Chloe Covent Garden East West Bag
Just because the waiting list for the Chloe Paddington is as long as my handbag-wish-list doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of all the other great Chloe bags available to you. The Covent Garden East West Bag in chocolate brown leather shows both an eloquent and expressive side of Chloe and I love it. The doctor bag features dual, brass-riveted straps and a brass “Chloe” inscribed lock. More…
Miu Miu Distressed Flower Tote
This unique, Italy-made shoulder bag from Miu Miu is crafted in beautiful, soft leather and lined in fabric. The Distressed Flower Tote is fashioned with a front zip pocket and silver circle hardware. Measuring 9 1/4 x 13 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches, the $655 bag, is shown to the right in brown. I love how this bag looks like it has been carried a few thousand times with its worn-out look. Very vintage yet chic. More…
Versace Metallic Clutch
This Versace metallic clutch is an evening bag with attitude. It is done up in silver kid leather with silvertone studs and gothic DV initials. The small ( 5.5″ x 4.5″ x 2.5″) purse has a surprisingly large amount of room. One side holds credit cards, ID, cash and a leather notepad, the other side has a coin purse and an elastic panel for holding a phone or compact. More…
Versace Chaos Couture Bag
Couture plus “punk rock” equals whatever this is. Patches, studs and all manners of geegaws and doodads festoon the butterfly and checkerboard printed canvas. The interior is lined with green satin and it features two vertical side pockets. The Chaos bag is also available in other shapes and with a black background. More…
Spring Prada Bags
Neiman Marcus has the new spring Prada bags. Some are traditional Prada style cuted up in sherbet colors for spring. Others such as their new straw and white leather bags capture the warm weather feeling in a preppy and elegant way.
Miu Miu Geometric Pin Tote
One of the recent trends has been purses that come with a little something extra. This geometric printed canvas tote has detachable pins. The trim and handles are leather and it is lined in fabric. Center compartment with zipper. This purse combine the belted look that many of this season’s purses favor with a 1970s-styled print. More…
Chloé Beaded Bracelet Bag
This small evening bag reminds us a bit of beaded curtains from a long ago era but we like it anyway. It’s dramatic and yet versatile and could go equally well with an evening gown or a more dressed-down nighttime outfit. The black resin teardrop beads are accented with sparkling stones and sewn on a black satin bag. The bag has silver bracelet rings on striking silver bases which secure the black shoulder strap. Lined in black with a silver zip fastening on top. More…
Prada Bronze Travel Bag
Prada takes the metallic trend up to the next level with their bronze travel bag. The bronze Saffiano leather trolley has a pull-out handle and outside zip pocket with Prada logo plate. Beautiful and guaranteed to outshine all the other bags in the luggage carousel…
Celine L’Imperial Bag
Celine has designed a new accessory to mark the year of France in China. Their new limited edition bag, L’Imperial, celebrates Napoleon. The leather bag takes its inspiration from the Napoleonic period. The flap is top-stitched in royal blue and the cross-body strap is braided with silver and decorated with brushed metal. The brushed metal closing stud is stamped with the Celine emblem and the front is festooned with a large silken knot made with a pleated sash, based on the stitched rosette of the cocked hat worn by Imperial marshals.
Miu Miu Twiggy Bag
My favorites in the new Miu Miu collection are the Twiggy bags which have ladylike structured shapes and baroque scrolls. It has cracked leather detailing and quite proper little hinge details on the handles. More…
