Hi Purseholic
Just curious, what are the bags on your wish list now?
Jay, Singapore
Hi Jay
I don’t wish to burst your bubble but honestly there is not any one bag high on my wish list for now. Blame it to the designers who, in my opinion, have been slacking on the man bag department lately. For the next season, however, there are some bags that might trip me back into love.
Gucci Unisex Hobo bag for Fall/Winter 2010
Gucci Fall/Winter 2010 promises the return of the unisex Hobo bag. Like the Jackie and the Bamboo, the Hobo is one of the house’s most iconic bags, made popular mostly by Peter Sellers. I have been waiting for Frida to bring this back into Gucci collection for a few years now and this is exciting me. I just hope it comes in a leather version instead of just the suede version because Singapore climate is just not forgiving to suede.
Givenchy Biker Bag Nightingale
Another bag I am coveting is the Givenchy Nightingale, which reached its IT status thanks to the Olsen twins but is now the house’s staple bag. Givenchy made the man bag out of the classic starting this year with at least two variations for its men’s Fall/Winter 2010 collection. I have not seen the bags in person so I am not sure whether it stands well to the original. However, even if it does not suit my taste eventually, I might just get the large version of the original. Givenchy is opening in Paragon Singapore soon and hopefully it satisfies the society’s cravings for the Nightingale.
Tod’s D Bag Bauletto
Of course, there are also some women bags that I love so much I hope the designers would have the sensibility to pick up the cues and come up with the man bag. If the bag is not girly to begin with and it could be a man bag just by blowing it up, why not? I am talking to Alexander Wang for the Rocco bag and Derek Lam for the Tod’s D Bag Bauletto here.
Hermes HAC 40 in black Clemence
Lastly, there are some classic bags on my list but they will wait simply because: one, I still have not got the moolah to spare and two, I still have other priorities in life (more holidays, more properties, cars, watches and art pieces, to name a few). Those babies are the Loewe Amazona 44 in dark green Ostrich and Hermes Birkin 40/HAC 40 in navy blue Fjord.
Just FYI… if you happen to be feeling generous, I will take any one of the above any time.
J Purseholic
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The Tod’s shade tote might be one of the most underrated bags which you should start paying a serious consideration to starting now. Made entirely of buttery soft leather, the Shade is now one of Tod’s iconic styles, classic, convenient and fuss-free, including hardware-free which makes this bag lightweight and perfect as a daily bag. For the Summer, Tod’s has reissued the Shade in lust-worthy colors such as this bright orange and electric blue. At USD1,095, it is a loss for you if you do not consider this one as a must-have.
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Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Valentine’s Day to all our readers who celebrate. Something red is always in order for both the occasions. There is no introduction needed here. The bag is Tod’s iconic D Bag and is available in this hot red color. It will bring you luck and love. All the best for all of us. Price is USD1,445 at Neiman Marcus.
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The year 2009 has been particularly challenging for most of us around the world but as with everything else in the world, it has to come to an end and we all look forward to the more optimistic year 2010. If there is one thing so profound that I have personally learnt from what I would consider as the toughest year in my working life is that patience, perseverance and faith would overcome almost everything possible to overcome. Therefore taking this, I wish everyone the best of luck in getting back on track to achieve your postponed goals, be it an early retirement, a country house, a property or your first Louis Vuitton Speedy.
Most might take this lightly but I believe that shoppers like us (especially those from China this year) have contributed to the early recovery of the world economy. I am not an Economist making prediction of what the economy is turning out to be in a few months’ time but the basic is always there: “Continue spending if you could as that is the only way to save jobs and keep the wheel spinning”. With this, I think it is just right for us to pay tribute to 5 of the hottest bag of the year that kept people spending.
1. Olivia Harris Zip Pocket Round Sack
Designed by Joy Gryson, Olivia Harris (named after her daughter) is the younger and edgier line. When the Sack was first introduced, it was sold out in no time and created a long wait-list. Made of vintage washed Italian lambskin, the bag is perfect for travel or as a carryall with a rocker-chic attitude. The best part is the bag does not break your bank at only USD395.
2. Chloé Elsie Shoulder Bag
The Elsie has been the favorite of the most prominent supermodels and celebrities. There is no denying that it is one of this year’s hottest IT bags.
3. YSL Easy Bag
There is no asking “Y” I put this in the list. It is basically just everywhere this year from runway to front row of fashion shows, in shopping malls, in Hello Magazines. It is just so easy to fall in love with this bag and many will agree with that statement.
4. Tod’s D Bag
Derek Lam’s attempt to make the Kelly of Tod’s paid off well. The Tod’s D bag has been unanimously considered as a classic by now. I love everything about this baby, the shape, the design, the convertibility, the soft Italian leather, the impeccable workmanship and the less-than-USD2,000 price (for the calf leather version), making it a must-have investment piece.
5. Valentino 360
You see, the formula of an IT bag is simple design with a twist + a catchy name + a celebrity endorsement and voila! The bag takes off. The same formula was adopted for Valentino 360 and though it is relatively new, it has been one of the most hyped-up and sought-after bags this year. Leighton Meester’s Blair Waldorf on the Gossip Girl put this bag on the IT bags map when she “admired” it in one of Season 4 episodes and then seen carried one a few times in several more episodes.
Images are courtesy of Olivia Harris, Net-a-porter, Saks, Tod’s and Valentino
Aren’t they lovely? The boat moccasin is the new mocassin, whereas the classic Gomminos and JPs are reissued in lovely spring colors. Even if you like sneakers, get one pair in leather like this. You could tell most of a man from his shoes. Are you a Reebok-wearing juvenile?
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The Tod’s Press Kit arrived at my home today and as a huge fan of the D Bag, naturally I went looking for the newest incarnation of the bag and for the love of Italian labels…… I think I have to have one of the D Bag Bauletto myself. The D Bag is utilitarian and very discreetly luxurious given the impeccable workmanship and buttery soft leather and the Bauletto is just one more notch bigger, not just in term of size but also versatility. For the Spring / Summer 2010, the colors are Vacchetta, lilac, pumpkin, chocolate and blue. This one in lilac is surely rare and very feminine, giving a contrast to the slightly “androgynous” shape of the Bauletto bag. Watch out for this when it hit the stores near you in January 2010.
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Hi Purseholic
Seems like Tod’s D bag is getting a lot of attention and good reviews lately. Is it worth buying?
Cecelia, London
Hi Cece
The answer is extremely simple – YES!!! Derek Lam designed this bag with the intention of making it Tod’s classic in mind and the bag does have all the attributes to be one. He even went as far to dub this bag as the Hermes Kelly of Tod’s and I think he is not exagerrating a bit. In the US, the bag retails for USD1,445. I think it should be around the same price or even cheaper in London or Paris. Please get one in the color you love. You will love this bag forever and this price is really really reasonable for a full leather, made in Italy, classic bag. =)
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