Winter has officially started! It is cold, it is grey, it is windy, it is rainy and some snow even. However, to escape from this weather and to forget about my warm boots and woolen knits for a second, I was caught daydreaming about summer dresses, big flappy hats and the new bag trends that I saw in the new Spring/Summer 2016 collections that were shown in the fashion capitals...
Keeping up with the purse terminology can become difficult and I'm therefore happy to announce that the big bag dictionary is ready for use. Baguette, clutch or tote, how do you know which bag it is? Hopefully this dictionary can help you to recognise all the models and styles in the world of bags. *** Backpack A bag carried on one's back and secured with two shoulder straps. Originally used by hikers and students but...
Hello November! But before jumping in, I have to present to you a recap of October, which was a great month! First of all, thank you!! Because you helped me winning the Unexpected Fashion Battle!! I also announced that I started a new company, The Bag Expert which is offering customised advice, marketing and communication services to brands and webshops with the focus on bags. We enjoyed an amazing Indian...
In only three days it is Halloween! And that is not only a good reason for a big party, but also for a brand new outfit. Because Halloween is not only the event for trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins or watching horror movies, Halloween is also the perfect day to attend a costume party. So if you want to go to such a party in accordance with the theme and...
One of my ultimate goals in life is to have a superior brand name a specific bag to me. And that is probably the reason why I envy Jane Birkin, the English actress and singer, so much. In 1981, Jane was taking a plane and was seated next to the Hermes Chief Executive, Jean Louis Dumas. She was about to take her seat when all the contents of her straw...
Last night, Balmain took over Instagram as the Balmain x HM collection was launched in New York. All the celebrities, bloggers and other elite were dressed in Balmain and even the Backstreet Boys stopped by to make this show even more glamorous than it already was. The young creative director of Balmain, Olivier Rousting, aimed to bring fashion, music and pop culture together. Karlie Kloss, Gigi Hadid & Kendall Jenner rocked the...
A leather carrier is a beloved accessory by both men and women. It is an investment piece that turns more beautiful over usage. A scratch or a mark here and there will give the purse character and a life-story of it’s own. So yes, it can be a beautiful thing when your bag ages over time. However, as it is made of organic materials, you should make sure that...
“Style is saying who you are without having to speak,” celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe once famously explained. And such is the case when it comes to accessorising your outfit, right down to the bag. Fashion is a form of self-expression and should be utilised as so. You may not realise it, but the items you choose to wear say a lot about who you are. Do you ever...
Yesterday Chiara Ferragni celebrated the sixth birthday of The Blonde Salad (Congratulations!!), the fashion blog of all fashion blogs. And to give extra thought to this big achievement, Bag at you selected the best bags of The Blonde Salad. Like Chiara says herself: everyone can change their destiny. She is living the life she has always dreamt of and worked very hard to get to this point. The Chiara Ferragni...
This article gives you the very best of the Chanel Airlines fashion show today at Paris Fashion Week, including the catwalk, street style and the front row pictures. You can not miss this report of the new Ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2016 collection with all the striking tones, flamboyant sunglasses, metallic gloves, the mix in materials, the marvelous prints, the pink and the white as well as the classy knit. It...