Macabre or must-have? The Alexander McQueen Thriller Faithful Glove Clutch

February 16, 2010 by Ehmonie Hainey · 9 Comments

Is the Alexander McQueen Thriller Faithful Glove Clutch a must-have or just too macabre for words?

Because the bag was designed by McQueen, and inspired by Michael Jackson makes it both an amazing pick, yet, on the heels of both of their deaths, also a bit creepy. We’ve reviewed the Faithful Glove Clutch before and immediately saw the Michael Jackson connection. Now, the new Thriller Faithful Glove Clutch offers an updated version to the original, and features a detachable Swarovski-embellished white leather glove, similar to MJ’s signature glove Read more

Filed Under: Celebs, Clutches, Handbag Styles
Tagged: Alexander McQueen, Halloween, Michael Jackson, Swarovski crystals, Thriller

Top 9 bags of 2009 by Handbag du Jour

December 31, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · 1 Comment

It’s been a busy year blogging about bags and now we’ve come to the end of 2009 so we decided to compile a list of the top 9 bags of 2009. In no particular order are the bags that made us swoon, drool, and whip out those credit cards and shop! Check them out below and share your favorite bags of the year!

1. Jimmy Choo Mandah Hobo
All the girls carried the Jimmy Choo ‘Mandah’ Hobo BagJimmy Choo Mandah. Halle, J Lo. and Jessica Alba were fans of this smooth calfskin leather and suede bag in brown, leopard and hot pink. With a zippered gusset panel down the front and back center and two rolled handles accented with gold bands, the Mandah was the perfect hobo and the suede/leather combo made it great for any season.

2. YSL Easy Studded Y Bag
Any bag that can distract AWAY from Lady Gaga’s outfits HAD to make the list. The YSL Easy Studded Y Bag was a fave of Gaga, Adrienne Bailon and many other celebs. YSL bags are typically very understated and simple but even they got in on the 2009 studs trend and executed it perfectly. The result was a fabulous duffel bag that we couldn’t take our eyes off of. And that’s no easy feat when you’re in the hands of Lady Gaga.

3. Alexander Wang Coco Duffel
Alexander Wang was the designer of the moment this year. With easy, cool separates and accessories, and a celebrity following led by Rihanna, Mary-Kate Olsen and Amber Rose, it was easy to add Wang to the list. The Alexander Wang Coco Duffel was one of this year’s edgiest bags, with tough leather and even tougher bullet studs on the bottom. The exclusive blue denim version was to-die-for and the grey and tan versions were nice too.

4. Kooba Alex Tote
I’m a bit biased since I own and love this bag, but the Kooba Alex Tote was a must-have this year. The rich aubergine glazed leather was ever-so-slightly distressed, giving it a vintage vibe, while the mini studs gave it modern appeal. The shape was just right – not too big, not too small, and had Kooba’s signature unstructured, ’sling it over the shoulder and go’ feel.

5. Alexander McQueen Faithful Glove Clutch
The Alexander McQueen Faithful Glove Clutch may not have been directly related to the late Michael Jackson but it certainly paid homage to him and his iconic style. The luxe leather clutch featured a detachable fingerless glove on the front, with slanted zippers on either side. We’re sure the King of Pop would have approved.

6. Chloé Paraty Python Tote
This. Bag. Is. Amazing! There’s not much more that needs to be said. With a brilliant design and luxurious python, Chloé really redeemed itself with the Paraty Tote. We haven’t been this excited about Chloé since the Paddington!

7. Valentino Shining Flower Tux 360 Tote
If it was on Gossip Girl, it had to be good. The Valentino Shining Flower Tux 360 Tote made its debut on the show with Blair Waldorf drooling over it and women all over the world followed suit. Following in the footsteps of Valentino’s couture creations, the 360 is what you could call a couture handbag. Rows of black sequins, cream-colored ‘petals’, crystals and a large bow are everything you’d expect from the design house, but wrapped up onto one pretty bag.

8. Rebecca Minkoff Stud Devote Belted Tote
Studded bags were BIG this year and who better to create one than Rebecca Minkoff? The Stud Devote Belted Tote reached instant cult handbag status with its wide, belted and buckled main opening and rows of studs around the top and bottom bands. The edgy bag incorporated Minkoff’s signature California cool with the hot stud trend.

9. Novella Royale Mister Studded Tote
Green is the new black, or haven’t you heard? Novella Royale debuted the hottest in green (eco-friendly) bags this year and our fave was their Mister Studded Tote. This handmade bag is made of recycled leather from motorcycle jackets (so no two are the same), and the oversized resin studs made it look brand spanking new!

Filed Under: Celebs, More Bag Stuff
Tagged: Adrienne Bailon, Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang, Amber Rose, Chloé, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, Jimmy Choo, Kooba, Lady Gaga, Mandah, Mary Kate Olsen, Michael Jackson, Novella Royale, Rebecca Minkoff, Rihanna, Studded Bags, Valentino, YSL, Yves St. Laurent

Kelly Osbourne with the Alexander McQueen Faithful hobo

August 24, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment

I don’t really equate the name Kelly Osbourne with the word fashion, but she tends to carry some cutting-edge bags that pique my interest. She recently went to the Nokia Skate Almighty launch in London, England in an ‘interesting’ get-up paired with the Alexander McQueen large Faithful Hobo. I’m personally more partial to the Alexander McQueen Faithful Glove Clutch that is inspired by Marianne Faithfull and looks like a throwback to Michael Jackson. But the large Faithful tote isn’t half bad. Actually, this asymmetrical shaped bucket bag is a beauty. It has all the edge McQueen is famous for with tons of zips and snaps that manage to look perfectly placed and not at all overwhelming. It is a big bag (19″ x 8″ x 14″) with tons of multifunctional interior and exterior pockets. My favorite part of the bag though are the curved corners that are stitched to look like Madonna’s cone bras from the eighties.

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