The Bag Snob: Reviews of Designer Handbags, Authentic Designer Purses, and Leather Bags

If you want to elongate your legs, The Shoe Goddess says to try these sexy, nude pumps from Giuseppe Zanotti! Check out Beauty Snob to find out what lip gloss and men in underwear have in common. More Milan show......

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A good friend of mine is the US Head of Advertising for i-D magazine and received this Gucci Bamboo bag ($1,790) as a gift. It's hard not to be happy when Gucci gives you a gift, but even she......

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The Fendi Mia Borsa Grande ($2,050) must be one of the hottest selling Fendi bags right now judging by how prominently I saw it on display at Bloomingdale's last week. It's an OK staple bag, that probably won't ever hit......

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Let's be honest: nothing Madonna does it subtle. From her over-the-top concerts to her choice of leading men (or boy-toys to be more frank), the mantra "bigger the better" is more than fitting. The same could be said about......

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Not only does Massimiliano Giornetti, Ferragamo's former menswear designer who has also taken over the reins on the women's side, have a hit on his hand his fall debut ready-to-wear collection, but the handbag collection was, in my opinion,......

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Small in size, yet voluptuous in capacity: the bags that sauntered down Prada's fall runway seemed to reflect Miuccia Prada's plumped-up proportions for the season to come. Aside for a handful of arm candy showings, handbags were clearly not......

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It was such a pleasure to meet Mauro Oritetti Carella, the creative director and head of Zagliani. A self proclaimed failed dermatologist, he began experimenting with precious exotic skins to give it the supple hand we are so used......

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Love 'em or hate 'em, there's something quintessentially charming about a Marni bag. It's got this magnetic appeal to it that somehow beckons you when you happen upon it. The fall Marni runway bags seem to represent this unique......

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Paris Fashion Week kicks off today and we can't wait to see what will be coming down the runways from our favorite French brands. Continuing our celebration of Fashion Week around the globe-- we are still running our giveaway......

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Simply put, these are some gorgeous bags. First off, the big news for fall at Gucci is not only the return to a cleaner, tchotchke-free palette, but the introduction of a new logo that was discreetly applied to the......

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I just finished reading Steven Cojocaru's autobiography (random book I know...), and one of the gossip tidbits he reveals is that he interviewed Catherine Zeta Jones before she hit it big with Zorro and how she was super friendly, but......

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Can't afford a hand-crafted Judith Leiber crystallized handbag? Check-out Patricia Field for some frugal versions like the Eiffel Tower Bag ($86) pictured above. Sure it's completely tacky and ridiculous, but pair it with a killer, classic dress (think Jil Sander or......

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A Neutral State for Spring at TheFind. Check out the new De Beers Limited Edition Pink Diamond Jewelry Collection at Jewel Snob. Get Kate Moss' Military-Inspired Parka for Less at Recessionista Blog! Check out New Fragrances from Guerlain, Givenchy, and......

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I don't know what's more frightening -- how Courtney Love showed-up looking (and acting), at this year's Brit Awards or the awful bag -- from one of my fave brands, Miu Miu -- she opted to wear. The Miu......

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In keeping with its rich tradition and history, Tod's presented their Fall 2010 collection at the Villa Nechi, a historical home to one of Milan's most famous families. You walk into a lush garden and water feature, which is......

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Unlike NYFW, Milan Fashion Week (or weekend) has its own very languid pace despite the hectic schedule of 88 shows in 96 hours. We arrived at the Bottega Veneta Fall 2010 show Saturday morning on time, expecting a mad......

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Milan! This is where we belong, home to the world's best bag brands. We get to see designers like Cesare Paciotti, who we love but have limited exposure to in the US. The presentation was in Cesare Paciotti's showroom......

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We are on the way to Bottega Veneta Fall 2010 show in Milan. Feeling teary eyed-- this is one of our ultimate dreams and it's hard to believe that we are here. We've attended many presentations during this trip and......

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I first came across the Givenchy Studded Tote Bag ($817) that Rihanna is sporting in the photo above at Maendler when I was in Munich a few weeks ago and I nearly bought it. I'm so glad I didn't! What......

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Beauty Snob has the new Bliss moisturizer to instantly revive your skin. Stiletto Jungle covers "Kimmie," the first 7 For All Mankind curvy fit jeans. Allie is Wired peeks at preview photos from Lady Gaga's Telephone music video. Bag Bliss......

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It's no surprise, given Christopher Bailey's decree that his Burberry "Cadet Girls" follow the ideals of "Protect, Explore & Inspire," that his fall collection of bags lean toward a harder edge. Witness Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts, who sported one......

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The combination of gorgeous girls in sexy lingerie and free-flowing wine gave a lot of men reasons to smile at the La Perla presentation. I however was more enamored by the A-list fashionistas in attendance --  Georgina Chapman, Rachel Roy,......

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This is the Bag Snob Mecca. Twenty years ago Tina and I began our obsession with Prada, so coming to Milan for our first Fashion Week is momentous indeed. Their latest collection is absolutely incredible whether it's because we......

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Arghhh!!! A bloggers worst nightmare, no Internet at our apartment in Milan. We have been frantically searching high and low, even intruding on a friend's office to connect to no avail. Finally we found a cafe near a hotel which......

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Olivia Palermo sat front row at the Ports 1961 Fall 2010 show sporting a cream croc-embossed Be&D Genesis Bag (part of their S/S 2010 collection). Love this bag. It comes in a wide variety of prints and materials and is......

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Top 5 Fashion Week Beauty Trends - Christian Siriano, Derek Lam, DKNY and more at TheFind! Nitrolicious has special and interesting sunglasses. For evening out your skin tone, Beauty Snob has a great Lightening Serum. Man Snob has all the......

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From William Rast, Derek Lam, and Rodarte, to J. Mendel and Jill Stuart, fringe was all over the Fall 2010 runways. While it may be a few months before we'll be able to get our hands on the looks shown......

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This was one of those Romeo and Juliet moments where I saw this bag from across the room and everything faded away - it was just me and the bag. This is more about luxe than bang, I don't......

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If you want to update your bag wardrobe with one single trend this spring, do it with a pink bag!  There are so many pink hued lovelies available right now, including Rebecca Minkoff's flowerstud Nikki Hobo.  This is not......

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One of my first designer bags was a Prada nylon backpack. I remember thinking I was just the coolest girl in school with it (how I cringe now when I look at it!). I haven't sported a backpack since......

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Start your year right and help others in need! As you may know by now, I am on the committee of Heroes and Handbags Luncheon benefiting Heroes for Children, a nonprofit organization providing direct financial and social assistance to......

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Don't forget to sign up to win the Blanche Tote from Derek Lam Spring 2010 collection! The Ram is back! I was delighted to see the updated version of Derek Lam's iconic ram hardware on belts and bags in his......

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Grab your credit cards ladies (and gents) or if you're like me and know your card number by heart-- click on over to Luisa via Roma to grab the Alexa satchel in bold blue ink before it sells out!......

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I was very excited to be at the Ralph Lauren show, the space was so beautiful I wanted to live there! But I have to be honest, I was not expecting to be wowed by any of the bags......

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Beauty Snob has the perfect bath salts for treating common skin issues and muscle soreness. Stiletto Jungle thinks foldable ballet flats in a carrying case for under $25 are brilliant. Allie is Wired peeks at the new Britney Spears Candie's......

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In order to satiate our instant gratification tendencies, Proenza Schouler is offering up its must have bag of Fall 2010, the PS11, for 24 hours after the show! I meant to post this last night but fell asleep in......

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Those who thought studs were over and done with (including myself) should think again. After seeing the embellished bags from Fall 2010 at NYFW, it's clear that we are still heavily into studs, chains and embellishment.  But hopefully all......

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UPDATE: Tory turned the table on us and interviewed us with 10 questions! Read the Snob Q&A here. We are so excited to offer you a sneak peek of the Tory Burch Fall 2010 collection before she unveils it at......

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Emotional. The one word best sums up Marc Jacobs' brilliant fall show. There was a sense of serenity at the Lexington Avenue Armory Monday night, where the lack of typical frenzy over VIP guests and dodging paparazzi flashbulbs was......

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