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Alexander Wang Darcy Hobo

Who knew when Alexander Wang launched the Rocco Mini Duffle that his leathergoods business would be so worshipped, let alone successful? Well it is, and for fall Wang is introducing a one-stop-shop hobo for all the fashion-forward ladies in his life. The Darcy slouchy hobo bag is fashioned from 100% lambskin and is soft and … Continue reading “Alexander Wang Darcy Hobo”

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Halle Berry in Rebecca Minkoff Easy Rider

Halle Berry is moving on in life and Rebecca Minkoff is moving on from the Morning After bag. Change is good for the soul. For Rebecca Minkoff, change is going to be good for the bank, too. The new bag for Spring, the Easy Rider, is just what a self assured girl needs, a easy … Continue reading “Halle Berry in Rebecca Minkoff Easy Rider”

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Givenchy Tinhan Tico Hobo

It has been a while since I’ve seen a truly original design that makes sense. I am so impressed with how time and again Givenchy has wowed me with simple yet unique bags. This hobo has an architectural element to it, it seems so very engineered but it is not fussy or muddled. The V … Continue reading “Givenchy Tinhan Tico Hobo”

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Nicole Richie in Simone Camille: Snob or Slob?

Simone Camille is a line of handbags handmade by stylist Simone Harouche. The story goes that the stylist, who has an extensive collection of antique textiles, was tired of seeing the same leather handbags all over the place and so fashioned one for herself out of some of her treasured textiles.

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Whitney Port in Be&D’s Woodstock Hobo

Every time I want to swear off studs Be&D goes and comes out with a great staple bag like this Be&D Woodstock Leather Hobo ($995) that Whitney Port was spotted in. I like that they opted for grained leather to give some depth and allow the body of the bag to remain simple, but still … Continue reading “Whitney Port in Be&D’s Woodstock Hobo”

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M Missoni Draped Hobo

This is nothing like my Bottega Veneta Superlight, or is it? To quote Sinead O’Connor, “Nothing compares to you, [Bottega Veneta]” but this shape is really very similar especially with the thickly braided handles. Of course, the best part of the Bottega Veneta is the special painted degrade effects, which this clearly does not have. … Continue reading “M Missoni Draped Hobo”

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