Givenchy Ostrich Feather Evening Bag
My cat dragged this in as a surprise for me. It’s sweet of her but still, quite scary and mutilated looking. What the heck is going on? Is Givenchy doing a Halloween collection or something? This could be cute if it was a different shape but this long 1980’s cell phone case is just odd … Continue reading “Givenchy Ostrich Feather Evening Bag”
FENDI Skunk Fur Bag
Are we out of skins to use for bags? You know, like leather, crocodile, python– what, no good anymore? So now we have to resort to road kill? I mean it’d make sense for Davy Crockett to utilize skunk fur (to repel other animals from his food stash?) during the three years he roamed the … Continue reading “FENDI Skunk Fur Bag”
Carmina Campus
What I’m about to share with you will probably make you gag so if you have a weak stomach, go on to the next blog entry. You’d think this bag from Carmina Campus would gross me out, right? But it actually makes me hungry. As a kid in Taiwan, I lived for snails fried in … Continue reading “Carmina Campus”
Alexander McQueen Houndstooth
Everyone slips up once in a while, even the great ones perched high in fashion kingdom. But when they fall, they fall even harder than others. I love my Alexander McQueen houndstooth fitted jacket, it looks almost exactly like this bag. Which makes me think this is one of the sample jackets spruced up with … Continue reading “Alexander McQueen Houndstooth”
Marni Alpaca Tote
Overheard on the Alapaca ranch: “Have you seen what Marni did to your fur?” “What? Who’s Marni, is she that old bat down the hill who comes up weekly to steal fur?” “God, you are so base. Marni! Hello, Marni! Like one of the coolest Italian brands, ever!” “Oh, in that case, no I have … Continue reading “Marni Alpaca Tote”
The Curious Case of the “Python” Birkin
I have been an avid Hermes bag collector for almost 13 years and continually educate myself on the skins, the styles and colors each season. I was always told that Hermes stays away from python skin (not snob worthy enough for bags, but Hermes is making python shoes next season!) so imagine my surprise when I came upon this photo of Karina Smirnoff with a python Birkin!!!