I think it was wise to do the patentincarnation in a more structured shape than the soft leather, because patent isinherently more structured, and matching appropriate material with appropriatebag
structure is one ofthe most important things a bag designer can do. MBT moja dsquared mbtonline dsquared shoes Mbt Maliza dsquared2I don’t like it as much as the soft leather hobo, but that’s just my personaltaste 2019m still impressed with Burberry dsquared shoes sale ’s bags for thisseason. This bag appears to be sold out right now, but check back at Net APorter. 8 Apr 3, 2009 in Burberry, Clutches Burberry Prorsum Willow LeatherClutch by Amanda Mull I Dsquared online ’ve dsquared2 been writing about more Burberry bags latelythan I ever have before, and I’ve been trying to figure out why. Largercollection this season? No, I remember a lot of bags from previous season. Newhandbag designer at the brand? I can jeans dsquared ’t find any informationabout that online, so I guess it’s possible that someone with a newpoint-of-view has come in to shake things up. But overall, I think the dsquaredshoes reason that I Dsquared schoenen ’ve noticedthem more than I have in previous seasons is that they’re just BETTER than theyhave been. Burberry Prorsum Willow Leather Clutch I’m much more impressed thanI previously have been with them. So today, in our Endless Parade of BurberryHandbags That Amanda Likes, we have the Burberry Prorsum Willow Leather Clutch.Like the brand’s other recently featured bags, they’ve worked dsquared the leather in a way that gives the bag anenormous amount of texture littleleather squares flake up like python scales, but would theoretically be muchmore durable than the often-delicate exotic. It’s got a little wrist strap anda cell phone pocket inside, plus it’s a great neutral color with an interestingtextural concept re do I sign up for one? Buy through Net-a-Porter for $995. 20Mar 31, 2009 in Burberry, Hobos Burberry Westcott Shoulder Bag by Amanda MullBurberry Westcott Shoulder BagIn my opinion, the Burberry Westcott Shoulder Bagis a very clear case of a bag that looks much better in person than it MBT moja dsquared mbt online dsquared shoes Mbt Maliza dsquared2 doesonline. This is the best picture I could find to see the immense detail of thebag’s construction, but it still looks stiff and kind of messy, don’t youthink? In reality, it’s anything but. The neat rows of buttery soft leatherruffles are cropped close enough to the bag to not look silly, but still longenough to dsquared shoes give thebag tons of texture that makes it much more than just another black leatherhobo. The leather that makes up the base of the bag is just as soft as thatthat makes up the ruffle decoration, which gives the bag a slouch that wouldprobably break in even more with a bit of use. The strap was plenty long tocarry the hobo easily and it also has an extra crossbody strap, if that’s yourthink. The bag is big but not oversized, mbt online and still muted enough, with ruffles and all,to use as an everyday bag that could be carried to work. On the whole, I thinkBurberry did a beautiful job with this bag, and it’s really too bad that it doesn’tshow up well in photos. This is definitely a bag you need to see to appreciate.Buy through Net-a-Porter for $2195. 25 Mar 12, 2009 in Burberry BurberryLeather Tote by Amanda Mull Burberry Leather ToteThe Burberry Leather Tote isso beautiful and perfect that I can’t even bring myself to snark about it. AndI can snark about almost anything, it’s just what I do. But on this tote inparticular, there is nothing snark-worthy because it’s all beautiful. The coloris a crisp white, the Mbt Maliza structure isequally crisp, and the handles are long enough and the body big enough to makeit completely functional �s bag isn’t just a pretty face. My one criticism isthat the handles are rolled instead of flat, and I hate rolled handles on adouble-strap shoulder bag. They always fall off. But that’s but a smallquibble, and the rest of the bag is so on-point and versatile and WEARABLE thatI don dsquared dames ’t even care what kind of straps it may or may not have.It’s subtle but expensive-looking, and I sito dsquared ’m sure MBT moja the white leather is to-die-for in person.What I can’t decide, though, is if the bagitself is bad or if this is just an epically bad choice of color and texturecombination. The bag, of course is made out of raffia straw. But when you dyeit blue-grey and fade it, then fray it around the edges and stitch it togetherin a patchwork formation…it just looks like someone cut up my old jeans. Andnot in a good way. The color is definitely what makes it so obvious, but thetan version looks like frayed denim from a distance as well. I like the shapeand the idea of patchwork raffia, but I think it’s lacking in execution.Patchwork denim isn’t a dsquared2 good look on anyone, MBT mojadsquared mbt online dsquared shoes MbtMaliza dsquared2 even if it isn’t reallydenim. Buy through Nordstrom for $1395. 15 May 6, 2009 in Burberry BurberryDrawstring Leather Tote by Megs Mahoney Dusil Burberry Drawstring Leather ToteAt first I only saw the picture on the right, the nutmeg version of this tote.To me it was great. A simple leather tote with simplicity as its focus. I likedthe shape, I liked that it was slouchy, I loved the rich nutmeg color. But thenI saw the picture on the right, the black version of this bag. And the bag lostits luster for me. When stretched dsquaredshoes out the length of the bag getslong and lanky, and looks like it will just hang aimlessly from your arm. So Iam torn down the middle when looking at the Burberry Drawstring Leather Tote.Do I believe it will look more like the nutmeg version on the left or will itloose its composure as the black version does on the right? My problem is thatwith the thin shoulder straps, it looks as if the bag could just hang from yourbody and dig into your shoulder. Leaving an uncomfortable feeling on your armand a bag that begins to look more and more like a sac dangling. dsquared But I am still loving the nutmeg version. Thestyle of this bag is very laid-back and the drawstring/snap closure would makethis bag easy to get in and out of while securing tightly. Dimensions are 18jeans dsquared ”W X 17″H X 3″D. Theprice is amazing for a large leather tote. I guess I am looking for you to pushme one way or the other: What do you think? Buy through Saks for $550. 6 May 6,2009 in Burberry, Hobos Burberry Metallic Leather Hobo by Amanda Mull BurberryMetallic Leather HoboIn general, I really don’t MBT moja dsquared mbt online dsquared shoes Mbt Maliza dsquared2 like so-called “neutralbags. dsquared dames ” dsquared shoes The leather has to be truly special, thedesign truly innovative and beautiful for me to look at one twice, and if it’snot, I bore really easily. My aversion is a result of the belief that there areso many bags out there made in so many beautiful colors, why would anyonechoose one in a color that is supposed to, by definition, blend in and hide?But when I do like a neutral, that neutral is almost always some version ofpewter or gunmetal, and the Burberry Metallic Leather Hobo is a great exampleof that color. It’s not a bright silver at all has a mbt online lot ofgrey in it, but enough shine and innate glimmer to make it decidedly glam andmetallic. I can see it going with almost anything, but I can’t imagine itblending in and hiding at all, as the “neutral” moniker would indicate. So ifyou’re going to do something neutral, please do something with at least aLITTLE BIT of a kick. Buy through Nordstrom for $1795. 11 Apr 23, 2009 inBurberry, Totes Burberry Prorsum Leather DDsquared2 shoes égradé Tote by AmandaMull Here I am, writing about yet another Burberry bag that I really like.Whatever different creative process they’ve got going on in their handbag linethis season, they really need to stick with it. In fact, they Mbt Maliza probably need to give those people raises,because I can Dsquared men shoes ’t remember another season where I’ve lookedtwice at one of their bags. Their use of intricate texture and simple shapestheis season has been phenomenal, and I can’t wait to see if they continue itin the future. Burberry Prorsum Leather Dégradé Tote The latest example is theBurberry Prorsum Leather Dégradé Tote. The only real gripe I have with this bagis the usability of the ombre color scheme. It’s somewhere between chartreuseand brown, which is beautiful to look at on its own, but might be hard toincoporate into an average wardrobe unless brown is your go-to neutral. It hasthe same square “scaling Dsquared online ” effect as the Burberry ProrsumWillow Leather Clutch that we spoke of not long ago, and in this case, thedégrad dsquared shoes sale é color scheme makes the texture look even richer. Youknow what I really wish they had done, though? A scarlet red-to-black ombre.
Ifirst saw the Burberry Cartridge Pleat Tote, I thought of gun cartridges. I’mnot entirely sure that that’s what I was supposed to think of, and maybe it’sjust indicative of my proximity to those that are, in fact, packin’ heat, butthat’s what I thought of. And if that’s the picture that the folks at MBT moja Burberry were trying to paint, then they dida pretty good job. Unlike the soft, ruffly Burberry tote that we featured a fewdays ago, the patent leather of this bag makes the rows neat and stuff, givingit the appearance of rows and rows of Rambo-like bullet straps. The handles,attachments, and optional shoulder strap are all in smooth leather of the samecolor, with juxtaposes nicely with the all-over pleating.
Almost all of the stuff I’ve acquired is blackor dsquared2 dark grey, which reminds me: I need somewinter white. Winter white (which is just a warm tone of ivory, but we jeansdsquared ’ll MBT moja dsquared mbtonline dsquared shoes Mbt Maliza dsquared2 go with theseason-appropriate name) came around as a trend a couple of years ago and neverreally went away, and it’s a nice alternative to not only the dark colors offall dressing, but also the outdated rule that one shouldn’t wear white afterLabor Day. If any of the people who still subscribe to that notion can look atthe Burberry Quilted Patent Tote and tell me truthfully that it wouldn’t bebeautiful with a charcoal sweater and dark denim, I’ll be very surprised.Continue Reading 62 Apr 27, 2010 in Burberry, Hobos Burberry Quilted LeatherTote by Amanda Mull Soft, slouchy,quilted lambskin in a creamy shade of ivory? Where do I sign up for theBurberry Quilted Leather Tote? Do I need to get on a list or contact the properauthorities? Is there a special code I have to say? I’ve got to admit that,between Marc Jacobs and Chanel, it might be kind of easy to think that weDsquared online ’ve seen all the quilting that we need to see. Usually, though,those quilts are a bit more on the rigid side, whereas the ones on this baglook soft and lovely (and this bag is lambskin, so I bet it doesn Dsquared menshoes ’t dsquaredshoes disappoint in real life.)Continue Reading 159 Apr 9, 2010 in Burberry, Look for Less, Marc Jacobs Lookfor Less: Twisted Knot Detail by Megs Mahoney Dusil When I first spotted theBurberry Knotted Hobo, it was love (cue song from Lady and the Tramp when theyshare spaghetti and meatballs now). While the Burberry Hobo is not ridiculouslyexpensive, I still found a great option for the look for less. Let me introducethe Marc by Marc Jacobs Bow Wow Wow Slingdoodle Leather Crossbody Bag. Ok,let’s please all ignore the name of the bag. It is funny, but ratherridiculous. dsquared As if the Bow Wow Wow was not enough Marc Jacobs added the Slingdoodle.Anyhow, back to the matter at hand. Continue Reading 24 Mar 11, 2010 inBurberry, Caption This Caption This: Twiggy and Patrick Cox at Burberry by MegsMahoney MBT moja dsquared mbtonline dsquared shoes Mbt Maliza dsquared2 Dusil Caption This Photo:Twiggy and Patrick Cox front row at the Burberry Prorsum runway show with anEnglish Bulldog. [image via WWD] 27 Mar 1, 2010 in Burberry Burberry ProrsumMedium Osprey Leather Tote by Shannon Mahoney This bag is worth discussing. Icame across the dsquared shoes Burberry Prorsum Medium Osprey Leather Toteand I had an overwhelming need to look at it closer. While I couldn’t put myfinger on why I needed to look closer, I knew I had to. Continue Reading 19 Feb17, 2010 in Burberry Burberry Knotted Leather Hobo by Megs Mahoney Dusil Lookylooky! A gorgeous, workable, elegant, leather hobo from Burberry. Oh, and theprice is manageable for a leather bag. Can I tell you how much this excites me?I adore the Burberry ad campaigns and love the way Burberry has been on top ofsocial media. And now to have a bag that I love equally only furthers mygrowing obsession with the brand. The Burberry Knotted Leather Hobo is the bagin focus mbt online rightnow with a large comfortable shoulder strap and buttery soft leather with aknotted front design. The inside of course has the classic and iconic checklining, which is always a preppy cool touch.
week we will bebringing you a variety of bags that make perfect Valentine’s Day presents. Andjust in time for this Hallmark Holiday, Burberry has been releasing a line ofheart print bags. The line of bags ranges from totes to small shoulder bags.There is still the quintessential nova check pattern that can be seen on eachitem. The hearts then take over the foreground of each item, which gives us asplash of love. Continue Reading 47 Jan 28, 2010 in Burberry, Love It or LeaveIt Fab or Drab: Burberry Tumbled Tote by Megs Mbt Maliza Mahoney Dusil As of late I have been findingmore reasons to love Burberry. Their leather bags continue to not only befashionable and current but also affordable. And now I found a new Burberry bagthat I want so badly to like but can Dsquared schoenen sito dsquared ’t helpbut look at it and see jean pockets. I know many designers put two pockets onthe front of their bags. This is nothing new. But there are times when I see abag with pockets on the front that has me feeling like I am staring at a pairof jeans. And I am not sure the belted top detail helps the Burberry TumbledLeather Tote look less like half a torso of someones body. Nevertheless, thebag still has many MBTmoja likable features.I am critical of the last Burberry Prorsumhandbag collection dsquared2 might actually be an understatement; I didn’t like the bags at all, andbased on your reactions to our review, I wasn’t alone. Well, it looks as thoughChristopher Bailey’s accessories dsquaredshoes crew may have righted the shipin time for Burberry Prorsum Fall 2011 handbags ng with the collection Dsquaredschoenen ’s splendid outwear, most of the handbags that hit the runway wereintensely covetable. I still don’t understand why Burberry insists on using itsnovacheck logo fabric on runway bags instead of relegating it dsquared to the regular line as most brands tend todo, but thankfully most of the tasseled satchels and smart, structured clutcheswere all leather. MBT moja dsquared mbtonline dsquared shoes Mbt Maliza dsquared2 Burberry showed quite a bitof what appeared to be embossed crocodile as well, giving a collection full oftexture yet another layer of visual interest. I would be happy to have everysingle structured clutch and all of the non-logo satchels from this show in mycloset immediately. Continue Reading 41 Dec 3, 2010 in Burberry Why hasn’tBurberry’s ready-to-wear success translated to better bags? by Amanda dsquaredshoes Mull When I saw the BurberryHeart-Studded Satchel for the first time, I had the same internal monologuethat I had while flipping through accessories pictures from the brand’s Spring2011 runway show. It went something like, Really? That dsquared shoes sale ’sit? Christopher Bailey can do wonders with every other segment of the brand,but this is all that us handbag folks get? Sadly, yes, this is all we get.Despite some accessory success several seasons ago and a fewnice-yet-completely-unmemorable bags popping up every few mbt online months, Burberry’s handbag efforts have leftmuch to be desired for some time now. I can only hope that the best is yet tocome and that Bailey will throw us a bone of some sort in the near future. Inthe meantime, what in the world does he want us to do with this? ContinueReading 27 Oct 7, 2010 in Burberry, Trends PurseBlog Poll: Are you over studs?by Amanda Mull While shoe shopping yesterday, MBT moja dsquared mbt online dsquared shoes Mbt Maliza dsquared2 I encountered a sales associate thatvery much wanted to tell me all about the trends for Fall 2010. I worked retailin college, so I never mind letting someone do Mbt Maliza their sales spiel without interruption, evenif I already know what it’s going to contain. This time, though, I had to stopthe poor guy when he got to the part about studs. I’m so over studs. When Itold him that, he made a face like I had just kicked his puppy and soundedappalled that I would make such a bold declaration. I hadn’t given muchspecific thought to whether or not I still thought studs were cool, but whenthe sales associate was waving a pyramid-covered combat boot in my face that Ihad no intention of ever trying on, let alone buying, it became clear � dsquared dames ’m done with them. Butis fashion done with the trend, and MBT moja more importantly, are you? With theappearance of this Burberry Studded Leather Travel Bag on Net-a-Porter yesterdaymorning, it looks like some retailers hope we’ll buy in to heavy metal for atleast a few months longer. Are you done with studs? * Yes, they're SO lastseason! * Never! I like a bit of punk in my personal style. * I'm mostly overthem, but on the right garment, you never know. View Results Continue Reading17 Sep 23, 2010 in Burberry, Fashion Fashion Week Handbags: Burberry Prorsum byAmanda Mull The bags of Burbery Fall 2010 are kind of a shame when you considerthe brilliant collection from whence they came. Not only are they plain andboring, but they weren’t even close to being the most interesting leatherpieces in the show t honor went to the many heavily-detailed leather jacketsand vests that graced the runway. For all the intricate leather work thatclearly went into the jackets, the handbags were shown none of the sameattention by Christopher Bailey & Co. In fact, they were arguably thelowest point of a line I really, truly loved in almost every way. I don sitodsquared ’t mind purses being used as bright, poppy accents to a larger look,but designers should at least take the time to make the bags special as well.The latticed python seen on a few pieces was an interesting-enough technique,but the simplistic shapes donDsquared2 shoes ’t do anything to help the cause.Full pictures, after the jump. Continue Reading 15 Sep 1, 2010 in Burberry Trywinter white with Burberry by Amanda Mull With cold weather approaching (it’llget here eventually, I know it will, even if it doesn’t seem that way rightnow), most of us have started planning our winter wardrobes and maybe evenamassing our favorite fall pieces to make sure we get our hands on them beforethey sell out.