Handbag and clothing designer Rebecca Minkoff just launched a new blog, called Minkette. With guest bloggers who tackle subjects like how to spot a hipster--those who wear "ugly heinously unflattering weather-inappropriate crap"--and why New York club Ave. is a "total waste of time", there's no shortage of juicy unrestrained blogging. The new blog operates as an independent wing of Minkoff's official site.
A minaudière, or box clutch, is the perfect accessory for summer. We love the simplicity and weightlessness of this style--it's only big enough for a slim wallet, a cell phone and one can't-live-without beauty item. Much to our delight we recently discovered an affordable but just-as-chic version by J.Crew. Rendered in navy, mint, hot pink, gold and silver, and retailing for only $98, this bag is definately a summer must-have. Wear it in the evening with an effortless cocktail dress or during the day with boyfriend jeans and smart flats.
Each season Paris Fashion Week reveals some of the best collections and the most coveted handbags too. From Louis Vuitton to Miu Miu, it-bags are in abundance during the Paris shows. Below, check out our round up 100 different handbags from Paris Fashion Week. In the market for handbag now? Do your research by checking out our roundup from the Spring season.
We recently stopped by the Be&D showroom and workshop to learn about their Fall 2009 range and acclaimed collaboration with Doo.ri this season. While we were there we fell in love with their signature Kan Kan tote which appears in the upcoming Fall collection but is available as part of Spring 09 as well. We've never carried such a statement-making handbag before but something about the muted color and ultra-soft leather made the oversized ruffles and vertical hardware seem an easy pill to swallow. We'll be moving on to Be&D's Fall 2009 range shortly but we just had to mention this attractive bag first and foremost. Click on the title link to tempt yourself.
We see our fair share of handbags on the runway every season but in that context it can be difficult to focus on the item alone. That said, Bulgari's new range for Fall deserves its own moment to shine, especially considering how dynamic are the materials and how hefty the price tag! This season two of the most successful lines for Bulgari, Dalya Doppio Tondo and Leoni, were reinterpreted in new, refined versions and rich, wintery colors. Check out some of the new Fall 2009 styles, with pricing and product information, in the gallery below.
Last week we stopped by the Paul Wilmot Communications Fall 2009 press preview and caught a glimpse of next season's LAMB handbag range. Always a crowd pleaser, these colorful, graphic bags have earned their spot in the contemporary market over the past few years. This season called up their signature retro shapes and color combinations, our favorites were zebra printed with a cobalt and yellow strap closure. Check out our snapshots from the new collection below.
Earlier this week we checked out Rebecca Minkoff's late summer and fall handbag offerings. From lower-priced nylon diaper bags to faux croc laptop cases, Minkoff knows that her loyal clients want more than just the signature morning-after bag. Speaking of which, the designer has also recently revisited ready to wear, and you can buy her pared down (but definitely not plain) clothing range online now. Before you go stocking up on all kinds of spring goodies, check out our snapshots of the Fall 2009 handbag range below.
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