Does an investment bag have to be leather?

An investment bag does not have to be leather anymore. However, leather bags still dominate the luxury market. Bags in demand have shifted away from leather to vegan. Smaller non leather bags are becoming more popular with fashionistas and trend setters. Today, many designers are creating bags with fun fabrics using crafty techniques. Non-leather bags…

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What can you wear with a bucket bag?

A bucket bag looks great with casual clothes for informal events however small or mini bucket-shaped bags can work in the evening for dress-up events. A bucket bag gets its name from its shape which is similar to a bucket. Bucket bags are taller in height than width and have a round bottom and long…

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What is a Telfar Bag?

The Telfar Bag is a simple shopping bag tote. This bag is the year’s definitive It bag made from faux leather and embossed with the initials of its maker, Telfar Clemens. It is a totally sustainable and stylish bag option. It has a rectangular shape with top handles and shoulder straps, available in three sizes…

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What color crossover bag would be good for spring/summer? 

What color crossover bag would be good for spring/summer? I am leaning toward the coral/watermelon colors or a stripe that will go with tans, blacks, blues. A cross over/cross body bag should be durable and a color that is practical. A color that you can wear with the majority of your clothes. Coral/watermelon or a…

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What is the most coveted handbag?

Probably the most coveted handbag in the world is the Birkin Bag by Hermès. It was designed in 1984 for the British film actress, Jane Birkin. The Birkin bag is a wedge-shaped, flat-bottomed bag made by a single craftsman, who spends 18 to 25 hours making it. The Hermès Birkin bag is larger and considered less-formal…

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What color bag can I wear with white thong heels?

 What color bag can I wear with white thong heels? I have an outing to attend, and I am wearing an African yellow and brown print mini gown with exaggerated sleeves and a ruffle. I’m wearing white heeled thong shoes but I don’t know what color bag to carry. African prints are bold and beautiful…

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What is the LV Artycapucines Collection?

Josh Smith Last year LV launched the Artycapucines Project with 6 contemporary artists invited to reinterpret the design of its Capucines bag. (The Capucines bag was named after the Rue des Capucines in Paris, where Louis Vuitton opened for business in 1854.) This year another 6 internationally known artists were invited to contribute art to…

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What style handbags are appropriate for mature women?

When you purchase handbags, the size is critical. The bag should be in sync with the proportion of your body. Mature women can wear any style of handbag if it is in proportion to their size and goes with the clothes they are wearing. It is more fashionable for all women to carry smaller bags…

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What color bag should I carry?

What color bag should I carry? The dress I am wearing is a knee-length, lace dress, deep plum with black baguette beading that outlines the lace. You can wear a black beaded bag that will pick up the black beading on your dress. Black shoes sound like a great choice. Experiment with a variety of…

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Is a leather clutch appropriate for an evening bag?

Is a leather clutch appropriate for an evening bag? Having trouble finding an evening bag big enough for my accessories. A leather clutch is appropriate for an evening bag. The most important features in an evening bag are 1. size, something small and 2. something with room enough to hold your basic necessities (lipstick, comb,…

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