When Alexander Wang joined Balenciaga, he changed the course of the ship. Instead of focusing within the brand’s comfort zone, which is maintaining the motorcycle handbag collection, he introduced a new series of feminine handbags. This new shift changed the image of Balenciaga forever. We still love the motorcycle handbag though (and its still available), but there are now more and innovative handbags to choose.
Introducing the Balenciaga Lock Shoulder Bag. It’s an extended work from the Le Dix Bag. This is another ladylike handbag.
The Design
Simple, streamlined and above all timeless. These are the keys to create a successful classic handbag. This Lock Bag has it all. It’s crafted with a boxy shape and curved front flap. It’s painted in solid colors, including the classic black. The bag features a leather strap for shoulder carry or cross body carry. And it’s made with durable calf leather.
The center is the most important piece – this closure is designed in golden hardware and it’s printed with the house’s logo.
The Interior
The interior is quite structured with multiple pockets. Inside you will find a zip pocket, patch pocket and a what-seems-to-be a removable pouch with strap.
The Sizes And Prices
This bag is measured 18 x 14.5 x 6.5 (H x W x D) cm and is priced at $1595 USD, $2661 CAD, €1290 euro, £1095 GBP, $2350 SGD, ¥166320 JPY, $2000 AUD.
The Chanel Smooth Chevron Clutch with Chain is introduced for the Fall Winter 2017 Collection Act 2. The design of part quilting and part smooth leather reminds me of the Small Gabrielle Bag or the Gabrielle Clutch with Chain. You see, exterior of the Gabrielle Bag is also made in smooth leather, but only the bottom part. This new mini bag is crafted in smooth leather on the top part.
The Design
I love unique and seasonal bag that looks timeless, because not many people will be carrying it. The Smooth Chevron Clutch With Chain is one of such handbag.
Built in metallic for the shiny effect, the sheepskin leather is impeccable and durable. The bottom part of the bag is crafted in chevron quilting for the classic look and the top is made in smooth leather for the modern touch.
It comes with the signature woven chain strap and in the center it features the smooth CC logo. The metallic shade in combination with the silver hardware are the perfect pair as it creates a balanced flaunting effect.
The Clutch with Chain is not a new bag; we’ve seen the same bag in full diamond quilting or full chevron quilting style. There is even a Boy edition, however the mix of chevron quilting and smooth leather is new.
The Interior
This small-sized bag is ideal for the evening or at days when you don’t feel like dragging an oversized handbag. It opens with a top zipper and inside you can find the main compartment to store your mini essentials.
The Sizes And Prices
The style code is A70118 and it measures 3.9’ x 7,5’ x 1.6’ inches, priced at €1450 euro, $2360 SGD, 7290 MYR, $1475 USD, £1310 GBP, $12100 HKD via Chanel boutiques.
The Clutch With Chain And The WOC
We’ve seen a lot of Clutch with Chain these days and there are even signature designs like the Classic Quilted and the Boy edition. The function of the Clutch With Chain is very similar to the WOC, so we’ve created a special post to compare these two. Read more via here.
Sonia Ben Ammar stars in Dolce & Gabbana Eyewear's fall-winter 2017 campaign
Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana heads to Palermo, Italy, for its fall-winter 2017 Eyewear campaign. Stars from its ready-to-wear advertisements including Sonia Ben Ammar, Corinne Foxx and Chiara Scelsi appear in the images. The trio poses for Luca and Alessandro Morelli in the on-location shots. The new season spotlights sleek optical styles with Dolce & Gabbana's signature touches including animal print.
Related: Dolce & Gabbana Taps a Cast Full of Millennials for Fall 2017 Campaign
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Is the futuristic bag the next big thing? Are we moving that fast in fashion? Well, we know that a lot of brands have started introducing futuristic handbags including Chanel. Now Louis Vuitton is catching this new wave. So for the Fall Winter 2017 Collection, meet LV’s version of futuristic design. It’s sophisticated, robotic and so different (for sure!).
The Design
Did this fresh design ‘WOW’ you when it was first released in the Fall Winter 2017 Ad Campaign or on the Runway? Well, the look is not as chic as the Monogram or Empreinte print, but maybe this design fits best with casual outfits.
The Louis Vuitton futuristic is sophisticated and built with tight lines and streamlined-shape. It’s made from embossed Epi leather, which is strong and luxurious leather. This futuristic print has been embellished on the iconic Speedy Bag, but also on the new-signature Twist Bag. There might be more styles available, but the basic principle of the print remains the same.
This futuristic print is built with multiple symbols on the bag. It reminds me of robots in Star wars and the buttons on spaceship. There is also an L and V logo printed in two separated colors. Some parts have remained the same like the original version like the handles on the speedy, the leather zip and the iconic lock. There is even a side-pocket in the exterior for instant-essentials.
The Sizes And Prices
The Louis Vuitton Futuristic print is embellished on different handbags like the Speedy Bag or on the Twist Bag. Each style has their own price tag.
Louis Vuitton Futuristic Speedy 25 Bag
Size: 5.9’ x 7.5’ x 9.8’ (L x H x W) inches
Prices: $2650 USD, $3250 CAD, €1900 euro, £1780 GBP, $22000 HKD, ¥313200 JPY, $3400 AUD.
Whenever we see a new tote bag at Prada, we get excited. We think about all the previous tote bag that they have designed, because they were so pretty. For the Fall Winter 2017 Collection, there is another fresh and interesting handbag that you must see. It’s called the Prada Box Tote and it’s something you’ve never seen before.
The Design
Recently, Prada has been releasing a lot of ‘box’ and ‘trunk’ –inspired handbags. Just look at their Micro Box Bag. The new Prada Box Tote is chic and streamlined. It’s designed with smooth and curvy body. The look is a mix of a tote bag and a minaudiere as it features a rare turn-lock closure.
The sides remind me of the Frame Bag, which is solid. The top comes with two long double handles and there is logo engraved on the clasp. The sides also showcase the color of the interior and it’s refined with a golden plate.
The interior
The bag opens like a cosmetics box – when it’s open it will reveal all the interior. Inside you will find three pockets including one with a zipper closure. The center pocket is crafted with a spring hinge closure (like a clutch or minaudiere bag). It’s quite unique considering how its put together.
The Sizes And Prices
Measuring 20.5 x 14 x 13 cm, priced at $4450 USD, €3100 euro, £3050 GBP via Prada boutiques.
Leading modelFrida Aasen teams up once again with photographer Asa Tallgard for the October 2017 issue of ELLE Norway. The face of Elisabetta Franchi embraces denim styles for the fashion editorial. Styled by Petra Middelthon, Frida looks casually chic in jeans from brands such as Rag & Bone, Diesel and Replay.
