Imagination is one of the foundations of fashion. Sometimes for fun I adjust the wardrobe of a classic fairytale heroine. For example, when I think of Cinderella, instead of glass slippers I envision blue open toe Manolo Blahnik shoes made of sheer silk fabric. That’s extravagant, but so are fairytales right? Let’s look at Little Red Riding Hood. I loved her red cape, but she was carrying a basket…Boring! I envisioned Miss Hood with a matching designer bag to go with that red hooded cape.
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I love it when my favorite designers come out with beautiful handbags in my favorite colors. It’s a perfect intersecting of things I like. This is also a bit of a departure for Rebecca Minkoff, I think. I was getting used to seeing streamlined bags with fringe or studs from her. Every designer has a signature style, sure, but it’s not good when all their designs start to look the same. That’s a sure sign they’re on their way out. But then there are some designers who do have a constant component, and they just change what goes around it. Like Harveys Seatbelt Bags.
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