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Loewe Dunas Bag: A Hobo to Hope For

As much as I love the luscious lambskin Loewe has, this calfskin is far more durable and resilient – and still incredibly, pliably soft and lightweight. I feel more comfortable using a bag with grainy texture everyday, with no fear of ruination. For me, the larger size makes sense, while the smaller version is really cute for petite girls.

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Top 5 Suitcase Shapes: Some Structure In Your Life

Put away your slouchy hobo for the time being: it’s hip to be square. You might not be going anywhere, but it’s time to start toting a suitcase: it’s all about structured totes that look like classic luggage. And in some cases (like See by Chloé and The Row), they actually function like a piece … Continue reading “Top 5 Suitcase Shapes: Some Structure In Your Life”

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Something Worth Gossiping About: Leighton Carries the Loewe Amazona Bag

We always knew Blair was a major bag snob at heart. On the set of “Gossip Girl” on Friday, Leighton Meester’s ultimate uptown princess livened up a cream-centric winter outfit with a punchy blast of a bag. The Loewe Amazona, which has been around since the seventies, is cementing its status once again as a … Continue reading “Something Worth Gossiping About: Leighton Carries the Loewe Amazona Bag”

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Loewe Natural Calf Papelle Tote

I’m a big fan of anything made of natural vachetta leather, so you can imagine my delight upon spying these Loewe natural calf Papelle bags! They come in three sizes–21″ ($1,018), 28″ ($1,275) and 35″ ($1,275)–and have a structured shape to them. Be forewarned, however: these bags are precious to say the least. Any spot … Continue reading “Loewe Natural Calf Papelle Tote”

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Jennifer Lopez in Loewe Amazona Bag

Gotta love that J. Lo! The diva from the Bronx is on top of her trends. While in Paris recently, Lopez was spotted on multiple days carrying Loewe’s new Amazona bag in black leather. As Bag Snobs know, Loewe, the Spanish luxury goods house owned by LVMH, is gearing for a U.S. comeback this fall. … Continue reading “Jennifer Lopez in Loewe Amazona Bag”

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Loewe Amazona Bag

Under the direction of its creative director Stuart Vevers (of Mulberry fame), Spanish label Loewe (parent company: LVMH) is making a big push in the U.S.–and, in particular, New York. After an initial launch at Bergdorf’s last November, this spring the brand will be carried at Jeffrey and Hirshleifer’s as well. What’s more, Loewe is … Continue reading “Loewe Amazona Bag”

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