High Tech Couture: The Future of Fashion
Fashion designers have never been afraid to break the mold, and with the rise of 3D printing, they can now create a brand new one with each different design. They’ve already experimented with the medium on everything from ready to wear (Francis Bitoni and Michael Schmidt’s dress for Dita von Teese) to bags to jewelry.
Snob or Slob? Jimmy Choo Castina Sequined Shoulder Bag: Fraggle Rock ‘n’ Roll
Frisky and fun or funky and fugly? While there is something definitely smile-inducing about this baby evening bag, I can’t help but keep thinking it resembles a house-cleaning tool that resides under my sink…
Smythson Panama Tote: Happiness is Shopping
While most totes are bottomless abysses, Smythson’s Panama has a sense of organization. It has a detachable pouch (stamped with the letters “HAPPINESS IS SHOPPING”) that can moonlight as a clutch. There’s no closure, though, so some risk is involved. I would just use it to transfer my essentials from bag to bag.
Moreau Brégançon Tote: French Class
Maison Moreau has been perched on Paris’ coveted Rue Saint-Honoré for well over a hundred years, where they make high-luxury trunks and leather accessories.
The Row Small Top-Handle Satchel: Colorblock Party
All it takes is a striking red stripe to freshen up graphic black and white for fall. And the thin leather bar isn’t just about looks either – it acts as a strap to tuck the flap into (there’s also a magnetic closure on the underside to keep everything together). Sadly, that oddly narrow flap makes the whole bag look a little off balance…
Nina Ricci Marche Large Tote: Getting Better All the Time
And the winner of the most improved award is Nina Ricci! Gone are the tassels, the whipstitching, and the overly nipped and cinched designs we’re used to. This exudes sophistication and control. The way the rolled handles transition into pin tucks is such clever craftsmanship.
