We are not picking the absolute worst bags out there, you walk into most mall shops and you will easily find worse offenders. Our honor goes to those whose contribution to fashion should be snob worthy but instead fall far short of acceptable. Many on the list are bags touted as the latest and greatest “it” bags but we disagree. Some on the list are just plain ridiculous and entertaining.
We love Chewbacca but that doesn’t mean we should dress like him. If you’re not the wife of Sasquatch, you have no reason to own this bag.
We don’t like a patchy uneven shave on our men and we certainly don’t think it’s a good look for a bag. Yuck!
This is like a bad cut and dye job on a stripper who has not shaved or showered all year. The love for Marc is so over, it’s more over than my fleeting love for Ben Affleck before I realized his bad taste in women (Garner over Lopez? He’s insane).
Love you on Project Runway. Your bags? Not so much. Especially one that weighs 8 pounds and looks like it was made by Sir Lancelot for Guinevere.
Still can’t figure this bag out. Are you sure it’s not body armor? And the crazy thing is, this bag never went on sale, it sells out and it comes in different color ways. Go figure.
We love Johnny Depp and I find the restaurant in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride to be jovially romantic but any affinity for pirates end way before you enter my house, much less my closet.
This is a hideous mess even for Donatella’s taste level. There is no reason my eyes should ever have been subjected to this bag.
This is not as bad as any of the bags above but this is their anniversary bag, one that is commemorating 85 years as a leader in fashion and this bags looks like a Coach. It’s not the strongest way to celebrate a legendary house. Sorry Gucci, you are going down fast, we have not seen a decent bag in a long time. I bet you miss Tom Ford real bad.
Why is this bag so high up on the list? Because it’s big (like REAL BIG) poofy mink, the only design element is the oh-so-creative blown-up crayola colored monogram and oh, because it’s a freaking fanny pack! Hello! Totally ridiculous, useless and blindingly tasteless.
Yes we are giving LV the top honors because they have had an all around stellar year making the worst collection of bags in the history of fashion, thanks to Marc Jacobs. But in particular this bag was the biggest crime in fashion because it was everywhere and was highly regarded by the press. It is a mishmash of gold, leopard and the tired LV monogram with an uninspired briefcase shape. It makes me cringe every time someone struts proudly with it because what they are really saying is, “I have no taste but spending $7250 on a bag makes me look like I do”. Why do designers think we will buy whatever mishap they design just because their logo is on it? And once you defile it with something that looks like this, your precious logo becomes meaningless to us.
Dear bagsnobs,
I’ve clearly enjoyed your comments on these horrible designs of 2006. How refreshing it is to see someone give clear direction to the world of lost tastes. I think that you are doing quite a service to the fashion public. Thanks for that and have a great new 2007 year.
Betii
Many of the so-called “It” bags in 2006 were just downright hideous. I am with you on Louis Vuitton Leopard. Another horrid design from Louis Vuitton is the large striped and checkered tote. It makes me shudder.
The Fendi Beaver bag was doomed the moment someone decided to name something “beaver”. Maybe I’m just immature, but the name alone is enough grounds for me to make fun of it regardless of it’s design.
I think that the Louis Vuitton Mink should be #1 on the list! That thing is hideous!!
<3 Jen
I will be having nightmares. I love your sight but this is one posting I wish I had avoided. Loved the piece on Jimmy Choo and company and glad that I have been a loyal Manolo fan.
Yes they ARE an absolute horrid collection of the WORST of 2006. But, interestingly enough, I reckon they would be great crime fighting weapons. Brook, London
what do you think of the LV mirror bags?!
As a lover of bags and somewhat of a bag snob myself, I have to tell you that I am ROLLING on the floor in HYSTERICAL laughter over this top 10 list! You are SO on the money here! Awesome job!
I must agree with Brook, these are more suited to crime fighting than being fashionable! Though they are all crimes of style and fashion!
I would like to think that any fashion editor who would celebrate any of these bags should no longer be thought of as a resource for fashion advice. Comedian Bill Engvall says that stupid people should wear signs that say “I’m Stupid” to warn the rest of us not to ask them about anything. I believe that if you see anyone carrying any one of these bags should be held to Mr Engvall’s standards!Maybe the sign should read “Rich and Stupid”! Just a thought…XOXO, HK
I agree with you on all the bags except the Michael Kors-I wouldn’t want to carry it-and I guess that is a major factor, but it does look divine!
I agree, the Mink Fanny Pack would definitely come first on my list then the LV, I was actually in the LV boutique recently and when the sales lady asked me what do I think, my instant answer? Is a pillow.
p.s: reality is most people are whores to logos.
As a lover of bags I can’t stop laughin with your coments… I love Fendi bags, but this “beaver”, kkkkk.
have a nice year!
Thanks for making me laugh so hard I nearly fell out of my chair. I know there were other handbag atrocities, but I am drawing a blank at the moment. LV is just over. Ew. A fanny pack pillow? Has the whole world gone mad? How sad LV won two positions on your list (well deserved though).
The Fendi “Beaver” actually looks pretty cute, just suffering from a less-than-inspired name. Why no mention of those ugly Vuitton shopping bags that looked like a rip-off of those cheapo totes from the dollar store? Now THOSE are truly vomitrocious…
First on the list is number six for sure! It looks like a suicide bomber vest. That’s followed by the LV which was the funniest post of the year. I recall something about crayons and harp seals. Those that resemble weaponry I’d like to hit Marc Jacobs over the head with.
Perfect critiques as always!
Also, I see what some people are saying about moving #2 to #1, but I agree with you that #1 is far more disappointing. Not only is it hideous, but more importantly, it makes a mockery of their traditional brown leather/logo design. It’s like they are squeezing every last bit of integrity out of the label. As for Marc Jacobs, it’s about time for either an intervention or a pink slip.
I finally had a chance to read this properly. The computer I was using had a purple screen and hurt my eyes to read so I have not had a chance to catch up. FUNNY AS SHIT!!! One of your best! hahahaha
FENDI Bag du Jour…I like this new one (without the F logo, so awful)…Any thoughts/musings on this bag?
i don’t like that crazy handbag ,
i like that fendi one,
hi i liked your cheryl cole bag it is the best in the whole wile world i think i might have to get one?