It has been, what I would describe as, one of the most boring period of time in the bag industry over the last few years. For the past few weeks, I have posted all the bags worth talking about and seriously, I am running of bags to speak of. There is no single newly design bag from any house that takes my breathe away! What on earth is going on with the bag industry? Are all the top design houses reaching the point of zero innovation? Everyone seems to just issue their old bags in new colors.
It has been a long time since I last spoke of the Fendi Zucca but this is the closest thing that grabs my attention and appropriate for the season now. What I like? The colorful FF canvas and the fact that it is coated so it is water resistant and could take beatings and due to its material, it is a lightweight bag too. What I don’t like about this bag is… it is an old bag design in new color yet again! Available at Reebonz.com for SGD899 now til 60 hours later. Grab it now if you like because it will cost SGD1,080 in the stores.
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The Fall/Winter 2011 collection for Fendi is somewhat natural and vintage-inspired. Still not deviating too far from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection, the Silvana bag still takes center stage when it comes to bag.
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Nobody does trendy and IT bags like the house of Fendi. Combining two biggest trend of the season – small shoulder flap bag and colorblocks, Fendi’s latest offering might be THE only bag you need for the entire Spring and Summer of 2011. Do I like this bag? Generally I am not a sucker for a shoulder flap bag but it is a cute bag to own for this season so if you happen to be a trendy dresser, this item is a must-have! Price is USD1,680.
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It is early into the year 2011 yet Fendi has already has a candidate for its “It” bag this year. Inspired by the late Italian actress, Silvana Mangano, the Fendi Silvana has been dubbed by French Vogue as one of the “It” bags of this year since its first appearance on Fendi S/S2011 runway show last year. The bag itself is still heavily influenced by vintage style and is structured but the color blocking adds a refreshing touch onto the bag and makes it adorable. Price starts from EUR1,000 and this version with croc skin is priced ar EUR4,600 at luisaviaroma.com.
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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
What do women want for Christmas? Here are some good ideas for Christmas gifts.
What we need for the Christmas and New Year is an over-the-top glam. Equip yourself for all the parties with this Prada clutch. It is available in nude, black and pink satin. Price is USD2,100 at Bergdorf Goodman.
Some dresses are meant to be adorned with a classic and beautiful necklace like this piece from the great Oscar de la Renta. Price is USD775 at Bergdorf Goodman.
The Fendi Peekaboo is one of the not so many “It” bags created in the year 2010. Fendi has decided to discontinue the bag off-the-rack from the next season onwards and make it made-to-order only from then on. The good news is, you could have your Peekaboo in any combo of outside and lining material you want. The bad news? The price will be at least USD800 higher than the current prices. Fendi is trying to drive the Peekaboo to be the (Hermes) Birkin of the house. It makes a great gift for that bag lady in your life. Get this classic version from Bergdorf Goodman for USD2,250.
A beautiful stole not only keeps your lady warm, it also literally covers her with a sheet of style. This beautiful stole is indeed more an work of art. Made of cashmere and silk, the stole is from Loro Piana, currently available at Bergdorf Goodman for USD995.
What do women want, really? If you don’t know by now that they include a pair of Louboutin shoes, you ought to. A pair of classic platform pump Louboutin to a woman is like an ipad to a man as a gift this year. Price is USD695.
Images are courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman
For whatever reason, I am always drawn to canvas and felt as much as to leather. Fendi Peekaboo in Felt? Sure is pretty hot an item. Available at net-a-porter.com for USD1,463.83.
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