Presenting: Marc Jacobs S/S 09 Collection

Presenting: Marc Jacobs S/S 09 Collection

"Born To Be Wild" or "Out of Africa" best describes MJ's collection for S/S 09. Not only do we see LOTS of exotic prints and animal prints, but also wildly mismatched colours!! Besides that, MJ's underlying philosophies in creating this collection, in Bagaholic Babe's opinion, are contrast, textures, and colours. The key shape of the season also seems to be the messenger as well as smaller-sized shoulder slung bags.


Get ready as Marc Jacobs has unleashes the Exotic kingdom unto us, often with a few of them exploding onto just a SINGLE bag!! The key detail of his collection seems to be padlocks and tassles.





I like the this one though... love the touch of red! 

Here, he adds on to his current collection of Quilted bags, are some in messenger style, with padlock and exotic (lizard) skin detailing. A new element to the quilted range would be the ones with sequin details












The Verdict: Well, in Bagaholic Babe's opinion, MJ is trying to do too much with this collection! There really isn't a thread that binds the collection together as a WHOLE.

The quilted bags are more classic looking, whilst the ones with sequin details and rope straps may add a touch of glam and sparkle to your outfit.

The multi-flapped bags with contrasted textures and exotic skins with exotic skinned tassels all in one just prove to be too much for my liking! I mean, pony hair + lizard skin + python + suede + leather all in ONE bag?! It may be fine if it's in one colour, but all those details and textures PLUS contrasting colours and tassels all in ONE bag is just well, an eyesore. One really doesn't know where to look and what to focus on when you lay your eyes upon it because there is just TOO MUCH going on! However, one thing I do not doubt with all the exotic combinations is well.... the price tag, of course! Just using one type of exotic skin already costs a bomb... imagine the use of 3-4 AT ONCE..!

Sporty-esque looking Bowler Bag

When Bagaholic Babe first saw this bag, the first thought that came to mind was that it resembled your good ol' preppy Argyle vests, but a much smarter and more classy version. I know the colours aren't exactly the same but somehow the colours on this quilted Bowler bag just exudes some sort of preppy sporty vibe, don't you think? This bowler is by an Italian brand called Ghibli that I haven't yet heard of, and is slightly on the more affordable end of the spectrum. From their new Fall/Winter 08/09 collection, this Ghibli quilted bowler is made of a combiation of textures and leathers such as suede, patent leather (the green and red bits) and quilted leather with contrast stitching. It also comes with a detachable signature heart-shaped key ring. At an affordable price of just $578, it's available at Forzieri

Bottega Veneta F/W '08

On Bottega this coming season, we see a variety of stuff from their collection.

As you can see, their signature woven pieces still remain.. the first piece being brighter than ever.. a patchwork woven tote that's really has just too much work on it.. the green and black one looking like what we can find in our craft stores at 'Central Market' in Malaysia. I think the best among the woven pieces would have to be the woven clutch. It looks elegant yet not too over the top.





They've also got the same clutch quilted in patent.. yes, I think it's patent and a bright red quilted clutch that's a bit rough looking..




Then there's the more luxurious pieces in exotic leather.. the first being an envelope clutch followed by a beautiful ostrich bag with buckles fastened on the sides..




And a show of more framed bags.. The matte crocodile bag with a fold-over frame top looking extremely stunning..





And to top it off, there's a colorful beaded clutch that must've taken ages to put together but a little too big to hold. Not very user-friendly, is it? But it does have the WOW factor in it. You're bound to get people's heads turning with an item such as this..



Overall, I must say, the collection is made up of the finest but if I were to recommend you stuff from their collection, I'd say.. Go for the exotics!

If you'd like to read the review given by Style.com and see more items from their collection, click here

Chanel F/W '08

On Chanel this coming season, expect to see giant quilted bags, camellias, pearls, boaters, and bows including these beauties..





Extremely stylish yet futuristic clutches that looks great every angle you carry it. It's a pity though we can't see the other bag pictures on Style.com. Anyhow, if you'd like to see what's hot this coming season, check it out here

A Very Pretty Chanel Bag

Chanel 2.55 Satin Flap Bag

As you may have already noticed from the picture above, the bag shown is none other than the Chanel 2.55. I always feel excited about publishing a post on the 2.55 - especially when they are cute and fun. Afterall, I'm sure you Bagfetish readers will get just excited about what Chanel has come up with again with its very own icon bag.

Almost all Chanel 2.55 bags come quilted (an inspiration drawn from jackets worn by jockeys) during the 1950 days. Although similar in style, yet, each new piece looks different - just like the one you see above. If you're an avid fan of Chanel accessories, well, this is it!

Made from satin, the bag comes with a chain strap, a silver 'double C' twist lock closure and a cute white bow! Goes well with both day and night wear, it's definitely one of the items on my Wish List.

To find out more about the Chanel 2.55 Satin Flap bag, visit Chanel today.

Love It or Hate It: Versace Quilted Patent Boston Bag

Versace Bronze Quilted Patent Boston Bag


On today's 'Love It or Hate It' is a Bronze Quilted Patent Boston bag by Versace. An attention catcher, the Boston bag is made from metallic patent leather that comes with polished goldtone hardware. D-ring details join the woven handles to the bag - with a Versace logo plate engraved on the centre front. The bag opens and closes with a zip at the top and has metal feet at the base.

A love it or hate it you say? Well, personally, I feel the bag has been overdone - with quilted leather and woven handles. I feel it's really too much. And the color? Looks more like a chocolate bar to me. Definitely for one with an acquired taste. The bag has been known to catch the attention of passersby. Let's hope it's for the right reasons and not wrong ones.

Available via Bluefly, the Versace Bronze Quilted Patent Boston bag is priced at $2,064.00

Julie Verhoeven for Mulberry

Brit brand Mulberry seems to be doing a lot of collaborations these days. Last year, the brand collaborated with Brit designer, Giles Deacon for the 'Giles for Mulberry' Collection. This Fall/Winter Season, Mulberry has collaborated with an Artist, Julie Verhoeven (who collabrated with Louis Vuitton in 2003) to create this Special Artist Edition 'Julie Verhoeven for Mulberry Bag'. Only made in limited quantities, this bag can be considered as a Limited Edition.


Julie Verhoeven for Mulberry Quilted shopper


Back View

Though a little Chanel-esque in more ways than one, (in terms of the quilted look and the chain shoulder strap) the artist illustrated appliqué by Verhoeven reminds me a little of Chanel's fun, funky and colourful Cruise Collections of seasons' past. A little Chanel-esque it may be, but Bagaholic Babe still adores this bag nonetheless. It's very me. Lol. This Quilted fabric shopper has a zippered top and also comes with the ringpull keyring charm attached. Get this Verhoeven for Mulberry Shopper for £580.43 via Net-a-Porter.

For those of you in Malaysia who are interested in this bag, it's available at the Mulberry Boutique ( Call 03-21448001) at the StarHill Shopping Gallery in Bukit Bintang. The Limited Edition Julie Verhoeven for Mulberry T-shirt can also be found at the StarHill Mulberry Boutique.

For more info on the artist Julie Verhoeven and the other brands she has collaborated with in the past, Click Here!

Presenting: Fashion Week: Chanel S/S '08

Presenting: Paris Fashion Week: Chanel Spring/Summer Collection 2008

From sequin-embellished bags to hard case Evening clutches in the shape of gemstones with crystal embellishments and details, the theme "Shiny, Shiny, Shiny!!" in Bagaholic Babe's opinion, is suitable for Chanel's S/S '08 Collection.


















Whilst other designers seem to be using a bright, bold and striking colour palette for their S/S '08 collections (Fendi, Marni, Christian Lacroix, etc), Chanel seems to have opted for a more monochromatic colour scheme. Perhaps it was due to Chanel's uncharacteristic use of bright colours for their Fall/Winter 2007 Collection which resulted in this seeming reversal of seasons? It's befitting to say (in Bagaholic Babe's opinion), that Chanel's S/S '08 Collection is more suited to the F/W '07 and vice versa. Makes the brand's F/W '07 Collection seem more fun. Hm, what do YOU think?

The Verdict: Chanel has always been associated with timelessness and elegance. That may be so, but come Spring/Summer 2008, this monochromatic collection will be lost amidst the sea of flourescent colours that the other uber-designers have opted for. C'mon it's Spring! Let's welcome sunshine, rainbows and yes, that means and injection of colour!

*Bagaholic Babe loves the last 2 bags with the bow motif! Gorgeous!!

(Images from Style)

Presenting: Marc Jacobs S/S '08 Collection

Presenting: Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer Collection 2008
(Images via Style)

We're all used to seeing Marc Jacobs and his quilted leather structured bags more often than not, and for most of us, that sort of look has become synonymous with the designer himself, his trademark look. For Marc Jacobs's Spring/Summer '08 Collection, as shown at Olympus Fashion Week this week, there seems to be much less quilted leather bags. Instead, Marc Jacobs's usually simple and functional-looking bags have taken an interesting twist, in terms of both colour and design. For his S/S'08 Collection, transparency seems to be a key theme, as we saw oversized quilted frame purses with Granny Purse Kiss-Lock Closures attahed onto square netted (hence, transparent) totes with leather trims (that look a little Hermes-like on top). This season, Marc Jacobs also experiments with floral prints, and bright flourescent, psychedelic colours, especially for his Evening Clutches. Oh perhaps yet another key theme for MJ's S/S '08 Collection is Amphibians, as most of his bags sport Amphibian (or baby frog) detailed Closures.



















The Verdict: Bagaholic Babe doesn't really like MJ's Day bags for this Collection (except maybe for the first bag above). The floral bag with the extremely long tassels draping down from the frame bag leaves me speechless. In fact when I first saw that, it reminded me of the Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Monogram Multicolore Bucket Bag with the suede and leather fringe trimmings from the 2005 Collection, which was also designed by MJ himself. Ok, enough about what I don't like in this collection. Let's move on to things I absolutely Love! If given the chance, I'd love to get the Evening Clutches with the Gold frog closure in every single colour and material available! Love all the bright flourescent colours! Pair it with your standard LBD and you will definitely funk up your look. A definite statement bag and a great conversation starter too!