Gucci Emily Shoulder Bag: Love, Italian Style
After my trip to Florence last month, I am experiencing a serious love affair with all things Italian. And what feels more iconic Italian than Gucci?! The brand has always been about living la dolce vita, and now they’re undergoing a bit of a renaissance. For me, at least.
Not only have I pulled out several ageless Gucci bags I’ve had since the nineties, I’m craving a slew of new ones, too. The Emily shoulder bag is at the top of the snob list (it comes in five alluring colors, but I’ll take lilac leather, please!). It incorporates all those classic Gucci details I know and love: hand-stitching, horse-bit hardware and tassels. Yet it feels utterly fresh, feminine, and modern.
The petite size certainly has something to do with it; at 9” by 5.3” (with a width of 2”), it’s cute, not ostentatious. I’ve been all about smaller bags lately – they just feel more “now” than anything heavy and clunky. With a 17” chain, I can swing it messenger style or from my shoulders. (Tip: pull the chain from the inside and tie into a knot to adjust it for a shorter shoulder length.) At Gucci for $1,090.
Pair with: I’ll keep it Italian with Sergio Rossi’s wrap-around platform wedge. Cork and caramel leather is a classic combo that feels so current this spring. At Barneys New York for $450.
LAST DAY TO ENTER TO WIN! January Giveaway: The Dax Tote by DAX GABLER!
I was incredibly sad when I’d learned Devi Kroell had left her namesake brand, Devi Kroell, Inc, in 2010. But in record time, she regrouped and is now back with a vengeance! Meet DAX GABLER, Kroell’s addictive new collection of must-have bags.
The Dax tote has the kind of versatility I love: metallic platinum python with a matte-black python base goes with virtually everything (from rose-gold to neons to primary brights) and best of all, snap the sides for chic flatness or un-snap them for a larger, more functional version. Devi shows us that glamour is not only reserved for evening! Infuse it in your daytime uniform, via the eye-catching Dax tote.
This gorgeous and unique bag (worth $1,990) can be yours if you sign up for our newsletter (to be shared with DAX GABLER).
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DESCRIPTION:
PLATINUM PYTHON ON MATTE BLACK PYTHON BASE, CRINKLED PATENT LEATHER TRIMS, CALF LEATHER HANDLES.
THE PYTHON SCALE IS UPLIFTED TO REVEAL A CONTRASTING BLACK BACKGROUND.
THE TOTE CAN BE WORN WITH THE GUSSET OUT, OR WITH THE GUSSET FOLDED IN (BY BUTTONING THE 2 SIDE STRAPS) TO BECOME A FLAT TOTE.
BLACK SIGNATURE RUBBERIZED HARDWARE.
SATINATED CHAMPAGNE LINING WITH 2 INSIDE ZIPPER POCKETS.
MADE IN ITALY
DIMENSIONS:
WIDTH: TOP: 13 3/4″
BOTTOM: 14 5/8″
HEIGHT: 14 1/4″
DEPTH: 6″
Framed! Get Caught Red Handed in Top Handle Frame Bags
A well-crafted frame-top bag will never lose its appeal. Classic, ladylike, and enduring for the ages, these frame bags are gorgeous in a minimalist way. My current faves run the gamut of price, but each is perfection in its own right – and I can’t decide between them.
Rochas’
Snob Exclusive: LOEWE Bags on Moda Operandi tomorrow!
I am a huge fan of designer Stuart Vevers and love what he’s done with Loewe, one of the world’s premier and most luxurious brands. In fact, the Loewe boutique in Madrid is a favorite store of mine (from scarves, belts, to drool worthy bags and ready-to-wear, they have it all!), but back home in the States a mere handful retail outlets carry the official supplier to the Spanish Royal Crown (including Bergdorf Goodman and FortyFiveTen).
Starting tomorrow, however, visionary site ModaOperandi.com will offer an exclusive collection of Loewe bags for us to purchase online (yay!). The Amazona is an obvious classic with its clean lines but updated in patchwork exotic skin, it’s as on trend as it is timeless.
As much as I adore the structured Amazona, however, it’s the buttery soft Flamenco bag (in a bright juicy color please!) that I’m obsessing over. It’s the cool and casual devil-may-care sibling to the Amazona– with playful contrasting tassels and the busy girl’s must have messenger/shoulder strap– this is the bag I need for my summer travels through Europe and Asia! You need one, too- trust me on this!
Don’t forget to sign up so you can see all the yummy bags up for grabs tomorrow on ModaOperandi.com, and they will be shipping only within the United States!
Brunello Cucinelli Leather-Canvas Messenger Bag – A Message from the Messenger
Brunello Cucinelli is one hell of a man. Brunello has managed to redefine the modern male wardrobe when it comes to luxury, and he has always used the finest of everything; his bags are no exception. Recently, I was asked by a friend to name a designer who makes a fantastic messenger bag, and after thinking for a bit, I excitedly screamed out “Brunello!”
His Leather-Canvas Messenger is no “murse,” — a term that makes me cringe, since a good chunk of bags could be unisex — but the modern bag for any metropolitan man! Two parts luxury, one part sport, this bag is at home in the country or at the King Cole Bar. This is also a messenger that will age so gracefully, it can even be passed down! So I’m going on an adventure, and all I can say is, “Take me away, Brunello…”
Available for pre-order from Bergdorf Goodman for $2,385.
Stella McCartney Structured Shoulder Bag: Less is more
This simple, yet chic gorgeous green shoulder bag with chain detail that is just delicious. The color pops with the gold and it is the lightweight and compact enough to throw over your shoulder or across your body making it wearable yet functional and fabulous. The clean shape of the bag is what makes it stand out the most to me proving that less really is more. This vegan friendly bag is made of soft faux leather and has inside pockets and a snap button closure. This bag is subtly classic and sophisticated making it not only timeless but ageless as well; anyone from a teenager to a grandmother could get great use out of this green grab and go. The other great thing about this bag is that it could be worn to almost any occasion. Have a wedding this spring? Throw on a sweet pink one shoulder dress by Riller & Fount
Shopping List: January 30th, 2012
It’s almost time to say farewell to the first month of 2012, but not before we squeeze in one last Shopping List poll! Take a look at the bags above and pick your favorite by voting below. Notice anything unusual about this week’s spread? They’re all totes, which means you’ve got to make your decision based on color, material and pure design alone – shape is out of the equation this week (They all have their own take of the tote shape, but you get the idea!). Be sure to come back next week when we reveal the bag that received the most votes!
Lookalike Shopping Spree: Proenza Schouler PS1 Large Suede Handbag in Tropical Green
Welcome, loyal readers! It’s time for us to reveal the results from last week’s Shopping List Poll and the bag chosen for this week’s lookalike assortment. The winner and focus of our shopping spree is the Proenza Schouler PS1 Large Suede Handbag in Tropical Green! This tangy treat was first spotted at Zoe for $1,995 – but fear not: we’ve found five more affordable lookalikes (NOT fakes) for you to get your hands on. By the way, we’re all ears to hearing your favorite – just leave us a comment below!
1. Fossil Grayson Flap $100.80
2. Juicy Couture Blueprint Hazel Mini Crossbody $214.99
3. Steve Madden Olive Faux Leather ‘Bestelle’ Satchel $63.89
4. Dooney & Bourke Double Strap Tassel Satchel $398
5. Cesca Buckle Detail Shoulder Bag $30
Yves Saint Laurent Roady Printed Canvas Hobo Bag
It’s one of Yves Saint Laurent‘s most beloved bags, and this is easily one of its most unexpected updates. The Roady Printed Canvas Hobo Bag showcases the bag at its nautical best, complete with a rope stripe print atop red and black. As has always been, though, Roady’s strength is its handle. Here, it’s composed of rubber and leather, a combination robust enough to support a heavy canvas bag. Available for $1495 at Net-a-Porter.
Miu Miu Matelasse Luxe Leather Clutch
If you love the look of the classic Miu Miu Matelasse design but favor something lighter and less bulky, the Luxe Leather Clutch is a great choice. It shares the same notably soft texture and exudes class with its soft gold color and slight sheen. Topped with a plate of gilded hardware, it’s a minimal yet luxurious bag that works well at any time of day. Available for $1150 at Net-a-Porter.