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Posted by Ardent Editor on November 27th, 2008
Miuccia Prada’s Miu Miu’s designer created a well-set, yet decidedly feminine handbag collection. Miuccia used traditional, yet high-quality materials for the collection such as leather and exotics, in this case, snakeskin and croc. The leather is soft and supple – which means it can be easily manipulated, and thus explain the complicated detailing in some of the bags. And also explains the interesting, yet romantic shape of the bow satchel. As for the exotics, the use of croc and snakeskin is …
Posted by Ardent Editor on November 13th, 2008
The CollectionDonna Karan’s 2009 clothes collection seemed to have picked up where her Fall collection left off. Her clothes are soft, slouchy and sexy. The pieces were made mostly of fluid-looking materials such as matte charmeuse and satin jersey in warm earth tones with accents of aquamarine and citrus here and there. The dresses were draped loosely on the shoulders, which hang low on the front and wrapped around the hips. 2009 HandbagsDonna Karan’s 2009 handbag collection feature mostly clu…
Posted by Ardent Editor on November 13th, 2008
Runway ShowHermés creative director Jean Paul Gaultier succeeded in staging a cowboy-themed fashion show in Paris, and at the Elysée Palace no less. Parisians seemed not to mind the very the Western-ness of it all. They may even be fascinated with it. After all, as Style.com pointed out, and Gaultier must have thought: Hermès = equestrian heritage + sophisticated world traveler. Pieces featured Mexican striped-serapes, bandannas, cashmere knits and slinky jersey dresses. Gaultier even managed t…
Posted by Ardent Editor on June 30th, 2008
The UK Cancer Research and online lifestyle magazine handbag.com are asking celebrities to part with their designer handbags. For a good cause that is. The UK Cancer Research and an handbag.com are holding a Handbag Amnesty throughout September for women to have the chance to bid for a celebrity designer handbag to raise funds for cancer research. Designer handbags donated by celebrities will be auctioned of on Cancer Research UK’s eBay presence in October, to coincide with the breast cancer awa…
Posted by Ardent Editor on May 13th, 2008
Many may have criticized Stella McCartney for her so-called nepotism-laden meteoric rise to fame, but the designer has proved that she does not need to carry the name of her famous father (former Beatles member Paul McCartney) to display her talent. Stella has branched out from apparels to skin care to sports wear and even handbags. Her Appaloosa line of purses are known for being completely non-leather, as she is an animal rights activist herself, but that does not mean her fabric and faux lea…
Posted by Ardent Editor on May 8th, 2008
Looking out for unique handmade handbags can’t be more exciting at some of what Timmy Woods has for you to choose from. Known for handmade handbags that are art works in themselves, Timmy Woods has recently become a popular choice among celebrities today for bringing in a unique look at what handbags are supposed to be. With a choice such as Timmy Woods’ Pink Hotel handmade handbag, you are not only having a handbag per se. With a Pink Hotel handbag, what you have is a pretty fashionable convers…
Posted by Ardent Editor on April 29th, 2008
Marc Jacobs presented his Spring 2008 collection with a little hint of quirkiness. Among his themes in the handbag collection, the frog stood out the most and has since become a micro-trend of sorts. You can see metal frogs attached to the purses, and the Iris sequined handbag is a cute example of this. This red number is filled with cute little adornments sewn into the body. The Iris also comes with a zip opening on top, as well as a metallic springlike strap and even a wristband at the back, g…
Posted by Ardent Editor on April 25th, 2008
If you are fond of designer handbags, you may be able to check the best and the most current styles always made available online. There are a number of blogs as well as fashion websites that cater solely in reviewing the most fashionable and trendy designer handbags when they ever come out. The Internet may be the most convenient way for you to get updated on the latest styles and trends all over the fashion world when it cones to designer handbags. This online convenience may not be as widely a…
Posted by Ardent Editor on February 19th, 2008
It is often overlooked that some handbags go well with certain body types. Just like in clothing, the style and size of handbags can also accentuate a woman’s figure. By rule of thumb, it should not be glaringly different from the rest of the outfit, and instead should blend with it. It should also have enough space to hold all items that you would carry. And most of all, the color and design of your handbag should be versatile enough that it would go with more than one outfit.Here are other tip…
Posted by Ardent Editor on February 18th, 2008
Spring is always the time for new beginnings; newly-cleaned house, new clothes, new pairs of shoes, and even a new collection of luxurious handbags. The hottest ladies’ leather bag for this year are distinguished and fashionable enough even for summer. The latest trends in handbags for Spring 2008 vary in color, shape, and style. Oversized hobo bags – The giant, multi-purpose bag is back but with touches of glam. A great traveling companion, this year’s hobo have bright and bold colors like yell…
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