The Carla Bag
Filed under: Handbags, Charity
France’s first lady, Carla Bruni is a former model and fashion icon and now she has her own bag. The Carla bag, being sold at France’s Colette, is a colorful yellow, red, blue, green and white bag made of hessian and cotton. The original Township bag was presented to Bruni by a […]
Taffeta Leaf Bag
Filed under: Handbags
If you like texture this is your bag. The Taffeta Leaf bag by Malandrino has a very tactile fat braided shoulder strap and a taffeta frame with leather-leaf detailing. It doesn’t look like it holds a lot but it is a bag which could serve as either a day or evening bag […]
Gucci’s New UNICEF Collection
Filed under: Handbags, Charity, Big Givers
In its fourth collaboration with UNICEF, Gucci has designed a special bag as part of its Tattoo Hearts Collection. The handbag, a white leather shoulder bag with a heart-and-horse-bit-tattoo painted on, is Gucci’s attempt to raise funds for the children’s rights organization.
The company will donate 25% of all sales […]
White + Warren Gets Into the Handbag Business
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Cashmere maker White + Warren has jumped on the handbag bandwagon with two neutral styles. Today we highlight The Hemp Traveler, a weekender bag. This practical bag (except for the color — I see it getting dirty, quickly), has a hemp exterior and genuine pebble leather trim, and is fully lined with protective […]
Michael Kors Large Hobo, Handbag of the Day
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This smooth, supple, calfskin leather handbag can currently be pre-ordered on Nordstroms.com as part of the Resort 2009 collection from Michael Kors. Its slouchy, hobo style and sunny colors in either coral or white shine with a gleaming gold-toned chain detail. Large but not wide, unless packed to the hilt, it lends itself […]
Chloé Chain Link Shoulder Bag, Handbag of the Day
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This Chain Link Shoulder bag by Chloé has a lot going on in all areas of color, texture, and materials. The base is mauve leather, which is then trimmed with darker mauve python, golden hardware, and adventurine stone detailing on the front. It has a flap front with two small pockets on the […]
Darby Scott Green Tourmaline and Diamond Minaudière Clutch
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Darby Scott, who previously brought us the Green Alligator Clutch, has something new and extra special.
This Green Tourmaline and Diamond Minaudière Clutch from Darby Scott’s collection is generally sold around $260,000, and you might just get a chance to see it at her trunk show today, October 24th, at Bergdorf Goodman’s in NYC […]
Maykimay Strass Clutch, Handbag of the Day
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I’m all about the Christian Louboutin clutches lately and this one is no exception. The Maykimay Strass Clutch appears metallic at first glance and closer inspection reveals thousands of shimmering black diamond rhinestones. Very classic but certainly not understated, this clutch is the perfect answer to needing a neutral but not wanting to […]
Index of Happiness Tote
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This is the Index of Happiness Tote, designed by artist Donald Baechler and accessory designers Richard Lambertson and John Truex.
The tote, available only to American Express cardmembers (call 1-866-558-3072), takes a classic Lambertson Truex design and adds original artwork, one of this season’s most delightful and exciting accessory trends.
This artwork from […]
Airbrushed Wolf Sac Bag, Handbag of the Day
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Who doesn’t want to take an angry snarling wolf with them wherever they go? I know I sure do! This is the Airbrushed Wolf Sac Bag by Maison Martin Margiela (I always think that’s such a mouthful of a name) and it’s a bag that communicates both designer taste and bad attitude style. […]
