When I think party, I think Luisa via Roma. The Florence-based site throws the best biannual party, so it’s only logical they carry the most amazing evening clutches (and everything else, for that matter) for the party season.
Beloved by in-the-know downtown girls and the Olsen twins alike, What Goes Around Comes Around has been a trusted New York City institution for vintage finds for years. When it comes to vintage (from iconic designer pieces to perfectly beat-up old T-shirts), there is no experience quite like going to their Soho location and scoring a rare find.
Maybe it’s all that time Riccardo Tisci is spending with Kim and Kanye. Is it just me or is Givenchy looking flashier than ever these days? Not that their trademark elements are missing. A combination of hard-edges and luxurious details, this says Givenchy all the way.
I’m seeing a pattern here: chunky chains are taking over. While the comfort that comes with Margiela’s shoulder strap is questionable, this cocktail of chain-links, studs, and temptingly tactile leather is not only easy on your hands. It’s as cool as clutches come.
Studs on bags are nothing new, and neither are prints and patterns. While the combination of the two may not be brand-new, per se, there’s something about a bag that sports a deliberate arrangement of studs that feels deeply cool and refreshing right now.