We don’t care if this is a men’s duffle bag, it’s gorgeous.
The D&G Dolce & Gabbana calfskin leather duffle bag, $895, would make such a chic carry on. And we wouldn’t even be opposed to carrying it as a purse on those days when we have lots of errands and don’t want to add more plastic bags to the landfill.
The distressed leather has just the right amount of shine for fall, the gray is a terrific alternative to black and even the brasstone hardware works.
Would you wear a men’s bag? Tell us in the comments.
We showed you Hollywould’s ready-to-wear collection yesterday and now we’re back with what the brand is really known for – shoes. (Bags, too!) You’ll see some of the muted pastels and sea-inspired hues of the clothing line, but more brights and variety.
Yet another perk for the swag hounds that decend on New York during fashion week.
Yves Saint Laurent will be passing out thousands of free cotton totes in New York on Sept. 6 to promote the fall/winter ready-to-wear line.
The giveaway is part of the company’s “manifesto” initiative which features newspaper-style catalogues to be distributedin fashion capitals all over the world.
The new Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite collection for men (though we think it would look fab on a woman, too) has been attracting a lot of attention. Some of it inadvertent.
The heist-themed dispays feature the Damier bag under a glass case like a display in a museum in one window, and a mirror image of the scene on the other side except the bag appears to have been stolen. The bag is missing, the glass is broken and fake security lasers are active.
Apparently the scene was so realistic some police officers went into the store to investigate!
In honor of the new US-only Alexander McQueen online shop, we decided to choose another item from the designer to feature for our designer pick of the week.
A lot of times it’s the less detailed, more “everyday” designer bags we really latch on to because when you’re spending that much money, you really do want to be able to wear the bag almost every day.
If your summer wardrobe is starting to wilt in the heat, here are a few suggestions from the girls at WhoWhatWearDaily on the key accessories for this season.
But a new court ruling provides restitution to Moet Hennessey Louis Vuitton, punishing Ebay for allowing the sale of fake LV’s, Christian Dior fashions, and several prestige fragrances.
Last week we showed you our exclusive preview of the Louis Vuitton resort 09 collection, but we just didn’t have room for the accessories! So here is part one of our LV accessories report – the handbag part!
If you haven’t kept abreast of which celebs have launched their own fashion lines lately, then fear not, there are simply way too many to remember. But one that might worth a moment or two of your time is a new collection of handbags by Mischa Barton. Overlook the fact that yes, it is another celebrity-branded fashion range, and you might be surprised by the real quality and design of what is on offer.
All buckled up, this shibori-dyed organic hemp and cotton tote looks like a normal handbag. But a hidden solar panel and included cell phone and Ipod adapter prove that this bag is something different.
The Willow Tote, $332, uses solar panels to charge phones and music players while it is worn.
This would obviously be best for city dwellers who get plenty of sun while jetting from place to place. I feel like I would have to leave mine on my porch in order for it to get a good charge as running to the car or office probably wouldn’t cut it.
“[It's] a mix of luxury and utility with a downtown edge,” Monica Botkier told New York Magazine. “It is for the chic, modern woman — it features rich textures and luxe metallics, combining my signature use of hardware as the jewelry of a handbag while still keeping a focus on functionality.”
The bags, which range from pochettes to totes, will all have Botkier staples like plenty of interior pockets and a long key chain.
While we don’t condone matchy-matchy purse/outfit or purse/shoe combos, there are times when your everyday bag just won’t do. You have to swap your stuff to a evening purse or a larger tote or just a different color handbag. It can be a pain, and it’s easy to forget things in the process.
The judge implied it was less a case of copyright infringement as the fact that Vuitton didn’t like Dooney & Bourke cashing in on a trend LV started.
What do you think? While hard core fashion fans would never mistake a $200 Dooney & Bourke at Macy’s with a Louis Vuitton, do you think an average consumer might?
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