I was recently asked for advice regarding the purchase of a fabulously fashionable new bag.
I asked, if it was a completely new step into fashion or if it was simply an addition to an already existing fashion wardrobe? The first, was the answer.
Here is what I said:
If money is not object (or not the predominant object), then pick a classic such as a black/cream/grey Prada top handle bag as seen above.
I remember my very first ludicrously expensive bag purchase was for a superbly beautiful cream Italian-leather FURLA top handle bag, which I bought at ILLUM in Copenhagen while I was travelling many years ago. It was so worth it.
Why, she asked.
It's simple because if you are just starting out in building a fashion wardrobe, it would be foolish to begin with stand-out pieces that scream for attention and most often than not are solely suitable for special occasions.
So invest (even if money is an object) in a classic that will stand the test of time, which has a color that works will all or most, that works for day and night, that is of medium size because you never know what you might need to pack and - last but not least - is in a fabulously great fabric such as Prada's Saffiano leather, which is unbelievably long-wearing and absolutely never loses its appeal.
Prada is simply chic enough to be sophisticated but also cool and arty enough to be fashion.
The perfect combination in my opinion.
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