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In the case of the Valentino catch Satchel, I don’t even really want to talk about the bag. It’s kind of boring and I feel like it’s already been done a thousand times, and the patent black doesn’t feel particularly current in a season when thick, matte biker leather has become the thing to have.

What I want to talk about it the clasp (is it a clasp? actually I don’t think it is) on the front. It’s a crystal-encrusted Valentino logo, and the part of me that has somewhat questionable (ok, tacky) taste absolutely loves it. and then I wonder – why don’t a lot more designers do hardware like this? It gives the front of the bag a shimmer that normal, shiny silver hardware could never replicate, and it’s delightfully whimsical and silly-feeling (and I indicate silly in a good way, I assure you). So maybe they must try again with the bag, and leave the incredibly sparkly stuff on the front like it is. even if it’s questionably tasteful. get through Nordstrom for $1895.

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Tod’s purses are understood for their structure, their ageless appeal, their simplicity. however often I crave some softness as well as lack of structure in my bag, so it just sits on my carry as well as molds to my body. That is exactly what Tod’s has done with the Tod’s new Pashmy Sacca Hobo as well as I might not be happier with the end result. whatever about this hobo screams soft, supple, divine. It is unlike lots of Tod’s bags that I see. No structure, rather a chain link manage (very un-Tod’s like) with ruching detail along the sides of the slouchy body. The size is fantastic too, 10″W X 16″H X 8″D, as well as the carry decrease is 12″ which is best to not make the handbag hug your armpit which I despise. Upon very first glance, I believed this bag was leather. however it is nylon. as well as nylon bag are, eh, alright. They are simple to clean as well as Tod’s is understood to make a fantastic nylon bag, however I so desire this was leather. get with Saks for $825.

stop us if you’ve heard this before: Moschino has made yet another weird accessory that appears like something other than what it is. (It is a bag.)

This time, the weirdness is given us by way of the Moschino denim overall Backpack, which is such a bluntly descriptive name that it nearly feels brilliant, in sort of a droll way. It is, for better or worse, exactly what it seems like.

Overalls, as apparel, seem stubbornly destined to stick around for the summer as a trend, and Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott never satisfied a trend that he couldn’t poke fun at by means of an expensive high-end accessory. For $995, you can either let everyone know that you’re really in on the joke or not in on it at all, depending upon your perspective. Scott’s Moschino is a brand that thrives at both extremes.

Would you ever strap this thing to your back? If yes, pick yours up through Shopbop for $995. Hurry, though–there are only two left.

even though Chanel is a brand with a rich history and plenty of famous aesthetic elements from which to draw, I think we all get fatigued of flap bags and black and ivory color schemes after a while. because Karl Lagerfeld is a man worth his massive paycheck, he seems to be able to sense that feeling within his client base and zig when everyone expects him to zag, which has cause a freshness and creativity in the past several Chanel collections that continues to delight me.

On Friday, we introduced you to the impressive pieces range from Chanel Paris-Byzance Pre-Fall 2011. Today, we’ve got the regular line of handbags, which are pretty terrific themselves. There’s a lot of “Chanel” in these bags, a lot more so than in the impressive Pieces, and certainly some of them are bread-and-butter sales leaders. but the change in tone that they, along with the bags from the two preceding seasons, represent is a smart and welcome one, even if it’s subtle.

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I’ve heaped a good bit of criticism onto Valentino and its design duo of Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli in the past, and I’m not the only person in the industry who has some questions about the direction of the brand and the aesthetic merit of the pieces it’s turning out. particularly when you consider that the duo are accessories designers by trade, the bags have been a bit disappointing.

But every now and then, the brand still shows that it knows how to get things done. The Valentino Aphrodite Python Bag is all that it must be – ladylike, luxurious, on-trend and very elegant.

This bag builds on the Aphrodite shape that Valentino introduced last season, but with a slightly smaller size and a lot more ideal angles. The buttery, perfectly beige leather is still there, but this time it’s used to accent navy and beige python that is some of the best of the season’s trend toward snakeskin. possibly related: I didn’t like very lots of of fall 2011’s snakeskin bags, so this is possibly a big compliment, if you put any stock in my personal taste. and if you don’t, it probably doesn’t say much. Either way, this is still a very pretty handbag. get through Saks for $2895.

Chloe Bay Patent Hobo

This is a stunning Chloe handbag, minus the whole heavy leather ordeal. I was never a significant fan of the Bay bag, particularly in the larger versions, since it is just as well heavy. I already own two Paddington bags that are utilized seldom since of the weight issue. however this bag I can handle, I think. The Chloe Bay Patent Hobo is drenched in the most lovely hue of purple, which they deem violet, in a more compact Bay shape. The dimensions on this version are 12″W X 13″H X 4″D which are much smaller as well as more workable than their Bay satchel or bag. This is a excellent throw over your shoulder as well as get on the go bag. The leather is a grained patent lambskin, however I have seen it in the store as well as it is not extremely over-powering. The 8″ shoulder decrease makes the bag hand well on your arm as well as the shape is not as well bulky that you have to hold your arm up in the air while bring the bag. There is of program the pull accents that the Bay bag is understood for as well as a big outside zip pocket for simple access. My issue with many Chloe bags is the inside lining, which is always just cotton. I dislike to pay almost $2k for a purse as well as have it lined in simple cotton. however I such as this bag, so I can look past that. So the cotton lining problem aside, the only other problem you may deal with is that this bag is still heavier than many that are the exact same size. Chloe implements such sturdy leather it is difficult to get past the weight issue. however the problem should not be much of an problem when the bag is much smaller. Overall, this is my preferred Chloe Bay Bag yet! Pre-order at Saks for $1760.