Aussie model and Victoria’s Secret Angel Miranda Kerr was spotted at the airport in Sydney over the weekend. Accompanied by her son, Flynn, she was returning to her hometown where her family resides. Both were dressed in comfy clothing, baby in little sweat pants and mom in a pair of skinny leather pants and a loose fitting tee. What grabbed my attention though was the bag slung over Miranda’s shoulder. That is no baby bag! It’s the Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag!
When talking about handbags and Jessica Stam’s name comes up, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For most people it would be the “It bag” of 2006-07, the Marc Jacobs Stam. As the name suggests the bag was named after the Canadian supermodel. Well, that was then. Now.. her name is back in the bagosphere with her latest collaboration with fashion designer Rachel Roy.
June 19, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Jennifer
Valentino Fango Nappa Blossom Petale Handbag.
Over the last half year or so with the introduction of the Valentino Blossom Satchel Bag and the Historie Purse I have discovered a new obsession with Valentino handbags. Those bags, as well as the other new additions to the house are so stunning, and have been on the top of my want list!
Pictured above is one my favorite newbies to Valentino flower rose line, the Fango Nappa Blossom Petale. Available only in the color clay (at this time). This beauty features layers and layers of buttery leather, that spiral around to form a lush rosette pattern. I am such a sucker for rose designs. Additional noteworthy features: This bag is accessorized with golden hardware, feet to keep your bags bottom from picking up germs, a secure top zip closure, a cotton lined interior spacious tummy with a capacity of 13.5″ width x 12.5″ height x 5″depth, plus double strap options for either carrying by hand or over the shoulder action (double top handles have a 4″ drop / detachable crossbody strap, 11.5″ drop). Right now the Fango is available at saks fifth avenue for $ 2495 preorder.
I know what you vintage YSL fans are thinking. Of course this spiral rose design should look familiar.. do you guys remember the Yves Saint Laurent Nadja Rose purse? Oh yummy, that was like one of the first designer bags when I was a teen-ie that triggered my bag obsession.
Yves Saint Laurent Nadja Purse.
Above is a vintage campaign pic of the lovely Nadja purse, designed back in the early 2000’s (I’m pretty sure this bag debut spring 2003) by the fabulous one and only Tom Ford. This bag as been long sold out, however if you’re lucky you can spot one on ebay.
Side Note: In 1999, Gucci acquired the house of Yves Saint-Laurent and Parson’s educated Tom Ford was named the creative director of that label. During his time as Creative Director for YSL, he won numerous Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards. That shouldn’t be a surprise, his ready to wear designs were amazing. His departure date from the house of YSL was in April 2004.
And the bags look pretty similar don’t you think?
One common problem with the YSL Nadja was that the rose design flattens over time. I sure hope the Valentino Fango beauy doesn’t have the same problem.
So what would you guys rather have? A vintage YSL Nadja rose bag or the newer Valentino Fango Patale purse version?
Shop Valentino:
Saks Fifth Avenue
Net-a-Porter
October 16th, 2007
Katie Jordan Price Loves her ‘Fake’ Leopard Hermes Birkin Bag
Katie ‘Jordan’ Price (aka Katrina Alexandra Infield) made an appearance at Lewes Crown Court earlier this week as her ex-nanny went on trial accused of falsely claiming benefits and stealing from the mum of three. Bag for the occasion, was a replica leopard-print Hermes Birkin Bag. I don’t get it. Lord knows she could afford the real thing. The Daily Mail reported that Price and her husband Peter Andre were ranked at #2, second only to David Beckham and Victoria Beckham and that their fortune weighs in at $60 million and rising. Price currently stands as one of the richest women in Britain. So what’s up with the fake Hermes Birkin Bag?
October 9th, 2007
Update: Marc Jacobs + Richard Prince for Louis Vuitton Handbag Project
Pictured above: Naomi Campbell on the spring 2008 runway & MJ w/ his Sponge Bob Bag
A couple months ago we here at Bag Bliss informed you about the collaboration project between luxury French fashion house Louis Vuitton and artist / photographer Richard Prince, and now the photo’s of this collaboration are finally up for viewing.
Like the lively fresh pastel color variation? Marc-ey Marc’s inspiration: “I’m a fan of SpongeBob SquarePants—and for all I know, so is Rei Kawakubo, because that’s where our color came from!” – Marc Jacobs in an interview with Style.
Here are a few detailed pictures.. Tell me what you guys think…
So let me here it? What do you guys think of this new Marc Jacobs + Richard Prince for Louis Vuitton Handbag Project for spring ‘08? Any of you planning on getting on the waiting list for any of these new purses when the new year rolls around?
Personally, I’m craving the yellow oversized sparkle-framed clutch with the drawing on the front (2nd one pictured) and the lovely blue suede flap shoulder bag with the spray paint layered text technique (5th one pictured).
September 4, 2007
Caroline D’Amore loves her Boosi Cola Beach Bag
Summer is not over for beach-bum cutie Caroline D’amore. The super model / part-time dj was recently spotted at the Diesel Intimates Summer BBQ sponsored by Svedka Vodka at the Polaroid Beach House in Malibu Los Angeles, where she spent a good amount of time relaxing on the beach with friends sunbathing and swimming. Bag for the occasion was none other than her pastel pink Boosi Cola beach bag.
July 30, 2007
N.C. pictured with her swift-leather potiron (orange) palladium-hardware spring ‘07 Lindy Handbag
Naomi Campbell will design a purse for Hermes
The Birkin bag was named in honor to Jane Birkin, the Kelly bag was named in honor to Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco, and now the Campbell bag to be named after maid-beater Naomi Campbell (?). Interesting if true, but that is in fact the rumor circulating throughout the bag-community.
side note: I am unsure if the name of the new bag is going to be named “Campbell.? This news is still fresh and no details have been published yet in the news.
Stay tuned for an up date….
