Archive for April, 2008

Diane von Furstenberg Crocodile Wrap Bag

Diane von Furstenberg Crocodile Wrap Bag

Insanely priced at $10,000, the Diane von Furstenberg Crocodile Wrap Bag is something that you would not see everyday. It is a spinoff of the much simpler and cheaper Diane von Furstenberg Wrap Bag. The croc version is both casual and exotic at the same time or so says another review.Using crocodile skin might justify the price tag, however,  the design would not, if based on the feedback gathered. Some find the bag unusually crafted. Some observed it is just a fancy tote bag. They do not mind t…

Louis Vuitton Monogram Denim Neo Cabby

Louis Vuitton Monogram Denim Neo Cabby

Denim is one of the most used fabrics in fashion. From jeans to tops and accessories, denim combines aspects of glamour, beauty, and utility all in one. Louis Vuitton, the world’s biggest luxury leather house, has also taken on the denim trend. Louis Vuitton used denim to make one of its collections trendier and upbeat. The Louis Vuitton denim collection of handbags is made more stylish by the lovely deep blue color of denim. The logo in the LV denim collection are less visible than in other co…

Louis Vuitton Watercolor Speedy

Louis Vuitton Watercolor Speedy

With summer just around the corner, it’s time be on the lookout for the newest summer fashion – including the latest and hottest Louis Vuitton bags from the 2008 Spring/Summer Collection. One bag that has gotten LV lovers head over heels is the Louis Vuitton Watercolor Speedy. Seasoned LV Speedy collectors, old and new LV fans, and just about any handbag enthusiast will surely fall in love with this bag.The Louis Vuitton Watercolor Speedy is the newest addition to the bestselling Speedy collecti…

Judith Leiber Chocolate Bar Clutch

Judith Leiber Chocolate Bar Clutch

We do not feature clutch much in our blog, but that doesn’t mean we are neglecting those wonderful evening companions. Today we feature this new arrival from Judith Leiber called Chocolate Bar Clutch. At 5½ inches in width, this petite and stylish evening clutch is covered with large Austrian crystals. The purse does look like a golden chocolate bar from afar, and it looks more stunning up close. The metal frame has a push-lock closure, and the inside has a lovely golden leather lining. Eleganc…

Burberry Check Net Drawstring Bag

Burberry Check Net Drawstring Bag

Burberry has been offering new handbag designs while still clinging to their traditional check pattern. The Check Net Drawstring Bag is no exception as it reinvents the nova as a netted day purse. It actually looks wonderful if you see it from the front because the pattern looks almost seamless. The cotton fabric is cut into a netted pattern then placed over the transparent vinyl bag, and added with touches of leather drawstring and adjustable double straps. Being a vinyl bag, however, means th…

How to Spot a Fake Hermes Handbag

Want to play spot the differences? Here is one you could do in real life. Mark X on the spots where a fake Hermes bag fails to duplicate the original. Here are some tips to give you a headstart.No logo in design. First and foremost, Hermes does not include the logo in its main design. That should already be a red flag when you see the words ‘Hermes’ or similar permutations spread out or peppered on the body of the bag.Quality. People who are good in spotting fakes could assess the quality of a b…

How to Spot a Fake Gucci Handbag

Unless one is well-versed with authentic stuff, it is hard to spot a fake Gucci bag from afar. Still, there are certain areas where you can detect upon closer inspection if the bag is for real or not.Look at the G’s. In general, look at the logo and the logo font. The G’s in an authentic bag are clear and defined. Fakes tend to have fatter G’s. There should also be consistency in the design. Logos from authentic bags do not get cut off in the end. Real Gucci bags use a very specific font. Things…