New addition to Balenciaga family

The "Motorcycle", the "Twiggy", the "Brief", are all Balenciaga bags that we have become familiar with and accustomed to. Despite the fashion industry being incredibly unforgiving, these "It" bags have survived, and weathered the seasons - "It" bags survive for a few seasons, but these bags have stood the test of time, achieving a somewhat cult status in the fashion world. And now, the latest addition to this ever-expanding cult brand's collection is the new "Pom Pon" bag.

Pictured above is the Arena Giant Covered Pom Pon bag in white, with white hardware and studded details. The white on white hardware definitely gives the bag a minimalist appeal. If you want something that says 'understated chic' then this would be it. Made of wrinkled distressed lambskin with drawstring closure, it comes with a removable shoulder strap. If white isn't your colour, this bag is also available in Red, Dark Green, and Black. Retails for $1,895 at Barneys New York

Love It or Hate It: Gold Tote by Burberry

Being a huge fan of Burberry, I must say, I've yet to turn down a Burberry item - except maybe for this one.


Burberry Gold Tote


Well, what do you think?

A gold check perforated leather tote, it comes with inverted pleat details and leather trims. The bag comes with one interior zip pocket and three interior patch pockets and can be carried as a shoulder bag or as a tote. Available from Burberry Online, the bag is priced at £1,695.00. Detailed shots are available at the website.

Fendi Patent 'It' Bag

The 2008 Resort Collections are out, and Marine and Nautical inspirations grace us with their presence once again. Rope details and trimmings are brought to the fashion forefront. From the Resort Collection for 2008, one of Fendi's 'It' Bags, the 'Bag de Jour', is now available in Patent.



Being a total Fendi-holic, I must say that this bag is 'oh-so-gorgeous!' Made of perforated Camel Patent leather with Rope handle details, this Medium-sized Patent Bag De Jour has a goldish sheen to its surface. Get this for $1520 via Neiman Marcus

Splurge of the Week!

Louis Vuitton Mahina XL


A soft and supple calf leather, today's Splurge of the Week features the Louis Vuitton Mahina XL - a perforated monogram pattern bag with rolled leather handles, shiny golden brass hardware and buckled bands on each side that creates subtle gathers for the purpose of adjusting capacity in the bag. Although the design doesn't look as if it can accomodate as much as the Louis Vuitton Neverful MM but nevertheless, do not underestimate the Mahina XL. It is sure to withstand the weight of all the girly stuff you cannot leave home without while looking trendy and up-to-date.

This roomy tote opens with banded push-lock closure and comes with protective metal feet to keep it away from dust and dirt at all times. Lined with microfiber, the interior zip pocket is leather-trimmed and has a D-ring for hooking your keys to.

Priced at $2,980.00, the bag is not only an arm candy but also one that'll suit your everyday needs. To find out more, drop by at eLuxury today.

Chanel Does Nationalistic Pride for Spring-Summer 2007!

Chanel Spring-Summer 2007
(L-R) Perforated Aged Calfskin Zipped Shopping Bag in Purple, Perforated Lambskin iPod Holder, Perforated Lambskin Classic Flap Bag (2.55), Tri-Coloured Perforated Lambskin Double Flap Bag

These babies are from Chanel's Spring-Summer 2007 Collection. I don't know about you BagAddicts, but I'm not loving it. It's not that I don't love Coloured and Multicoloured bags. Those of you who are regular readers of Bagaholic Babe's posts know that I love whimsical designs, prints and bright colours, especially Fuschia. This however, is not my cuppa tea. The usually very classy and timeless 2.55 doesn't look good in Fire Engine Red above. Pastels, Bright Colours and Metallics, whether in signature Lambskin or Cotton Canvas have done the 2.55 More justice in the past collections.

And... for the tri-coloured 2.55 on the right, just flip it on its left side and there you have it - the 'Tricolore', also known as the French National Flag.


Textured, Chanel and made of perforated leather it may be, but its the 'Tricolore' all right, and the colours are in the right order too (Blue, White and Red)! Hmm..maybe this is Chanel's way of asserting and re-affirming its nationalistic pride?


Bags are available at your nearest Chanel Store or visit Chanel.com to view the entire Spring-Summer Collection 2007