Tag: handbags
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Buying The Alternative Confidence
“Luxury bags make your life more pleasant, make you dream, give you confidence, and show your neighbors you’re doing well.” Largerfeld. As the luxury handbag bubble pops due to working condition and mark-up scandals and over, there are alternatives to big brands. The labels I listed below are small, not mass produced, but more importantly, […]
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WHAT IS IT?
Balenciaga. Balenciaga. Cristobal’s influential namesake brand was once a trailblazer of inspiring silhouettes and shapes. Today, not so sure what to make of the Paris label. The Shoulder Glove Bag is another gimmick to stand out. Ugly is my word for leather that more like a costume from a Talking Heads video. Demma Gvasalia continues […]
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Before Tacky with Yosono
The interview with bag designer Silvia Scaramucci on her handbags and view on life. Yosono moved away from classic bag styles, was this a mission statement? Our mission is to satisfy the consumer’s desire to invest in beautiful, high-quality bags that will stand the test of time and which actually tell a story about the […]
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Before Tacky talks 959
I met Paolo Ferrari at a fashion trade show in Berlin. His sustainable bags made from reused seat belts struck me as chic. I have been a fan ever sense. Check out our Before Tacky interview with the Italian handbag designer behind the 959 brand. Paolo speaks about why and how he creates the brand’s […]
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Say Strong
How about a collection that says “me now”? I did not know the Paula Cademartori until a fashion colleague asked me to accompany her to the presentation at a Milan antique store. The designer goes for strong fall statement accessories with bags and shoes. From Milan Fashion Week
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Luxe not Overdone
Valextra, the Italian handbag maker produces pieces based on luxury not overstated flash. Each bag makes a statement. I have been a fan of the brand for many seasons. The brand is a favourite of Oprah Winfrey. Checkout the video from Milan Fashion Week.
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MILAN FASHION WEEK
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Bulgaria from MFW
Luxury fashion brand Bulgari produces luxury handbags for the exclusive buyer. Strong leathers and prints are signatures of the brands accessory line. Am I a fan? Not for me but I can see the appeal for clients looking for exclusive bling.
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Chic Unusual
The Unusual chic style of Borbonese Bags from Milan Fashion Week.