A great bag design is not necessarily unique in term of shape but there are certainly distinct features that set it apart from other bags. The Miu Miu Matalesse tote is now the house’s iconic bag. It counts the chevron-quilted napa leather, braided handles and the signature Miu Miu push-lock closure as its distinct features. This bag came across very trendy when it first came out but the fact that Miu Miu has made it one of its staples means it does have the staying power. It is also gaining more popularity with stylish dressers, slowly making its way into the list of classic must-haves. The bag is very obviously feminine too, I would like to think of it as the next Chanel flap bag. As with the case of Chanel flap bags, the price also increases every year so if you like it, don’t wait it out too long. Price is still reasonable at USD1,650 now.
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The Miu Miu Matelasse bag is a classic and the house’s iconic bag now. This blue color with the gold hardware is a winner. Price is USD1,650 from net-a-porter.com.
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What impressed me most when I got the chance to “play” with this bag in person a few months back is its color and the buttery soft Nappa leather that is to die for. The Coffer might have been Miu Miu’s most iconic bag to date but this more youthful and more minimalistic option will make its way to the younger audiences’ wardrobes in no time. Price is USD1,550 for the small size and USD1,750 for the large size. Available online on Miu Miu E-store now.
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Ah… Miuccia Prada always has her ways to lure women to part from their hard-earned money (or for some, the money was not hard-earned) for items that will surely be off-trend the next season. Then again, fashion is all about celebrating today and that’s why Prada is still the reigning fashion house of our generation. The should strap is detachable so the bag could be made a clutch but the size makes it a pretty awkward clutch, IMO. The cut-out detail on the shoulder strap is a nice touch but in turn, it makes the bag more of a trendy than a classic piece. I love this fluoro-pink color very much. Price is GBP642 at net-a-porter.com.
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It is the resort season so linen and canvas is appropriate. This Miu Miu tote is single-handedly THE most glamorized tote made of linen I have ever come across. It would have matched the Arabian outfit of the girls in the Sex and the City 2 last year but it will just match your resort outfit as well. Price is USD1,250 at Bergdorf Goodman. It is a little steep for a bag made generally of linen but all the adornments are appropriately done to make it classy and not over-the-top.
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I have never considered bags made of mink as good investment hence they rarely go up to the list of highly desired bags and often end up on the overly fashioned bags. A multicolor patchwork mink satchel might not have sounded good an idea but I adore the end result of this Miu Miu bag up to the point I had to put it on the HOT bag list. If you ever need to buy a mink bag, I say make it this one. Buy it from Bergdorf Goodman for USD2,990.
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For Fall/Winter, a little shearling around the the edges never hurt and on this aged leather tote, it makes this Miu Miu tote a winner! The size of the bag is also perfect for work to weekend, making it a worthy purchase and I have to say that this is one HOT bag. Available at net-a-porter.com for GBP1,183.83
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