More proof that Kate Moss is the ultimate product spokeswoman. In perhaps what was one of the most well-guarded design secrets in fashion history, the supermodel finally stepped out with the grainy cognac-colored leather “Gloucester” bag she designed for Longchamp, the company she has been the face of for the past nine seasons (the brand reopens their Madison Avenue flagship this spring). My first reaction was that this bag isn’t going to win any design awards for innovation; I feel like I’ve seen this style from Michael Kors, not to mention a slew of indie contemporary labels available at any Bloomingdale’s. In fact, the only panache this bag offers is the fact that Miss Moss had a say in its design (if that even matters to you). Sure, it’s certainly roomy and the interior is lined in a snazzy zebra print (not to mention a small label bearing Moss’s name); but at the end of the day, the buckles are pure vanity, the leather zipper tassel looks cheap and the bag is outrageously overpriced–proving, as has been the case with Moss her entire modeling life, it’s more about who you are and what you wear with this bag than anything else. FYI: this small capsule collection of handbags also includes a faux-shagreen clutch with a concealed chain called the Soho, which she mentions in an interview in the February issue of Vogue. “I am not into trophy bags,” Moss says. “The coolest ones never look trendy.” Guess she retired her many Birkins.
$990 available at Longchamp Boutiques starting February 11
It’s only getting publicity because it’s got her name stamped all over it and not because it’s a nice bag. I’m disappointed in her. Some people can pick cool clothes and accessories but certainly can’t design/create them.
I don’t buy things carried by crack-heads.
What a boring bag. I am disappointed in Kate too.
She should design for Coach. Same aesthetics and taste.
An ugly color and it looks cheap.
Their is nothing special about this bag or the piece of trash carrying it.
yes, looks like coach or dooney
I like the color cognac though, it’s very rich and warm, and the zebra print inside makes it rock and chic! But it’s a little overpriced!
Even a hip grandma won’t be caught dead carrying this! Maybe the bag will look better if the buckles had more distance between them, allowing the weight of the bag to be distributed more evenly and eliminating the unsightly folds it makes when the bag is carried.
The color is great, but the global design of the bag is too classic, there is nothing special about it. Kate Moss style has always been a little overrated, anyway. And the prize is too high for a longchamp bag: the quality of the brand is OK but no exceptional either. 990 $ is simply too much!
Is it really necessary to call Kate a “piece of trash”??? Does this add substantively to the review? Mean spirited and a cheap shot.
If you are going to say such mean spirited and inane things, I suppose one could also say “There is nothing special about this review or the piece of trash reviewing it.”
Somebody (plural) must like it. There’s a waiting list. What really would have been cool is to somehow figure out a reversible design so the zebra could be on the outside as well. Just a thought.
I think the collot looks great, the bag is gorgeous, the zebra print is supper cool. The price is a bit too much. Kate rocks always!!!! It´s good for her to finally have something with her name on and if she doesn´t know about style and fashion…. we all should not get out of our houses!!!! All the trash you are saing about kate or the bag is pure envy and half of you are simply loosers that work for other brands and are afraid of Longchamp´s great new line. Why do you always have to compare Hermes with Longchamp? Does it cost the same?????? They are completelly different products concerning price and look. Does everyone can buy a Hermes???? Don´t speak for everyone!!!!!
YES, KATE ROCKS!!! I LOVE HER, THE WAY SHE IS CONTROVERCIAL AND THE WAY SHE MAKES MILLIONS OF POUNDS EVERY YEAR!!! CERTAINLY, ALL THOSE MILLIONS SHE MAKES IS BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF STYLE….
DON´T TALK TRASH….
I KNOW THE BAG AND I´M ON THE LIST TO GET IT. IT DOES NOT HAVE HER NAME ALL OVER IT.
AND COACH´S STYLE (WITH THE LOGO ALL OVER IT) IS OVER DUE A LONG TIME AGO!!!
I hope we get a chance to see them before they sell out. I’d like to see if the quality matches the price. Don’t really care for that particular style, but she has others in the collection I have my eye on.
Where can you see other bags in the (Kate Moss / Longchamp) Collection. I do not believe they have them on the website yet. Is there another site to see them? Thanks.
Stop talking shit Pete Doherty. You know you want one.
The bag is nothing special. Kate has no talent for design this bag just like her Top Shop crap is rip off of everything in her closet. Grow up, Kate is vile and disgusting, as well as, a plagerist
I love Kate!!!!!! She’s different, she’s beautiful and she’s cool and you’re all probably jealous. Gorgeous bag and I don’t know why everyone’s going on about the price, it sounds pretty reasonable to me!
I like this bag. I’ve seen it in real life, and its actually really well made and good quality. I think it’s cool!