Monika Botkier was a successful fashion photographer who was frustrated over the lack of stylish and functional bags when she decided to sell her Fendi baguettes on eBay and make bags her way. The wildly popular “Trigger” tote was the result and the rest, as they say, is bag history. From her first order with Barneys to now selling close to 50,000 bags a year, I’d say ridding her bags on eBay was a very smart move!
Botkier is one of my favorite brands in the under $500 market; urban chic and utterly cool (just like Monika herself!) the bags have a cult following from coast to coast. The latest from the line, the Ziggy Pouchette, is an adorable little bag for day or night. The origami fold and stitching with brushed gold hardware gives this gem a unique flavor. This is the perfect cocktail party bag; dangle it from your arm or wrist and you will have both hands free to eat, drink, or gesticulate! 6.75″ x 11.5″ with 4″ wristlet strap. Botkier $275 at Saks.com
It’s not as small as it appears, see it on a silhouette of a 5′ 5″ person. It’d be great for lunch with the girls as it’d hang from the back of a chair perfectly or from your table with your Bag Snob Bag Hook (okay, a little shameless plug!)
