March 23, 2006

SS06 Bags Trend I: Gold Chains

One of the biggest bag trends this spring/ summer season are the chains (mainly gold). This usually means that instead of that usual leather shoulder strap or handle, it's a chain. This 'chain' trend ties in well with the 'utility' trend of clothes.

As we all know, Chanel has had that whole leather-intwined-with-chain thing for years. So why are chains suddenly the trend now? Well Marc Jacobs started the chain thing a few seasons ago, and together with Kate Moss's influence on the fashion world, chains quickly infiltrated into many designs...

This season, bags from Louis Vuitton not only had chains as the bags' handles, but chains were printed all over them.

Marc Jacobs' own line has the largest selection of such bags -and most of them are gorgeous. They really give a fabulous twist to Jacobs' typical bags. I esp love the Quilted East/West Frame Bag (the second picture.) It's sooo chic and classy.

Image hosting by Photobucket
Image hosting by Photobucket
Top Shop are now selling a range of bags that were 'inspired' by Marc Jacobs and Chanel. This dark blue clutch with the half bow is actually quite pretty, but the chain is unfortunately a bit over-chunky.

Image hosting by Photobucket
Since I can't afford the real MJs or Chanels, I bought the Top Shop white quilted clutch just last week, figuring it would be great for a night out. Usually I wouldn't recommend such an obviously 'inspired-by-top-designers' bags, but these Top Shop ones are quite well made.

Image hosting by Photobucket
This beautiful bag is from Bottega Veneta is obviously designed for the super rich and refined women (ie. Veneta's typical customers.) The chains look so shiny and flawless it's a bit worrying to think what will happen after the bag gets used.

Image hosting by Photobucket
Anna Sui has got the ultimate girly, bohemian-style bags. They show that bags with chains can also be great daytime bags. can't decide whether I like the white leather floral bag more, or the gold leather butterfly bag more!
Image hosting by Photobucket
Speaking of nights out, this Anya Hindmarch Katrina evening bag is just too sophisticated to resist! So simple, yet so stylish. Caution: only carry this bag if you have a dress that is just as glamourous to compliment with.

Image hosting by Photobucket
And lastly, let's not forget Chanel. I love how this bag incorporates the classic designs of Chanel with a dose of youthful features, such as the cute bucket shape.

12 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love the look, but chain handles chew up my delicate sweaters and vintage tops, so my pragmatic side has been avoiding them. Pretty, though....

3/23/2006 4:33 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Nice bags collection. I'm tried to find such collection for a long time.
Thanks.
Fashion site, please evaluate :)

3/23/2006 11:55 AM  
Blogger JT said...

i was thinking of getting the navy topshop clutch!

3/23/2006 8:18 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

is top shop only available to the kiddies living in London? are you based in London? i love the clutch!

3/23/2006 11:51 PM  
Blogger Bella said...

omg there's not a single bag in there that I don't like! Mind you, I am somewhat of a bag addict ;) the topshop clutches rock - so buying one on my next shopping spree! topshop, white Anna Sui and the Bottega Venata ones are the best though! x♥x♥x♥x

3/24/2006 2:39 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

sheesh those bags are all so perfect, i am trying to find one that i dont like. i think i like the first bag the most

so hot!!

from renee
[url]www.blogrenee.com[/url]

3/24/2006 4:49 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I need some advice on what legwear is in for spring. It is too cold where I live to go bare-legged, and plain color doesn't always look right with a more casual skirt. I have been searching for information on legwear trends and not finding much beyond footless tights, which I'm not totally sure about. 8\ I notice these models have bare-colored legs, but are they any other fashionable options?

3/24/2006 8:18 AM  
Blogger bun2bon said...

personally i think chains on bags are a little "grandmother-ish" but the pictures are nice.

3/24/2006 11:31 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Gorgeous collection of bags! I am myself all over the quilted bags with golden chains. The last few weeks I have bought two black and one red. Now I just _have_ to have a white one! :)

3/25/2006 6:08 PM  
Anonymous online movies watch said...

Just one word : awesome, keep them coming
Online movies watch free

2/25/2010 7:23 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Coach Wallets new must-have collection boasts their original designers' likeness. Bonnie Cashin was famed for her outside coin pockets, and these Coach Hamptons have got those too. The best is the ginormous tote with mini leather flowers and equally mini leather purse on Cashin's shoulder. When I first saw the Coach Luggage Bag, I instantly thought of a flower. What better way to start the spring season, than with a Coach Poppy that resembles a pink flower.

And what better way to do this then by watching a special ELLERY QUEEN Tribute with pictures and special funeral music? In its simplest definition, a ELLERY QUEEN DVD Video Tribute is a professionally crafted video production ELLERY QUEEN DVD COLLECTION consists of digital images, video, and/or photos of your loved one, which are then combined and played simultaneously with the music or your choice.

When you think of Hogan scarpe , what is the first thing that comes to mind? That's right, you are probably thinking about sports apparel. That is because Hogan scarpe donna has done a very good job of promoting its brand. We often seen sports celebrities, sponsored by hogan donna , performing on national sports events and displaying the Hogan scarpe uomo logo prominently on their sports wear.

7/14/2010 2:05 PM  
Anonymous Louis said...

Hey, there's a lot of helpful information here!
used cars dallas texas | sci fi mmorpg free | gaylord hotel washington dc

10/13/2011 5:58 PM  

Post a Comment

<< Home