Balenciaga Patchwork Arena
Balenciaga gets an award for recycling scrap leather in this version of the Arena bag. Balenciaga looks lazy trying to rehash the same bag shape again and again. Though the Arena bag was once cool, it’s past its prime. This is definitely on my not to by list. At Barneys $2,345.
Frugal Snob: Go Vintage with Portero
I’m getting kind of bored with Fall bags already, it’s the end of the season and everything is starting to look alike to me. One way to get out of the funk is to shop vintage. This Chanel with the swirl stitching is so edgy and cool because it looks vintage, and you get a … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: Go Vintage with Portero”
Gucci Jungle Large Tote
I might be in need of some perspective here but I think this is a great price for a big python tote, and a Gucci one at that. OK, fine it is $3800 but a Chanel leather tote is $3000! I am intrigued by the natural python markings kept on the skin, it has an … Continue reading “Gucci Jungle Large Tote”
Bag Snob Quiz – Getting To Know You
Congratulations to the 5 winners! Steven K., Concord, NH, Cecilia W., Acton, MA, Heather G., Tahlequah, OK, Neslee D., Corte Madera, CA, Kimberly M., Topeka, KS Guest Blog by Liza Powel O’Brien The world is full of different types–from the woman who’s got a closet full of Birkins and Chanel to the girl who’s more … Continue reading “Bag Snob Quiz – Getting To Know You”
Vintage Chanel Gold Bar clutch
I’ve always maintained that certain bags are a better investment than stocks. Take this CHANEL vintage gold bar clutch for an example. I’m sure at full retail it was no more than $2,500 (and that is a generous estimate). And now, used, it’s $4,180. Not all bags enjoy this kind of return but certain ones … Continue reading “Vintage Chanel Gold Bar clutch”
Yves Saint Laurent Le Sixième printed stingray bag
Just when I thought designers have exhausted all ways of interpreting CHANEL’s classic chain shoulder bag, YSL surprises me with Le Sixième. I’m not usually into stamped exotics but I have a sample of YSL’s Roady hobo stamped stingray sitting in my room right now and I have to tell you, it’s incredible how real … Continue reading “Yves Saint Laurent Le Sixième printed stingray bag”