Viktor & Rolf ’s Pre-Fall 2012 collection is quirky – and I like it. Which is kind of a surprise. Who would have thought I’d be into a bag that reminds me of the front doors of all my NYC friends’ apartments?! It does make sense if you think about it: you have a sliding-chain lock for...
The shape – an elongated baguette without being a baguette, bowler references without being a bowling bag – is just off enough to be interesting. And the structure is divine. The frame-top, the folds…it’s captivating! Of course, outer pockets are always desired and appreciated; the sh...
Remember not long ago when someone put Karl Lagerfeld in front of a reporter for a Paris newspaper and he said a bunch of Lagerfeldian things, among them calling Adele fat? I don’t blame you if you’ve forgotten; after all, Karl’s verbal antics are so common that all the supposedly ins...
I love the gorgeous paneled calfskin and its curving Art Deco-esque lines. Along with juxtaposing textures, it brings interest to the bag without any distracting prints or hardware. This is tasteful, useful, and discreet: all the elements I look for in a “keeper” bag. I always say men...
At the moment we are laying low and enjoying the baby bubble. In some ways it's like a hands on activity holiday. It's been wonderful living life fully moment by moment, trying to drink in and record the precious passing moments as they race by. In my work I spend so much time working...
This is a question that I have given a lot of thought to as well as dedicating my career to properly addressing the mechanics of LA fashion and style. Obviously, a great deal of our fashion trends are dictated by our amazing but ever shifting weather. There is a looseness, a freedom t...
Another Wednesday means another day for the PurseBlog team to huddle together and discuss the items we want. Let’s be honest, we do this everyday, but we only share it with you on Wednesdays. From funky cat eye sunglasses to a brightly colored handbag to a sparkly bracelet, we all fou...
is the editor of one of London's best fashion and culture magazine PHOENIX . Launched in 2010, the internationally distributed magazine covers cutting edge fashion with an indie heart, and is the only magazine published to coincide with both London Fashion Week and Graduate Fashion We...
After an unexpected hiatus week for Real Housewives of Orange County , the show came back last night with an episode that was kind of boring and forgettable. All the surgery results from the previous episode were revealed (spoiler: no one is dead of nose job complications) and then mo...
HAMPTONS WEEKEND SIGNATURE COLORBLOCK MEDIUM TOTE A crisp and classic Coach statement in textured signature jacquard atop refined milled leather, this go-anywhere tote is hand-finished with finely detailed, naturally tanned vachetta handles and snaps to convert the look from weekday t...
While working on a feature about beach bags that you guys will see soon, I came across the Jeremy Scott for Longchamp Paradise Tote and decided that I liked it so much that it deserves its own brief spotlight. At first blush, Longchamp, staid French manufacturer of the conservative, i...
The Pont-Neuf is a medium-sized city bag with a glamorous look. Its unique Epi leather in a glossy finish is bound to become a favourite for day or night. <BR>- Refined microfibre lining<BR>- Shiny silvery brass metallic pieces<BR>- Zip for secure closure<BR>- Three inside compartment...
New York City based designer, Antoinette Lee, has produced some of the most colorful and memorable bags we have ever seen. By incorporating fierce colors and distinct shapes into Antoinette Lee Designs , she has created a collection that is glamorous with a cool edge. With the growing...
You know when you come across an accessory so brilliant that you share it with your friends, and then they share it with theirs, and so on and so forth, until everyone in your social circle knows about it? Well when I came across Silken Favours scarves, I knew I had found something am...
An updated version of the iconic Willis Bag, this new twist on the archival classic is crafted from bright, colorblocked waxed Italian calfskin. Its elegant rounded corners look fresh and modern next to the signature dowel detail, turnlocks and trigger snaps that made the original so ...
It’s all about handbags with tassels for Spring 2012 and here at Baghaus.com we have them all for you. Here are some inspiring photos that remind us of this super fun trend!
Karl is the man. We should all follow his lead by saying our honest opinions and not worry so much about it’s PC value. Being married to a trainer, I know it’s not the healthiest motivation. But being a designer myself, it is the main motivation. I feel like everything I design I shou...
Everyone knows Kate Middleton loves a good clutch bag to hold onto at special events (although what she keeps in there we'll never know) and if our Queen of the clutch doesn't know about Wilbur and Gussie yet, then we're betting she will soon! Following editorial credits in Vogue and ...
If you're in desperate need of a little luxury pick me up this weekend, this Proenza Schouler extra large satchel should do the trick! Bound to brighten even the dullest of days, this bold red beauty looks great with everything, and will certainly turn the most fashionable of heads. I...
Les Extraordinaires is a ravishing line from the Spring/Summer 2006 Collection. The Monogram Tupelo PM features full-grain calf leather, intricately embroidered with golden thread and embellished with brilliant, multi-colored cabochons. The sides are paneled with blond calf hair, whil...
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