bag..bag..bag.. i want it !!

Spring-Summer 2010 Womens Chloé collection

Hannah MacGibbon who now heads Chloé used to assist Phoebe Philo who now heads Celine.

And is it just me or are the British designers getting better and better? Both MacGibbon and Philo are British, as are Christopher Bailey (Burberry) and Stuart Vevers (Loewe). Not surprisingly, these 4 are also ranking high on my watch-list so you’ll definitely be reading more about them in 2010.

It seems that the Paraty has become Katie Holmes favourite bag. She’s been spotted carrying it all over town. Spotted during the fall 08 runway and in Chloe’s spring 09 ad campaign, it has finally made its way to Hong Kong.

The Chloe’s Paraty Bag features exotic python skin and comes in rich colors like maroon,plum, grey and classic black. The Paraty has a distinctive silhouette with rolled leather that outlines its shape. Chic and practical, the Paraty comes with two kinds of handles- a long strap that lets you sling the bag ala messenger, and 2 sturdy shoulder straps that you can carry whichever way you like.

Oh, Chloe! just stop it, would you? Stop making handbags we love, but just can't afford, OK? Seriously, we didn't even know we needed a white leather handbag (and if you'd told us we did, we probably wouldn't have believed you, either), but along you come with your Paratay shoulder bag, and bam! One more thing to add to our Wish Lists. maybe it just my wish list T_T...

because.. It costs $3820.00.

Chloé Large Elsie Bag In Python

Another top handle bag makes its way to my drool list. Exotics are catching my eye these days (hold your rotten eggs PETA! I am just doing my part to help save the economy!), Ostrich, Python, Croc (dream leather!) are just the ultimate indulgence of luxury shopping.

Top handle 'school bag' styles are slowly gaining prominence in the handbag world. Proenza Schouler's PS1 bag, Mulberry's upcoming Alexa Bag and many more are seen on the arms of fashionable women and man alike. So I am drawn to this 'school bag' style Chloé Large Elsie Bag in Python with a stunning whisky colour. Lovely gold tone hardware, beautiful scales of the leather and 2 ways to carry the bag... makes this a useful bag for day or night.

Chloè is gaining back its momentum with the fashion crowd... the Paraty bag is an interesting creation, and this Elsie bag is quite a looker too.

MULBERRY ALEXA BAG

 

Ever since the Mulberry presentation at New York Fashion Week, I have been infatuated with the latest addition to their fabulous handbag collection: the Alexa.

Named after Brit “IT” girl Alexa Chung, it’s the perfect slouchy satchel with a nod to the classic shape and top flap of The Bayswater. Available in a variety of colors, the Alexa bag has pale gold hardware and added straps. ‘Inspired by and named after British style icon Alexa Chung, it reflects one of our major seasonal themes of schoolgirl naivety and effortless charm,’ say Mulberry.

The Alexa debuted at New York Fashion Week to rave reviews and ever since Chung has been photographed sporting her namesake handbag in various colors, evoking major fashion envy that left the style set in a panic about how to get one FAST.

One of the most fabulous bags on the horizon for Spring, I predict will evoke “It” bag craziness among fashionistas worldwide. so.. i wanna make it mine! hahaha ;)