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Category: Handbags
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Hermès Icons Still Making Dreams Come True
A must-attend event for collectors the world over, the Hermès Vintage sale, organized by French brand Artcurial, was an exceptional one. A Birkin bag and a gold bracelet set two world records. Even Hermès’ biggest fans were blown away by the final figures. This luxurious little sin is more than forgivable when you lean in...
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The Boxer Bag by Krakoff
While still little known abroad, Reed Krakoff is the incarnation of the American dream. The road has been an easy one for this 48 year old New Yorker, who’s been able to effortlessly secure himself a choice position in the ultra-select world of American fashion. No single adjective seems strong enough to describe the meteoric...
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Fendi Baguette Spring/Summer 2013 Collection
The Italian fashion house Fendi is reorchestrating its Baguette masterpiece for its Spring/Summer 2013 collection. Created in 1997, the Baguette bag carries within it the very etiquette of Fendi itself; it was unconventional in an era when all bags had to be functional. Next to Gucci’s Jackie or Hermès’ Birkin, what sticks out most is its soft, unstructured format, minimalist silhouette,...
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Handbags for Valentine’s Day
To celebrate Cupid, a favorite subject, the handbag is released. Minimalist or classic, mini or maxi, vintage or futuristic, our selection of iconic handbags for Spring 2013 are here.
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The Drag Up Bag by Hermès
Hermès is drawing from its roots and in doing so confirming the quintessence of its achievements past. From its heritage, the house of the golden triangle is offering us a rerelease of the “Drag”, a handbag first conceived by Robert Dumas in 1964. This older sibling of the Birkin, designed by the father of the “Carré” scarf...
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The Del Rey by Mulberry
Let’s start with the name, the name that belongs to both a Mulberry purse and to Elizabeth Woolridge Grant: Lana Del Rey. A mix of Lana Turner, Hollywood actress in the 40s and 50s, mythic glamour icon, and the 1954 Chevy Delray, a car that symbolizes the American Dream. The 2011 Lana Del Rey is...
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Lanvin’s Arpège Perfume Clutch
Lanvin’s glass bottle, the very same one that marked the advent of couturier-perfumers in 1927, has inspired its very own carrying case, just as round as the bottle itself. Black, in polished enamel, garnished with a serpent handle in yellow gold, the Lanvin case will attract the most desiring of regards. With a captivating aesthetic,...
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The Billy Bag by Jerome Dreyfus
From the girl next door to the rich and famous, Billy has been seen with different women all around the world. The mastermind behind the Billy bag is Parisian designer, Jérôme Dreyfuss. Jérôme is known for his wildly beloved accessory line, of which the most popular of all is the renowned Billy bag. The inspiration...
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The Speedy Handbag Fall 2013 by Louis Vuitton
At Louis Vuitton, one seeks emotion. Marc Jacobs signs for next winter with the silhouettes from the 20s. On the arms of these night birds, the Speedy bowling bag surrounds itself with a retro style and fine decadence. If the dimension is preserved, the bag is wrapped in a new dress: made of goose feathers,...