Archive — April 16, 2008
Originally published on The Luxe Mix, January 2008. Recovered from the Internet Archive (Wayback Machine).
What a relief that handbags got their groove back starting with 2008. I can finally drool again. I thought I might have to resort to another past time! Click, consider, click, consider… what lovely bag deserves a good home today?? I will say I have been desperately seeking 2 things: a black patent bag and an oversize clutch. I just haven’t had the cold sweats yet for any one bag in particular so the search continues. Let’s continue admiring though… Smokey Blacks and Greys Yves Saint Laurent Black Patent Rive Gauche Tote Jimmy Choo Lulu Clutch Yves Saint Laurent Capri Flap Hobo Jimmy Choo Foldover Calfskin Clutch Golden Neutrals Jimmy Choo Troy Pony Clutch Jimmy Choo Convertible Hobo Valentino Couture Bag Marc Jacobs Mayfair Shoulder Bag Mid-Luxe Options I know we can’t all afford to drop a mortgage payment on a handbag without surviving on cup-ramen for a few months or getting chewed out by the husband … but there is hope! 2007 marked the rise of the demi-luxe handbag designer who targets the mid-range anywhere from $200-$700. Kooba, Anna Corina, Botkier.. to name a few of my favorites. I guarantee 2008 will bring on a small army of new players in this space and perhaps even in more affordable price ranges from $100-$200. Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr Q Groovee Bag Mayle Jean Bag Botkier Sasha Small Duffel