The four-months pregnant Nicole Richie was spotted out-and-about with boyfriend Joel Madden as they made their way to get brunch in Los Angeles. Her new bag, which she chose for the occasion to hide her baby bump, was the Givenchy Nightingale Purse.

Givenchy Blue Canvas White Leather Large Tote
Light blue canvas tote. White leather Givenchy logo applique on front of bag. 2 woven cream leather and cotton shoulder straps with 7 1/2″ drop. 2 woven cream leather and cotton side handles. Cream leather base. Silver hardware. Blue cotton lining, with inner zip pocket, slip pocket, and cell phone pocket. Open top (no closure) with small inner tab with magnetic closure to hold the top together. Dimensions: 12 1/2″ width at base (18″ width at top) x 11 3/4″ height x 8″ depth. Givenchy Blue Canvas White Leather Large Tote.

PARIS, February 27, 2008 – Finally, Riccardo Tisci got up on a runway and did what legions of frustrated editors have been willing him to do for ages: present a collection that put his talent properly and clearly on display for the first time. Not that buyers are disbelievers, or that women haven’t run into Tisci’s exceptional crisp blouses, sharp jackets, and subtly cut dresses in stores and been pleasantly shocked to find the label inside reads “Givenchy.” It’s just that until now, something—perhaps trying too hard for concept or atmosphere—has always scuppered the appeal on the catwalk.

This season, Tisci got it all under control, and at just the moment to take advantage of the fact that fashion is turning in the direction of his kind of dark, romantic, faintly goth aesthetic. Those on the hunt for new tailoring—something beyond a predictable blazer—will salivate over his black pantsuits and cropped toreador jackets, and the way he showed them with a hugely wantable variety of frothy blouses, from crisp white cottons to fragile, frilled plissé chiffons. Not to mention the slick black patent wedge boots with their tab-and-Velcro fastenings. Or the singular shiny leather puffer that made urban utility look chic again.

“I’ve been traveling in South America, and I discovered a romantic sensuality and elegance there I really identified with as a Catholic,” said Tisci by way of explanation. The Hispanic influence became more obvious in the black lace and flamenco/matador touches later in the show, but (huge relief) the sense of modernity didn’t end up sacrificed on the altar of theme. Where Tisci did ruffles and folkloric wool lace, it was often (and best) in chopped-up abstract appliqués on jackets and coats. Give or take a gold leather bubble dress and a slightly dubious revival of stretch pants, this collection finally shifted Tisci out of the “promising” category into a place where he deserves to be seen as a designer who has come of age.

Givenchy Clarabell Handbag
The big buckle threw me off at first, I noticed the double flap over top (very chic!) and that the buckle is actually a magnetic enclosure (so convenient!). So you have the style of the buckle without the hassle of unbuckling when you want to get into the bag. I also love the beige distressed patent leather, it lends a lot of style to basic beige.

Givenchy Nightingale
Givenchy’s Nightingale is nothing short of fabulous. The dark silver metallic ostrich leg handle lends a modern twist to an otherwise classic shape and very simple bag.

Givenchy Bettina
 The Givenchy Bettina bag took a traditional tote shape, added straps hooked with cool hardware, and created a brilliant new silhouette. You can also un-hook the strap and it becomes a big effortless tote again, simple right? I love bags like this, simplicity in design but incredibly well thought out and ultra functional. The large outer pocket makes it easy to keep valet tickets, receipts, and other small items organized. The grey is my favorite, a neutral color that will also work with any wardrobe and style plus it will carry you into Fall. But it is also available in black, beige, and white, you can’t go wrong with any of the colors.

Givenchy Nightingale in Marrone Patent
I loved the charcoal version with metallic ostrich leg trim but this slick patent for Fall is also gorgeous! I love all the unique shades they are coming up with in patent leather this season, so much more fun than basic black. Color brings so much style to a wardrobe and can liven up the most drab of outfits!

Givenchy Obsession
 I am especially loving the latest Nightingale incarnation in white smooth leather and Tejus lizard handles. Fresh and clean, with just a touch of metallic pizazz, it’s really one of the best white bags out right now.