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January 24, 2005
Metallic is in!
Today at lunch I caught a chat at boston.com with the author of The Clothes We Wear. Of course I asked about bags:
01:25PM What is next in handbag trends? In Boston, there seems to always be one huge trend per season (a la Herve Chapelier bags last summer) that everyone follows. Any guesses as to what is going to be the next big thing? Also what are some unique trends to keep an eye out for?
01:30PM The days of the single "it" bag are over - which is actually a good thing. Number one for spring is color - with turquoise or green being the hottest one. Fruit prints will also be big - as in Louis Vuitton's new collection. Metallics are making a big comeback - especially gold accents or fabrics for day. This is also a trend that's only going to get bigger. The King Tut exhibit which set major fashion trends for the gold standard in the '80s will be touring the country starting this winter - so watch for gold in jewelry and bags to be hot for a few seasons. Moderate size tote bags with matching "baby" bags are also big - the idea being that you pull out the smaller bag for dressier occasions. Lastly - multiple print bags - like Coach's miix-and-match animal prints in various colors - will also be hot.
I love that metallic is back in since I am starting to see some bags I really like. Coach has a number of metallic gold bags including the Soho Dusted Suede Small Tortilla. Though I looked at this bag in the store today and it looks like the kind of suede that would scuff and look worn quite easily.
The Dusted Suede Wristlet in my favorite of the gold collection because I have a new pair of shoes that would match nicely.
The Signature Lurex Framed Purse is my second favorite but I wish they had one without the signature "c's" since I'm getting a little tired of that look.
Speaking of Coach: Money in the bag.
This evening, with metallic bags still on my brain, I was reading the Celebrity Baby Blog and saw Teri Hatcher carrying a similar gold bag. Anyone recognize the designer?
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