It’s hard to believe that Spring/Summer 2021 looks have hit the runway. With the year coming to an end, it’s a great time to look forward to inspiring looks for a more hopeful, positive end of year. If there’s anything that 2020 has taught us, it’s that we are resilient, and stronger together.
This year’s challenges have made us really reflect on the choices we made from every aspect: socially, financially and fashionably. Many designers were thoughtful about the obstacles we’ve all faced together this year when designing their Ready to Wear Collections for SS21. Some featured elevated pieces with a relaxed ease, and others, more dreamy, voluminous silhouettes, alluding to a hopeful, positive outlook to our social culture for the future, so that when we are all able to enjoy a night of socializing, we’ll be dressed better than ever before. I’m thrilled to be sharing the best runway looks from Milan Fashion Week in today’s blog post.
My obsession with a good bag goes back to when I was a child shopping with my sister in Versace. I believe I was about 8 years gold. I didn’t know what luxury was back then, but what I do remember is that everyone inside was dressed well, and the accessories in the store were my favorite. A good bag doesn’t need to cost thousands of dollars. Good structure, quality control, design can come at much more affordable prices. These are 5 great bag brands under $1000 you can invest in.
One of my all-time favorite brands is none other than Strathberry. Their pledge to be as sustainable as possible, re-using scraps of their leather to make additional accessories and finishes are one of the many reasons I love them. Aside from East-West woven bag, nano and micro bags are incredibly beautiful and amog the favourite of many Fashion Editors and Influencers. Every piece is hand-crafted by artisans in Spain, with most of their standard bags taking around 20 hours to put together by hand. The workmanship is very high quality. I find myself reaching for my Strathberry bags over and over again. Most recently, you’ll have seen their special collection on the runway for Strathberry X Xhu Zhi.
This luxury bag brand flies under the radar. Their atelier is based out of Paris, and the bag designs are modern, different, classy and eye-catching. Every time I wear J0EI6, I always get asked what brand it is, and where they can buy them. The leather is incredibly soft, and construction is beautiful. When carrying a bag from JE0I6, it feels like you’re wearing a timeless piece of art. It is unlike any other bag brand on the market.
One of the most versatile bags on the market, the bags are made in the same factories as Celine, at only a fraction of the cost. Their totes are convertible, so you can carry it with the top handle, on the side/crossbody with the long strap, or on your back. When my hands are full and I’m travelling, the backpack option is incredibly handy. The bags are water and stain resistant, making it a great piece for those who have some harsh weather conditions on a seasonal basis. They are now offering vegan leather options as well.
An emerging brand that had been on my radar for some time is Yuzefi, and my favourite to date is the Doris half moon bag. The shape is unlike many other bag brands, which really calls to the unique style and shape. Similar to the Dior Saddle, it might not be big enough to hold your phone, but if you’re like me and usually have it quickly available in your pocket, that won’t be a problem. This bag should fits a battery bank, lipsticks, cards, keys and essentials. The leather is very soft and the chain detail is so beautifully done. When you dress in classic pieces, this really adds a beautiful architectural element to your outfit.
In addition to these listed above, I wanted to give an honerable mention to Jacquemus. They create full ready-to-wear collections, shoes, accessories and handbags, but as many of you know they often stay true to their brand and update the patterns and colors to their standard shaped bags, so they’re also worth checking out.
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For a really long time, I envied all the women with a flawless complexion and gorgeous natural glow to their skin. It is something I have wanted my whole teenage to adult life, but I was long before I made it a priority. About 5 years ago, I moved to Santa Monica, Los Angeles and had started suffering from massive breakouts. While I had some breakouts in the past, they were minor in comparison. It was then that I realized that I was really just getting by with my old skincare products.
Don’t get me wrong, I used products from large, well-known brands, but they weren’t quite right for me, my age or what my skin needed. I knew I had to make a change, and fast forward years later, I’ve come across some great skincare products that have significantly changed and improved changed my skin.
Paris always fills me with so much excitement, nerves and inspiration. I always think it’ll feel the same, and that is never the case. For Fall/Winter 2020, I count myself lucky to be able to return to see Rahul Mishra’s collection.
