Prada debuted it's Fairy bag earlier this year in a simple cream deer skin base but did you know it's also available in a plum color? The catch? There's only one available! The bag is offered through Prada's Prototype Auctions so unless you're really lucky, it won't be yours. Sorry. :( Image via Fashionisinghttp://www.text-link-ads.com/xml_blogger.php?inventory_key=WN99XJ9NUZKTPA6OTZEJ&feed;=1 Read Full Story
What's Haute is a friend to Handbag Designer 101 so I was honored to join the preliminary judging panel for the 2nd Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards. Over 600 photos were submitted and I, along with Handbag Designer 101 founder Emily Blumenthal and several others, pored through all of them to select five finalists in each of the following categories: Best Green Handbag, Best Handbag in Overall Style and Design, Best Handmade Handbag, Best Student-Made Handbag, and Most Socially... Read Full Story
I'm in love with python. Some people don't like the scaly feel of snake skin but python is just so luxurious to me, but pricey. So anytime I can get my hands on an affordable python piece, I grab it! LuxCouture has one of the best selections of luxury bags (thus the name LuxCouture!) and they have an enviable selection of python bags. This one in particular caught my eye. I was surprised to discover it actually isn't python but looks so much like it I love it anyway! The Ultra in Printed... Read Full Story
I never thought I'd see the day I put John Paul Gaultier on a 'Not Haute' list. But designing a women's clutch inspired by men's boxing shorts? That's not haute. Every time I look at this clutch I feel like pulling out my boxing gloves and hitting the speedbag. Ok, he gets points for creativity but really, what woman wants to carry her stuff around in a pair of luxury satin boxing trunks? Jean Paul Gaultier Satin Boxing Pochette, $415, eLuxury.http://www.text-link-ads.com/xml_blogger.php... Read Full Story
Source: TheYBF When I think of Venus and Serena Williams, I have to admit that high fashion is not the first thing that comes to mind. But Serena was recently spotted out shopping looking casually chic in Nike sweats and carrying a black patent Valentino Nuage bag. The bag is a large hobo with a big patent bow on the side. It's overly girly and cute and very un-Serena like, but I love the pairing of casual wear with a luxury, haute off the runway bag. $1,195, Bergdorf Goodmanhttp://www... Read Full Story
This Tory Burch 'Lux T' Canvas Tote comes from the pre-Fall collection but it makes me think of Spring. Probably because the weather is so gloomy in New York that any burst of color makes me yearn for warm, sunny days! Anyway, this beautiful brown canvas tote has another reincarnation of the Tory Burch 'T' logo in provence pink patent leather. It's one of the perfect tote bags for those of you who take the train and need something other than a boring black tote to carry your work essentials... Read Full Story
Only one more month until the Sex and the City movie - woohoo! There have been movie spoilers all over the web and I've been trying to ignore them all and just focus on the fashion! Sarah Jessica Parker has been photographed on set wearing all of her fabulous Patricia Field-styled outfits, shoes, jewelry and handbags and this one in particular has received loads of attention - the Timmy Woods 'Eiffel Tower' Limited Edition Clutch. Woods is known for her handmade wood, cheeky-chic clutches... Read Full Story
The reason I never throw anything away (in fashion) is that it always comes back in style. Remember when scarf accessories were in style? Scarves as belts, scarves as necklaces and scarves as bags. De Couture has brought the scarf trend back with it's Print Flap Over bag. A brown and cream floral print silk scarf is fashioned into a soft, slightly structured bag with brown leather handles and back leather pocket. It may not be really worth the $1195 price tag but it's one of those modern... Read Full Story
Cynthia Rowley is one of those womenswear designers that actually designs for women. Her silhouettes are always a perfect fit and the materials and details are super feminine. So it's no surprise that her bags display feminine details and beautiful silhouettes. The Cynthia Rowley 'Vivienne' Patchwork Dome Satchel is in a neutral taupe / gray tone with multicolored patchwork pieced leather. The patchwork isn't your typical square shaped patch pieces - they're rounded shapes that look like... Read Full Story
I love to see fresh new takes on handbag styles, like this hobo from Kooba. The Kooba 'Nelli' Double Zip Soft Shopper represents the new soft and pretty Kooba. Unlike rugged styles like the Sienna, this unstructured bag has soft and lush leather, and strikes the perfect balance between edginess and femininity. The navy leather is unexpected but lovely and just right. The dual zippers and side studs give it a polished look, and a bit of edginess without looking too tough. If you love Kooba's... Read Full Story
