LamartheCotton Cord Handle Tote

Lamarthe, spring 2001 9 ½” l. x 4 ¾” w. (base) x 9 ½” h. + 7 ½” drop Like the Calvin Klein seafoam pieces which I showed 06.23.2009—06.25.2009, the dusky aqua of this crisp, fresh tote is a just-beyond-neutral color—easy on the eyes, easy to wear. I love the effortless combination of the satin …

anonymousPetal Tote

anonymous, spring 2005 6 ½” l. x 4 ½” w. (base) x 8 ¾” h. + 5” drop;                                 bag flairs to 20” @ top edge This light-hearted nude saddle leather tote works equally well with a simple linen sun dress or jeans and a tee. It’s another feel good piece—so much fun to carry—it seems …

Charles JourdanClear Vinyl Cord Handle Spring Tote

Charles Jourdan, spring 2000                                                                                                         10” l. x 3 ¾” w. (base) x 7 ½” h. + 6” drop Spring 2000 was a stellar season for handbags, and this very clever, unusually handled tote took me to the moon! I found it at the tres chic Charles Jourdan boutique on the Champs Elysses in Paris (Yes, …

Francesco BiasiaWave Tote

Francesco Biasia, spring 2002 11 ½” l. x 4 ¾” w. (base) x 10 ½” h. + 8 ½” drop This Italian tote was designed two years after the three Jean Paul Gaultier bags which I showed on 06.08.2009—06.10.2009, and it employs laser-cut leather in a new and ingenious way. I love the clean edges …