PRADA HANDBAGS & PURSES

In the latest installment of  Celebs And Prada Bags we’ve got the very lovely Elle MacPherson toting the Prada Plex Fumé Bag from their Spring-Summer 2010 Womens Prada collection as she walks the streets of London. I’m not 100% if this piece is released in Singapore yet (or its price), but if you look closely you’ll see a beach scene printed on all sides of the tote.

Which reminds me of  Carey Mulligan’s Prada dress (the one she wore to Cannes) which also had a scenery print on it, and one of Miuccia Prada bags recurring themes this season. Made of some plastic/nylon blend and topped off with canvas handles (and shoulder strap), it looks lightweight and easy to carry off, one that’s perfect for the onset of summer.

 

I adore texture on prada bags and woven leather is my absolute favorite. The texture is interesting and provides a lot of detail without hardware, pockets or chains. It is a classic technique with casual edge. One that I can fall in love with over and over again.

When I first saw this bag, it was love at first sight! While we do not expect this technique with Prada handbags, the iconic brand has stepped outside it’s traditional styling and done something new and very interesting! This amazing clutch is completely hand woven in a unique way that resembles knitting. The use of super-soft leather is unique and surprising. I definitely feel the need to put my hands on this bag and glory in the supple texture!

The color transitions make this even more interesting. Black, chocolate and camel leather knit together make a bag that will definitely go with a wide color palette in your wardrobe. While this is a classic shape, the combination of colors and textures give it a little bit of a boho chic feeling.

This stunning clutch has a top frame with snap closure, an inside zip pockets and open pockets with a luxurious nappa leather lining. For a prada clutch, it’s roomy too. The size is 12”W x 7”H x 4”D. A great size for everyday!

Having a quirky sense of style like R&B diva Rihanna can be a bit tricky sometimes. On one day, it might you to lead an unexpected outfit that makes everyone think that you are a sartorial genius and budding fashion icon, and on another day, it leads you to wear the pants that she’s sporting in these photos. Unfortunate.

Unlike most people, however, I do like her newly bright red hair and I can at least appreciate the motivation behind giving these pants a try. What I think we can all agree on, however, is the her Prada Bags is utterly chic. It manages to be really interesting to look out without competing with her ultra-busy pants, and that’s a feat in and of itself.

may be summer here in the United States, but Nicole Kidman was dressed seasonably-appropriate while visiting her family in Sydney, Australia last week. After all, it’s winter there in the Land Down Under! She looks so chic in her black leather jacket, dark gray scarf, and blue jeans. But what really caught my eye was her handbag! It is the Prada Bags and, man, is it gorgeous!

This rich, calf-skin bag is from Prada’s Spring/Summer 2010 Collection. The prada bag came in two sizes, but it looks like Nicole’s is the larger one. I love the framed-top opening with its unique snap closure. It helps add some interest to this otherwise simple style.

And don’t let the fact that this is a satchel scare you off, the Prada handbags comes complete with an optional shoulder strap as well! This bag is so structured and chic, it would make a great investment piece and a strong cornerstone to any handbag collection.

I so prefer candid shots of Carey Mulligan to staged red carpet pictures. As I’ve mentioned before, she always looks so awkward and uncomfortable at events, but in everyday life, she usually looks adorable and normal, like she’d be the kind of girl you’d want to have lunch with. She seems to have great personal style and a clear idea of what she likes to wear, so she usually looks just as good in her everyday duds as she does when she’s styled for a premiere or awards show.

Here, she’s looking perfectly trendy in cropped skinnies and a coordinated plaid shirt. The best part of the outfit, however, is her huge Prada bags It’s the kind of handbag that everyone should have in her closet – big, neutral and totally luxurious.