That bag has a particularl feature that appeals to me. It’s chic and structured, but the side flaps give it extra…wing, so to speak.

And it looks like designers are getting the drift and coming up with their own interpretation of the style for I found this Pashli Satchel from Phillip Lim a bit similar to that IT bag.

This is part of the designer’s Fall/Winter 2011 collection and it is such a gorgeous one. It’s kind of a work bag and can fit your laptops fine (measures 42cm by 29cm). You can also put a few folders in there. It’s decent and fashionable, even in the boardroom.

But I also like that you can bring it with you when shopping or going on coffee date with friends.

The bag comes in basic black and taupe colors — perfect for just about any outfit. It’s available at Net-A-Porter for $895. Not bad at all!

3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel

So many designers today take inspiration from vintage fashion. You could see lots of “vintage” handbags that carry brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci or Coach and they are mass-produced.

Take for instance, this Marc Jacobs vintage-inspired piece.

It’s rich two-tone leather, plus the actual structure of the bag perfectly encapsulates what vintage handbags are about. This handbag was released as part of Marc Jacob’s Crosby Collection.

But a truly vintage handbag doesn’t come from a famous name-brand and is about 50 years old, never manufactured or made presently. And a few people only have such handbags, and it’s never mass-produced. So it’s somewhat rare and unique, as well as made of high quality leather, in spite of its age. It has that kind of leather that smells really musky, it’s love!

Some vintage handbags are so intricately designed, they look really, really fashionable. Here’s another example of a vintage inspired design released by Fossil, which combines leather and calf hair, it looks really gorgeous.

And here’s one from Roberta di Camerino, its Large Caravel Vintage Belt Bag with contrasting colors. Lovely, fun yet still classy and elegant.

And lastly, a vintage-inspired Kate Spade handbag in sunny yellow! This is Kate Spade’s New York Bixby Bag. What’s not to love?

Bag Trend Alert: Going Vintage

These colors are in tangerine, viola, raspberry and teal. I have to say that as far as summer bags are concerned, these colors are perfect. But I think it takes away something from it and I’m just not sure what. The colors add the fun factor to it, but I think that the PS1 isn’t meant to be a fun bag, but a classic and functional bag.

So, I still prefer a muted or toned down color, such as this one:

What about you? Do you like the brighter shades or their classic colors?

Proenza Schouler’s PS1 Satchels Now With New Colorful Choices

And on their official site, I saw some of these designs:

They truly are wonderful pieces with a style that’s very distinct. Ismachseven is a fusion of ideas from the East and West. All the bags have a certain Japanese-Indian or English-French touch, and the marriage of these cultures on the bag designs is just perfect.

The pieces look luxurious and the colors are vivid and out of the ordinary.

I’m gonna be on the look out for Ismachseven even more and dare I wonder which celebrity is going to come out toting one of these bags one day.

From the official site:

Unique design, custom craftsmanship and a spectrum of fabrics, trimmings and styles are the creative cornerstones of IsmachSeven. With a keen eye, trained to find inspiration in the most varied, and often unexpected places, designers Mercedes and Isabella bring refreshing originality to each of their creations.

The exclusivity of the brand is reflected in details such as Japanese zippers, English linings, handles crafted from the finest Italian leathers and a combination of Indian, French and Thai fabrics, to name just a few. One is as inclined to find earrings from the native-American Zuni tribe or parts of Art Deco lamps in one piece, as she is to find hunting batons from the African tribe of the Massai or weaves from nomad tribes from the Himalayas in another.

Each handbag is a unique statement piece that allows a woman to reflect any of the wonderful facets of her personality. But each shares the underlying extraordinary vision and passion, which has quickly come to define the IsmachSeven name.

Designers:
ISABELLA DELFINO
MERCEDES MACHADO

Emerging Handbag Designer: Ismachseven

Fun, playful and colorful…this bag is influenced by the designers’ love for Northern Beaches.  It’s a wearable and useful bag that doesn’t sacrifice quality and style, too.

•     Color – Silver Rainbow
•     100% poly
•     Measures approx 26″W x 18″H x 8″D
•     Double straps measure approx 32″ with 8″ drop
•     Zip top closure
•     Interior pockets

$77 Via Revolve Clothing

Insight Aurora Bag in Silver Rainbow

Tory Burch is one of two designers releasing an Obama-inspired tote bag in time for the presidential inauguration. This bag may be seen at the Presidential Inaugural Store at 625 E Street Northwest, Washington DC beginning January, along with other Obama-inspired merchandise.

It may also be bought online at this store beginning February.

Tory Burch Obama Bag

Lulu Guinness is slowly emerging as one of my favorite bag designers for her fun but stylish bag designs. Here’s another one that’s great for casual day time trips, or night time events, as well as a fun trip to the resort.

Printed cotton sateen body with black patent and plastic handles and a wildly bold violet interior (don’t say we didn’t prepare you!). Dimensions: 17″L x 5″W x 10″H. 7″ handle drop.

• Color: Black, Creami
• Lining Color: Purple
• Hardware: Silver
• Handle Drop: 7 inch
• Size: Oversized
• Special Features: Metal Feet

$395 Via Avelle

Lulu Guinness Zig Zag Large ‘Celia’ Tote

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