Warning: Shiny objects ahead!
Breathe in. Breathe out.
Ready?
This season, adding a dose of high-octane glam and sparkle to your wardrobe is a must.
Rules? Only one: NO RULES.
Shiny is the new neutral.
Step into the season of sparkle with a blinged-out, bedazzled bag, adorned with crystal accents or go as OTT as you feel like with a “full coverage” bag showered with crystals.
Also, the times where jeweled or metallic bags were only related to evening outings and events are far gone, so your shiny precious purse can be the perfect finishing touch for everything from denim (t-shirt and wide jeans, mules or platforms, your new arm jewel and off you go!) to summer dresses (including the trendy knits) to oversized blazer or suit to maxi skirt with bomber jacket.
There are many celebrity and street style star-approved designer bags on our Must Consider List, and here are some of the "nominees".
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You: CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED BAGS
“You're just too good to be true, can't take my eyes off of you” is what we are hearing when thinking about the woman that will be spotted carrying some of these.
Roger Vivier Vanity Strass Mini Bag with silver chain holder strap was inspired by vintage beauty cases, is rendered in black velvet and hand-adorned with crystal buckle and dangle appliqués. Need a card slot in the interior? You got it.
Simply. Exceptional.
Styling: hand, shoulder, crossbody.
Burberry Lola Small Equestrian Knight Bag is an exquisite combination of velvet and lambskin, featuring Thomas Burberry crystal-encrusted monogram and crystal Equestrian Knight appliqués. Slip pocket in the interior.
The chain-link shoulder strap is detachable so you can easily chose between clutch and hands-free styling.
Saint Laurent Le Monogramme Satin Clutch comes with a delicate all-over hand-applied YSL crystal latticework-like detailing, has drawstring closure and thin, twisted strap for shoulder or crossbody wearing.
Self-Portrait Croc Mini Bow Bag is crafted from glossy, croc-embossed leather and accented with crystal-studded bow.
Already an icon, this tiny stunner has a curved handle and detachable shoulder strap for versatile styling.
Shine Bright Like a Diamond: CRYSTAL COVERED BAGS
These spotlight stealers with full crystal coverage have us starry-eyed.
You don't need a bag to shine like the diamond you are buuut... any of these can take your looks to the new, supernova levels.
Kim Dolce & Gabbana Small Sicily Bag with “fusible rhinestones” was featured on the SS23 runway, a collaboration of the Italian fashion house with Kim Kardashian.
This rhinestone-covered jewel has palladium-plated logo tag, flat interior pocket, top handle, and detachable and adjustable shoulder strap rendered in foiled iguana-print calf skin.
Magda Butrym Medium Vesna Shoulder Bag is named after a goddess from Slavic mythology, associated with youth and springtime.
Vesna is all-over embellished with hundreds (and hundreds) of diamante crystals and further accented with a detachable strass tassel brooch, Magda’s signature (you can wear separately). Styling: hand, arm, shoulder.
Next from our list… Benedetta Bruzziches Ursula Twelfth Night Shoulder Bag is a work of modern art. Handcrafted from organic silk satin-lined aluminium mesh, studded with light-catching crystal rhinestones.
Hand, arm and shoulder carrying options thanks to the structured metal handle.
We believe JW Anderson’s Bumper Bag needs no introduction.
As seen on the SS13 runway.
All-over crystal embellishment, signature oversized padded tubular detail, inner slip pocket and adjustable shoulder strap for top handle or shoulder carrying.
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: SILVER BAGS
When it comes to metallics, silver is currently the leading trend not only in jewelry but also in clothing, shoes and handbags, and below beauties are perfect to have fun, play and experiment with stellar kind of feelings when looking to the mirror and superstar attention from your fans and beholders instantly noticing your magic presence.
Tom Ford Bianca Mini Hobo, made from laminated leather, is refined and stunningly curvy.
Her metal handle is inspired by Constantin Brâncuși’s sculptures, and comes with a detachable chain strap, so your styling options include hand, elbow, shoulder and crossbody.
When we say Paco Rabanne, silver is THE color that instantly pops up in your mind, isn’t it?
Strikingly reflective, Pacoïo Mini Bag is handcrafted from signature chainmail of silver-tone mirror effect disks and comes with a matching pouch. Styling: hand, shoulder, crossbody.
Ferragamo Iconic Top Handle in laminated calfskin with glossy finish is a glam take on the Italian fashion house’s iconic bag.
Geometric silhouette with signature Gancini fastening has one pocket on the back and another zipped pocked inside, and comes with detachable shoulder strap so you can go hands-free when needed.
Alexander McQueen Jewel Mini Hobo in silver-tone metallic fabric is another powerful candidate.
The silhouette of this icon, as you probably know, is inspired by the faceted stone from one of the four Swarovski-encrusted rings adorning the antique silver-finished Knuckle handle. Styling: hand or shoulder.
Not fully silver, but she is a diva both on the beach and on the streets: Loewe Sparkling Anagram Basket Bag.
This summer jewel with embroidered calfskin Anagram and matching tubular straps was handcrafted in Colombia from Iraca palm and silver threads. Top handle and shoulder carry.
We hope you enjoyed the glam ride. For more, browse our Spotlight-Loving Designer Bags Edit.
Happy shining!
Love, Lozuri
