Jérôme Dreyfuss “Albert” Flap Shoulder Bag: Team Spirit
Look what lies beneath: so many details hiding in this seemingly simple goatskin bag. But, duh!, it’s Jérôme Dreyfuss. You know there have got to be at least a few surprises in the mix. And that’s not even counting the fantastic color; I love that perfect balance of mega-bright and perfectly restrained. There’s a convenient … Continue reading “Jérôme Dreyfuss “Albert” Flap Shoulder Bag: Team Spirit”
Kate spade nadine snake-print crossbody: Classic Twist on a Trend
The kate spade new york nadine crossbody combines three of my most favorite elements of handbags into one: Classic shape, the edginess of skins, and the crossbody feature that makes bags oh-so convenient. This versatile piece mixes the luxury look of snake-print with the functionality that is missing from so many of the more formal … Continue reading “Kate spade nadine snake-print crossbody: Classic Twist on a Trend”
Top 5 Cube Bags: Entering the Fourth Dimension
It seems like every movie hitting theaters is in 3-D – it’s all about maximum impact. So why shouldn’t our bags follow suit? All of our bags have some degree of volume (although some envelope clutches are more slender than others and some are even pancake-flat), but I’m talking about bags that are full-on boxes … Continue reading “Top 5 Cube Bags: Entering the Fourth Dimension”
Jimmy Choo “Ruby” Lizard Flap Bag: Good Things Come in Small Packages
Bags of dainty sizes are making a strong comeback, and luckily, lightweight and less space fits into my lifestyle. I have been so spoiled by easy, feathery bags that the thought of dragging a hefty satchel around seems out of the question. Anyway, when bags like Jimmy Choo’s “Ruby” are cropping up to entice me, … Continue reading “Jimmy Choo “Ruby” Lizard Flap Bag: Good Things Come in Small Packages”
Emm Kuo Structured Python Messenger: Mixed Messenger
New bag designer Emmaline Ranzman (her Emm Kuo line was launched just a year ago) is a mix master. Taipei-born and raised between New York and Hawaii, her bags are as eclectic as her multi-faceted upbringing, making her a fresh face on the circuit that stands out among the pack. Bag in point, this structured … Continue reading “Emm Kuo Structured Python Messenger: Mixed Messenger”
Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Messenger Bag: What Would We Do Without You?
Ask anyone in Taiwan with Tina and me- or anyone who has seen us out and about, for that matter – which bag we carry more than any other, and the unanimous answer will be our Nancy Gonzalez messengers. Yes, we both have one! (Mine is white; Tina’s is camel.) This is the ideal all-day, … Continue reading “Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Messenger Bag: What Would We Do Without You?”