May 10th, 2012 | 
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DKNY Crosby Bag in Beige or Tan (R1212705)
The DKNY Crosby Bag from the Spring Summer 2012 collection is a tote bag made from leather with two top handles and a detachable, adjustable, cross body strap. The bag has gold tone hardware throughout. It has a top zip fastening and a detachable DKNY circular handbag charm / keyring.
There is further metal detailing on the straps, which appear to continue to wrap around the bag.
Inside, the bag is fully lined in logo print fabric and there is a zip fastening pocket.
Measurements: width 14.5″ / 37cm, height 10.9″ / 28cm, depth 5.5″ / 14cm; (all measurements are approximate)
Material: leather
I love the shape of this bag, it reminds me a little of the Chloe Paraty, and the chunky golden hardware gives the bag a look of real luxury. I always think that it’s the quality of the hardware that defines the quality of the bag in many ways, and this gorgeous DKNY tote certainly has enviably gorgeous metalwork. Both colours of the bag are neutral enough to team with anything, and classic enough to be as fashionable next season as they are this season.
UK based, worldwide delivery is available.
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Marc by Marc Jacobs Natasha Petal to the Metal Handbags in Nude, Orange, Grey or Fuchsia for Spring Summer 2012
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Natasha Petal to the Metal Handbag is available for the new season in a range of pastel and bright colours. This bag is a classic style from Marc by Marc Jacobs, which is reintroduced each season in different colours. The bag is a cross body bag which has a flap over with a hidden magnetic clasp. There is a zip fastening pouch within the flap over.
On the front of the bag, there are two gold coloured bird plaques with straps which thread through the centre of them. All the metal hardware on the bag is gold in colour.
There are two external, virtuallyvertical, zip pockets on the front of the bag which have branded Marc by Marc Jacobs zip pulls.
The bag has a removable and adjustable cross body strap with a buckle fastening at the base of the handles. On the back of the bag there is also buckle belted detail.
Inside, the bag is fully lined in black and white logo fabric and there is one zip pocket and two slip pockets.
Measurements: 24cm / 9.4″ x 34cm / 13.4″ x 10cm / 3.9″; all measurements are approximate.
Material: leather
I love this bag, but sadly do not yet own one. On a recent trip to Paris, I saw an American lady carrying this bag. “Oooh,” I said to her. “You’ve got the Marc by Marc Jacobs Petal to the Metal Bag there”. She looked fondly at her bag, and said “Oh, is that what it’s called? I never knew…” So which colour shall I treat myself to then? I’ve been a good girl and I really deserve one – it’s a toss up between the nude (which will go with everything) and the orange, which will announce “Mandy’s arrived!”
- Click here for more info and to buy all the colours from Harrods
- Click here to buy the nude only from Van Mildert
Both the above companies are UK based, but offer worldwide delivery.
See by Chloe Poya Cross Body Bag in Cream Metallic Leather
The See by Chloe Poya Cross Body Bag is a cream metallic leather cross body bag which has a long, detachable chain and leather strap with bow detail over the shoulder.
The bag is spacious with a flap over front and concealed magnetic clasp fastening. The front and reverse of the bag are trimmed in scalloped leather with punched hole detail.
There is a leather brand plaque on the bag at the front, in the form or a half flower.
Inside, the bag has a black cotton lining and there is a See by Chloé brand leather label, a zip pocket and two slip pockets.
Material: leather with a cotton lining
Measurements: 25cm / 9.8″ x 2cm /0.8″ x 9cm /3.6″; (all measurements are approximate).
It’s difficult to see from the photos, but there is a real iridescent finish to the leather on this bag which makes it look incredibly sumptuous and bang on trend for this season’s Aquatic trend. This subtle, pearlesque bag will be a fabulous way to accessorise any daywear or evening outfit as it can be worn over the shoulder or carried as an oversized clutch.
UK based, worldwide delivery available.
D&G Redmire Bag in Orange or Beige
The D&G Redmire Bag is a spacious leather tote bag. It has a zip top fastening and a single main compartment, with an additional large front pocket that has a push lock fastening, which can actually be locked using the key contained in the leather hang tag.
The bag has gold tone metal hardware throughout, and features two rolled leather top handles and a separate fully adjustable and removable cross body strap.
Inside, the bag is fully lined in canvas and there is a leather trimmed zip pocket.
Measurements: 25cm / 9.8″ x 30cm / 11.7″ x 20cm / 7.8″ ; all measurements are approximate.
Material: leather
The Redmire is one of the final D&G bags (this collection is the final D&G collection ever) and it is a beautiful yet practical tote bag. It is spacious enough for daily use, yet posh enough to add a luxe touch to any day wear outfit. It is suited to both on and off duty use.
UK based with free UK delivery; worldwide delivery is available
Tory Burch Robinson Bowling Bag in Raspberry Patent Leather
The Tory Burch Robinson Bowling Bag is a cerise patent leather bowling style bag with a top zip fastening. The bag has gold coloured metal hardware throughout, including the top zip fastening and the Tory Burch logo on the front.
The bag has two rolled leather top handles for carrying it in the hand, and also comes with a detachable and adjustable cross body / shoulder strap for lots of carry options.
Externally, there are slip pockets on the two sides of the bag with magnetic fastenings. The zip fastening has a logo zip pull and there are feet on the base of the bag to provide protection.
Inside, the bag is fully lined in cotton. There is a single main spacious compartment with a leather trimmed zip fastening pocket and metal brand logo. There are also two slip pockets and a detachable handbag mirror.
Material: patent saffiano leather, lined in cotton
Measurements: 10.5″ / 26.5cm x 12.7″ /32.5cm x 6.6″ /17cm; all measurements are approximate.
The Robinson Bowling Bag is a sophisticated and timeless bag from American designer Tory Burch. The structured style is perfect for smart daywear occasions and the glossy finish to the patent saffiano leather imbues a feeling of genuine luxury.
UK based
Alexander McQueen Crystal Britannia Skull Box Clutch in Red, White and Blue
The Alexander McQueen Crystal Britannia Skull Box Clutch is a box clutch with a red, white and blue Union Jack design embellished with Swarovski crystal. Made from suede, the skull clasp is embellished not only with crystals, but all with pearls for eyes.
The hardware and frame are gold coloured and the clutch is fully lined.
It is delivered in an Alexander McQueen box.
Measurements: 10cm / 3.9″ x 16cm / 6.3″ x 6cm / 2.4″ (all measurements are approximate)
What better time to add a dash of cool Britannia to your wardrobe than Jubilee year. This gorgeous and iconic design from Alexander McQueen is a real eye catcher and a real investment purchase. Wear it with any ensemble to add a dash of glamorous patriotism into the mix.
UK based, Harrods offer worldwide delivery
Chloe Mini Lily Bag in Gold
The Chloe Mini Lily Bag is a gold leather evening bag with a bow on the front. The bag is a flap over style with a popper fastening and it has a long chain shoulder strap which threads through chunky eyelets on the top of the bag.
All the metal hardware on the bag is coloured gold, including the subtle Chloe logo above the bow on the front of the bag.
Inside, the bag is fully lined and there is a slip pocket.
The bag comes with a Chloe dust bag.
Measurements: 12cm / 4.7″ x 16cm / 6.3″ x 6cm / 2.4″; strapdrop: 51cm /20.1″ (all measurements are approximate)
This sumptuous little evening bag is an opulent way to complete any evening ensemble. It’s a small bag, yet it’s nice and wide, so it has plenty of space for a purse, keys, mobile phone and make up. It’s also a real head turner, and will add glamour to any evening dress or floor length gown, whatever the occasion.
UK based, worldwide delivery
Maxmara Muschio Boxy Bag in Blue or Red
The Maxmara Muschio Bag is a boxy shaped, open bag which is available in either blue or red grained leather. The bag has two top carry handles and two compartments, separated by a full length zip pocket. It also comes with a removable cross body strap. The bag is fully lined and there are also two slip pockets inside.
The bag has four feet on the base to protect it from scratches, and the MaxMara logo is on the centre front.
Material: leather
This bag is absolutely gorgeous, and one of the nicest bags I saw on a recent trip to Paris. It’s such a cute, boxy style – the top doesn’t fasten at all, but you can keep your valuables in the zipped pocket. This is a really posh bag that would be great to carry at a wedding or an evening do. The red colour is great, but my favourite was the electric blue. This colour is so this season and it’s a really pretty shade.
UK based, international delivery is available.
Launer Traviata Handbag in Royal Blue, Latte, Lime Green, Black, Ruby Red, Raspberry Red (Patent), Black (Patent), Jaffa Orange or Daffodil Yellow
The Launer Traviata Handbag is a bag that is frequently carried by The Queen – and indeed, Launer are the holders of a royal warrant.
The Traviata Bag is made from calfskin leather in either matte or patent. It is a boxy, structured, traditional handbag with a flap over top and a single top handle. Whilst this handbag is a favourite of the monarch, the sales of it have also been booming in the under 50′s and the bag is now available for online purchase at Selfridges.
Are any of my readers old enough to remember Mrs Thatcher and her handbags? Well, she was a fan of Launer handbags too. These are bags for powerful women, there’s no question of that.
The Traviate Handbag has gold tone metal hardware throughout with the discrete twisted metal brand logo on the front, fastening with a concealed stud at the front. In addition to the top handle, it also comes with a detachable shoulder strap. The bag is lined in suede and features two internal compartments, zip fastening and slip pockets. On the back of the bag there is a slip pocket and there are four metal feet on the base to protect it from scratches.
Measurements: 18cm / 7″ x 23cm /9″ x 11cm / 4.3″; ( all measurements are approximate)
Material: calfskin leather lined in suede
This is a classic, lady like style, perfect for carrying at a wedding, special occasion or luncheon. It has a retro yet classic look which is, in many ways, timeless.
UK based
Givenchy Antigona Cabas Totes for 2012
Givenchy have an amazing range of their Antigona Cabas Totes and the Antigona Cabas Scuba totes, which are available from Harrods.
The flag ship, and most expensive, bag in the range is the Givenchy Antigona Cabas Python Tote, pictured left. This bag has been luxuriously finished in genuine sand coloured python. It is spacious and comes with a removable zip fastening suede pouch.
It has double top handles and there is a Givenchy logo plaque on the front centre of the bag.
In addition to being available in python, the bag is also available in lots of different colours of leather.
The Antigona Cabas Scuba Tote is available in white, sand and neon yellow. The Antigona Cabas Tote is available in black, orange, electric blue and brown. All these versions are leather.
There are also printed fabric versions of the bag (not shown), which are made from cotton canvas, available in a variety of vibrant prints including Floral Orchid, Floral Paradise and Monochrome Leopard Print.
The bags are all presented with Givenchy dust bag.
Measurements: 32cm / 12.5″ x 56cm / 21.9″ x 18cm / 7.1″; handle drop 18cm / 7.5″ ( all measurements are approximate)
Material: python, leather or cotton canvas, depending on the bag
Style note: The Antigona Cabas Tote is a spacious and practical bag which is perfect for shopping, travel or work. It is perfectly big enough to contain all your bits and pieces and is easy to carry and use.
UK based, worldwide delivery is available.
