PurseBlogShallow Obsessing Strongly Encouraged. Since 2005.2024-10-02T18:21:20Zhttps://www.purseblog.com/feed/atom/WordPresshttps://www.purseblog.com/images/2024/01/cropped-purseblog-icon-round-32x32.pngBari Brandes Corbin<![CDATA[Making Sense of Fall’s Hermès Colors]]>https://www.purseblog.com/?p=3439372024-10-02T18:21:20Z2024-10-02T20:00:00ZRead more]]>Earlier this month, we published Part I of my Hermès Autumn-Winter 2024 article, featuring the leather colors for the bags this season. To briefly recap, I included my color charts bearing the leather colors, listing currently available leathers, and analysis of bag combinations currently in production. In this Part II of Hermès Autumn-Winter 2024, I will bring together those leather colors…
]]>0Kaitlin Seriohttps://www.purseblog.com/<![CDATA[This Just In: Ralph Lauren Alum Michael Rider to Replace Hedi Slimane at Celine]]>https://www.purseblog.com/?p=3442822024-10-02T15:30:35Z2024-10-02T16:00:00ZRead more]]>Days after releasing his Summer 2025 collection for Celine, Hedi Slimane’s departure from the Maison has been confirmed. Slimane, who served as artistic, creative, and image director at the iconic French House for the last seven years, succeeding Phoebe Philo, will be remembered for his distinct vision. Since his appointment in February 2018, Slimane has focused on redefining the brand’s…
]]>6Megs Mahoney Dusilhttp://www.purseblog.com/<![CDATA[Brand Spotlight: Le Tanneur]]>https://www.purseblog.com/?p=3436082024-10-02T13:33:54Z2024-10-02T14:00:00ZRead more]]>While we are well-versed in the most notable brands within the handbag world, many other equally impressive brands exist as well. Over a century ago, Le Tanneur Paris was founded by two men: one a leather worker, Monsieur Charles Bonnardel, and the other a third-generation tanner, Mr Francisque Bornex. Since 1898, the brand’s focus has been steadfast: “Embodying French elegance and passing…
]]>8Megs Mahoney Dusilhttp://www.purseblog.com/<![CDATA[These Coach Originals Are a Nostaglia Lover’s Dream]]>https://www.purseblog.com/?p=3440792024-10-01T17:33:44Z2024-10-01T20:00:00ZRead more]]>I shared the Coach Empire Bag a couple of weeks ago, and you went crazy! Countless orders for the bag were placed, and while I was excited before I saw the sales, it also led me to realize that our predictions have been correct: Coach is experiencing a major resurgence. It’s not that Coach ever entirely left the scene; it’s just hard to always be at the top. There are so many bag options out…
]]>9Megs Mahoney Dusilhttp://www.purseblog.com/<![CDATA[The 24 Best Suede Bags for Your Fall Wardrobe]]>https://www.purseblog.com/?p=3414242024-10-01T15:16:27Z2024-10-01T17:00:00ZRead more]]>Is there anything more expected than suede for fall? Brown and camel hues, maybe. Sure, it’s not groundbreaking, but it is also the material that we’ve seen nearly every brand embrace for the season, and I, for one, have taken to the trend and am sold. A suede bag allows that old luxury feel to shine through. It automatically makes you and your outfit look more sophisticated as if you were…
]]>2Kaitlin Seriohttps://www.purseblog.com/<![CDATA[Alessandro Michele Makes a Grand Return to the Runway for Valentino Spring 2025]]>https://www.purseblog.com/?p=3441182024-10-01T13:26:21Z2024-10-01T14:00:00ZRead more]]>Alessandro Michele’s surprise collection for Resort 2025 offered us a glimpse into his vision for Valentino. Now, we have a further look with the Fall 2025 collection, which debuted over the weekend during Paris Fashion Week. As expected, Michele emphasized the show aspect, with much to see, leaving fans abuzz as models took their final walk. The consensus was clear, the king of maximalism was…
]]>5Kaitlin Seriohttps://www.purseblog.com/<![CDATA[Celine Unveils Its Summer 2025 Collection and With It a Ton of New Bags]]>https://www.purseblog.com/?p=3440142024-09-30T19:28:02Z2024-09-30T20:00:00ZRead more]]>In 2003, Hedi Slimane documented youth culture in London and Paris. His photographs have been an integral part of his design process and aesthetic over the years, and further influences from the music, fashion, and culture scene have become integral to his work. For Celine Summer 2025, Slimane returns once again to those influences, recalling the youthful, carefree spirit with an air of…
]]>3Kaitlin Seriohttps://www.purseblog.com/<![CDATA[The 12 Best Bags We Spotted Outside of Loewe’s Spring 2025 PFW Show]]>https://www.purseblog.com/?p=3440192024-10-01T20:30:57Z2024-09-30T17:00:00ZRead more]]>Season after season, Jonathan Anderson continues to wow at Paris Fashion Week with his distinct, innovative vision for the House. The Loewe show remains a PFW favorite, and while the runway showed us what’s to come in 2025, it was all about Loewe’s current must-haves outside of the show. An update to a House classic, the Loewe Flamenco Purse continues to be a presence both on and off the…
]]>4Kaitlin Seriohttps://www.purseblog.com/<![CDATA[Jonathan Anderson Debuts a New Bag on the Loewe Spring 2025 Runway]]>https://www.purseblog.com/?p=3439852024-09-30T14:24:01Z2024-09-30T14:00:00ZRead more]]>The invitation sent ahead of the presentation gave guests attending Jonathon Anderson’s Spring 2025 Loewe runway show a clue to the collection’s focus. Paper squares bearing the show’s information were wrapped in leather ties adorned with a gold ring that read: Loewe 1846. 1846 was the year Loewe was founded, and it is the brand’s heritage that is the grounding factor throughout the collection.
]]>12Kaitlin Seriohttps://www.purseblog.com/<![CDATA[The Chloé Bracelet Bag Shines Outside of Chemena Kamali’s Sophomore Show]]>https://www.purseblog.com/?p=3439082024-09-30T16:45:54Z2024-09-27T20:00:00ZRead more]]>All eyes are on a brand’s new creative director when they make their runway debut, and such was the case when Chemena Kamali presented her Fall 2024 collection for Chloé. The collection poignantly proved that boho was indeed back. While seeing a designer’s first collection on the runway is an exciting look at a brand’s next chapter, seeing the clothes and accessories worn in real life makes…