February 28, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Jennifer

Red is Always Right
Yesterday, was the official date that British designer John Galliano (Juan Carlos Antonio Galliano Guillen) debut his new accessory line to the fashion world.

The new collection is made up of 100 styles: small leather goods, messenger bags, shoulder bags, doctor satchels, hobos, and even luggage. Materials used in the line include faux oilskin leathers, washed nylon, distressed calfskin with a vintage feel and kilim-printed corduroy. The fall selection includes a variety of styles infused with iconic John Galliano details such as prints, appliques and embroideries. The “romantic” theme collection features the Galliano logo in blush pink and decorations that include gemstone embroideries, lacework, heart-shaped metal charms, keys and the letter G. Pictured above is the black-and-white Gazette print bag, also available in shades of brown.

What do you guys think of this news?

February 25, 2008

Opening: Jerome Dreyfuss Boutique, Paris
French bag designer Jerome Dreyfuss, the handbag designer behind the previously mentioned multifunctional expandable Bernard bag and the squishy Twee Mini Cross Body Bag, has opened his first boutique over on Rue Jacob in Saint Germain, situated next door to his wife Isabel Marant’s boutique.

The 400 square foot space is designed to resemble a Fifties gym changing room.

Stop by: 1 Rue Jacob, 75006
Call: 33.1.4354.7093

Not in Paris? Discover his bag collection online at ShopBop

February 11, 2008

Vintage Chanel Sale Event!
Mark your calendars and set those alarm clocks – Tomorrow morning the DecadesTwo Chanel Sale Event at HauteLook kicks off. What’s to expect? Unbelievable vintage pieces on sale! Including vintage designer chanel handbags. And the best part is you don’t have to go anywhere – no traveling to LA or New York. Just log on to hautelook.

This is one sale you don’t want to miss.

Starts February 12th at 8:am PST / 11:am EST

About HauteLook

A club which organizes 48-72 hour on-line private sales for top brands in the fashion industry, and is a sale platform through which premium brands reach their customers directly. As a result, HauteLook members receive discounts of up to 75% off of original retail prices. These event driven sales are reserved exclusively for HauteLook members – that’s why you should join!

Signing up for an HauteLook membership is free. To become a member and begin receiving invitations to upcoming sales, click on this link: HauteLook.com


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About DecadesTwo

In just eight years, business partners Christos Garkinos and Cameron Silver have built decadestwo into an international retail destination. Having enjoyed great critical and commercial success since the store’s inception, the owners recently doubled the boutique’s size, celebrating with a fashionably grand re-opening in July 2007. Profiled in the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, decadestwo builds on the brand of decades, the vintage couture boutique sensation created by fashion visionary Silver.While decades carries upscale vintage designs from the 1930′s to 1990′s that often appear on the red carpets of awards season, its sister store, decadestwo, carries a carefully-edited selection of contemporary clothing and accessories (mostly 1990s to present day) and caters to a clientele seeking a highly unique shopping experience.

The cornerstone to the success of decadestwo is three-fold:

A large number of the consignors are celebrities, iconic fashionistas and exuberant shoppers who are passionate about clothing.

The boutique is highly-selective, accepting only 20% of what consignors bring and offers labels such as Balenciaga, Chanel, Chloe, Marc Jacobs and emerging designers.

Everyday shoppers enjoy savings of up to 80% off of original prices.

Drawing on his 20 years of brand marketing experience in Hollywood, Garkinos initially created the concept and the provided the seed money for decadestwo in 1999. He joined the venture full time six years ago. With over 1800 consigners and a thriving clientele, Garkinos and Silver have built up a remarkable global network of consumers that, as Garkinos says, “passionately hunt, gather and recycle” clothing. The company also has strong presence on eBay as well as their own website and blog.

As Garkinos says, “We’ve become a fashion victim of our own success! We now have over 1800 consignors worldwide and are happily inundated with the fab items we receive.”

See you there

update Mrs. Lafleire said: So there were no designer handbags at this sale. (*sigh of disappointment*) But there are some nice Chanel pieces from a couple seasons ago. Mostly jackets and skirts. Jennifer snatch up a Chanel Cruise 2006 Boucle Blazer with Camellia Brooch for only $1200 (reg $5480). In the beginning everything ‘sold out’ pretty quickly. However, every now and then if you go back to the site you will notice that an item is available again. My only guess is that someone had it in their shopping bag for a couple hours then changed their mind.

January 23, 2008

Designer Gucci Hearts New York Handbag Collection
Come February, Gucci will be opening their doors to the world’s largest, brand new Flagship Store over at 725 Fifth Avenue. For the new boutique, the brands creative director Frida Giannini has designed a selection of exclusive products named “Gucci Hearts NY,” that are to be sold exclusively at the new location.

Here’s a snippet from FWD:

The first collection, “Gucci Hearts NY,” is an ode to the city, where Gucci first opened its doors in 1953. Giannini has taken Gucci’s iconic webbing and its GG pattern canvas and reinterpreted them in white, shiny GG canvas complemented by bold red and royal blue stripes. The “Gucci Hearts NY” moniker, which uses Guccio Gucci’s iconic signature, has been irreverently stamped across the fabric.

Among the product offerings in this category are the Joy handbag, offered in three different sizes, as well as a silk scarf, priced from $320 to $770. A complementary collection of pieces has also been created in the form of a soft briefcase, toiletries bag, hard-sided luggage, a trolley suitcase, and a duffle bag in two sizes that ranges in price from $895 to $6,900….. keep reading

January 13, 2008

net-a-porter designer bag sale
net-a-porter sale: Still in action!

Hey guys, if you haven’t had a chance yet and you are wanting to save a couple extra (hundred) bucks, you should totally check out net-a-porter’s huge sale currently -still- in action. At this very second, 134 bags are sitting on the virtual clearance shelves desperately seeking a new home. (yes I counted). Above is only a fraction, a teeny handful of the gems that caught my eye.

> Chloe Katie Embroidered Bag: Designed in a faded black embroidered wool and leather shoulder bag with a double link chain. Also features a leather lining, a silver half-sphere rotating clasp and a small pouch on the inside.

Price: $1,670 $1,002 (40% off!) Buy it Now!

> Jimmy Choo Tecla Bag: A small black leather box-style bag with gold hardware. This bag also features a gold link shoulder strap, signature loop on front with buckles either side and a pocket behind and two zip fastening pockets on the top.

Price: $1,195 $837 (30% off!) Buy it Now!

> Miu Miu Patent Bowling Bag: Pearl patent stamped leather bowling bag with gold hardware. This bag by Miu Miu features a handle on each side, large zip fastening compartments on each side, a smaller central zip fastening compartment, feet on base and a small gold Miu Miu plaque on front.

Price: $1,240 $868 (30% off!) Buy it Now!

> Miu Miu Aged Leather Handbag: Dressed in a tan aged leather with gold lock on front. This beauty also features a single handle on the top, a longer length strap, feet on base, separated internal sections and small key hanging on strap.

Price: $1,550 $808.50 (30% off!) Buy it Now!

> Marc Jacobs Mariah Bag: Delicious metallic plum leather bag with gold chain link handles. This bag by the designer also features the signature dimpled clasp on the front to secure the fastening strap, detachable key pouch on handle and three pocket sections.

Price: $1,575 $945 (40% off!) Buy it Now!

> Stella McCartney Concertina Shape Tote: Gray patent concertina shaped tote with a detachable canvas strap. This simple tote comes with a detachable coin purse, two zip pockets at the front and two handles to hold.

Price: $1,095 $657 (40% off!) Buy it Now!

December 31, 2007

Thomas Wylde Designer Handbag Sale
Calling all Thomas Wylde Handbag Fans, mark your calendars because on January 10th at exactly 5:am there will be a super sale on Thomas Wylde designer bags and other accessories at HauteLook, an online sample sale site.

The Thomas Wylde label is the child of former British Model Paula Thomas, who named the brand after her grandfather Thomas Wylde. Her signature skull bags have been spotted on the arms of Hollywood’s fashionable such as Sienna Miller, Kate Hudson, the Olsen-duo, and Lindsay Lohan. The bags in her line usually on average range from $900 and on up to a whopping $2,000, and now you can have a piece of brand new Thomas Wylde candy for a fraction of the price, for one day only.

HauteLook is a club which organizes 48-72 hour on-line private sales for top brands in the fashion industry, and is a sale platform through which premium brands reach their customers directly. As a result, HauteLook members receive discounts of up to 75% off of original retail prices. These event driven sales are reserved exclusively for HauteLook members – that’s why you should join!

Signing up for an HauteLook membership is free. To become a member and begin receiving invitations to upcoming sales, click on this link: http://www.hautelook.com/signup?sponsor=jennifer@bagbliss.com

So if you plan on getting in on the Wylde action, you better set your alarm clocks and get there early. The virtual doors open at 5:am and you don’t want to miss out on all those fabulous spring ’08 Thomas Wylde designer handbags on sale.

Remember: January 10th
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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.

December 13, 2007

3.1 Phillip Lim Camera Bag & Shoulder Tote
Stopped off at designer boutique Pink Mascara lately? Oh you must. For the first time ever they are featuring 3.1 Phillip Lim designer bags on their site. For looking purposes only though – 3.1 Phillip Lim is available In-Store only, you must call 714.436.1540 to order or inquire. But that’s not that big of a deal right? On the site they have pictures and details, everything you need to know before making your final decision, what’s one extra step going to hurt? Pictured above are two of the newest 3.1 Phillip Lim bags in need to find home at the boutique — meet the Camera Bag & Shoulder Tote.

Instantly drawn into the soft fresh spring colors (sienna brown & evergreen), the soft suede unstructured body, and oh of course the hardware-less look is so cool.

For the Day: The Camera Bag is only available in the mint-y green suede and features a side pockets, a front tab tongue closure and a pocket under the flap. Comes with double straps – carry on your arm or attach the additional shoulder strap. Price: $621 More Details Here.

For the Weekend: The Shoulder Tote is available in Sienna (like a burnt orange-ish brown color) suede and features a spacious interior – even the sides unfold for more storage. The tummy of the bag is simple, just an open canvas lined gut with one inner zipper pocket. Price: $593 More Details Here!

December 13, 2007

The Coach Bleecker Tattersall Shopping Bag
Coach’s shopping sacks have been tattersall-ed for the holidays.

Stepped into a Coach Boutique lately and notice the striking similarity between their shopping bags and the Coach Bleecker Tattersall bag line? Both share the similar vintage-inspired faded multicolor plaid, brown trimming, the spacious “shopping tote”-style and topped off with the signature Coach logo and horse drawn carriage.

> Aw yes the Coach Department store bag.. I did purchase something from Coach but unfortunately I can not reveal the bags contents until it reaches its owner. I pay my mod’s with goodies.

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