Diego Dolcini Suede and Silk Shoulder Bag: Blue Lagoon
Even if he didn’t reinvent the wheel, Diego Dolcini proves you can show heaps of flair in the attempt. All the classics are here – turn-lock closure, ladylike shape, chain straps – and these borrowed elements have been melded to perfection. Suede complimented by a strip of silk amounts to soothing texture, the fastening is … Continue reading “Diego Dolcini Suede and Silk Shoulder Bag: Blue Lagoon”
Roberto Cavalli Doctor Fringed Distressed-Suede Bag: Handbag of Horrors
What on earth are you going to do with this? Unless you’re a mummy, you’re going to look ridiculous. It’s like an abandoned house where the chandeliers collect so much dust and spider webs that the debris starts to dangle down in a most foreboding way. (I went to a bar like that in New … Continue reading “Roberto Cavalli Doctor Fringed Distressed-Suede Bag: Handbag of Horrors”
Alexander Wang Adele Suede and Patent Leather Fold-over Trunk Clutch: Wang Gets This One Wrong
This clutch looks deceivingly normal. I want to like it, but on further inspection, you see it has a hard flat bottom (like the bottom of a bucket tote) that the bag folds over, crumpling across the hard bottom. In such a bulky patent leather, it looks stupid unless you precariously hide that part when … Continue reading “Alexander Wang Adele Suede and Patent Leather Fold-over Trunk Clutch: Wang Gets This One Wrong”
Diane Von Furstenberg Harper Tasseled Suede Clutch: Pretty in Peach
This rosy-peach number reminds me of sherbet in the summertime, and looks good enough to eat. Maybe that’s just this cleanse I’m on talking, and handbags shouldn’t be looked at as edible objects, but I still think this clutch is delish. Diane von Furstenberg’s suede clutch brings in springtime softly with the pale rose color … Continue reading “Diane Von Furstenberg Harper Tasseled Suede Clutch: Pretty in Peach”
Bottega Veneta Deerskin Tote: Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy (or cheap)
This tote is pretty boss. It is made of super soft deerskin, has a casual shape, and is nice and roomy for all tote-able things. The leather is off-white enough as to not show every single thing the bag happens to come in contact with and the delicate look of the handles makes it possible … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Deerskin Tote: Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy (or cheap)”
Victoria Beckham Bags Fall 2011
“Structured will always exist in my handbag line, but I felt it was the right time to add some volume while softening the silhouettes,” Victoria Beckham told Bag Snob following her fall show. “I think women want to be confident and comfortable with their clothes AND bags.” This season, along with the easier shapes, Beckham … Continue reading “Victoria Beckham Bags Fall 2011”