Proenza Schouler Journal Two-Tone Shiny Leather Bag: Hardware for Hard Wear
The hardware on this bag reminds of the supremely pricy new Hublot LaFerrari watch, which I don’t even understand because it’s not even nice – it just looks like part of a car engine. But on a Proenza Schouler bag? That’s something entirely different. Here, you get the juxtaposition of an unglamorously functional-looking engine-part closure … Continue reading “Proenza Schouler Journal Two-Tone Shiny Leather Bag: Hardware for Hard Wear”
Top St. Patrick’s Day Bags: Erin Go Bragh
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! May good luck and high tolerance be with you today =) Jil Sander On Net-a-Porter for $900. Proenza Schouler On Net-a-Porter fro $1,675. Valextra At Barneys New York for $1,310 Delvaux At Barneys New York for $1,310 Edie Parker At Barneys New York for $1,095.
Top 5 Wristlets: A Flick of the Wrist
Lately, I’ve been carrying a wristlet pouch that came with one of my Gerard Darel bags, and I can’t stop using it. The convenience and compactness are addicting. The problem is that it’s unlined, so the suede interior leaves little fuzzies on my phone. Only one solution – it’s time for a proper wristlet that’s … Continue reading “Top 5 Wristlets: A Flick of the Wrist”
Proenza Schouler PS13 Brushed Leather Clutch: Proenza Schools Us on the Clutch
I was impressed with the powerful presence of the Large Leather PS13, but it’s the clutch version of Proenza Schouler’s newest number that I love. You get that same funky-meets-all grown-up look and feel, with none of the (inevitably) cumbersome bulk. Some clutches are for show and some are for actually getting lots of wear … Continue reading “Proenza Schouler PS13 Brushed Leather Clutch: Proenza Schools Us on the Clutch”
North South Bags: A Tall Order
We’ve seen plenty of north south shopper totes, but with the addition of a top handle, everything is changed – and not for the better. An elongated shape draws the eyes in, but keep in mind that it also drowns your belongings to unreachable depths – and surely at the least convenient moments. The subtly … Continue reading “North South Bags: A Tall Order”