Re the Famous Louis Vuitton Garbage Bag: Is Marc Jacobs “Trashing” Fashion Victims?

by Ella Meade on March 2nd, 2010, 2pm EST
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Right when this buzzworthy Louis Vuitton bag hit the ‘net, I was scrambling to fit in coverage of the late Alexander McQueen and what of NY Fashion Week I could, so my usual dissing of bad design had to wait. And wait past my flu. But I love critiquing design and publishing fug fashion more than runway shows, so without further ado…

In probable social commentary, Marc Jacobs has finally “done it”? with a possible reply to the Chanel hobo that resembled a trash bag.

You too can wear a trash bag for only $1960!

Two thoughts:

1. Is the worse part the tell-tale orange cinch-tie, or the “Louis Vuitton” wording for the logo-addicted?

2. Buyer beware! We think this bag is an intended insult to those who’ll carry anything with LVs – regardless of style. This “purse”  will signal any carrier as a fashion victim. Easily.

Unless you’re an Olsen Twin. Ah, yes – it’s so perfect for them, it might have been made for them to finally solidify their fashion status as hobos. We still think even they won’t take that bait.

Topics: $h-t! Style, Fashion Design / Craft, Handbags , Subtopics: WTF!?!, You too can...

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Proenza Schouler 24hr Purse Pre-Sale – The Real Deal: Is IT … a deal?

by Ella Meade on February 18th, 2010, 12am EST
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In a buzz-causing move, Proenza Schouler is feeding on that epidemic affliction still feverishly “haute” today in despite economic changes: the desire for instant gratification. Bagistas and fashionistas who crave the newest and hautest may be unable to resist the retail tactic PS implemented today—for just one day. A bag from their upcoming Fall line went on sale immediately after that fashion show closed, and will remain on sale for 24 hours.

However read the plain print on the listing pages: “Ships July 30th”. Sure it’s no secret, but is it even any real deal?

Also note this timed offer is no auction, and the purse sells at, of course, full retail for $1,850.

The style’s a bit like a classic school satchel but with modern hardware. Cute, sure – but IT-covetable? We say, not without carrying it next week!

For those who are interested regardless, customers have two seen-on-the-runway choices in the “PS11 Small”: black or “saddle” brown. Check them out at proenzaschouler.com.

What do you think: genius, evil genius, or dumb move?

Catch all the Autumn/Winter 2010 bags in the Proenza Schouler video after the jump.

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Topics: Fashion / Style, Fashon Business & Blogging, Handbags, It or $h-t?, It! Style, Shopping , Subtopics: Bag Queens

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I don’t want to “Clutch” this bag – Ouch! – Vote: IT or $h-t?

by Ella Meade on December 11th, 2009, 9am EST
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Corto Moltedo's "Boyfriend" clutch

I don’t think Tom Binns for Corto Moltedo thinks highly of “boyfriends” – what this little torture device is named after. Obviously this is a statement piece of art, possibly even poking (no pun intended) fun of a “crazy”? trend – spikes in general. That mini trend is a part of the huge rocker/edgy punk thang going on, and I can’t say I hate that.

I’m just not even sure how this works as a sculpture.

What about you?

*Via* Jalou News

Topics: Fashion / Style, Handbags, It or $h-t? , Subtopics: Polls

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Purse DIY with Fendi ‘Mezzo Punto’

by Ella Meade on December 10th, 2009, 2am EST
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Fellow bag queens and designers or aspiring designers, rejoice! Fendi’s newest DIY purse is here. It’s a basic baguette that one can embroider themselves.

Fendi Mezzo Punto

Called the Mezzo Punto, Italian for “half stitch” – the design is only half finished and the last touches are left up to your skills and vision using hand embroidery, or likely, cross stitch.

I would personally skip the F logos and make it something half my very own. What about you?

Inside the Needlepoint kit

Unfortunately for fans and Fendi conceptual folks’ careers, the very women this kit targets, the DIYers and the like, still cannot afford it’s 900-and-ninety-five dollar pricetag.

For me it’s wait a couple years and eBay IT-Bag hunt it. For sure an untouched Fendi artist kit would cost more than retail after they’re off the shelves, but hey I’ll have more money then anyway so that’s just the way it must be for this bag queen / design freak.

If you want to snag it though, this limited edition is for sale this month. And it can actually be found in a local-to-me boutique here in Miami. Get info on the Miami Design District’s F Factory here.

Info from Sicka than Average and Luxuo. Discovered via The Fashion Police

Read about Fendi’s last “blank canvas” paint-yourself baguette at Coquette.

Topics: Fashion Design / Craft, Handbags , Subtopics: Bag Queens

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Phoebe Philo’s 1st Bag Collection for Céline, No Paddington-Level “ITs”?

by Ella Meade on November 24th, 2009, 7am EST
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Former IT-maker and the designer who propelled Chloé into fashionista-fame, disappointedly went light on the handbags for her 1st collection at her new brand, Céline.

The collection’s purses are not all duds, but I don’t think any one of them is a must-have or even really, fabulously design-droolworthy. I’m not expecting outrageously oversized elements, but this range feels actually under-designed.

We wonder how the leather is, with bags made with sturdy structures and python prints, we aren’t holding our breath to run and touch at Neiman’s.

But your vote counts! What do you think? IT, $h-t, or Forgittable?

(Poll below gallery)

Topics: Fashion Design / Craft, Handbags, It or $h-t?, Public Figures
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Cole Haan bag beauties – from funky to femme

by Ella Meade on October 29th, 2009, 3am EST
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Topics: Handbags, It! Style
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Inspirations: #081809 ; Unique “Buckles”, “Tassels” & Pockets, too!

by Ella Meade on August 19th, 2009, 7am EST
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Bags both by Sharif. Shop Sharif bags at HSN.

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Upcoming: Chanel’s “Coco Cocoon” Handbag Line – Gallery

by Ella Meade on August 4th, 2009, 7am EST
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We’ve gathered allllll the photos fit-to-print that we could of the new Chanel purse collection, “Coco Cocoon” coming out in October. That’s October 10th 2009, precisely. It’s the same line as featured in the Lily Allen advertisements, but we’ve posted her pictures in another gallery.

Enjoy!

(Photo credits: 1, 2, 3)

Chanel Coco Cocoon Black Logo Tote

The Chanel Coco Cocoon Collection

Featuring a luggage trolley, satchel and large/medium shopper totes. In quilted leather and nylon.

Chanel Coco Cocoon bags

In front is a quilted navy blue roll bag.

Chanel Coco Cocoon White Shopper Tote

Chanel Coco Cocoon Brown/White Trim Tote

Chanel Coco Cocoon Totes: Two-Tone

Black/brown & Brown/white (2 slightly different styles)

A Close-Up of a Coco Cocoon Chanel Leather Bag

I wanted to show you…

Oooooooooh shmooooshy!!!

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& Now Blake Lively & the Jovi Bag – Gossip Girl Approved

by Ella Meade on July 31st, 2009, 9am EST
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So it appears the Jovi Cross-Body and its contemporary designer company, Treesje, have been declared Gossip Girl chic level by the stylists of the show. Here is Blake Lively sporting the bag we just blogged & raved about – and she’s on set filming, no less.

Treesje Jovi Cross-Body

$368.00 by Treesje at Endless.com

Photo via Purse Page

One note: Turquoise and royal blue? NO!

Is this fab or fug? We say, change out of that tunic dress, or just trash it!

Topics: Handbags, It! Style, Public Figures
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Going, Going, Is it Yet Gone?! FAB Cross-Body Bag

by Ella Meade on July 30th, 2009, 11am EST
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Treesje Jovi Cross-Body

$368.00 by Treesje at Endless.com

Treesje’s Jovi is the bag equivalent of a favorite concert tee. The softly sculpted leather has a slightly worn-in look that demonstrates you’ve been rocking it forever, while the bold hardware shows that you’ve got more than enough retro-modern edge. The long cross-body strap makes for secure, hands-free wearing. (Leather)

*Update* Chrome is back in stock!

Swoon!

So fab! For a cross-body, so fabbing unfindably fab! I need this, but I need the cash. To add insult to misery, from that description it sounds like something I would put out myself in my own line. *Whine*

So fab and so selling out! Go ahead, steal this from me. But hurry.

Topics: Handbags, It! Style, Shopping
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