There’s a rumor out there that Balenciaga is moving to Madison Avenue, Manhattan in New York City.
Earlier this week a spokesman for the company confirmed that the house, which has a store on West 22nd Street, will open a second Balenciaga shop in Manhattan in early 2012. Check back for more details. The final word will be out in September.
Did you know that Yves Saint Laurent has a bag made out of recycled goods? But not just any bag, the Muse Two. Yves Saint Laurent has partnered up with female artisans in Burkina Faso to produce the ‘Muse Two Artisanal Recycled’ bag, a hand-crafted masterpiece made out of recycled plastic bags and fair-trade cotton.
During those warm summer months, nothing beats a brightly colored straw tote! It is the ultimate summer-only accessory! The only problem is that they aren’t appropriate for all occasions. Sometimes you need a chic style, even a professional-looking one. After all, many of us bagistas have that annoying thing called work that we have to go to and it doesn’t care if it happens to be a gorgeous summer day outside or not. But not to worry, you can still have a summer-only handbag and feel very work-appropriate at the same time! How? Try a classic, structured style in a neutral summer fabric! My favorites are linen and burlap. These fabrics are light and luxurious, yet so unexpected. Pictured below are a few of my favorite styles, check them out!
Rebecca Minkoff Linen Morning After Mini Bombe Bag – $374
A favorite among Minkettes, the Morning After Mini Bombe is a great classic style. I love the oatmeal linen canvas paired with the contrasting black patent leather trim. Sleek and simple, this style is perfect for carrying your everyday essentials!
I have no idea why, but I would say in the past year my love for smaller bags and clutches have grown. I use to be so anal about only using larger handbags but since I’m very unorganized I’m learning that less really is more in my case.
What I love about clutches, is that depending on what they look like they can either be ones you can carry around all day long or strictly in the evening. Obviously, evening clutches are usually satin, adorned in crystals or something very flashy. The Alexander Wang “Ryan” Handle Clutch is a perfect example of a clutch you can use all day long and all year long.
Balenciaga (and Spain) is in San Francisco! I went opening day and it was a pretty fantastic experience, for sure recommend going if you’re in the area. The exhibit is still going on now through July 4th at de Young Museum, located smack dab in the middle of Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
The Balenciaga and Spain exhibition features over a hundred haute couture garments, hats, and headdresses designed by Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972), including illustrates of Balenciaga’s expansive creative vision, which incorporated references to Spanish art, bullfighting, dance, regional costume, and the pageantry of the royal court and religious ceremonies. It’s pretty breathtaking.
It’s interesting how our taste in certain bag styles change over the years. Thinking back 6.5 years ago when I started this bag blog I remember hating fringe, absolutely did not have one interest in the “Cousin It” look. But in recent years with the bohemian trend, the style has slowly grown on me. And well, I think this bag is fabulous. With the right outfit of course. Which brings me to the Rebecca Minkoff Dreamcatcher! The fringe trend at its best!
You can never go wrong with a vintage Chanel, but when it comes to eBay and authenticity you never really know. Some of those sellers can be kinda sketchy. This is why I always turn to What Goes Around Comes Around, founded by college friends Gerard Maione and Seth Weisser. It’s a vintage vault and archive that houses one of the most extensive vintage fashion collections in the world. Vintage aficionados from across the globe, as well as editors, stylists, and top design teams look to WGACA Vintage for the best from fashion’s past. They know their stuff.
Here’s a sampling of what they have available on ShopBop:
Vintage Chanel X Pattern Bag – $2860
Vintage Chanel quilted leather handbag features quilted interlocking Cs and a patch pocket in the front. Gold hardware. Interwoven leather banding at the chain strap. Tassel pull at the zip main compartment closure. Leather-lined interior features a zip pocket. 6″H x 9″L x 2″D, 18″ strap drop.
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