April 17, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: BrS

Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier Handbags
Who doesn’t love Ed Hardy T-shirts? Lot’s of celebrities like Madonna and Carrie Underwood have been seen wearing one of Christian Audigier’s tattoo-inspired creations. And Brittney Spears? She’s an Ed Hardy fanatic! (hehe… not that too many people care what Brittney is doing nowadays)

I actually like Ed Hardy’s T-shirts as well. I’m not completely wacky over them, but I do own a few who’s designs caught my eye. So when I heard that Ed Hardy had handbags, I was definitely curious. A bag with tattoos on it? Hmm… my first thought was that I hoped they would not resemble Dooney’s disastrous Tattoo collection. Does anyone remember those? Hearts with “MOM” on them. Ugh! I needed to see for myself exactly what the Ed Hardy handbags were like, so I made my way over to their official website. Here’s what I found: The Sylvia Bag is Red Stripe.

Now some of the Ed Hardy bags, I’ll have to admit, are not particularly attractive. And some even resemble Thomas Wylde designs… only in a bad way. But this Sylvia bag caught my eye because of its bright colors and beautiful flower design. It wouldn’t be a bag for every day, of course. But it would be pretty cute out on the beach or just as a casual summer tote.

All Ed Hardy handbags are made of heavy canvas and trimmed with genuine leather. The prices range from $69 for a clutch to $275 for a large bag. You can check them out at the official Ed Hardy website

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April 14, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Jennifer

The Limited Louis Vuitton Fabrizio Plessi Epi Bag
Earlier this month Louis Vuitton opened up their new largest flapship store over in Hong Kong. For the new store, artist Fabrizio Plessi (a pioneer in video art in Europe), decorated Hong Kong’s new store with huge LED screens that feature molten gold cascading along side golden fixtures & walls. That’s not all for Fabrizio Plessi. The artist even collaborated with LV to create the Plessi digital bag (pictured above). Done in black epi leather, the bag has an LCD screen showing images of the same molten gold image through a cutout LV logo.

This bag is obviously a collectors item, reserved for only the rich and famous. This purse retails for (get ready,) a staggering $50,000 (us).

If your average purse budget can’t afford this limited edition style, don’t get your hopes up, Louis Vuitton has the almost identical Sac Plat tote in black Epi for only $1,290 over @ eluxury

… I really do mean almost identical. Pretty much it’s the same Louis Vuitton sac plat minus being touched by Fabrizio and featuring the LCD screen, also of course the price is hugely different.

I really like the Sac Plat style. It’s a great everyday style. It’s the orginal shopping companion. The Sac Plat was created back in 1968, it was the first bag by Louis Vuitton dedicated to shopping. The size measures in at 14.3″ x 14.9″ x 3.5″. Which is ideal for shopping. Who wants a bulgy bag getting in their way?

For more information on the video art Plessi bag contact Hong Kong’s Canton Road location @ (852)8100.1182
Or check out the similar Sac Plat Epi leather bag @ eluxury

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February 12, 2008

Limited Edition Gap Mulberry Roxanne Bag
Katie Grand for luxury designer handbag brand Mulberry recently partnered up with Gap to recreate a new version of Mulberry’s iconic Roxanne bag for the Gap (PRODUCT) RED collection.

Katie Grand on the collaboration: “Throughout my adult life I have seen the effects of AIDS at close hand,” says Katie, “So to be asked to curate this project with Gap and (RED) has been an honor and a privilege. It’s not very often you get the chance to take designers from fashion’s more exclusive areas and make them accessible to a wider audience through a high-street icon.”

Basically it’s the same Roxanne-style minus the (quality) Mulberry materials. Instead the bag has been reworked in sweatshirt jersey. Color choices, it will be available in both red and gray versions.

On December 1st the bag was first released in the UK and Paris to commemorate World AIDS Day, and in this past weekend the bag was launched in the US, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

On the thumbs up side, 50% of the profits will be donated towards Gap’s (PRODUCT) RED campaign, a Global Fund to help eliminate AIDS in Africa.

If you’re looking to get this bag in time for Valentine’s day, you will need to head on over to NYC Gap store located at 680 5th Ave at 54th St. to get your Mulberry-Gap Roxanne Bag. Exclusive at this location.

January 31, 2008

Jeremy Scott & Longchamp: The Pliage Stomp Bag
Trek your way on over to Colette and discover the latest collaboration addition to walk the halls.

Los Angeles-based designer Jeremy Scott once again teamed up with French bag company Longchamp. And for the second time they collaborate on a new interpretation of the classic “Pliage” Bag. Instead of the traditional logo-less nylon sack, this season it will be printed with the designer’s “Stomp” all-over print.

Available in Limited Edition for $260

Discover at Colette

January 28, 2008

Coach Miss Davenporte Bag Collection
Get the limited-edition Coach bags designed in collaboration with celebrity stylists Cristina Ehrlich & Estee Stanley while you still can. Right now these exclusive pieces are available at Ron Herman boutiques as well as online for a limited time only.

The new line of limited edition bags feature two styles: one smaller style bag priced from $398-$698 and one large hobo that retails for $1,200.

To continue this chat and see more detailed images, visit our stunning sister site dedicated to designer handbags, the bag forum.

January 23, 2008

Stella McCartney Designs for LeSportsac
Finally! Last year we revealed the collaboration between Fashion designer and PETA supporter Stella McCartney, and lightweight American handbag and luggage company, LeSportsac. Well its been a little bit over a year later and the new line is set to make it’s long awaited debut when February rolls around on LeSportsac.com.

Here’s a snippet from FWD:

The 17 piece Spring/Summer 2008 collection, which launches in February on LeSportsac.com, is a 100 percent eco-friendly collection made from recycled materials, down to the biodegradable dust bags each bag comes with. They feature oversized hardware, or “shoulder jewelry” as McCartney terms it,” extensive pockets both inside and out, signature McCartney parachute pulls and quilted fabrics in two color palettes – “Pop,” which features eye-catching oranges and blues, and “Posh,” a more subdued, sophisticated palette of soft mauves and dusty pinks. And for kids, there’s even a bunny backpack to keep them happy…… keep reading and to see more pics

January 23, 2008

Video clip: Interview with Takashi Murakami by Jonathan Ross on Japanorama. Skip ahead to 2:10 for a good laugh. The reporter obviously doesn’t know how to tell the difference between a replica on the street (literally) and the real deal.

Video clip: Marc Jacobs, artistic director for Louis Vuitton, discusses his collaboration with Takashi Murakami in advance of the exhibition. At the very end of the clip designer Marc Jacobs reveals the new limited edition handbag collaboration.. hmm, makes me dying to know what’s blurred out in the background behind Marc-ey Marc!!

I for one am not a camouflage fan, however this new addition will have a creative bold pop-design twist to the look - it’s will be designed by prolific contemporary Japanese pop artist, Takashi Murakami!

You know T.M., he’s the creative mastermind behind many of the limited edition Louis Vuitton designer bag lines: The smiling pink Cherry Blossom Flower line, the super adorable cartoon Panda line, the delicious red Cerise cherry line, MOCA LV, the Eye Love You line and of course the Monogram Multicolore made up of 33 different vibrant colors on a white or a black background. All of the collaborations with Takashi Murakami are all highly sought after valuable collectors pieces. So I can only imagine that the monogram camouflage bag collection will be as big as the previous limited edition bags.

Date still unknown, but rumor has it the new line is due out sometime this year.

Working on the occasional collaboration project with Louis Vuitton isn’t his only creative venture. Murakami, who attended the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, works in both fine arts media, such as painting, as well as digital and commercial media. He founded the “Kaikai Kiki,” a studio where Murakami formulates the ideas but then has his 100+ assistants produce his work. In addition to producing art works for exhibition in galleries and museums, KaiKai Kiki is responsible for the design of an enormous range of mass-produced products featuring Murakami’s signature images: figurines, plush toys, keychains, t-shirts, posters, and more. I still can’t wait until the Takashi Murakami & Dream Works animated film to be released. Disney is so out.

In the mean time, shop Louis Vuitton designer handbags & purses @ eluxury.

January 14, 2008

Estee & Cristina + Reed Krakoff = Coach Miss Davenporte Bag Collection
Over the weekend celebrity stylists Cristina Ehrlich and Estee Stanley — who’s stylish client roster includes Penelope Cruz, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Morrison, and Nicole Richie — announced their latest collaboration with Coach (Coach president and executive creative director Reed Krakoff). The private luncheon was held at West Hollywood Italian bistro Ago on Friday where Maria Menounos, Mandy Moore, Sophia Bush, among other coach toting celeb’s showed up in honor of the Coach and Miss Davenporte collaboration.

The new line of limited edition designer bags will feature two styles: one smaller evening bag priced from $398-$698 and one large hobo that retails for $1,200.

There are only 100 bags available and selling exclusively at Ron Herman stores in Melrose, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Malibu, South Coast Plaza and Las Vegas. Ron Herman Boutique can be reached @ 866.654.4577

December 18, 2007

Find: Louis Vuitton Cherry Blossom Griotte Bag
Long time no see. It’s been a while since this beauty has popped back up on the virtual bidding pages of ebay. Thanks to ebay’er achimnelly, you now have a chance to get your hands on this forever ago sold-out evening purse from the famous Cherry Blossom Designer Handbag Collection, a product of the Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami collaboration. Loved it then and I still love it now.

Achimnelly recently tossed up this rare limited edition authentic Louis Vuitton Cherry Blossom Griotte designer bag on her ebay page with a buy it now price of $1,899. Sorry ebay watchers, there’s no waiting out this one to see how high the bidding goes - fixed price.

Details about this particular bag: Coming from a reputable seller, guaranteed authentic, brand new and never carried, comes with the original Louis Vuitton gift box and care booklet.

Discover the Louis Vuitton Cherry Blossom Griotte Bag
$1,899

December 16, 2007

Louis Vuitton & Richard Prince ‘Big City After Dark’ Handbag Line
More images coming your way on the highly anticipated Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Richard Prince Collaboration that debuted on the spring 2008 Runway. The collection is filled with delicious vibrant colors, which Marc Jacobs attributed in a Style Runway interview to his love for SpongeBob. Other cool bags in the line feature a palette of spray painted text, which show the artistic side of Richard Prince.

For many more bigger images of the other designer handbags in this ‘Big City After Dark’ collection, including the Watercolor, Cartoon, Joke, Motard, Signature Canvas and BonBon purse lines, visit our thread dedicated to these Louis Vuitton & Richard Prince ‘Big City After Dark’ Handbag Line, in our forum.

October 26, 2007

Artist Julie Verhoeven for Designer Mulberry Shopper Tote
Earlier this week Bag Bliss wrote a little snippet on the limited edition handbag collaboration project between artist Julie Verhoeven and fashion house Mulberry. That vibrant and colorful collection can now be found at the online fashion store net-a-porter. The only handbag that they have available at this time is the multicolored quilted fabric shopper.

Discover the Mulberry Shopper Tote
Price: $1195

October 23, 2007

The Limited Edition Julie Verhoeven for Mulberry Handbag
If you happened to check out the Mulberry site then you might have noticed there is a new collaboration project out and ready for the picking. Last season Mulberry worked with Giles Deacon for the limited edition punk chic handbag line, now for the fall-winter 2007 season Mulberry has teamed up with the illustrious illustrator Julie Vernhoeven to create a vibrant collection that will make people re-think the term “Classic British”.

“The Brief was to be both vibrant and bold and a little cheeky.. We worked around the traditional English rose icon with the thorny surprises – surrealist and nonsense elements thrown into the mix. English eccentricities and traditions gone a little askew, but with fondness and femininity.” - Julie Verhoeven on the Mulberry Handbag Collaboration.

Pictured above is one of the bags available in the collaboration project. It’s the super lightweight canvas tote with the Julie Verhoeven print on each side – a girl with rose red colored hair with a rose leaf in mouth and on the other side a grey and white print of a spoon with a rose bud. This handbag also features leather straps and an interior painted in hot bright purple. Discover it at mulberry where it retails for around $300.

October 19th, 2007

eBay Find: Richard Prince & Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Handbag!
This is truly a great eBay find. You have the chance to get the spring 2007 Richard Prince for Louis Vuitton designer handbag before anyone else.

This bag is straight from the Sunday Oct 7th Runway Louis Vuitton Runway Show in Paris, where this authentic handbag was received as a European Fashion Editor’s Swag goodie. Those lucky editors!

> > Click here for more pictures of the collaboration project between luxury French fashion house Louis Vuitton and artist / photographer Richard Prince.

> > > Or Go Check Out This Rare eBay Find!!!

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).