Trends ebb and flow and come and go but the last time the designer handbag industry saw an “ebb” was ages ago! Peek in your closet and count the number of designer handbags you have….maybe seven, 10, or maybe just one? Designer handbags are going the way of the samurai and while the reasons are numerous, we can partially thank millennials for not wanting the cache of a Chanel or Louis Vuitton neverfull. If you’re in your 40’s or 50’s,
We all get lost of the splendor of Hermès (pronounced “air mess”) and it’s easy to focus on its traditional beauties, the Kelly and the Birkin bags. Indeed the Birkin rests as the number two item on my Wish List (behind a specific Patek Philippe watch). Let me share some fun facts: The average size Birkin or Kelly bag takes fifteen to sixteen hours to make The bigger bags take twenty-five to thirty hours Most Hermès bags are built from
Hermès Birkin bag. Proenza Schouler PS.1. Chanel 2.55. Céline Luggage Bag Tote. While I don’t own any of these (sad face), I have aspirations and plans to own two of them. Which ones would you own? Before you decide which handbag to buy, peruse the infographic to see if you’re truly getting the handbag that is right for you! By drink, I’m all Hermès but I’m craving the Céline luggage tote!
No, not fresh bagels but baguettes. Fendi‘s baguette hit the fashion world in 1997 and was instantaneously a hit. It has seen many new outtakes but, most recently, it’s the commissioning of three artists – Pae White, Chaz Bojorquez and Kenny Scharf – to create one-of-a-kind baguettes for auction. Check out how each put their personal stamp on this game-changing handbag. My personal favorite is by Borjorquez who is known for his graffiti art ~ I completely dig the sequined
Céline makes gorgeous, sumptuous purses that are desired and coveted around the world. Today is my/our turn; this is a fabulous bag to travel with, or to tote everyday business about town. Whatever you’re doing, will be done with a bit more style if you’re sporting this!
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