3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel: A Clear Winner
It’s always exciting when a designer can prove me wrong by making me love something I have sworn off. I do not like clear bags. And for that matter, Phillip Lim’s Pashli satchel is just okay. It’s interesting enough to make for good editorial, but I would never get it…But never say never. This I … Continue reading “3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel: A Clear Winner”
Meli Melo Thela Bag: Not So Mellow
Now you see it, now you don’t. I’m loving Meli Melo’s ingenious way of securing a bag’s shoulder strap when it’s not in use: instead of detaching it or letting it dangle (either kind of a pain or sloppy-looking), they have turned it into the bag’s focal point by clipping it to the closure for … Continue reading “Meli Melo Thela Bag: Not So Mellow”
Marni Chunky-Knit Wool and Cashmere-Blend Bag: Love Handle
I just like a little pop of bright yellow. Honestly, a cashmere-knit bag makes no sense to me. I suppose cashmere is still cheaper than perforated or woven leather, so for the effect it serves a purpose. Although, perhaps simple wool would do – I demand cozy cashmere for my big sweaters, not my top-handle … Continue reading “Marni Chunky-Knit Wool and Cashmere-Blend Bag: Love Handle”
Azzedine Alaïa Laser-Cut Python and Leather Shopper: A Cut Above
Azzedine Alaïa doesn’t just know how to skim, hug, and reveal a woman’s body in all the right places, the man can also laser-cut the hell out of a great, big piece of python! This is sheer indulgence at its most unapologetic. All that petal-perforated cutting (his trademark) is a waste of precious python, but … Continue reading “Azzedine Alaïa Laser-Cut Python and Leather Shopper: A Cut Above”
Delvaux Brillant MM: A Brillant Move
Summer doesn’t just mean barbecues, bikinis, and highly frequent pedicures. It also means it is time to have a sense of humor about our precious bags. Hey, everyone was all about the jelly Birkin (until it got shut down, of course). Now the brand we have referred to as “understated chic at its very best” … Continue reading “Delvaux Brillant MM: A Brillant Move”
Balenciaga 5-7 Stingray Bag: Transforms and Transcends
This is one of those rare opportunities when a very special bag goes on sale, one that you will cherish for all time and brag about how you snatched it up when nobody else did. A runway piece has it’s limitations but this Balenciaga converts to many options for wear and did I mention, it’s … Continue reading “Balenciaga 5-7 Stingray Bag: Transforms and Transcends”