Must-Have: LV Speedy

Your bag collection shouldn’t be missing a Louis Vuitton Speedy, but if it is, we’ve got a few things you might want to consider.

1. In the world of designer handbags, they’re relatively affordable

Despite the fact that the price of a Speedy has gone up by over $100 over the year, they’re still something of a steal in the great scheme of designer bags. Speedies start at $665 for the 25 cm monogram version, and for an iconic bag from one of the biggest luxury companies on the planet, you’re not going to find a better deal. Bags with similar storied histories and famous followings will set you back thousands of dollars.

2. Don’t like monogram? There are dozens of other options

Monogram canvas may be the most popular material, but that’s certainly the only one. Damier and Epi leather options always available, as well as whatever graced the runways that season. Fall/Winter 2010 will be of particular interest to Speedy lovers – Vuitton showed nothing but dozens of different Speedies in a variety of leathers and exotics. If you want logos, Vuitton comes up with a new version practically every season – watercolor, roses, cherries, pop-art pandas, graffiti. You get the idea.

3. Louis Vuitton bags are practically indestructible

This one requires little explanation for a true bag lover – even people that aren’t Vuitton fans know that their bags are historically very well-made, particularly the traditional styles. Also, if your Speedy were to require repair, Vuitton has great service for those kinds of things.

4. The shape can fit in any woman’s wardrobe

Speedies range in size from petite to quite large, and if you’d rather not wear a bag on your arm, Vuitton offers a crossbody strap to keep you hands-free. The brand’s purists will caution against using it, but crossbodies have become so very modern in the past year that wearing a Speedy as a messenger might actually be a good way to update it. Once you’ve decided how to carry it, even the 25cm version has plenty of room for all of your daily essentials.

5. If it was good for Audrey Hepburn, it should be good enough for us

Grace Kelly may have been a fan of Hermés, but Audrey Hepburn was continually photographed wearing her favorite Louis Vuitton Speedy.

Some people may say that the bag is played out, but don’t let people who chase labels dissuade you from enjoying a bag that has an important historical place in the lineage of the luxury handbag. With all of the different size and design permutations, there’s a Speedy out there to suit every style.

Chanel Crocs Biarritz Aligator

Chanel loyalists, feast your eyes on the Chanel Croc Biarritz, an oversized (literally huge) Chanel tote designed with black crocodile. Forbes reports that there are three of these in Chanel NYC, two in Chanel LA, and three more wandering around select Neiman Marcus locations.

There is a simply understated external zip pocket with a CC silver pull and dividers on the inside. Not sure if the bag can be found anywhere now, but the Chanel Croc Biarritz deserves fuss and press and spotlight.

The line is inspired by the world-famous holiday resort on the Basque coast of south-west France where Coco Chanel opened her boutique in 1915. The Kaiser designed the line for the Parisian jet set who loves the resort in addition to paying homage to the original jet setting mademoiselle, Coco Chanel.

Coming in at $43,150, this bag is sure to be exclusive not only because of the limited quantity made, but also the exorbitant price tag. Any of you get one of the eight known beauties?

Louis Vuitton City Guide

For ten years now, Louis Vuitton has been sharing its passion for travel and city life. Providing an attentive, informed commentary on the changes shaking the heart of cities and voicing off-beat views on fashion, design, the arts and gastronomy, each guide highlights the latest trends and offers unique advice.

Drawing on the talents of journalists and writers, the Louis Vuitton City Guide collection successfully and daringly combines traditional values with new aspects, traditional locations with extravagant ones, known with unknown and out of the ordinary.

Perfectly capturing the spirit of cities with words and imagination.Inspired writing, a pleasure to read and a feeling of discovery for a unique urban immersion.

Luxury and charming hotels, gourmet restaurants and local bistros, typical markets and delicatessens, antiquarians and designers, museums and fashion shops, essential or little-known monuments… with 40 international destinations and 10,000 addresses, the 2010 edition offers the traveller an insider’s guide into these cities.

Customize your own Fendi!

The Italian fashion house Fendi comes with a new funny concept of bag. Now, you can have your Fendi Baguette, where “your” means unique and really representing your own style. How is it possible? With the new Fendi limited edition called Baguette Mezzo Punto. “Mezzo punto” is the Italian for “half stitch”, so you have to bring this canvas bag, a needle and all your fantasy! There are in Fendi box also diagrams and illustrations help beginning stitchers. ”Fendi is a creativity factory that supports talent without boundaries. In these challenging times in which the world is changing rapidly, we wanted to exalt pure creativity by putting attention on traditional materials and low technology techniques. We wanted to rediscover the power and the beauty of ‘Fatto a Mano’ (Hand-Craft)” Fendi Accesories Creative Director Silvia Venturini Fendi said. “Fendi strongly believes that creativity and the flow f ideas are the Fuel for the Future. Forever.”

Prada Crystal Encrusted Clutch

Going on a cruise?

Once you set your eyes upon Prada’s uber-swanky crystal-encrusted clutch from the brand’s 2012 resort collection, you won't be able to resist the temptation to own one to complete your resort look.

This stunning Prada clutch features pink patent leather construction with a crystal-encrusted, silvertone coin-purse closure is sure to turn some heads. This is 5.75 inches high by 12.5 inches wide by 2.5 inches deep that just means that this can hold all the things you need to remain looking and feeling fab all throughout the event. The beige leather lining and a detachable shoulder strap complete this stylish handbag.

Excellent little clutch to tote around and show off to all your cruise ship mates.

Anya Hindmarch Wine Tote

I love almost all Anya Hindmarch totes and this Wine Tote is no exception. Depicting three wine illustrations in simple white on brown, this wine tote isn't just about showing off your love of wine but also about actually toting it.

The interior is divided into 6 segmented compartments so you can carry a half-dozen bottles at once without risking breakage (or just the annoying clinking and clanking). It has a reinforced bottom and handles, goldtone hardware, and a the little signature embroidered bow detail top and center. Great gift for an eco-friendly wine lover who can use it as a shopping bag. $190

Bugaboo meets Missoni

Bugaboo, known for their modern strollers, has teamed up with Italian fashion house Missoni to design and produce an exclusive Bugaboo + Missoni special collection.

Featuring two tailored designs — vibrant zigzags and a bright print block — and a Missoni signature knitted blanket, this collection will satisfy mommy fashionistas everywhere. The collection will be available in July 2011 at selected stores.

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Céline Luggage Tote

The luggage tote has a waitlist that rivals the Hermes Birkin, so if you're looking for one, call the store asap at 214-559-4510 (Singapore).

A little advice: Get the calfskin, better structured.

Arrive in Style...

with the perfect car that is fashionable and eco-friendly...

Toile H limited edition by Hermes for Smart Car

The ultra fashionable micro car is perfect for anyone who wants to shrink their carbon footprint, but still look totally fashionable while doing it -- while also dropping a boatload of cash on a car that barely seats two average humans.

These eco-conscious luxury rides will come equipped with leather-wrapped steering wheels and gear-shift covers, along with an interior decked out in Hermes' signature canvas "toile." The interior, upholstered by Hermes, is available in 10 colors including gold, fuschia pink, sky blue, lime, indigo, ebony, charcoal, red, H red, and orange. It even holds its own Hermes umbrella.

Available in Paris at about $48,500. I imagine that super cute ride will make the desired statement -for both fashion and mother earth. This is the pluperfect car for running errands in your Hermes scarf and Birkin bag.

Malandrino Eco Totes

“Eco” as an accessory adjective has assumed something of an evergreen quality among fashion folk. Catherine Malandrino’s kicky new eco totes are a wallet-friendly $25 each and is made of 95 percent recycled materials.
The “J’ai Deux Amours” tote gives shout-outs to Malandrino’s preferred urban haunts, New York on one side and Paris on the other. It’s a good look for either city—and, once summer arrives, for celebrating Mother Earth with a beach towel and an ocean view. Totes will be available at Catherine Malandrino boutiques in time for Earth Week, which kicks off this year on April 17.

Carlos Falchi Tote!!!

I''m a little upset with Gossip Girl at the moment. Not only that the show's been put to a suspense till March; the story lines in the last episodes had gotten increasingly unrealistic. No. Just a No-No.

Still I can't get enough of the collegiate antics of Serena, Blair and Co., I'm tuning in past series just for a fix of drool-worthy handbags, apparel and accessories; handbags primarily.

I'm particularly loving this one, in which Serena van der Woodsen, ahem, Blake, chatted it up on a cell phone while toting a gorgeous piece of crocodile arm candy. A Carlos Falchi Brooke Matte Caiman Tote, I presume. The bag is so amazing!!!

Vivienne's Digital Clutch

This mini notebook designed by noted fashion designer Vivienne Tam for HP is called the world's first digital clutch.


It comes in this beautiful red and purple peony design. The keyboard letters are done in gold; the enter key is the Chinese symbol for double happiness.

It comes with its own embroidered Vivienne Tam sleeve to protect the outside while you carry it like a clutch. This chic little laptop has looks and brains, with Tam's stunning design on the outside and HP technology on the inside.


At $700, it is a great idea for the woman who is passionate about fashion and technology. It was even unveiled at Tam's fashion show during New York Fashion Week at Bryant Park.

Prada Fairy Bag

In Milan in September, the Prada runway show was a buzz with Miuccia filling the runway with silk-printed tunics, cropped flared trousers, and nymph and fairy prints. The backdrop looked as if it was from a girls imagination of doodles and drawings while daydreaming. Miuccia’s focus was “about trying to find a new creativity.”

The fairy print was the iconic print for the Spring season and was seen on their handbags, clothing, and even their shoe boxes. The handbag that had me buzzing was this Prada Fairy Bag. Available in two sizes and said to be a limited edition...

Hmmm... This Prada Bag is majestic and enchanting. The deerskin leather is said to have a slight sparkle to it. This bag is absolutely gorgeous, just takes my breath away!