We’ve officially closed out NYFW, and with Milan Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week on the horizon, the Fall 2026 season is definitely in full swing!
Newbies at our favorite luxury houses like Bottega Veneta and Chanel will be presenting their sophomore women’s ready-to-wear collections, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store. With the Fall 2026 season in full swing, this means that Fall 2006 collections are celebrating their 20th birthdays, making them officially vintage.
So today, on this Throwback Thursday, we’re stepping into a time machine and dialing it way back to 2006, when our favorite jeans were the lowest rise possible, ripped in all the right places, and paired with the perfect baby tee—or maybe even gasp a dress!
Let’s take a look!
Louis Vuitton Miroir Monogram
Marc Jacobs revolutionized Louis Vuitton in that he was the first designer to completely reinvent the Louis Vuitton Monogram. Over his tenure at the maison, Jacobs continued to reinvent the wheel, putting his own spin on iconic bags and motifs. While the list of his It bags is long, few had as much of a chokehold on handbag lovers in the 2000s as Louis Vuitton’s Miroir Monogram.
Presented on the runway for Fall 2006, classics like the Speedy, Keepall, Alma, and Noé were given a boundary-breaking metallic spin in bold silver and gold. The 2000s Miroir Monogram remains one of the most coveted Louis Vuitton bags of all time on the resale market, with the maison even bringing back the eye-catching metallics in 2024.
Prada Nappa Gaufre Tote
For Fall 2006, Miuccia Prada presented a new version of the Prada woman—one with attitude and strength—telling Vogue, “We women should go back to strength—and the sober side. Stop trying to appeal to everyone, and go out into the world.”
Proportions and silhouettes were strong, designed for the woman on the go. Models clutched ruched leather totes in neutral shades like brown and olive, along with other bags. The shape would go on to become a Prada staple of the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Dior Gaucho
Created by the iconic John Galliano for Dior, the Dior Gaucho bag was first launched for Spring 2006, offering a more stylized take on the Dior Saddle Bag. Though it was not nearly as popular as the original Saddle, it became a favorite of the aughts thanks to its cowboy-inspired silhouette and unique boho detailing.
Its curved flap and oversized buckle were unmistakable, and it became a go-to for aughts It girls like Sienna Miller, Nicky Hilton, Mischa Barton, and more. Galliano further expanded on the design for the Fall 2006 season, adding fun exotics like croc and python to the Gaucho family.
All images via Vogue Runway
Looking at the title picture I can’t help but continuing my then-question – why are they so huge? No one, no one looks good carrying something in such an obviously out-of-place way. They weren’t traveling, they weren’t hauling stuff – it’s not even a good-looking decoration. Runway? ok, since we can consider that art installation and to each their own. Trying to project this as a real life anything is ridiculous. And that did catch the world with a fever, I recall in 2011 a petit and otherwise graceful lady in her 60s carrying a Keepall 40 or even 50 to dinner (a heavily ornate one, not the regular monogram travel gear, so I’m only referring to the inappropriate size, not a style critique). I was genuinely baffled. And looking at it now, I much appreciate the way mirror is used in mini creations recently. That’s where it actually shines.
Contrary to what the post says, I don’t think there was ever a Noé Monogram Miroir.
Here she is! Possibly it wasn’t produced or was produced in limited quantities?
I don’t think this bag was ever produced… which is typical of many runway bags. I could see how the drawstring and constant folding would ultimately crease and later damage the miroir.
Hey what about some love for the Balenciaga City Bag??? My two daughters are rocking all of mine now and always getting compliments 🙂 Actually the bag in this photo is one of the smaller ones but they do love the cities and hobo bags too.
Hi there it does look gorgeous on her not sure how you loaded up the photo every time I try it doesn’t work LOL