Top Model TV's fashionista Melissa Rajan casts her eye over what's hot, what's not, and what's around the corner...
As we enter the chilly Autumn season, fake fur covered and fur trimmed bags were prominent - injecting glamour and warmth, and matched the current trend for fur clothing and boots. Furry all over handbags or those with classic trim were the favourite options - to add elegance and style.
Chanel fur handbag AW 2010
& Michael Kors fur handbag
The leather satchel was revamped as a chic, staple accessory; from traditional schoolboy styles to 70’s folk inspired versions that draped elegantly across the body.
For Boho chic with a practical twist – cross body bags made an appearance, their straps across the body perfect for any girl about town who wants to ooze uncluttered glamour.
The post World War look made a comeback
as Louis Vuitton’s show confirmed. Held in the
hand with an elegant strap, these structured
classic handbags were angular and oozed
1950’s, minimalist elegance.
Proenza Schouler
satchel handbag
For a ladylike finish to any outfit, try the “frame bag”- structured, clean and elegant. Perfect with a feminine pencil skirt and some kitten heels – this look spells sophisticated yet minxy. Alternatively for an edgier and hip option, team it with the Season’s on trend boho wide leg trouser and a satin pussy cat bow blouse.
For hot fashionistas, Top designers Marc Jacobs and Marchesa embraced fiery vibrant coloured handbags to really turn the heat up. These are stunning classics that inject a colourful twist into even the most subdued of office wear. Whichever designer look you decide to embrace this Season - rest assured you’ll have bags of style.
12/10/2010
'You can never have too many friends, shoes or handbags', and the catwalks for Autumn Winter 2010 were awash with an array of tempting and diverse designs to certainly prove the handbag theory.
“I want them all” was the general feeling as the sumptuous, original designs made their appearance on the World’s catwalks this Season.
The “it” bag became a thing of the past as bags took on a new dimension in practicality, with fake fur, polished leather satchels and more structured and classic designs predominating.
Gucci cross body bag
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