Last week, when new York City was experiencing one of its coldest days ever, the Fendi Madison store was heating up. The store had its grand opening with a star-studded event, but earlier in the day, Vlad and I had the utmost pleasure to see the store prior to the official opening. In a total “pinch me” moment, it was Fendi CEO Pietro Beccari who greeted us downstairs and walked us into the beautiful boutique, chatting about the cold weather and the new store.

The store is located ideal off the corner of Madison Avenue and 57th street, flanked by the likes of Dior and Chanel. The two-story location is spacious and airy but retains an intimate feel. The upstairs is where the best of the bags were located and where we spent a lot of of our time, popping back and forth between the most wonderful furs and the bag areas.

Along with the store opening, Fendi was celebrating the 3Baguette charity project, in collaboration with five famous new York women: Rihanna, Rachel Feinstein, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jourdan Dunn and Leandra Medine. Each of these women were asked to personalize a 3Baguette bag, and each gave their touch and style to the bags. The end result is five one-of-a-kind bags that are up for auction, the proceeds of each will go to benefit the charity of each woman’s choosing. The online auction ends March 13th, and the bags range in price from $20,000 to $56,000 ideal now. Click here to bid on the five bags.

I’ve been loving what Fendi creates in the past year, and the brand just keeps getting better. The By The way Bag comes in the best pastel colors for spring, and it’s one of my current bag crushes. Of course the Micro bag trend is getting a big improve by Fendi as well.

If you are in NYC, you must absolutely stop by the new Fendi Madison store at 598 Madison Avenue. It’s filled from floor to ceiling with some of the most lust-worthy items. and if you can get in on the auction and you actually win, let us know all about the bag. We will be green with envy on so lots of levels.

Fendi 3Baguette Charity Project: Leandra Medine

Fendi 3Baguette Charity Project: Sarah Jessica Parker

Fendi 3Baguette Charity Project: Rihanna

Fendi 3Baguette Charity Project: Jourdan Dunn

Fendi 3Baguette Charity Project: Jourdan Dunn

Fendi 3Baguette Charity Project: Rachel Feinstein

I’m working on being much a lot more functional and fiscal. As much fun as it is to gawk at extravagantly expensive bags, it is also fun to wear reasonably-priced but still uuuuber cute bags. Today, while trying to find my monetarily ‘smart’ side, I found a gem at J. Crew. The J. crew cutout tiny Suede Bag is a stunning handbag made of goat suede. Oooh-ie! have you ever heard of that?! Well, not typically at least. The complex detail of the focal point is the cutout design on the front flap. The bag comes in three colors; vicuna, harvest orange, and my fav (also shown) azalea. The hardware is solid brass with a brass finish, there is a front zip pocket, back-wall zip pocket, and printed lining. The size must be best for a smaller handbag: a 7″ manage drop along with the actual bag’s dimensions being 4 3/4″H x 7 5/8″W x 2 1/2″D. What I really love is the lower than low price. This puppy is at a markdown price at J.Crew for $49.99.

Sarah Michelle Gellar was found leaving the Andy Lecompte beauty salon in Los Angeles this week after getting her hair colored, bring a compact, black Gucci Soho Disco Bag, which features a rather huge tassel at the zipper as well as an embroidered interlocking “G” Gucci logo. (Andy Lecompte is much cherished by non-naturally blonde Hollywood types.) You can purchase your own Soho Disco in cream for $895 at Gucci.

You most likely already understand that Sarah Michelle’s new CBS show, “The crazy Ones,” was extremely rapidly chosen up for a second season, however were you conscious that her other half Freddie Prinze Jr. is a featured player on the new lifetime show “Witches of east End?” “Witches” just recently ended its very first season best before the holiday, as well as has likewise been renewed for one more season. 2014 is already set to be a prosperous new year for the Gellar-Prinze household.

last week was a hectic one for Dior. Not only did the brand debut its autumn 2016 couture collection in Paris, however it named Maria Grazia Chiuri its seventh-ever (and very first female!) innovative director, poaching half of Valentino’s uber-successful style duo. somewhat less prominent than those two events, though still fascinating to a specific audience (namely, us) nonetheless, were two new structures of the Diorama Bag that the brand made offered for the very first time: the Diorama Club Bag as well as Diorama Satchel.

The bags are both quickly identifiable as part of the Diorama line, with some pieces from each line featuring the bag’s signature increased cannage pattern as well as all fastened with the Diorama’s badge closure. The Diorama Club is smaller as well as more streamlined, though, with an large contrast border around the central badge, while the satchel somewhat adjusts the bag’s proportion to a wider base with a shorter flap as well as swaps the shoulder strap for a short chain top handle.

Check out pictures of both bags below as well as let us understand what you think!

Prada is one of my absolute favorite labels for a lot of different reasons: Miuccia lets her intellectual side shine through her clothes, the brand always feels ahead of the curve, the shoes are to-die-for good. Mostly, though, I appreciate how well the brand mines both ends of the aesthetic spectrum, from basic to ornate, and still keeps its handbag line looking unmistakably Prada. Not everyone has the wardrobe (or desire) to carry off one of Miuccia’s crazier handbag creations, but I bet everybody has a spot in her wardrobe for the Prada Saffiano Parabole Tote.

My favorite thing about this bag is that it’s just a degree or two a lot more complicated than the brands much-loved, very minimal Saffiano Lux Totes. I appreciate minimalism, but when I’m seeking to get a bag for myself, I need a couple design details to get me ecstatic enough to get out my credit scores card. This bag supplies those with tonal piping along the opening and a cute little ID identify at the manage attachments. (ID identifies are anywhere now, but I’m not sick of them yet.)

Those two things aren’t much, but they’re enough for me – two small, well-executed details that set this design besides Prada’s other, similar bags. On top of that, the Saffiano leather can take a beating and still look great, and the bright red color can coordinate with a lot more colors than you’d realize. If you’re not into brights, the bag also comes in tan and basic black. pick one up for $1,890 by means of Neiman Marcus.

When the Chloé Aby Day bag was introduced back in August, it was like at very first sight for me. The Aby Day bag checked all of my handbag boxes as well as possessed numerous crucial style details I look for when I’m buying for a new bag. I got this gorgeous purse for Christmas from my hubby as well as have been utilizing it nonstop ever since. I have a great deal of thoughts on the Aby Day bag, so let’s dive best in, shall we?

Aesthetics

I like whatever about the aesthetics of this design. The rich colored leather, the juxtaposition of the pebbly grain leather against the smooth leather straps, the mixed metal hardware, as well as the star of the show, the signature Chloé lock. The lock on the Aby is, of course, a nod to Chloé’s renowned Paddington bag. one of the most significant it-bags of all time, the Paddington is one of my personal preferred styles ever, so the lock on the Aby was a extremely appealing style detail for me (I adore it!). The general look of the bag achieves the bohemian high-end vibe that is quintessential Chloé.

There is a removable take on strap which I opt to keep removed for a cleaner look. I just recently transferred to the suburbs as well as drive almost everywhere, so the handheld deal with works well for me in my day-to-day wear however the take on strap would be a great choice if you are a city dweller or choose a hands-free bag.

I own this bag in the beautiful sepia shade, which is a gorgeous brown color with reddish orange undertones. Chloé’s sepia color is quickly one of the most spectacular shades of brown I’ve ever seen on a handbag, it really is beautiful. It matches just about every color of the rainbow, so it integrated into my wardrobe rather easily. I’ve been pairing with a great deal of black as well as navy garments this winter, I like the look of the sepia against a dark backdrop.

Usability + Functionality

It pains me to provide a bag as gorgeous as the Aby a score as low as a 2.5, however this bag falls majorly short for usability as well as performance (at least for me). I understand what you’re thinking…it’s most likely as well heavy keeping that huge lock on it, right? Surprisingly, no. This bag is lightweight even when filled to capability with stuff (and I definitely bring a great deal of stuff) in spite of the big lock. While the lock isn’t a problem, the front clasp of this bag is the genuine problem for me as well as my primary gripe. The clasp is unlike any type of I’ve had on a bag before, as well as not in a great way. The clasp clicks in upwards, so when you want to unclasp it you have to hold the body of the bag down as well as pull the clasp upwards. Clasping the bag closed isn’t an issue, as it clicks in seamlessly, however unclasping it is where the difficulty begins. I have to utilize one hand to pull up the clasp as well as my second hand to hold the body of the bag down while I lift. opening the bag takes two hands, which is not convenient at all. I frequently have my hands full with my keys, my phone, as well as much more frequently than not, an iced coffee, as well as I am continuously frustrated when getting in as well as out of the interior of this bag.

Unfortunately the clasp is not the end of my performance woes. I likewise take umbrage with the take on strap. It is truly difficult to put it on as well as off, which is a deterrent for me as well as I opt not to utilize it whatsoever as a result. This is partially an aesthetics preference too, although I desire the strap was simpler to utilize when I want to wear it that way.

The clasp as well as the straps may be difficult to use, however the interior of the bag is a dream for an organized wearer. The interior has two compartments, a middle zipped pocket, as well as a flat pocket as well. I have no difficulty locating products inside my bag, which is a certain plus for the design.

Quality + Construction

The Aby Day bag is extremely well made, it feels as well as looks extremely elegant in person, much much more so than it did online. The materials are top notch, the hardware is gorgeous as well as shiny, the leather is soft. However, I am knocking off a star in this classification for two reasons. The very first is my bag came with some loose threads that I had to cut off, which when a bag costs four figures, it’s regrettable to have to take a pair of scissors to it. Secondly, I frequently discover myself pulling on the clasp so difficult that I am concerned it’s going to rip best off.

The materials of the bag are a mix of grained as well as shiny calfskin on the exterior as well as a cotton canvas lining on the interior, which assists keep the weight of the Aby Day bag manageable. The leather itself is extremely gorgeous as well as I’m enamored with the grains of the pebble, it truly is a stunner.

Price + Value

I discover this bag to be of great value for a premier designer handbag. The medium size (which I own) retails for $2,390,however my hubby was able to score it on FarFetch for $1,300. He was so happy of himself for discovering it on sale, it was truly cute! You can certainly discover this bag on sale if you browse difficult enough, which is always a great thing if you’re a bargain shopper. The aesthetics of this bag combined with the cost point make it a extremely fair value in my mind as well as I have no hesitation in justifying the cost of this bag.

The Aby Day bag is available in three sizes, small, medium, as well as large. As mentioned, I own the medium size, which is ideal for me. I like huge bags as well as the medium size is certainly huge sufficient by my big loving bag standards.

Per the Chloé website, the dimensions of each size are as follows:

Small: 22 W x 22 H x 11 D cm with a take on strap minimum length of 48 cm as well as a maximum of 55 cm.

Medium: 30 W x 27 H x 13 D cm with a take on strap minimum length of 46 cm as well as a maximum of 54 cm.

Large: 38.5 W x 31 D x 13 cm D with a take on strap minimum length of 45 cm as well as a maximum length of 53 cm.

Because of the larger nature of the Aby Day bag, it lives as much as its name as well as works much better for daytime use. I can’t see myself taking this bag on a night out to a formal occasion, however it works completely for errands, work, or travel. I can even in shape my MacBook Air into the medium size (it’s a tight squeeze, however it works!).

Staying Power

The Chloé Aby bag may strike you as a passing pattern provided the nostalgic nature of the huge Chloé Paddington lock, however I believe it has staying power. The silhouette of the Aby Day bag is classic, which I feel will make this bag stand the test of time. If you are concerned the lock will potentially date the bag in a few months or years, you can eliminate it for a sleeker look. The lock is my absolute preferred part of the bag, so I have no objective of removing it, however you can if you wished to now or later.

Overall Rating

Despite my grievances with the clasp as well as take on strap on the Aby Day bag, I still believe this bag is worthy of it’s general rating. I am obsessed with the design, the lock is eye catching, as well as the bag is well made. It truly lives as much as its name as a ideal day bag as well as I discover myself reaching for it almost every morning because I opened it on Christmas morning a few weeks ago. I feel positive with this bag on the crook of my arm as well as discover myself really smiling when I look down as well as see the bag, which is a sure indication of a great purchase (or gift in my case). If this bag is on your desire list, I extremely suggest taking the plunge (especially if you can discover a killer offer like my hubby did).

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Which of you is a fan of LeSportsac? I have never featured the designer, however I believe their work needs a bit credit. The bags are fun as well as funky, potentially a bit as well much of each for most of your tastes- however there has to be one of you available who likes these bags. I am trying to in shape into my age classification in life now as well as am working on my sophistication stage, so this bag may not in shape in with all the attire I bought for work- however for a night on the town, I don’t see why they wouldn’t! If I were to regress back to my fun days, I would definitely pick the LeSportsac 9221 Skratch in Graffiti Sable. The pattern lures me in as well as the shape is rather fun too. There are rather a few other color options to select from, however if I desired a bag like this, I would definitely go all out- for the bag that cries “Stare at me! gaze at me!!” This bag measures 5.25 x 12 in, 13.34 x 30.48 cm. There is a zippered primary closure as well as an inside from cell phone pocket. This bag would sure be an interest grabber, as well as if you’d like to grab it hop on over to LeSportsac as well as grab it for $68.

It can be hard for even the most devout of handbag aficionados to keep up with the conveyor belt of bag trends fashion routinely spouts out. Whether it’s bags in the shape of delicious pastries or logo-clad and chunky chain-adorned options, designers never seem to be short of inspiration for new bag styles. but some trends are a little a lot more rudimentary than others. The micro bag trend is straightforward in the sense that it simply involves shrinking down bags to microscopic form. By now, you’ve definitely seen the cohort of micro styles on the arm (or a lot more like the pinky finger) of celebrities and influencers. It seems like every major fashion house now uses a micro version of its a lot of popular designs. but is the micro bag a quick gimmick to prompt a fanfare and improve social media mentions or a legit new handbag trend? and moreover, could the micro become a mainstay season after season? Let’s discuss.

The Micro Bag Phenomenon

The micro bag has in fact long been a part of fashion history. handbags started off pretty small because women didn’t have much to carry. but let’s fast forward to when handbags started to get tiny ironically. One designer and one certain bag, in particular, is mainly credited with beginning the micro bag style as we know it today. Simon Porte Jacquemus released the Le Chiquito for his namesake label’s Fall/Winter 2017 ready-to-wear collection to terrific success. but it wasn’t until Fall/Winter 2019 that the now-famous microscopic version of the style made its way down the runway and subsequently onto the Instagram feeds of fashion lovers everywhere. named the Le Petit Chiquito, the style quickly had the fashion world enthralled. and what was so perplexing, and probably part of the bag’s charm, was that no one could quite work out why. Humorous memes on social media poking fun at the bag’s size were there one day and gone the next. but it’s years later and we’re still going over the micro bag.

Chanel spring 2021, image by means of vogue Runway

The Beginning

After fashion’s obsession with big bags during the late ‘00s and early 2010s, it’s understandable that a period of adoration for smaller accessories would follow. and it did. during the end of the last decade, tiny bags ruled supreme. Bag lovers ditched their spacious totes in favor of smaller, typically top handle, styles. and when the micro bag popped up on the fashion scene shortly after, it was regarded as a odd and terrific progression from fashion’s newfound adoration for tiny bags. At the time, lots of fashion critics interpreted the micro bag as a sort of goofy commentary on the tiny bag trend and how far designers would dare to take it.

But is it possible that the micro bag is somewhat of an overcompensation for the previous era of tote bag love? Was it only intended to be a gimmick that spiraled out of control? Or did Jacquemus’ Le Petit Chiquito and other micro designs like it unlock something in us bag lovers which we didn’t know was there? A need for the complete removal of practicality from the handbag equation and instead an opportunity to gawk at and adore a bag solely for aesthetic pleasure and nothing more? Perhaps.

While styles like the Jacquemus Le Petit Chiquito stick out in the micro bag narrative, the micro bag cannot be solely associated with one certain bag or brand. It has instead become a fashion phenomenon. fashion houses treasure their classic designs. Therefore, a excellent way to see if a brand is committed to a certain new bag trend is to see if they incorporate said trend into their classic bags. Judging from the cohort of classic bags now available in microscopic sizes, it’s safe to say that the famous fashion houses are taking the micro bag seriously.

Fendi Baguette Charm
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The next Wave of Micro Bags

Dior recently launched its Micro Bag Collection which saw beloved classics the Saddle and lady Dior bags released in itty bitty form. The tiny collection also features microscopic versions of newer styles like the Caro and 30 Montaigne. Dior is certainly not alone in its adoption of dainty bags which can fit in the palm of your hand. For Spring/Summer 2021 ready-to-wear, Chanel sent models down the runway wearing micro, structured metallic flap bags as jewelry-like accessories hanging from their necks and belts. This was reminiscent of ‘90s Chanel when the likes of Naomi Campbell and the other members of the supermodel gang would strut down the house’s runway adorned with glitzy chain belts. It also presented the micro bag as less of a bag per se and a lot more of an charming accessory to an outfit. lots of brands now in fact refer to their micro bags as charms. Fendi has released its beloved Baguette and Peekaboo styles as nano charms which come with a clip to attach them to larger bags or belts.

Good fashion is aesthetically pleasing. terrific fashion creates a conversation. and while it may not hold your phone or a lot of of your other belongings, the micro bag has certainly started a conversation.

The price of Going Small?

Whether checked out as a handbag itself or a detachable accessory, the micro bag is fast becoming a size option we’re seeing everywhere. could we soon be hearing sales associates ask “micro or regular?” when asked about the current bag release in the same way fast-food chains ask “small or regular?” in action to customers ordering fries? There’s probably a greater price difference between the small and regular fries at McDonald’s than there is between lots of brands’ micro and regular versions of bags. A medium lady Dior is currently $5,200. and despite the fact that half a dozen of the micro lady Dior could fit inside the medium version, the tiny bag will still set you back $3,500. Micro bag, not so micro price tag. and yet the teensy size is still wildly popular. It looks like the micro bag could become a recurring size option which fans will simply have to accept the disproportionate price of.

Dior Micro Bags
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Good fashion is aesthetically pleasing. terrific fashion creates a conversation. and while it may not hold your phone or a lot of of your other belongings, the micro bag has certainly started a conversation. The minuscule accessory has prompted handbag lovers to question what they actually need to carry in their bags in an increasingly digital age. even the very purpose of a handbag is now up for debate. Whether the micro bag began as a gimmick and social media stunt or not, seasons have come and gone and fashion is still loco for the micro.