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Rochas Ostrich 24 Hours Clutch

At Barneys New York for $2,215.

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Rochas 24 Hours Clutch: All Day, Every Day

A clutch like this makes you wonder why it’s never been done before – I don’t think I’ve ever seen a clutch exactly like it. Rochas has come up with a totally brilliant flap design, executed in their archetypal grainy, golden leather. Two snap-closure pockets flaps arranged to break things up and create some interesting … Continue reading “Rochas 24 Hours Clutch: All Day, Every Day”

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Rochas Two-Tone Textured-Leather Tote: Open for Business…And Pleasure

Rules change according to the seasons. For the summer, I truly appreciate the gracious ease of a big, wide, open tote (while when the temperature drops, I demand some closure). I think I have just met my match, just in time for July and the high days of sunshine. This gold-and-black combo is a Rochas … Continue reading “Rochas Two-Tone Textured-Leather Tote: Open for Business…And Pleasure”

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Top On-Sale Whites: The Creams of the Crop

We could all use a clean slate this time of year. And I say there’s no better way to symbolize a fresh start than with a great white bag. Especially one that’s not only snobby but on sale for a slightly less-than-snobby price. Good things come to those who wait for spring sale season! 1. … Continue reading “Top On-Sale Whites: The Creams of the Crop”

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Balenciaga Padlock All-Day Ottoman Shoulder Bag: Eight Days a Week

This retooling of the Padlock shoulder bag is really doing it for me. It’s like the architecture has been stripped down and rebuilt to satisfy modern eyes. And that woven panel is a brilliant design touch – a visual escape from the super-structured, boxy shape. That’s not to say structured is bad; I’m so glad … Continue reading “Balenciaga Padlock All-Day Ottoman Shoulder Bag: Eight Days a Week”

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Rochas Leather Lock Tote: The Reel Thing

Rochas Creative Director, Marco Zanini, wanted to take his fans on a “journey through a vortex of cinema” this spring. He was daydreaming about the elegant drama of Hitchcock suspense flicks, the kookiness of Tim Burton fantasies, and the colorful quirkiness of John Waters visions. I would be skeptical to think a single bag could … Continue reading “Rochas Leather Lock Tote: The Reel Thing”

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