Dear Bagsnob,
I’ve been reading your blog religiously and absolutely LOVE it. It made the process of selecting the most suitable and stylish bags so much easier for me! As a matter of fact, I need to ask for your help and advice. I desperately need a perfect white bag and I’m in love with Givenchy Maxi Clarabelle in white. However, it’s almost EUR 1,600 and the maximum I can do right now is about USD 1000. Could you be so kind and suggest any possible alternatives for me for that price range? Your help is much appreciated.
Best regards,
Anna
Your query is something many Bag Snob readers can appreciate. Spring/Summer is upon us and we are all desperate for the perfect white bag. Luckily my shopping expeditions lately came across something that is the absolute perfect answer to your question, the new Hogan tote in white is $995, just under your limit and it is such a great bag. The size is perfect, the shape of the bag is ergonomic, there are 3 interior compartments – the center with a zipper closure and there is a really big outer pocket for your quick access items. I actually want this in silver metallic but the white is so perfect for S/S with the durable and easy to clean leather. The Givency Clarabelle also has clean lines but the hardware is a bit much for me and it doesn’t have nearly the functionality of this bag. Have we ever lead you astray? This Hogan is a sure thing for the price. Available at Neiman Marcus.