Archive for October, 2009
See by Chloe Backstage Crossbody, Handbag of the Day
Filed under: Handbags
The See by Chloe Backstage Crossbody is an unusual bag with a ton of functionality and a great shape.
This attractive little bag (10.75″W x 9.75″H x 3.5″D) is soft, buttery leather with snakeskin-embossed trim, a generous strap (21″ drop) and a “look at me” logo in goldtone hardware. We love the “Backstage” name […]
We Can’t Believe We Actually Like This Purse Hook
Filed under: Handbags
Shocking, isn’t it? Most of us (myself included) thought this day would never come, but … we actually like this purse hook. In fact, we love it.
When you have a luxury handbag, you don’t want it on the floor — it’s dangerous and usually dirty — but you don’t want to cheapen its […]
Zara Terez and the 14th Precinct Holster
Filed under: Handbags
Zara Terez is a young and fabulous handbag designer who we recently met at a Bagtrends event in New York City. She’s shown here at right wearing one of her most exciting new items: the 14th Precinct Holster, which is part of her Fall 2009 collection (available here). We chatted with Zara about […]
Aurora Clutch w/Labradorite, Handbag of the Day
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The Aurora Clutch with Labradorite by Raven Kauffman is one that you might not want to stash in the closet with all your other handbags between uses — it’s so pretty it could pull off a place on your dresser or vanity top like a piece of art. The clutch features a flying […]
Clara Kasavina - This Stuff is Gorgeous
Filed under: Handbags, Jewelry
I had never heard of Clara Kasavina when I met Clara herself (right) at a recent event for BagTrends in New York City. Now, I’m a little obsessed. It wasn’t just the fabulous handbags which caught my attention, it was the amazing work they do with crystals. I can’t wait for you […]
Black Shagreen Clutch, Handbag of the Day
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The Black Shagreen Clutch by Genevieve Jones is a little tame, a little understated, but a lot classy and a lot timeless (yes, I know that’s not the best grammar). Designed during her travels to Thailand, stingray leather makes for the unique texture and the envelope styling is accentuated by the large whip-stitched […]
Prada Velluto Sere Clutch
My bag collection is full of clutches - some big, some little, some sleek, some poufy. But there’s nothing in there that remotely resembles this Prada Velutto Sere Clutch, a soft velvet purse adorned with a multitude of embellishments, like sequins and beads fashioned into flowers. The flashy effect is disconcerting on the velvet’s sort […]
Popeye Miniaudiere, Handbag of the Day
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Whew! You could get dizzy looking at this bag too long — it almost looks like something that might be used by a hypnotist to help people go under. It’s the Popeye Miniaudiere by Sylvia Toledano and it’s part of her collaborative set (with DJ duo Mesomenos) called “Third Eye.” Available in limited […]
Rattan Turtle Handbag, Handbag of the Day
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I like anything earthy and organic, and rattan with turtle fits that bill. Tightly woven rattan makes up the entirety of this small handbag save for one adornment: a little turtle featuring bright pink galuchat for character. Evoking vibes of the sandy seashore, this Rattan Turtle Handbag by Lotus Arts de Vivre is […]
Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily Patent, Handbag of the Day
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The Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily Patent is pretty and bold in its distinctive shade of bright, but unusually warm, pink.
Pink and gold would have sounded out of season to us, but this shade makes the whole look new. We love this bag — the sturdy framing at the top, the gold hardware […]
