Dear Bagsnob,
I’ve been reading your blog religiously and absolutely LOVE it. It made the process of selecting the most suitable and stylish bags so much easier for me! As a matter of fact, I need to ask for your help and advice. I desperately need a perfect white bag and I’m in love with Givenchy Maxi Clarabelle in white. However, it’s almost EUR 1,600 and the maximum I can do right now is about USD 1000. Could you be so kind and suggest any possible alternatives for me for that price range? Your help is much appreciated.
Best regards,
Anna
Dear Anna,
Your query is something many Bag Snob readers can appreciate. Spring/Summer is upon us and we are all desperate for the perfect white bag. Luckily my shopping expeditions lately came across something that is the absolute perfect answer to your question, the new Hogan tote in white is $995, just under your limit and it is such a great bag. The size is perfect, the shape of the bag is ergonomic, there are 3 interior compartments – the center with a zipper closure and there is a really big outer pocket for your quick access items. I actually want this in silver metallic but the white is so perfect for S/S with the durable and easy to clean leather. The Givency Clarabelle also has clean lines but the hardware is a bit much for me and it doesn’t have nearly the functionality of this bag. Have we ever lead you astray? This Hogan is a sure thing for the price. Available at Neiman Marcus.
I need a white bag and I’ve been pining to add a Hogan and a Tods bag. This may be my answer. And, you have never led us astray. Thanks BS.
Looks fab to me Anna! I just love the lines of the bag! Tres chic for sure! What do you think?? Are you going to buy it?? Brook , London
Dear Ladies, thank you SO MUCH! That’s a great bag and it should be exactly the right one for me. I also love the practicality. Yes, I’m definitely going for it. Bagsnob is fantastic as always! Anna, Vienna
What a pity I cannot afford another silver bag! (Since I got my YSL reversible in black/silver I should really concentrate on something different). But this one in silver is absolutely awsome! Anna, Vienna
Hello,
I would like to know which bags you have chosen for yourselves this spring/summer? Also, I am looking for a brown ostrich day bag, if you have any suggestions. Medium size that can be carried and slung over the shoulder when I am with my children!
Regards
Hi Mona,
The YSL Rive Gauche in Ostrich is absolutely the best daytime ostrich out there right now and the dark brown is beyond fab. It is big so it’ll be perfect for someone with kids. Call Carlos at the NY boutique, tell him you’re a Bag Snob fan and he’ll hook you up, 212-988-3821.
Love,
The Bag Snob
ahh. somehow i find this bag very very bland and not for me at all.
Which do you prefer, the Anya Hindmarch white Elrod, or the Hogan white tote? Also, how do “we” feel about the white Gryson Olivia? How do we choose?