Well, isn’t this adorable. And by the name of the bag, that appears to be exactly the reaction for which the bag’s designers were hoping.
I’m not sure that “twee” is exactly the appropriate term for the Jerome Dreyfuss Twee Mini Python Bag, though. Maybe it’s the silver and black combo, but while it’s a really cute bag, it doesn’t have that quality of preciousness that the word implies. Semantics aside, however, it’s still a really nice-looking mini bag.
I’m going to blame the dark and overcast yet oddly clear weather of late here in New York for my recent fascination with any bag that is bright, shiny, sparkly, or happy. This Coach Kira Bag absolutely fits the bill. All right, it’s green, which is not the most common color to make bright, but it works. Some people will accuse it, I’m sure, of being overly preppy, but I’m confident that with the right styling it doesn’t have to be that way at all. That’s not to say that you can wear with your goth ‘fit, though; if you do, please let me know how that works out.
I know we’ve covered the Diane Von Furstenberg Stephanie Hobo ad nauseum, but it’s one of few bags that EVERYONE on the PurseBlog team can agree on loving, so we get a little excited when a new version of the bag surfaces.
This is the first we’ve seen of the metallic black, and I love it. It’s got just enough silver woven in to highlight the amazing woven texture that looks like leather chain mail, and we all know that black and silver is a key combination to go with a lot of fall’s clothing trends. Plus, for such an It Bag, the price is within reach. If you haven’t found the version of the Stephanie for you yet, then maybe this is the one. Buy through ShopBop for $875.
Now this is something a bit different than what we would expect from Alexander Wang. I am not saying it is a complete surprise, but it is a bit different than what we’ve been accustom to lately. However what we are looking at here is nothing to shy away from – even if it is different than what we are used to. The Alexander Wang Jess Small Shopper is a bag that I would not only be happy to carry but would also absolutely love to carry.
Earlier this month, we wondered what was up with the supposedly “painted” finish on the Gryson Painted Violet Bag. Because of the bag’s dark color, it was impossible to figure out what was so different about it compared to all the dyed finishes that we’re used to seeing, and it made the bag seem kind of pointless.
With a new material and a new color however, Gryson’s lovely painted finish makes a much different impression on the Gryson Painted Eel Olivia Bag.
Alexander Wang has been coming out with some great handbags lately. Not only have we covered these bags here on Purse Blog Savvy but also over on Bag That Style. Celebs seem to love Alexander Wang as much as some of us do. However, I must admit, his bags are either completely amazing or completely awful. While I am usually able to make a snap decision when it comes to this bran, I can’t decide if I like this bag or not.
Generally, we try to write about a bag only once, but we sometimes have to go back and reevaluate what we’ve said when new information becomes available. It’s our duty as handbag journalists!
And one of the most important things when looking at bags online is the number and quality of photos available. Since ShopBop redesigned their website a few months ago, their photos have gotten larger, more detailed and more numerous, and that only benefits all of us out here trying to decide on which bag to buy, sight unseen. And the new bags certainly do a lot of favors for the Jerome Dreyfuss Billy Bag.
The more Alexander Wang bags I see, the more I like him as a designer, and the more I think that one of his bags is going to have to be my next major handbag purchase. He has such a specific point of view that he represents so well and it sets him apart from a lot of the middle-of-the road designers that are worked at a similar price point.
My latest love from his fall line is the Alexander Wang Jess Small Shopper. It combines a few Wang signatures – simple, functional shapes, thick, matte leather, and industrial design cues. The rows of neatly arranged shredded leather remind me a bit of the belts used in machinery – sort of like giant, black, chunky rubber bands. The design is kept sleek by the vertical banding that holds the shredded leather in place every few inches, and the bag as a whole doesn’t seem like it would be too delicate for everyday use, despite how cut-up it is. Leaving off external hardware allows the bag’s deconstructed aesthetic to shine through, and I can’t help but salivate over it. Buy through ShopBop for $895.
At first glance, I can think of a million ways this tote can be used, why it would be a good investment, and why I really need it right now. After that first glance, though, the doubts begin to set in. That’s because while this Marc Jacobs Fresh Dew Tote is quite pretty, the price seems way too high for what you’re getting here. And I think for a tote of this style, I’d much rather have some neat woven rope handles. Otherwise, the shape is great.
The handles seem in proportion with the bag, and the hooks that connect them to the tote itself ensure that the handles will flap down when the tote is set down, rather than standing up awkwardly like most beach bags. The exterior compartment adds zest to the bag by bringing in more gold, and the canvas that the tote is constructed of is coated, leading me to believe that this is waterproof. But still- the tote is so open that it could not be used as an everyday bag, and I feel that, at least for me, the style and color looks a little too un-usable as a schoolbag. For this price, at the very least. I’m picturing it at the beach, the pool, and for some sort of fancy picnic. For almost a grand, shouldn’t we at least get a little more than “goldtone” hardware? Buy through Bloomingdale’s for $895.
The studded line from Alexander Wang is the most anticipated line of handbags that I can remember since the heyday of the It Bag several years back. Mary-Kate (or was it Ashley?) Olsen showed up around town wearing the line’s satchel a few months ago, and fahionistas everywhere clammered to know who made it and where they could get it. Well, the answer was that they couldn’t get it, and that they’d all have to wait. The line has since inspired wait lists and hype that we haven’t seen in a while, and it makes this bag veteran smile to see it again.
And while we haven’t been able to locate online the satchel that the Olsens made famous, we DO have the Alexander Wang Hilary Large Tote, which I like even better. The widely spaced, nontraditional studs give this bag a totally different, industrial look when compared to your average studded bag by a lesser designer, and Wang continues his tradition of making oddly fabulous purses that I like despite not totally understanding why. He’s one of the most exciting new designers out there, and I can’t wait to see more from his fall line. Buy through ShopBop for $890.
Well, isn’t this adorable. And by the name of the bag, that appears to be exactly the reaction for which the bag’s designers were hoping.
I’m going to blame the dark and overcast yet oddly clear weather of late here in New York for my recent fascination with any bag that is bright, shiny, sparkly, or happy. This Coach Kira Bag absolutely fits the bill. All right, it’s green, which is not the most common color to make bright, but it works. Some people will accuse it, I’m sure, of being overly preppy, but I’m confident that with the right styling it doesn’t have to be that way at all. That’s not to say that you can wear with your goth ‘fit, though; if you do, please let me know how that works out.
Now this is something a bit different than what we would expect from Alexander Wang. I am not saying it is a complete surprise, but it is a bit different than what we’ve been accustom to lately. However what we are looking at here is nothing to shy away from – even if it is different than what we are used to. The Alexander Wang Jess Small Shopper is a bag that I would not only be happy to carry but would also absolutely love to carry. 
Earlier this month, we wondered what was up with the supposedly “painted” finish on the 
Alexander Wang has been coming out with some great handbags lately. Not only have we covered these bags here on 
Generally, we try to write about a bag only once, but we sometimes have to go back and reevaluate what we’ve said when new information becomes available. It’s our duty as handbag journalists!
