In a show with such an astounding number of beautiful handbags, I barely know where to begin. who would have thought after last season’s tribal tassel disaster that Marc Jacobs would come up with such a feminine, pretty, and functional collection of handbags at Louis Vuitton. I would have been the last one to guess it – in fact, I remarked to a friend last week that I was barely even looking forward to the Vuitton show.

But that’s the genius of Marc Jacobs. just when you think that you’ve got him pegged, when you think that you know what he’s going to do and how you’re going to feel about it, he veers off in the opposite direction at full speed and gives you the last thing you could have ever thought he would come up with.

This season, he took us straight back to 1940s France, with tea-length tweeds, tailored waists, and bosom-hugging dirndls. The look reminded me of the French farm girls in the opening sequence of Inglourious Basterds, but with an undoubtedly high-end, Parisian twist. It was a beautiful collection, made only a lot more beautiful by the congeries and congeries of gloriously detailed, generally wrought handbags in every material that one could imagine: crocodile, ostrich, leather, fur, lace, satin, beads, you name it. nearly all of the bags were plays on the standard quick shape, with a few wristlets thrown in for good measure. lots of Vuitton fans have been lamenting the loss of a certain amount of tradition from the staid fashion house – for those customers, this collection is a shot of sunshine straight from handbag heaven.

Photos by means of Style.com.

fashion week has changed immensely over the years. From the location to the attendees to the outfits, what was once commonplace is no longer, and as we say goodbye to new York fashion Week this year, we thought it would be fun to look back at how much things have changed. Do you remember when fashion week was held in Bryant Park, commonly referred to as the tents, or when it was the norm to see socialites in sky-high heels instead of influencers sitting front row? One constant thing in the fashion world is change, so without further ado, let’s see just how much fashion has changed over the last 8 years!

Celeb stylist turned reality star Rachel Zoe attended the Diane Von Furstenberg spring 2012 fashion show at Lincoln center wearing head to toe black. She carried a classic Kelly bag.

Rachel Zoe
2011

Hermès Kelly

Zoey Kravitz was spotted outside of Lincoln Center, the former site of NYFW, carrying an Alexander Wang Rockie Bag.

Zoey Kravitz
2012

Alexander Wang Rockie Bag

Socialite Amanda Hearst attended a show in 2012 wearing a very early 2010s look. She accessorized with a Valentino denim Rockstud Tote.

Amanda Hearst
2012

Valentino Rockstud tote

Real Housewife of new York City Kelly Bensimon attended NYFW in 2012 wearing a bright green sequined skirt which perfectly matched her Kelly Bag.

Kelly Bensimon
2012

Hermès Kelly

Lauren Conrad was spotted back in 2012 outside of the Tracy Reese spring 2013 show looking ever so elegant. She wore a green and purple patterned dress which she accessorized with a Chanel Flap.

Lauren Conrad
2012

mini Chanel Flap

Model Jessica White attended the Alice + Olivia show back in 2012 wearing a form-fitting metallic peplum dress (remember those?!) with a red Chanel Flap bag.

Jessica White
2012

Chanel Flap

That same year, actress and model Byrdie Bell attended Alice + Olivia wearing sky-high heels and carrying a Birkin bag.

Byrdie Bell
2012

Hermès Birkin

Angela Simmons attended NYFW in February of 2013 and carried a bright red Constance bag to match her bright red pants. who else owned jeans and/or pants in every color of the rainbow back in the early 2010s?!

Angela Simmons
2013

Hermès Constance Bag

Nicky Hilton was seen that season as well, wearing a leopard coat and carrying a classic Kelly bag.

Nicky Hilton
2013

Hermès Kelly

In September of 2013, Selita Ebanks was spotted at Lincoln center for the first day of NYFW shows carrying Chanel and sporting a leather baseball cap.

Selita Ebanks
2013

Chanel Flap Bag

Nicky Hilton, a NYFW veteran, also attended the shows that season. Here, she’s getting a jumpstart to fall, sporting a plaid skirt that she paired with a Valentino Rockstud PVC clutch.

Nicky Hilton
2013

Valentino Rockstud clutch

Rachel Zoe launched her namesake line in 2011 after years of being in the fashion scene. Here, she’s seen on the way to her very own runway show carrying a massive quilted Chanel tote.

Rachel Zoe
2013

Chanel tote

Market Editor Preetma Singh, of The wall street Journal, attended the Rodarte show in 2014, oozing an effortless cool. She carried a Celine Triomphe Tote.

Preetma Singh
2014

Celine Triomphe Tote

For the very first time this winter, it is really, genuinely, bone-chillingly chilly in new York City. Yesterday, I got my puffer coat out of the wardrobe for the very first time considering that last winter; I had been surviving considering that November on just a wool coat, however sub-20-degree temperatures made me a holdout no longer. Today isn’t any type of better.

To add insult to injury, all of the resort as well as spring arrivals look so bright as well as cheery that often I fail to remember the frigidity waiting on me outside my windows. It’s even sunny out there, however the sun is a lie! So, why not make it a bit sunnier in here? Yellow purses are a big pattern for spring, as well as a great one can make me feel warmer by simply gazing upon it. join me to look below.

Coach tradition Archival container Bag
$398 by means of Coach

Prada Saffiano Parabole Tote
$1,890 by means of Neiman Marcus

Kate Spade new York Charlotte street Sylvie Satchel
$398 by means of Bloomingdale’s

Michael Kors Gia carry Bag
$795 by means of Neiman Marcus

Miu Miu Matalasse carry Bag
$1,295 by means of Net-a-Porter

Alexander McQueen Heroine little Tote
$2,825 by means of Neiman Marcus

Alexander Wang Rockie Satchel
$795 by means of Nordstrom

Marc Jacobs Antonia Satchel
$1,395 by means of Nordstrom

Reed Krakoff fitness center Tote
$1,060 by means of Nordstrom

Chanel’s spring 2015 runway was the first one in a while that we weren’t substantial fans of. For the first time in several season’s, the brand’s mixture of luxury and kitsch felt a little bit off; where the Chanel Graffiti backpacks had been a deft mix of high and low, the grunge-y spring messenger bags that seemed intended as their successors reached just a little too far. and what were those bags made to look like cardigans? now that the collection is in stores, though, some of our questions have been answered and it’s clear that there’s still plenty to like.

First of all: the weird cardigan bags are now known as the Chanel girl Bag, and they are still weird. They will likely not be one of the more well-received of Chanel’s recent structural experiments, but hey, sometimes that’s how experiments go. On the other hand, if you ever wanted to tie a sweater together by its sleeves and wear it as a bag, you’re in luck.

The real winners of the collection are the pieces that appear to be water-colored, as well as the classic Flaps and boy Bags that were refreshed with chevron instead of diamond quilting for the season. Chanel is calling the former the 11.12 bag, and Kristen Stewart will be its public face.

Below, check out the full lookbook from the Chanel website, including prices where available. For more info, please contact Chanel.

Chanel Bowling Bag
$4,500

Chanel boy shopping Tote
$5,000

Chanel Chain-Embellished boy Bag
$5,400

Chanel Chevron boy Bag
$5,200

Chanel Chevron classic Flap Bag
$4,900

Chanel Chevron Quilted mini classic Flap Bag
$2,400

Chanel Concrete Flap Bag
Price Upon Request

Chanel denim patchwork boy Bag
$4,600

Chanel embroidered velvet Calfskin messenger bag
$3,300

Chanel Feminist but feminine Plexiglass Box Clutch
Price Upon Request

Chanel floral Tweed Calfskin classic Flap Bag
$3,400

Chanel girl Bag
$4,800

Chanel girl Bag
$4,800

Chanel Hand-Painted Lambskin classic Flap Bag
Price Upon Request

Chanel I Am not for Sale Plexiglass Minaudiere
Price Upon Request

Chanel ladies first Plexiglass Minaudiere
Price Upon Request

Chanel large Bowling Bag
$5,600

Chanel large Calfskin shopping Tote
$5,500

Chanel large Chevron Quilted tote
$5,500

Chanel large top handle Flap Bag
$4,600

Chanel messenger Bag
$3,800

Chanel metallic Python classic Flap
Price Upon Request

Chanel painted Tweed messenger Bag
$4,600

Chanel printed boy Bags
$5,900 and $5,300

Chanel printed mini Flap Bag
$3,400

Chanel printed velvet Calfskin messenger Bag
$4,100

Chanel shiny Alligator Flap Bag with Camellia
Price Upon Request

Chanel small denim patchwork boy Bag
$4,400

Chanel small girl Bag
$4,600

Chanel small girl Bag
$5,000

Chanel small top handle Flap Bag
$3,800

Chanel small velvet Calfskin Whipstitched Flap Bag
$3,600

Chanel Strass classic Flap Bag
Price Upon Request

Chanel top handle Flap Bag
$4,300

Chanel Tweed and Lambskin girl Bag
$4,400

Chanel Tweed and Lambskin girl Bag
$5,400

Chanel velvet Calfskin Whipstitched Flap Bag
$3,800

Chanel Votez Coco Minaudiere
Price Upon Request

Chanel washed fabric Bowling Bag
$4,200

Chanel Wawshed fabric messenger Bag
$3,800

Chanel washed fabric messenger Bag
$4,400

If you comply with us on Instagram, then you already understand that a couple of weeks ago, I had a extremely fun Friday when I waltzed right on into Gucci on 5th Avenue, proclaimed “I’ll take that one,” swiped my debit card as well as walked out with a brand new infant all boxed up as well as prepared to make her debut. If you didn’t yet see, than you may be surprised that after months as well as months of deliberation, I lastly made up my mind as well as I truly couldn’t be more delighted with my purchase. The minute I got back to my apartment, I filmed a quick unboxing for our Instagram, as well as jammed all of my stuff right on in. From that moment on, I’ve been consumed with my Gucci GG Marmont Matelassé shoulder Bag.

I’ve had my bag for over two weeks now as well as have utilized it quite much daily since—even traveling to Florida this past weekend for a wedding event with her in tow. So I feel like I can provide you guys a quite precise purseonal review. After one as well many hours of thinking, I lastly had my mind set on the Marmont over something from the Dionysus collection or a bag from a different designer all together. When I went into Gucci, I was choosing between getting the mini as well as the small, as well as eventually I decided to get the small. The cost difference between the mini as well as the little is negligible—only $190, so it makes sense, unless you’re truly dedicated to getting a mini bag.

It’s fascinating to note that the mini has just recently gone up in cost to $1,790 from $1,690 on Gucci’s website, though some on the internet retailers still have it listed for $1,690. cost aside, I desired a bag that might shift quickly from day to night, as well as this size is totally perfect for me. I have a Gucci SoHo Disco Chain Bag from a few years back that I’ve shown a whole great deal of like to as well as utilize all the time, as well as so I felt the little was the very best size choice for me as it’s quite similar to my SoHo Disco.

I just adore my new bag for so many reasons. one of the things that truly drew me to it is the hardware, which is soft as well as matte instead of excessively shiny. The matelassé leather is likewise downplayed as well as not excessively puffy. The leather is soft as well as luxurious, yet quite durable. I haven’t babied this bag at all—it’s been out all the time with all hours of the night, as well as as I mentioned above, I even travelled with it. even with all of the use, I haven’t seen a single scratch, which is huge. I have lots of bags that I treasure, however wouldn’t dream of bringing together with me on a night out in NYC, however this bag isn’t one of them. since of the high quality as well as the color, I’m not afraid of utilizing it, as well as that states a lot! There’s nothing worse than costs a great deal of money on a bag only to have it sit in your wardrobe since you’re afraid of utilizing it.

The performance of this bag is likewise what drew me to it. I like that it can be used over the shoulder long, doubled for a shorter strap decrease or used crossbody. With my hectic lifestyle, I definitely wear this bag crossbody the most, however this weekend I used it to a wedding event as well as used it over my shoulder, however not doubled as well as it didn’t slide off of me. I like that it has a leather area that rests on your shoulder, which not all chain bags have. Inside, I in shape all of my usuals, as well as below is a shot of what I actually—really, it’s all my stuff!—carry day to day. at times I have a second phone in there also for work, so this bag can really hold a decent amount! There is one interior zip pocket, which I haven’t really utilized that much, since I’ve been keeping my cosmetics in a mini case. The bag is lined in durable microfiber, however it feels like suede. general dimensions of the little GG Marmont Matelassé shoulder Bag are 10″W x 6″H x 3″D, with a shoulder strap decrease of 22″, or a top handle decrease of 12”. snag one of your own via Gucci for $1,980. What do you believe of my decision? Do you want one too?