Limited Edition Bags by Kotur Ltd

For those of you who aren't familiar with the brand Kotur Ltd, it's a brand that's highly regarded and a favourite among those in the celebrity circuit (such as Gwyneh Paltrow, Mischa Barton, Sienna Miller, Drew Barrymore, etc) especially during Red Carpet events. Today, Kotur Ltd's can be found at Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel and Scoop in New York and posh British department store, Harvey Nichols in Hong Kong, London and Dubai.




Featured here today, is Kotur Ltd's selection of Limited Edition frame clutches made of Vintage Brocade of the 60s and 70s. Because it's a Limited Edition piece, each clutch is individually numbered. A definite must have for collectors of Limited Edition bags! Sorry peeps, as for the price of these Limited Edition pieces, it's unavailable, but it shouldn't be too costly as most Kotur Limited pieces are around the US$200-400 price range. Available via Kotur Ltd

Presenting: Chanel's New Ankle Bag, Hot off the Runway!!

Hot off the runway, is this new fad, the Ankle Bag! Seen on Chanel's the Spring/Summer 2008 runway at Fashion Week recently, this ankle bag is a novelty indeed! I've never seen any designer do an ankle bag before. The trend is quickly spreading like wildfire in the Celebrity circuit. Rumour has it that ankle bags was a trend fueled by celebs on House Arrest, who used this sort of ankle bag to hide their House Arrest detector thing-a-ma-jig. Very clever indeed, don't you think?


However, Bagaholic Babe isn't a fan of it though.
Do you think that this trend will catch on? Tell us what YOU think!!

Fake Britain: The Rise of the Imitation Industry

By Susie Rushton
August 2007


These days, according to the latest research, [two-thirds of Brits are actively loving] fakes. [They] are buying them while on holiday in Europe but also in online auctions and in markets here in the UK. Research shows that [they] perceive it to be a victimless crime and that perception isn't changed by the fact that very little seems to be being done to stop it.

Even celebrities, those privileged beings who are routinely loaned hot-off-the-catwalk looks for free by fashion houses, are now admitting to buying fake designer accessories. The actress Renée Zellwegger has said that she bought a counterfeit bag in Hong Kong. She may not be the pinnacle of chic but when multi-millionairess Britney Spears carries a pale-pink fake Chanel bag, tweens everywhere get the message that cheating the luxury goods houses is cool.


Britney Spears spotted carrying another fake Chanel purse and lovin' it


This is a potentially disastrous turn of events for companies that trade on their aura of exclusivity and carefully nurtured relationships with Hollywood stars. No wonder that brands such as Louis Vuitton and Chanel (which, with Burberry, are the most copied) are fighting back on the A-list front. When Courtney Love was photographed at a party earlier this year wearing a fake Chanel dress, the fashion house was said to be incensed. In this month's US Harper's Bazaar, Love does penance, posing with jewellery just covering her nipples over the headline, "I'd rather go naked than wear fake". Love claims she wore the copycat Chanel "inadvertently" . If so, she would be rather more gullible than the rest of us.

The reason Chanel et al have a problem with forgeries is that there is such a huge demand for them. More than ever, [the Brits] are buying fake goods, knowing that they are fake – and not giving a damn. They are put off neither by the loss to those brands' businesses nor – apparently – by any thought of the organised crime that inevitably props up a global trade worth as much as $200bn each year. And as the standard of those fakes improves, no longer is poor quality such a big issue for buyers.

While a minority will always prefer to know that they own and carry the real thing, there is a growing group who will buy both fake and authentic luxury goods. It's a misconception these days to think that the woman who carries an ersatz Louis Vuitton Monogram or Chloé Paddington bag is a young, low-income consumer who can't afford authentic goods. According to a new study by the law firm Davenport Lyons, two thirds of those who buy counterfeit watches, handbags and clothes also buy genuine designer goods. In demographic terms, there is very little to distinguish the fake-buyer from the genuine-only buyer.

And increasingly, [the Brits] are openly confessing that [their] Gucci watch or Mulberry bag isn't the real thing. Researchers say that up to two thirds of [them] are happy to admit they buy fake goods – an increase of 20 per cent on last year. As the global trade booms, an even wider range of spurious items gets shipped across borders, with piracy affecting not just luxury goods but even everyday items such as toothpaste, toys and batteries.

Is fakery losing its stigma and, particularly in the realms of image and self-presentation, even becoming a kind of status symbol? And if authenticity has become strictly optional, into which other realms of culture will that attitude spread?

For a full report on the 'Fake Britain: The Rise of the Imitation Industry' story, click here

Newsflash -- Gorbachev as Face of New Vuitton Ad Campaign

Move over Scarlett Johansson! Louis Vuitton has made ex-Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev as one of the faces of their new Ad Campaign. Besides Gorbavhev, Other Celebs in the new Ad Campaign are Catharine Denevue and Tennis Couple Andre Agassi and Steffi Graff


Mikhail Gorbachev in LV Ad Campaign, photographed by Anne Leibovitz


To read the NY Times article, Click Here!

Spotted: Reese Witherspoon with Miu Miu Coffer Bag

On a day out shopping in Los Angeles with her daughter, Ava, Reese Witherspoon was spotted with Miu Miu's Coffer Bag in Cream. Because the Coffer Bag seems to be a hot favourite with Hollywood A-Listers and those in the celebrity circuit, this Miu Miu number seems to have reached 'It' Bag status. Other A-Listers who have been spotted with the 'Coffer' include Lindsay Lohan, the new face of the Miu Miu's 2007 Ad Campaign.

Wanna get your hands on one? It's available for $1,445 via Saks

Spotted: Hilary Duff with Marc Jacobs 'Debbie'

Recently, Hilary Duff was spotted with Marc Jacobs's Sweet Punk Debbie Hobo in Black. However, if you ask Bagaholic Babe, I much prefer the one in 'Bisque' (Cream) above. Yup, Bagaholic Babe isn't a fan of Black bags because although it's versatile in the sense that it goes well with everything in one's entire wardrobe, but let's just say I need my dose of colour. Well yes, I know that 'Bisque' (Cream) is less of a colour than Black, but that coupled with the Gold hardware just does me in! Anyway, whether you like it in Black or in 'Bisque', both colours are available. Get this Marc Jacobs Sweet Punk Debbie Hobo with studs (with adjustable leather shoulder strap) for $1,800 via Barneys New York

Spotted: Sienna Miller with Luella Army Bag

Since I posted up Luella's Spring-Summer 2007 Collection today, I thought I might as well make it 'Luella Day', and show you an A-Lister who's been seen toting her Luella Army Bag around.





Luella Strappy Army Bag in Olive Patent Leather - £495

However, I'm sorry to tell you that this Strappy Army Bag is sold out. For more details, visit Luella.com

As seen on Kylie Minogue: Anya Hindmarch 'Elrod'

Kylie Minogue with Anya Hindmarch's 'Elrod' Bag, in Vogue Australia


Elrod in White


Elrod in Metallic Gold

For her Spring-Summer 2007 Collection, Anya Hindmarch was inspired by a house built by Arthur Elrod and John Lautner - the very house featured in the old Bond flick, Diamonds Are Forever. Hence, the 'Elrod' Bag was Born, named after one of the architects of the aforementioned house in Palm Springs. In Anya Hindmarch's own words: "It has inspired the Elrod bag which is clean and modern yet sort of timeless too. And it's what I want to wear this Spring Summer". The Elrod in Metallic Gold retails for £565.00 while the White retails for £535.00. After all, it's still the season of the Oversized Bag, so grab yours at Anya Hindmarch Online or if you really like the Elrod but think it's too big for you, don't worry, you can get the Small Elrod instead (shown below) from the Official Website for £495.00. Whether it's the large or the small Elrod, I love the hook detail that the shoulder straps are tied onto! Just so chic and classy!


Small Elrod in Blue

Haute New Bag: Jimmy Choo 'Troy'

Hmm..if John Galliano's Spring-Summmer 2007 Collection for Dior was inspired by Luc Besson's movie Joan of Arc, then perhaps Jimmy Choo was inspired by Troy for Spring-Summer 2007? Looks as if designers are starting to look toward historic events and epic productions of movies for inspiration.


Jimmy Choo 'Troy' Bag.

Stay ahead of the fashion pack with this HOT new Jimmy Choo 'Troy' Bag. It's been seen on the arms of the Celebrities like Beyonce (she has the silver one) and is officially the new 'IT' bag for those in the celebrity circuit. The' Troy' is so HOT, its Haute!

Made of Canvas with leather trimming and embellished with studs and gold hardware, this Canvas Clutch Bag comes with a detachable gold chain link strap. Also available in Beige. This Haute New bag retails for 965 Euros at Jimmy Choo . Be one of the first ones to Own it before it sells out!

HOT BAGS: Cuffz by Linz Bags

I know this brand isn't exactly all that new. In fact, it's been around for quite awhile - around 2 years or so to be exact. But, I thought that I'd share this with you guys, especially those of you in Asia as I'm sure you guys haven't really heard about this or seen this around town. Probably the only part of Asia that it's popular in is Japan.

Celebs like Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson were seen carrying these Cuffz by Linz bags around town when the brand was newly launched. These Cuffz by Linz bags don't exactly look like your average designer bags. In fact, they're naughty looking, if you catch my drift *winks*. Cuffz by Linz bags have a very noticeable feature - there's a huge handcuff placed on different parts of the bag, depending on the design you choose...and yes, even the men's bags.
Bags like these are very popular, especially with girls who love partying.

The bags have six different collections - 'Barfly', 'Oh Bondage!', 'Duchess Clutch', 'Rebel', 'New Carry-All' and 'Men's Bags' - each Collection represents a different styled bag. Besides these, they do jewellery and Accessories too.

Bags from the 'Barfly' Collection are hobo bags, and are named after Drinks (each drink represents a different colour) - There's the 'Martini', 'Johnny', Cosmopolitan', 'Manhattan', 'Champagne Tattoo', 'Jack', etc.

"Finally, a handbag designed specifically to meet the needs of the party girl in all of us!! It's simple: the key is on your zipper, so just cuff the bag to your wrist (an instant eye-catching, ice-breaking accessory) and let the bag sit on the bar. That way, there's no chance you'll misplace your valuables even when you're a few cocktails into your evening."
quoted from CuffzbyLinz.com

Here are some of the bags from the 'Barfly' Collection




'Cosmopolitan' in Metallic Pink, 'Martini' in Metallic Silver, and 'Champagne Tattoo'
Bags from this collection retail for $165 at Cuffz by Linz.Com Other Colours Available.

Bags from The 'Oh Bondage!' Collection are named made to sound like the 7 Deadly Sins - Sin, Greed, Vanity, Lie, etc

Here's what the website says of this collection: "C'mon ladies, you don't need an instruction manual for this one!! Basically, you're carrying around a set of handcuffs with you at all times. What you do with them is up to you and whoever is lucky enough to wind up your captive! (*note: CUFFZ does not condone using handcuffs for unsafe or criminal purposes. Behave, girls!!)"



'Sin' from the 'Oh Bondage!' Collection retails for $225 at Cuffz by Linz website . Other colours available.

And for the 'Duchess Clutch' Collection, the website says: "Polished, classy, demure . . . this diminutive, sophisticated spin on the bondage-esque Barfly bag combines edginess with chic and a refined sensibility. A "hot little number" for a hot night out, this sweet little bag holds just the basics: your lipstick, the cash/cards, and perhaps a petite cell phone."



'Duchess Clutch' in Gold, retails for $165 at Cuffz by Linz website . Other Colours available

I'm not a fan of the 'Rebel' and 'Carry All' Collections, but you can view them at the Official Website .

And for the Men, we've got the Men's collection. The Men's Collection consists of Messenger Bags and the Website says: Rugged masculinity radiating from an urban-chic accessory! Who'd have thought?! It's a manly answer to the issue of "the man bag". Each individual bag is made from its own full skin of imported Italian cowhide, and each bag is constructed entirely by hand: from the hand stitching to the hand-pounded rivets. The bag is sturdy enough to tote your laptop, and stylish enough to wear on the weekends!"


The Black Hand-Stitch Messenger Bag retails for $495. Available in Black and Brown, and in Hair Calf and Leather. To view the complete Men's Collection, Jewellery and Accessories Collections along with all the other collections featured in this post or to purchase these bags, go to Cuffz by Linz Official Website

Pharrell: The Face of Vuitton

06/26/2006 3:00 PM, Yahoo! Music
Dotmusic

Pharrell Williams is to become the new face of Louis Vuitton in a forthcoming ad campaign. The N*E*R*D* and Neptunes star will front the fashion company's 2006 and 2007 line of Italian suitcases and bags. Pharrell, who is due to release a solo album shortly, will appear alongside Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell in the photos.

Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton's artistic director, commented: "We brought to this campaign a touch of the street, elevated to a rich, modern chic that embodies the message of our ready-to-wear accessories and bags. Working with beautiful, iconic, and powerful faces, we created compositions that boldly display Vuitton's exquisite, super-luxe style."

http://music.yahoo.com/library/default.asp?m=content&add=news&i=33627240&

Newsflash: Lindsay Lohan for Miu Miu Ad Campaign Photos

Here are the Ad Campaigns for Miu Miu featuring Lindsay Lohan. I couldn't even recognise her! Who would've thought LiLo could look so refined, like a porcelain doll?? Her makeup and her total look here reminds Bagaholic Babe of the Anna Sui girls on the runway and on Anna Sui's 'Dolly' Range of Cosmetics. Take a look and see what I mean...

Newsflash - Latest Celeb Craze: Moni Moni Handbags

This hot new brand is so HOT that they are on backorders! Moni Moni is now officially arm candy on the Celeb Circuit as we see many celebs toting Moni Moni Bags that they are so IN LOVE with. Could this be the new IT Bag? Could this be the New Balenciaga replacement?


3 Designs are hot favourites among Celebrities - The Splendor, the Shopper and the Eden.



Paris Hilton with the Moni Moni 'Splendor' Satchel


Jessica Alba with the Moni Moni 'Eden'



Michelle Trachtenberg of Buffy the Vampire Slayer with the Moni Moni 'Shopper'


Moni Moni Handbags: designed by Cinzia Monaci

After graduating from the University of Turin in Literature and Communications, Cinzia won a scholarship to study arts in Lyon, France and attended journalism courses at the Sorbonne University of Paris where she collaborated with several fashion and entertainment publications. She moved to Los Angeles in 1997 where she continued to correspond for European magazines, collaborated with In Style, and started her own business supplying major department stores with Italian name brand fashion goods. In 2002 she won a scholarship in Fashion Business at FIDM in Los Angeles and started designing her own line of handbags. Moni Moni International, Inc. was founded in early 2004 and is now sold in many boutiques around the country and around the world.


All Moni Moni Bags are handcrafted in Italy. Made of selected dyewash Italian leather that is dyed and then pre-washed to make them look shaded and patinated. Some irregular marks may occur as a result of this very particular proces; these should not be considered imperfections. If cared for properly, this bag will only get better with time. Super soft and Large. Dust Bag included. Some Bags come with a detachable Shoulder Strap.



If you wanna get your hands on one, Now's your chance. You can only get them from ONE PLACE only. Get it from ADASA . The 'Eden' retails for $525, while the 'Splendor' retails for $435. Bagaholic Babe loves the 'Splendor'.
(Info from ADASA, Photos from WhatCelebsWear)

Spotted: Jennifer Garner With Chloe Bay Bag

Jennifer Garner with Chloe Bay Bag


Chloe 'Bay' Bag in White Lambskin

Jennifer Garner, of Alias and 13 Going On 30 fame, was spotted with the New Chloe Lambskin 'Bay' Bag from the Spring-Summer 2007 Collection. If you want to get your hands on this bag, you can get it at Bergdorf Goodman for $1680. The Bag comes in a few colours, and if this tote is not your style, they have it in Hobo style too. Chloe's 'Bay' Bags for the Spring-Summer 2007 Collection is made of Lambskin with Gold Hardware and Studded details. Bagaholic Babe's absolute favourite part of the bag are the Chunky Zip closures. ;)

Spotlight On: Tods Red Carpet Pochettes

Tods Pochettes (or clutches) never fail to show up on the Red Carpet. Whether they're attending a movie premiere, an event, a party, a charity gala event, OR.....*drumroll* an Awards ceremony like the Oscars and Golden Globes, Tods Pochettes are a hot favourite among celebrities.


Reese Witherspoon with the Decoupage Pochette


Tods Decoupage Pochette.

If you want to get your hands on Reese Witherspoon's Decoupage Pochette by Tods, you can get it via eLuxury (pictured above). Made of soft Metallic Golden pebble-grained leather, it is embellished with sparkling bejewelled details and a detachable gold link shoulder strap. Get yours at eLuxury for $745.



In 2004-2005, it was the Scala clutch, which Tods no longer manufactures

Back in the Day when it was popular, Celebs like Jessica Simpson and Keira Knightley were seen with the Scala on the Red Carpet




Jessica Simpson and Keira Knightley with the 'Scala' Pochette


In 2005-2006, it was the Girelli Pochette - as seen on Red Carpet celebs like Kate Bosworth and Keira Knightley

Kate Bosworth with the Girelli Pochette at the Superman Returns Premiere and Keira Knightley with the Girelli Pochette at the Golden Globe Awards 2006
(Photos from Celebritywonder)

Tods Metallic Girelli Pochette

If you want to get your Girelli Pochette while it's still available, you can get it at eLuxury. Made of metallic grained leather and crystal encrusted silver push-lock closure, the new Girelli Metallic Pochette comes with a Jewel-finished silver metal chain strap. If you don't want the option of slinging the Pochette on your shoulder, simply tuck the chain into the bag and you have your Pochette/clutch bag! Hurry, get yours today before Tods stops manufacturing them (like the Scala Pochette above). Available at eLuxury for $675.

And last but not least, my favourite Tods Pochette out of all the ones featured here - the Marlene Pochette. The latest addition to the Tods Pochette family, the Marlene was just introduced in late 2006, and already it is a favourite amongst celebrities such as Eva Longoria and Anne Hathaway at The Devil Wears Prada Premiere.



I found the exact same Marlene Pochette Strass that Anne Hathaway is pictured with at eLuxury, except in a different colour.

Tods Marlene Pochette

The black Marlene Pochette is made of satin, with croc-embossed leather trimming and frame top. Also comes with a jewel-finished silver metal chain strap that you can tuck into your bag. With the twisted leather loop closure and the large strass (jewel)-encrusted round knob, this is the perfect clutch to 'Bling-ify' and glam up your outfit to create a total look! Get this latest Pochette now, via eLuxury for $875! Satin Pochettes for Evening are just oh, so classy!

Spotted: Paris Hilton with Fendi Logo Shoulder 'B' Bag

Paris Hilton spotted with Fendi Logo Shoulder 'B' Bag

If you want your very own Fendi Logo Shoulder 'B' Bag that was spotted on Paris Hilton, it's still available at Saks .
Fendi Logo Shoulder 'B' Bag

This Fendi Logo Shoulder 'B' Bag is in Fendi's Signature Zucca print jacquard, combined with distressed leather, topstiching and brass hardware with chainlink accents on the strap. With a push through flap closure, the Logo Shoulder 'B' Bag is from the Fall-Winter Collection 2006, so hurry if you still want one! Available at Saks for $920.