NOVELTY BAGS ARE TAKING OVER THE WORLD

Designers are finally starting to get a bit of a sense of humour. Leading the pack is Giles Deacon recently, treading along the pathway paved by the queen... Vivien Westwood.

Giles Aw 10/11

Giles Aw 10/11... gremlin anybody?

Westwood, Spring/summer 2010. Frogs combined with DIY plastic panels... hmmm, pushing out the boundaries of high fashion

I have posted this one before, its from Etsy

Watermelon inspired shopper by Peter Jensen Spring/summer 2010

John Rocha spring/summer 2010

Giles on the street. Who is this eccentric lady who has actually bought this bag and is using it on the streets of milan?

Fashion Fringe - Lidija and Dejan from London fashion week, spring/summer 2010

PORTER CARD CASES

Speaking of old-skool, i really love these luxury leather cases by Porter. The Japanese genius' truly understand the art of restraint. No hardware, minimal luxury details and a focus on materials is what these are all about. I particularly love the colour choices... the yellow one is the one i have my eye on.

PROENZA SCHOULER SATCHEL

This was my favourite bag of the moment about a week ago, its the luscious Proenza Schouler satchel. Its understated, classic and you can't go wrong with the colour. I'm not sure what my favourite bag is right this moment, I think its the humble canvas shopper which i have a new appreciation for.




I still love it though, i think i have convinced myself not to like it so much because i would never be able to afford it.

RE ENFORCED CANVAS SHOPPER

Its friday yay. I found this image on the sartorialist. I'm not sure exactly what is actually going on with the canvas shopper but it gave me the idea to stitch on re-enforced leather corners onto an old canvas bag. The combination of disposable and precious really appeals to me.


I might give this a go this weekend.

FENDI BAGS INSIDE OUT

These current Fendi bags are a design classic. This season sees them transform from the inside out. The subtle luxury of the brand is hidden on the inside of the bag, luscious leather and microscopic beading adorns the inside rather than the outside.

Of course we all know that the bags are carried 'open' letting it all hang out is a fashion must for all the ladies lucky enough to sport one of these. Who cares if you lose your blackberry, just buy a new one!





Hidden luxury is in, ostentation (is that a word?) is sort of sliding out.

Not necessarily a key trend in China but just wait, its taking off.

CLAIRE VIVIER

These are Claire Vivier's iphone pouches. I just love them.


Made from delicate suede with gold hardware, they are so romantic and have a definite vintage feel, but with the mod cons.


Lovelovelove this product. Its only US$135 which i think is damned good for such a beautiful piece. You can check out more of her stuff on http://seevivier.com

DESIGNER COLLABORATION IPHONE CASES FOR JOYCE

JOYCE - posh Hong Kong department store have really gotten into the iphone craze. Recently the department store have done a limited edition collaboration with a number of top fashion designers. This marks the cross-over between product and fashion in a big way. Which is your favourite?

Bless iphone case

Dries Van Noten i-phone case

Marni i-phone case

Anna Sui i-phone case

70s STYLE HANDBAGS: THE SUMMER OF LOVE

I'm loving 70s style bags at the moment, the boxier the better. Here are a few of my favourites of the season including Chloe and Marc by Marc Jacobs.


Mysuelly from Premiere Classe tradeshow in paris autumn/winter 2010/11


From etsy - from seller "throbackvintage"


Marc by Marc Jacobs, autumn/winter 2010/11


Chloe, autumn/winter 2010/11

KARL WHO: CANVAS BAG

From Paris fashion week, i really love this bag. Total fashion whore look, but it rocks.


Low fi fashion... does this signal the end of the ridiculously expensive 'it' bag?

ACCORDIAN STYLE WALLETS

I have come across some very cleverly constructed wallets / purses lately. There seems to be a real feel for functionality in the air at the moment. And i think these are quite inventive and clever and focus on construction.


This one is from a vintage archive. I love the ultra thin leather string which pulls tight in mini gatherings formed by the rough concertina action.


This one above is equally as clever with its simple folding action and hardly any seams or sewing going on. Its by FRRY (i can't pronounce this brand for the life of me). It is a dutch company that i saw exhibiting a couple of weeks ago in Paris at Premiere Classe. This is their website : www.frrry.com. All of their products are seriously cleverly constructed.