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The Best Designer Bags For Fall

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:05:08 PDT

While some say diamonds are a girl's best friend, we think our handbags are just as loyal. After all, these totes, satchels, and messenger bags are here for us everyday, (stylishly) protecting our daily essentials as we herd our way through the morning commute. So to help kick-start your Fall shopping binge, we compiled a list of the top 15 designer dream bags - from the likes of Marni, Jason Wu, Chloé, and Proenza Schouler - to help you find that perfect, magical statement handbag to go with all of your cool weather ensembles. Click the slideshow to begin the bag envy.

The Covet List: Chloé Sally Bag in Ivy

FabSugar — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:22:11 PST

The Piece: Chloé Sally Bag in Ivy

The Investment: $1,795

Why We Covet: Our Spring wardrobe palette promises to be full of neutrals, so we're looking for a pop of color. That said, that pop of color needs to be on something totally timeless and chic. Solution: this Chloé bag. Grained calfskin is soft and supple and holds the green color like a luxury bag should. The metallic clasp and guilloché hardware are beautiful but elegant, making this a statement bag that only the chicest woman would carry. Imagine this bag with a camel sweater and calf-length camel skirt, a navy sheath, or a flowy gray dress. Gorgeous, right? We think so.

Guess the Designer Behind the Hottest New Bags?

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:12:45 PDT

A while back, you guessed the celebrity by her latest bag obsession - now it's time to decipher the designers behind the hottest new bags. From leopard prints to zebras, structured satchels to slouchy hobos, matte to patent, these are the latest bags to hit the stores. Can you guess the designers just by looking at them? There's only one way to find out!

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Do you know which house created this vivacious red satchel?

The Luxe Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Collection

FabSugar — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 10:46:57 PST

The ever classic Louis Vuitton is changing with the times. This is one successful brand that knows how to keep their image fresh and still manage to evoke old world elegance. For the first time since it's debut in 1888, their original brown-on-brown checkerboard pattern Damier collection of bags and leather goods is allowing the color blue into the mix.

This collection was inspired by and designed to reflect life on the French Riviera. If you ask me, the color is well suited to match the sparkling water of the glorious Mediterranean. Bags available in this new pattern are: the Speedy, the Keepall, the Noé, the Saleya and the Pampelonne. Other pieces in the collection are: the vanity case, the accessories box, sandals, hair cubes and flip flops. Customized hat boxes and trunks are available as well. Click here to purchase items from the Damier Azur Collection.

Watch the Whimsical World of Marc Jacobs's Fall 2012 Collection

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:36:57 PST

Set in a Rachel Feinstein-designed, storybook-inspired, castle-in-ruins Winter wonderland, Marc Jacobs presented his Fall 2012 collection with more than just a little fashion fanfare. The first word that comes to mind? Hats! And lots of them, all by mastermind milliner Stephen Jones, each one more wonderfully whimsical than the one before. These wild toppers, in addition to the parade of rich, slightly oversized outerwear, giant safety-pin closures, bejeweled square-toed shoes, luxe ostrich-skin handbags, and more, served as a serious testament to Marc's vivid imagination. All flights of fancy aside, though, there were ultra-wearable pieces peeking out from under the more fantastical garb. Click to watch the entire collection.

Marc Jacobs Fall 2012

Marisa Tom — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:33:29 PST

One thing's for sure - nothing is off limits or out of the realm of possibility when Marc Jacobs is at the helm. Set in a Rachel Feinstein-designed storybook-inspired castle-in-ruins Winter wonderland, he presented his Fall '12 lineup with more than just a little fashion fanfare. The first word that comes to mind? Hats! And lots of them, all by mastermind milliner Stephen Jones; each one more wonderfully whimsical than the one before. These wild toppers, in addition to the parade of rich, slightly oversized outerwear, giant safety pin closures, bejeweled square-toed shoes, luxe ostrich-skin handbags, and more, served as a serious testament to Marc's vivid imagination. All flights of fancy aside, though, there were ultra-wearable pieces peeking out from under the more fantastical garb. To this point, we spied cozy layered tweeds in muted tones, shimmery metallic pencil skirts in looser silhouettes, and slick cropped pants sent out in leather, brocade, and jacquard versions. Marc Jacobs's Les Misérables-meets-Dickensian disco-meets Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter tea party collection certainly highlighted the fact that fashion, at its core, is whatever you make of it . . . and yes, wildly fun.

Trends: rich textiles like brocade and jacquard, floppy hats, oversized outerwear, fur-accented accessories.
Colors: Muted jewel tones - green, purple, ruby red, pink, slate gray, and black.
Key Piece: Slightly oversized coats in luxe fabrics and cropped pants in every texture, from leather to brocade.
Accessories: Fabulously fantastical hats in every color, square-toed shoes with crystallized buckles, long opera-length gloves with finger cutouts, and large boxy totes, some covered in fur, some made in decadent ostrich skin textures.
Who Would Wear It: The fashion-daring set, like Anna Dello Russo.

Victoria Beckham Fall 2012

Brittney Stephens — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:10:44 PST

Victoria Beckham's Fall collection can easily be described in one word: strong. The designer offered up her usual sleek, body-conscious dresses, but this time with a decidedly utilitarian touch. The military-chic collection was sexy, without being aggressively so, and was punctuated by belted waists, elbow-length sleeves, and high, collared necklines. Her signature slim-fitting vibe was still there, as were subtle nods to her family - Victoria mused that she "was in the kitchen one day" when son Romeo ran in with his baseball uniform on. "That's what inspired those bright sporty collars on the dresses," she told the Telegraph. Also, the loose beanies "were inspired by the ones David is always wearing," and there was even a handbag named after young daughter Harper. For the first time ever, David Beckham was front row for his wife's show, looking proud and excited while seated next to Anna Wintour. Get the full breakdown of the collection below.

Trends: Colorblocking, epaulets and gold buttons, belting, canvas panels.
Colors: Black, red, cornflower, moss, khaki.
Key Piece: The bright cornflower-blue zip-back dress; the dark khaki trench coat lined with python.
Accessories: Structured satchels, baggy knit hats, lace-up, combat-style boots with chunky baseball socks.
Who Would Wear It: Blake Lively, Kate Winslet, and, of course, Victoria herself.

Rachel Zoe Goes Rock and Roll For Fall

Allison McNamara — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:59:37 PST

Rachel Zoe showed her sophomore collection here at New York Fashion Week, and for Fall, she drew inspiration from her favorite rock bands. Rachel already has clothes, shoes, and handbags, and now this fashion mogul is adding accessories to her list. Plus, Rachel revealed that even though she still styles A-list actresses, she doesn't design with a particular client in mind. Watch our entire interview with Rachel Zoe now. On Allison McNamara: American Apparel top. Hair and makeup courtesy of Kerastase.

Charlotte Ronson Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:04:45 PST

Charlotte Ronson showed off warm, gorgeous color on an urban-cool collection for Fall 2012. She delivers both sophistication and cool-girl edge in the same breath, working graphic print, slick leather, and a brilliant palette onto slim knits paired with menswear-inspired trousers. We get a little of the designer's après-ski influence on a fresh reinterpretation of Winter knits done in cool camel and yellow. But it's mostly Ronson's eye for balancing downtown street-chic with uptown polish we love; how she gives us both a sharpness and a sense of femininity that's entirely wearable.

Trends: Leather, fur, cutouts, menswear-inspired trousers.
Colors: Black, red, yellow, camel.
Key Piece: The black leather jacket over the femme red pleated dress and tights; the utilitarian tweed jacket with zips and pockets.
Accessories: Lace-up ankle boots, knee-high boots, black pumps, black and white tights, leather gloves, and Ronson's new collection of handbags.
Who Would Wear It: The modern urban girl who craves the cool factor with polish; Ronson fans like Whitney Port and Nicky Hilton.

Charlotte Ronson Tells Us Her Inspiration For Her Cold-Weather Chic Collection

Allison McNamara — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:16:03 PST

Charlotte Ronson told us the inspiration behind her polished Fall 2012 line, along with some of her hobbies while she's not designing. Always big with accessories, Charlotte debuted handbags for the first time this year for her chic, feminine collection. On Allison McNamara: Charlotte Ronson blouse, Elizabeth and James jacket. Hair and makeup by Kerastase.