Mandy Coon Python Embossed Leather Backpack: The Comeback Kid
Credit Alexander Wang or the influences of early nineties grunge on street style, backpacks are making a comeback. And I’m not talking about the ones to hold your Trapper Keepers. These days, backpacks are designed for high, if not slightly ironic, style. Look at Mandy Coon – the directional Texan knows the nylon Prada backpack … Continue reading “Mandy Coon Python Embossed Leather Backpack: The Comeback Kid”
Top 5 Brights Gone Bad: Neon Fright
The bright color conundrum: I’m all for adding brightness to the fall palette – sometimes brights look better in the colder months because they’re unexpected – but not at the expense of my retinas burning off. Just like with colorblocked bags, there is a fine line between spunky-fun and freaky-scary. Solid brights on clean matte … Continue reading “Top 5 Brights Gone Bad: Neon Fright”
Happy Earth Day: It’s Not Easy Being a Green Snob
That’s why I’m here to help you convert, just in time for Earth Day! Sustainable, environment-friendly bags aren’t just for the granola-munching, Birkenstock-wearing set anymore (isn’t that such a nineties image?!). These days, everyone, including the most style-conscious snobs, is considering how to embrace their inner eco-warrior because well, how can we live with ourselves … Continue reading “Happy Earth Day: It’s Not Easy Being a Green Snob”
Splendid Striped Canvas Backpack: Splendidly Easy!
Before you raise an eyebrow, think about it: a girl needs a backpack! Well, at least a mom does. And it’s not for my kid. I have field trips to chaperone, amusement parks to explore, airports to run through. I am done dealing with a tote, or even a messenger with a crossbody strap. Sometimes, … Continue reading “Splendid Striped Canvas Backpack: Splendidly Easy!”
Alexander Wang ‘Sydney’ Rucksack with Ribbon Tie
It’s all about the backpack now, as easily predicted but don’t return to the 90’s Prada nylon look, it really about fashion bags turned into a backpack. As the leader of all bag trends these days, Alexander Wang has perfected this look with this Sydney “rucksack” in grey tweed with a scarf length satin ribbon … Continue reading “Alexander Wang ‘Sydney’ Rucksack with Ribbon Tie”
Bottega Veneta Bitter Nero Light Calf Backpack
Don’t let the name fool you: there isn’t a thing “bitter” about this stylish backpack. As regular Bag Snob readers may know, I’m all about a roomy backpack for fall. I think it’s a stylish complement to casual wardrobe options and a fabulous juxtaposition to a well-cut suit. As Tomas Maier designed this, he clearly … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Bitter Nero Light Calf Backpack”