http://www.bagbliss.com Bag Bliss is a daily designer handbag blog. It is the prime location where thousands come daily for the latest designer bag news. Featuring purse reviews, designer interviews, handbag news, a bag community for the obsessed, and much more. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:25:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.bagbliss.com/debut/introducing-bag-designer-yiliy/ http://www.bagbliss.com/debut/introducing-bag-designer-yiliy/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:09:37 +0000 Marissa Hopson http://www.bagbliss.com/?p=18360
As I get older, my fashion tastes are starting to lean toward the more classy, sophisticated and timeless pieces. Before our economy took a dive I always bought handbags I loved, for no reason at all. I didn’t care if they matched my wardrobe or not, if I liked a purse I bought it. Now [...]]]> http://www.bagbliss.com/debut/introducing-bag-designer-yiliy/feed/ 3 http://www.bagbliss.com/exotic/lena-erziak-new-york-showroom-visit/ http://www.bagbliss.com/exotic/lena-erziak-new-york-showroom-visit/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:00:52 +0000 Kimberly Marney http://www.bagbliss.com/?p=16438
Currently located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, an unassuming brownstone hides treasures within created by Leona and Hasna Erziak. These two sisters with their multi-cultural- Belgian/Morocccan heritage and world travels achieve their inspirations on their journeys and their deep-rooted love of elegant classics. Their current collection shines with classic design, sumptuous skins and delightful [...]]]> http://www.bagbliss.com/exotic/lena-erziak-new-york-showroom-visit/feed/ 7 http://www.bagbliss.com/designer/botkier-purse/chatting-with-monica-botkier/ http://www.bagbliss.com/designer/botkier-purse/chatting-with-monica-botkier/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:02:44 +0000 Kimberly Marney http://www.bagbliss.com/?p=16305
My love of handbags is more than just being attracted to “pretty bags”. The designers creativity, intent, design and fabrication are all fascinating to me. That’s why my personal interview with Monica Botkier is so special. The Botkier office space is clean and well organized with lots of white walls, glass and white sofa inviting visitors [...]]]> http://www.bagbliss.com/designer/botkier-purse/chatting-with-monica-botkier/feed/ 11 http://www.bagbliss.com/exotic/kara-ross-ny-exotic-extravaganza/ http://www.bagbliss.com/exotic/kara-ross-ny-exotic-extravaganza/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:19:14 +0000 Kimberly Marney http://www.bagbliss.com/?p=16292
At the age of 13, Kara Ross discovered her true calling in a tourmaline stone she found on a family trip to Kenya. Her parents allowed her to design a ring around the stone and her future was cast. Kara is now a Gemological Institute of America Certified Gemologist and has spent the last five [...]]]> http://www.bagbliss.com/exotic/kara-ross-ny-exotic-extravaganza/feed/ 7 http://www.bagbliss.com/designer/coach-purse/coach-bio/ http://www.bagbliss.com/designer/coach-purse/coach-bio/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:56:13 +0000 Jenni Moreno http://www.bagbliss.com/?p=15800
Coach was founded in a New York City loft, 1941 – inspired by a baseball glove for its “distinctive markings and how supple it became with use”. After refining it, making it softer and stronger, he created Coach’s first handbag. Since then, innovations in leather finishes, new grains and colors, and modern materials continue to [...]]]> http://www.bagbliss.com/designer/coach-purse/coach-bio/feed/ 3 http://www.bagbliss.com/designer/kooba-purse/interview-with-koobas-abbe-held/ http://www.bagbliss.com/designer/kooba-purse/interview-with-koobas-abbe-held/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2010 01:03:53 +0000 Marissa Hopson http://www.bagbliss.com/?p=15112
In 1998, one of the most well known designer handbag brands came into light “Kooba”. Celebrities and even fashionista’s world wide can be seen carrying different designs from the brand on a daily basis. It’s remarkable to see that the brand started just 12 years ago and has already risen to the top. Abbe Held, who [...]]]> http://www.bagbliss.com/designer/kooba-purse/interview-with-koobas-abbe-held/feed/ 13 http://www.bagbliss.com/purse-designer-interview/carlos-falchi-at-bergdorf-goodman/ http://www.bagbliss.com/purse-designer-interview/carlos-falchi-at-bergdorf-goodman/#comments Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:35:28 +0000 Jenni Moreno http://www.bagbliss.com/?p=14516
Carlos Falchi will be at Bergdorf Goodman today and tomorrow for the highly anticipated debut of his evening collection. So when you get a free moment stop on in and check out Carlos Falchi’s glamorous new collection featuring evening clutches and purses. He will be hanging out to chat and sign your bags on the first [...]]]> http://www.bagbliss.com/purse-designer-interview/carlos-falchi-at-bergdorf-goodman/feed/ 4 http://www.bagbliss.com/debut/fashion-night-out-saks-fifth-avenue-party-central/ http://www.bagbliss.com/debut/fashion-night-out-saks-fifth-avenue-party-central/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:46:51 +0000 Kimberly Marney http://www.bagbliss.com/?p=13109
Although I’m still recovering, Fashion’s Night Out in New York has to be one of the best parties on the planet! If you haven’t heard of this major event, you are truly missing out. Stores and venues across the city, New York in this instance, celebrate fashion like no other time of the year. This [...]]]> http://www.bagbliss.com/debut/fashion-night-out-saks-fifth-avenue-party-central/feed/ 11 http://www.bagbliss.com/designer-handbag/meet-rebecca-minkoff-at-santa-monica-bloomingdales-today/ http://www.bagbliss.com/designer-handbag/meet-rebecca-minkoff-at-santa-monica-bloomingdales-today/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:06:10 +0000 Jenni Moreno http://www.bagbliss.com/?p=12605
What are you doing after work? Planning on hitting the gym or going home to make dinner? I have something even better planned for you if you’re in the Santa Monica area – Rebecca Minkoff is going to be at Bloomingdales from 6 – 8 pm. Meet Rebecca and check out her new Fall collection. Plus [...]]]> http://www.bagbliss.com/designer-handbag/meet-rebecca-minkoff-at-santa-monica-bloomingdales-today/feed/ 7 http://www.bagbliss.com/debut/interview-with-proenza-schouler-designers/ http://www.bagbliss.com/debut/interview-with-proenza-schouler-designers/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:17:39 +0000 Jenni Moreno http://www.bagbliss.com/?p=12320
Net-a-Porter has the exclusive interview with Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, the design duo behind Proenza Schouler! The designers explain the inspiration and design process behind their timeless PS1 satchels that have become one of the must-have bags for the season. Browse the latest Proenza Schouler bags! ]]> http://www.bagbliss.com/debut/interview-with-proenza-schouler-designers/feed/ 6