Lanvin goes shore chic with a shell purse

January 10th, 2012
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Lanvin Minaudiere Satin Shell Clutch, $1490 via Net-a-Porter In general, a good rule of them is that two is a coincidence, three’s a trend. If that’s the case, then I’m ready to call shell bags a full-on fad; not only did Versace and Chanel both show shell purses during their respective Spring 2012 runway shows, [...]

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Forget straw – what you really want is a mirrored Marc Jacobs beach bag

December 30th, 2011
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Marc Jacobs Cosmic Croc Embossed Leather Tote, $1995 via Net-a-Porter I’ve been visiting my family in Atlanta for the last week, and because of the relatively temperate weather we’ve been having the South, I’m having a hard time remembering that the intense part of winter has yet to come. I haven’t worn a coat of [...]

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You cannot possibly understand how fervently I wish this Reed Krakoff tote were leather

December 16th, 2011
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Hey, handbag designers! We need to talk. Huddle up, it’s time for a chit chat. I know that relatively inexpensive canvas totes probably sell well for you guys. They’re extremely low-margin compared to leather bags (which are already pretty low-margin compared to lots of consumer products), and having a strong brand name means you get [...]

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