choices. It’s black, with a flap and in quilted leather. Not to mention Bethenny opts for the larger version.
Saint Laurent Sac de Jour ($2,890)
Ending the investigation into Bethenny’s bagdrobe we have a classic Saint Laurent Sac de Jour in black with contrasting stitching. The brand has discontinued this model, but Bethenny doesn’t seem to care as she was recently seen toting this bag around NYC.
I loved how she paired the emerald Birkin with a neutral outfit; it provided the right amount of “pop” without overpowering the entire outfit. Bethenny Frankel also makes pretty great outfit choices and she seems to balance it out perfectly with her bags. Great article! ?
i agree
Never heard of her. No idea who she is.
You are not alone.
You’re not missing much!
Really loving the entire outfit in post of these posts…drooling over #1’s skirt and shoes!
Always liked her. Sarcasm and all! The balance between the handbags and outfits never looks forced unlike other housewives.
I’m glad you are back to your Many Bags of …posts. I’ve always found them enjoyable. Bethenny real does have great fashion sense. Although she can be a bit obnoxious at times, I always like to see what she is wearing. Please more of these posts.
i am sure she has paid a stylist
Anyone particular you’d like to see highlighted?
Charlize Theron
Many bags of Eva Chen please. I love her style
I would love to see Tinsley Mortimer. She always looks fab! All the Housewives carry fabulous bags. At this point I only watch for fashion and bags.
never heard of her, but i really like her style and her bags!
She has a great sense of style. Love her bags. The emerald green Birkin is my bucket list bag!
I love her pants in 6, 8, 9, 10 !! Guessing Balmain??
I want all of her coats and jackets except #10.
She is snarky and over emotional, maybe she just needs to eat? IDK. 😉 However, love her bags!
ol wax face
I have mixed feelings about Bethenny. I understand if you like her. I understand if you dislike her. She’s divisive that way. Regardless, I admire what she’s made of herself. That deserves respect. She’s got some great bags but just horrible style to match. Someone get this girl with the fabulous figure a stylist. Or new stylist. Stat.
Ooooh, I see I’m pretty alone with not liking her style. That’s okay. Perhaps it’s just not for me.
I would love to see your style if you think hers is horrible.
Granted these are just a few photos, but she looks a lot more polished than most of the actress photos we have seen…and I don’t even like her as a person.
I personally love 1, 11, and 13
THIS. It pains me to dislike someone who clearly is a “…sista doing it for [herself]…” I’m a believer in women’s empowerment, but Bethenny is such a horrible person, I find it hard to even like a single thing about her.
On anyone else, I’d think the bags lovely. Or (some) of the clothing choices great (the reunion when she wore leather skinny pants, strappy heels and a bias-cut white top from Haute Hippie? A.LEWK.), BUT because it’s her, I’m meh. The bags are very well curated, though. Her stylist gets props.
Mmmmm, I believe it is the medium Loulou bag:))
Not a huge fan of her bags but whatever, I love her!!
You’re right, that’s definitely the medium loulou
Wretched woman
Damn those heels on #1 is waaaaaaaaay higher than my dreams!
Damn those heels on #1 is waaaaaaaaay higher than my dreams!