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The Hottest Bags of 2010

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Geez… do you realize that we are closing the year 2010 in just about two weeks’ time? This is one year I feel I have not achieved anything really significant compared to the past few years. I bought my own place last year, I have not even got my driving license this year! Where did the time go, really? Anyway, year end is always somehow depressing and that’s why the Holidays season is so important to distract us away from all those numbing questions about what did not do.

The year 2010 has not exactly been a great year for bags either but these 5 hot bags, “It” or NOT that “It”, they saved the bags industry from being stagnant. Here they are…

1. Mulberry Alexa

The Bayswater might have placed Mulberry on the map but it is the Alexa that has made the brand “It” . The bag detached the brand from its “classic” (read: “older”) image it has been both blessed and cursed with. This baby is one of the most imitated bags this year and seems to be making its way to be Mulberry’s classic bag alongside the Bayswater itself. Price starts from EUR820.

2. Fendi Peekaboo

Fendi is the only mega design house that managed to create an “It” bag this year. Dubbed as the undone Birkin of Fendi when it first came out, Fendi seems determined to make it the house’s classic. Price starts from EUR1,000.

3. Alexander Wang Rocco Bag

The Alexander Wang Rocco is the most edgy bag created this year. Although I am more fond of the Darcy hobo, being the first bag from the designer does count. I am still waiting for the man bag version (like 40cm wide or a little bigger) of the Rocco but it is already an “It” and classic bag by now so it might happen one day. Price starts from EUR835.

4. Celine Box Bag

Celine is THE comeback brand of the year with Phoebe Philo as the creative helms woman of the house. The Box bag might be small in size but it is responsible for bringing back the vintage inspired small handbag to trend. Price starts from USD3,100.

5. Celine Luggage Bag

Having created not only one but two hottest bags in a year is a testament to the significance of the force that is Phoebe Philo in Celine. The luggage bag is now THE bag of Celine. It seems like ages ago that the Boogie was once the iconic bag of the house of Celine. I hope Phoebe Philo will resurface the Boogie again one day but for now, let the luggage bag shine and be the icon. Price starts from USD1,100.

Images are courtesy of Mulberry, Fendi, Alexander Wang and Celine

Mulberry Alexa Bag

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It is official that the Mulberry Alexa bag is now the IT bag. Some people might have mistaken that the bag took reference from the Proenza Schouler PS1 bag but it is actually a spin-off from the house’s popular Bayswater, inspired by Alexa Chung’s style. In this yellow color, the bag attracts sightings and attention in the store displays and being carried. My sisters and I went shopping last week and we were stopped by it when we passed by the Mulberry store at the Hilton hotel, Singapore. Unfortunately, we decided not to inspect the bag in person as out of the four sales staff who manned the store that day, all just looked at us awkwardly without anyone taking the initiative to address us or offer to show the bag. Club 21 who brings Mulberry to Singapore should take note that no matter how much you spend on window display and marketing, your sales staff could make or break an image in 10 seconds. The bag just reminds me of the face of the four sales staff now and nothing else. I can’t help it.

Image is courtesy of net-a-porter

Mulberry Alexa Satchel Oversize

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The Alexa satchel is a vintage-inspired bag design. I am digging the bag as a messenger and the size is pretty big too at 42cmx32cmx22cm. The bag is made in the UK, fully in Buffalo leather and knowing Mulberry, the bag is worth the price tag of EUR833.33 inclusive of shipping to most countries in the world. My only reservation is the closure mechanism which is perfect as a messenger but too much hassle when toted. Love the blue and gold color combo on this bag! Available for pre-order now for delivery after 31st March 2010.

Image is courtesy of Luisaviaroma