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Purse Too Heavy? Get the Lead Out

Posted Jun 25th 2009 at 5:00PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Style in the News

Is possible lead in purses the breaking point for retailers? Photo: Getty Images


We've worried about lead in toys, and of course, in paint, but now according to the Center for Environmental Health in Oakland, Calif, we have to beware of lead in our purses, too.

SFGate reports that the group filed suit yesterday (June 24) against 16 retailers (including popular retail chains including Target, H&M, Forever 21, and Kohl's).

At least 26 brands are accused of manufacturing products (mostly made of vinyl or faux leather) that contain a level of lead high enough to pose a health risk when touched or handled. Lead poses a particularly dangerous for pregnant women and young children.

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Kate Moss Pulls Rank in Longchamp's Fall Ad Campaign

Posted Jun 16th 2009 at 7:40PM by Bee-Shyuan Chang

Filed under: Handbags

Fleet Chic: Kate Moss and the "Gatsby" bag get the white glove treatment in Longchamp's Fall/Winter '09 ad campaign. Photo courtesy of Longchamp

Who knew Kate Moss was aligned with the armed forces? Well, actually, Moss herself is a fashion force, armed with Longchamp's fall must-have bag. (The men in uniform are just props!)

Moss and leggy Canadian model Daria Werbowy (shown on continued page) star in the brand's Fall/Winter '09 ad campaign, shot by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. The above is the brand's first ever billboard.

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Hermes to Breed Own Crocodiles

Posted Jun 10th 2009 at 11:35AM by Bee-Shyuan Chang

Filed under: Style in the News

Pricey purse! $129,000 Birkin bag from Hermes. Photo: AFP/Getty Images

An Hermes Birkin bag can cost you a pretty penny, but throw in exotic skins and you're talking college tuition.

To meet the demand for croc bags, 3,000 a year (Victoria Beckham alone?), instead of dealing with fickle suppliers, Hermes has made a bold business move: The company is going to breed its own crocodiles!

At the Reuters Global Luxury Summit in Paris, Hermes Joint Chief Executive Officer Patrick Thomas announced plans for an crocodile farm in Australia.

Breeding the toothy reptiles, though, is not exactly the safest or most glamorous Hermes position. The animals have to be housed individually so they don't bite each other (or the handler). Talk about fierce fashion!

Victoria Beckhams Birkin Bags

    Victoria Beckham shops with her son and, of course, a gorgeous blue Birkin, large enough to hold plenty of toys and snacks. Hey, if she's going to drop that kind of cash on a handbag, it should at least be useful, right?

    X17online

    Victoria Beckham arrives at Heathrow Airport wearing a polka dot Mac coat and basic black bag. You know, if an Hermes handbag can be considered basic.

    Bauer-Griffin

    England football players' wives and girlfriends depart to Cologne for England's match against Sweden on June 20, 2006. Is she wearing shorts? A skirt? Who cares? She's got it covered with her fabulous bag.

    Chris Uncle, FilmMagic

    Victoria Beckham and youngest son Cruz leave their hotel in Paris. Posh's chic, layered look should fit right in with the city's style.

    Bauer-Griffin

    Victoria Beckham at the Farmer's Market on June 15, 2008. Because, you know, who doesn't take a ridiculously pricey designer bag to buy fresh cut flowers and veggies?

    X17online

    Victoria Beckham arrives to Heathrow airport dressed to impress. As always.

    Bauer-Griffin

    Victoria Beckham shops at Fred Segal in Santa Monice and then heads to the Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood, where she meets Katie Holmes and daughter Suri for dinner at the Bungalow. Just another day in the life of Posh, and, of course, another Birkin.

    Bauer-Griffin

    Victoria Beckham uses her bag to brighten up an otherwise neutral ensemble at the airport.

    Bauer-Griffin

    Victoria Beckham, rocking a black tipped french manicure, arrives at Los Angeles International Airport to fly back to England with Melanie Brown (Mel B) to work on a new Spice Girls single and a television commercial. No surprise here -- the bag is a perfect match for the dress, but we can probably guess which cost more.

    Bauer-Griffin

    Posh sports a bright, 1960's-style dress while toting a hot pink ostrich Hermes Birkin purse. Victoria is trailed by several assistants who carry her luggage, block photographers, and escort her through security. Ever wonder what Mrs. Beckham carries in that expensive luggage of hers? Now we know: More expensive handbags.

    Bauer-Griffin




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Victoria Beckham - Birkin Bag Lady

Posted May 19th 2009 at 9:00PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Handbags

Victoria Beckham doesn't exactly shy away from excess. The former Spice Girl didn't earn the nickname "Posh" for nothing! It took serious dedication to shopping for couture clothes, shoes and, most importantly, bags. Hermès Birkin bags, to be exact.

The Big Money reports that Posh owns around 100 of the exclusive and pricey purses, a collection worth possibly $2 million. Bag prices range from approximately $6,000 to over $100,000, depending on the materials used. Exotic animal skins, like saltwater crocodile, up the price significantly, as do embellishments on the hardware (a crocodile Birkin with roughly 10 carats of diamonds sold at auction for $120,000).

Victoria Beckhams Birkin Bags

    Victoria Beckham shops with her son and, of course, a gorgeous blue Birkin, large enough to hold plenty of toys and snacks. Hey, if she's going to drop that kind of cash on a handbag, it should at least be useful, right?

    X17online

    Victoria Beckham arrives at Heathrow Airport wearing a polka dot Mac coat and basic black bag. You know, if an Hermes handbag can be considered basic.

    Bauer-Griffin

    England football players' wives and girlfriends depart to Cologne for England's match against Sweden on June 20, 2006. Is she wearing shorts? A skirt? Who cares? She's got it covered with her fabulous bag.

    Chris Uncle, FilmMagic

    Victoria Beckham and youngest son Cruz leave their hotel in Paris. Posh's chic, layered look should fit right in with the city's style.

    Bauer-Griffin

    Victoria Beckham at the Farmer's Market on June 15, 2008. Because, you know, who doesn't take a ridiculously pricey designer bag to buy fresh cut flowers and veggies?

    X17online

    Victoria Beckham arrives to Heathrow airport dressed to impress. As always.

    Bauer-Griffin

    Victoria Beckham shops at Fred Segal in Santa Monice and then heads to the Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood, where she meets Katie Holmes and daughter Suri for dinner at the Bungalow. Just another day in the life of Posh, and, of course, another Birkin.

    Bauer-Griffin

    Victoria Beckham uses her bag to brighten up an otherwise neutral ensemble at the airport.

    Bauer-Griffin

    Victoria Beckham, rocking a black tipped french manicure, arrives at Los Angeles International Airport to fly back to England with Melanie Brown (Mel B) to work on a new Spice Girls single and a television commercial. No surprise here -- the bag is a perfect match for the dress, but we can probably guess which cost more.

    Bauer-Griffin

    Posh sports a bright, 1960's-style dress while toting a hot pink ostrich Hermes Birkin purse. Victoria is trailed by several assistants who carry her luggage, block photographers, and escort her through security. Ever wonder what Mrs. Beckham carries in that expensive luggage of hers? Now we know: More expensive handbags.

    Bauer-Griffin



Okay, even if there wasn't a two-year waiting list to get a Birkin, most of us can't afford the price tag. And it's not like the value goes down over time (it's called an investment piece for a reason, people). However, we can dream, and we can gawk. And so can you -- check out the gallery of Posh and her many, many Birkins above!

via Daily Mail

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Hype 'Alexis' Handbag From ideeli - StyleList Giveaway

Posted May 4th 2009 at 8:00AM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Handbags, Contests & Giveaways

Photo by ideeli.com

These days, who can afford a designer handbag at full price? (And hey, if you can, don't brag -- we don't want to hear about it!) But, you know, you don't have to pay full price for fabulous designer wares. You just need to know where to shop -- a site like ideeli.com could be the answer to your shopping prayers. Members pay a fraction of the retail price for amazing, high-end pieces!

Then again, there's something to be said for free, and this week, we're giving away this gorgeous Hype "Alexis" handbag from ideeli.com! If you love it, you need to enter our giveaway -- the bag was so popular that ideeli doesn't have any left!

The bag is made from Italian soft lamb leather and is a hobo style with an adjustable cross body strap. You'll notice the super stylish ruffled and tiered detailing, but the winner will be even happier to have a zip pocket and three slide pockets within. Who says fashion can't be functional?

And, of course, entering to win couldn't be easier.

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Designer Handbags for the Modern Woman by ELSPETH

Posted Apr 6th 2009 at 11:06AM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Handbags, Interviews

ELSPETH handbag fall 2009Today we're pleased to be chatting with New York City based handbag designer Elizabeth Phillips. Elizabeth has designed for both Coach and Calvin Klein in the past, but in 2005, she launched her own handbag line, ELSPETH, which features modern bags that can easily transition from an upscale gym tote to a handbag perfect for a night out.

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Matt & Nat Handbag Giveaway Reminder

Posted Apr 2nd 2009 at 4:01PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories

pink purseHave you entered this week's amazing giveaway yet? Why not? We're giving away a gorgeous vegan Camden bag in Magenta by Matt & Nat. It's the perfect pop of color for your outfit this spring (and summer, and fall, and, you know, for the rest of your life).

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Matt & Nat Vegan Handbag - StyleList Giveaway

Posted Mar 30th 2009 at 8:00AM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Handbags, Contests & Giveaways

camden bag by matt and natWe know you love incredible handbags. And we know you like doing your part to help the environment. So, we have no doubt that you're going to love this week's giveaway of a Matt & Nat handbag, and you're really going to love the fact that you have two chances to win.

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Spring Sports Get Stylish - Tessuta Life Woven

Posted Mar 28th 2009 at 9:00AM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories

florida game day purseWe love sports, but we really love looking cute and unique while supporting our teams. We don't wear the same logo tees everyone else has -- we'd rather don a dress in our team's colors and accessorize to drive home our point. And, that just got a whole lot easier, thanks to Tessuta Life Woven ribbon products.

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Budget Conscious Handbags by AllyBu

Posted Mar 25th 2009 at 2:00PM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Interviews

Black and White Filagree Slouch Hobo Tote by AllyBuToday's featured indie artist is handbag designer Allison Bubash of AllyBu. She creates a variety of bags and purses ranging from totes and hobos to wristlets and tiny pouches. Not only is each piece handmade by a talented independent designer, each bag is also truly affordable -- nearly everything in Allison's Etsy shop is under $35!

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Chanel Kits on the Runway in Paris

Posted Mar 12th 2009 at 7:00PM by Annie Scott

Filed under: Runway Trends, Handbags

Chanel on the runway
At the Fall 2009 Chanel show yesterday in Paris, Karl Lagerfeld, who is known for his quirky accessories (who could forget the faux-shopping bag handbags from last season), sent tightly sealed plastic cases down the runway filled with an assortment of goodies from the design house.

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Canopy Verde Eco-Friendly Handbags

Posted Mar 3rd 2009 at 10:00AM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Handbags, Interviews, Green Fashion

the eco-friendly handbag collection by Canopy VerdeWe recently caught up with designer Linda Wong of eco-friendly handbag company Canopy Verde. Her handbags combine organic cotton and bamboo and non-toxic finishing with modern, classic styling that's bound to last.

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Joy Gryson's More Affordable 'Olivia Harris' Line - Tip of the day!

Posted Mar 2nd 2009 at 7:00PM by Boydie Beener

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handbagWho here loves Gryson bags? Us, us, us! We mean, who wouldn't love hand crafted, high-end Italian leathers in super cool colors and silhouettes? The only problem is that pesky $1,000+ price tag ... which we are happy to say doesn't have to be so high anymore thanks to Joy Gryson's new line.

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Danielle Nicole Handbag's 22 Year Old Designer is Taking Over the World!

Posted Feb 28th 2009 at 12:00PM by Boydie Beener

Filed under: Handbags, Stores We Love, Interviews

hoboAt 22, Danielle Nicole handbag designer Danielle DiFerdinando, has the common sense, wisdom and business savvy of someone twice her age. Her soft, luxurious lambskin handbags aren't bad either! Read our exclusive Q & A with her and you just might learn something from this young entrepreneur.

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The Butler Bag

Posted Feb 20th 2009 at 11:00AM by Annie Scott

Filed under: Handbags, Events: On the Scene, Stores We Love, Product Reviews

The Butler Tote BagHow are we staying organized at Fashion Week? The Butler Bag. You won't believe what's inside.

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