I am always on the hunt for a well made, versatile and simple leather bag that doesn't break the bank and I'm thrilled to say the search is over! A fashion industry friend recently introduced me to the new LA based, California made bag line Geometry. I was immediately drawn to the bags clean lines, impeccable quality and simplicity. In highly practical colors tan, white, navy and black, Geometry bags combine classic style with modern elements; think a ladylike handle purse in the contemporary combination of tan and white (see photo above) or a super practical solid black or tan cross body bag. These are the kind of bags you keep forever that only get better with age, and at accessible price points (the bags range from $190-$585) there is something for everyone. Start your collection of Geometry bags here:
STORE SPOTLIGHT: CLARE VIVIER
As a proud Eastsider in my adopted hometown of Los Angeles, I couldn't have been more delighted with the opening of the Silver Lake flagship store of the fantastic bag designer Clare Vivier. Clutches, totes and cross body bags at affordable prices and in rainbow colors galore decorate and illuminate the simple space. My particular favorites are her monogrammed clutches, I am a sucker for anything monogrammed! Check out her collection here http://www.clarevivier.com/
FASHION ALERT: The new 'IT' bag to grab!
Girls, big news in the bag world, there is a new bag that you simply have to have, the Mulberry Carter bag. This delightful bag comes in three sizes; the Mini Carter Camera bag (a perfectly small cross body bag) the Carter Camera bag (classic adjustable shoulder handbag straps) and the Carter Double Handle (see above on Kate). In Mulberry's words 'The Carter family is a luxurious, chic and new range focusing on glamorously modern details with a vintage twist' and that they certainly are. Their quality and finish is truly divine, the Croc Nappa Leather is simply gorgeous and the Carter bags have been made in practical muted tones, think soft grays, browns, navy and black. Now they are not cheap, they start at $1000 for the Mini and $1550 for the Double Handle but in order to justify purchasing one of these delectable bags I feel the need to retract my declaration that these are 'IT' bags, actually they are anything but, they are a new modern classic and should be considered an investment! You can find at www.mulberry.com