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Chanel J12 Chromatic

Bagaholicboy — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:21:24 +0000

As far as I’m concerned, I only look for 3 things when I’m shopping around for a watch. How it looks, how big the face is, and last but not least, how much my jaw drops when faced with said watch. And the new Chanel J12 Chromatic is all that, and more. Called the Chromatic because [...]

Emilio Pucci Cosmetic Bag

Bagaholicboy — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:08:22 +0000

Having lounged by the hotel pool earlier today, I did what I did best and started to people-watch whilst trying to get some rays. Naturally, I started checking out the women and trying to see what kind of bag they would use if they were by the pool. Most were carrying huge (and might I [...]

Celebs And Bags #69 – Miu Miu Madras Shoulder & Selma Blair

Bagaholicboy — Fri, 25 May 2012 07:11:21 +0000

One of my personal favourites from Miu Miu this season has got to be the Miu Miu Madras Shoulder, a simple yet elegant bag. Measuring 22 cm by 15 cm, the goat leather bag is anchored in the front with a pretty gold-tone hardware lock clasp. And that’s it, no unnecessary ruching, no blinding bling. [...]

Mulberry Union Jack Lock Bayswater Pouch

Bagaholicboy — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:03:24 +0000

Ordinarily, this would just be a regular Bayswater Pouch, a simple, yet functional, full leather pouch that measures 22 cm by 15 cm. But because 2012 is also the year of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, along with the London Olympics, Mulberry has launched a small collection of limited edition bags, all of which feature a [...]

Guerlain + Emilio Pucci Collection

Bagaholicboy — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:17:14 +0000

Like I’ve mentioned many times before, I’m no expert when it comes to cosmetics, so if you’re looking for credible blogs to check out, you’d probably be better off elsewhere. What I do appreciate, however, are the limited edition collaborations that are launched from time to time, especially when it is one where a fashion [...]

Chanel CC Lock Leather Satchel

Bagaholicboy — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:31:25 +0000

Here’s your quick look at the first drop of F/W12 bags from Chanel, specifically the Chanel CC Lock Leather Satchel that’s honestly quite a beauty in itself. I don’t, however, know quite where to start since there’s quite a lot to take in, from the thick braided hardware sling to the gorgeous quilted leather body [...]

Proenza Schouler PS1 Pochette In Python

Bagaholicboy — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:53:05 +0000

Whilst everyone can make a clutch that’s made out of python, no one makes them as desirable or as covetable as the boys from Proenza Schouler. And because there’s really nothing more I can say about the PS1 that I haven’t already said before, I’m just going to leave you here with an image of [...]

Cartier Marcello de Cartier Satchel

Bagaholicboy — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:22:17 +0000

For a brand that’s world famous for their exquisite watches and fine jewellery, you’ll be forgiven if you didn’t know that they actually sold anything else. Besides SLGs, pens and even optical frames/sunnies, Cartier also produces some pretty fine bags. Take for example the newish Cartier Marcello de Cartier Satchel, which seems to be clearly targeted [...]

3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Minute Bag

Bagaholicboy — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:17:08 +0000

It’s big, it’s roomy and it’s slouchy. Guys, meet the 3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Minute Bag, the newest addition to my collection which I picked up via Shopbop last week. Having wanted it for the longest time, I wasn’t convinced it was big/roomy/slouchy enough till I spotted someone with it. And boy did it look [...]

Bagaholicboy News #228 – Shop Shopbop’s 3-Day Sale And Save Up To USD400!

Bagaholicboy — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:31:03 +0000

In case you still haven’t realised, very soon the malls and designer labels will be luring you into their shops, because it’s almost that time of the year again. Yes, I’m talking about the Great Singapore Sale (GSS) which officially kicks off on 25 May 2012. But before that happens, do take some time out [...]

Loewe + Antonia Ballester Collection

Bagaholicboy — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:30:03 +0000

If you have walked past any Loewe boutique recently, you would have most likely seen a display of brightly-hued flowers, each illustrated with a happy, smiling face. A collaboration with Madrid-based artist Antonia Ballester, his works are often optimistic and naive, often childlike with a sense of wonderment and awe. The silk scarves in this special [...]

Mulberry Oversized Tassel Bag

Bagaholicboy — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:59:51 +0000

I’ve been slowly introducing F/W12 bags from Mulberry right here, and today’s entry is another you should keep an eye out for. Best described as another variation of the Alexa, the Tassel Bag, like the Zig Zag Bag, has the same basic shape but with a few differences. Gone is the postman’s lock clasp in [...]

Christian Louboutin Charlie Leopard Pony Loafers

Bagaholicboy — Sat, 19 May 2012 12:33:31 +0000

Because I still don’t own a pair of shoes from Christian Louboutin myself, it’s no wonder I’m still on a lookout for new designs all the time and wondering if the next one I see will be it. And this particular pair has got me all excited. Why? Because not only is it less flashy [...]

Bagaholicboy News #227 – Shop The Best Deals This Weekend At Blueprint Emporium!

Bagaholicboy — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:59:24 +0000

Truth be told, Blueprint Emporium is probably my single favourite event under the Asian Fashion Exchange umbrella, since it allows me to fixate on something I never knew I needed, and shop, all at once. Yes, the runway shows are great and the parties are fun, but nothing gets a true-blue Singaporean more excited than [...]

Havaianas + Missoni Slim Rachel

Bagaholicboy — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:26:42 +0000

Every month I try to blog about something that’s covetable, affordable and fun, because really, how many designer bags can we actually afford a month? And then there are the months when we blow our budget on something really expensive, which also means no more big purchases till the debt is paid. Which is why [...]

Louis Vuitton 100 Legendary Trunks iPad App

Bagaholicboy — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:10:42 +0000

Two years ago, Louis Vuitton launched the 496-page hardcover titled 100 Legendary Trunks, which I promptly purchased and lugged home. Sadly, I haven’t flipped through it more than 5 times since then. The way I see it, it looks way better sitting alongside the other hardcover tomes from Louis Vuitton I’ve got on the shelf, and [...]

Hermès Tartan Scotland Passe-Guide

Bagaholicboy — Sun, 13 May 2012 16:02:43 +0000

This, my friends, is the one-of-a-kind, natural barenia leather and tartan Hermès Passe-Guide, one of the four created specially by Hermès to celebrate its Leather Forever exhibition in the UK. To be auctioned off by Christie’s on 31 May, all proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Royal Academy of Arts. Honouring England, Ireland, [...]

Céline F/W12 Luggage Collection

Bagaholicboy — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:01:30 +0000

Here’s a quick look at the Luggage pieces from the Fall-Winter 2012 Womens Céline collection, and while it’s not representative of everything they’ve got lined up, it does give you an idea of the colour palette. Those looking for bright, colourful hues will be disappointed, but it’s not a complete loss. Muted and understated, we’ve [...]

J.Crew Edie Attaché

Bagaholicboy — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:53:52 +0000

You are graduating soon and will be starting employment in the near future, so the last thing you should do is to splash out on a designer bag for work you can’t yet afford. Or you work in an environment where you can’t (or shouldn’t) be flaunting expensive designer bags. If the scenarios sound like [...]

Céline Shoulder Bag

Bagaholicboy — Sat, 12 May 2012 03:58:53 +0000

Because everyone (and her Mother) already has the Luggage and the Trazpeze is just too cumbersome because of its ‘wings’, the one bag everyone should be looking out for next season is the Céline Shoulder Bag. A wonderful confection of style and function (I mean, who doesn’t appreciate a bag that they can sling across the [...]

Loewe Brown Crocodile Briefcase

Bagaholicboy — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:17:39 +0000

It would be futile trying to describe how I feel about this briefcase from Loewe that’s from their F/W12 collection, so I’ve decided I won’t. I’ll even spare you the drivel of how I’d gladly trade my first-born for this, though that’s unlikely to happen. Instead, I’ll let the Loewe Brown Crocodile Briefcase speak for itself. Bask [...]

Smythson Turquoise Sling

Bagaholicboy — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:16:07 +0000

If you’re still hunting high and low for a Mothers’ Day gift that also won’t look too out of place in your own wardrobe, then I would like to recommend the Smythson Turquoise Sling. Besides being amazingly affordable, it’s got that whole vintage-yet-contemporary vibe that’s all the rage right now. What’s more, it’s stunning in [...]

Update – Victoria Beckham Shopper

Bagaholicboy — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:27:12 +0000

The bag I’ve been waxing lyrical over has finally arrived in Singapore. Now available at On Pedder Scotts Square, the Victoria Beckham Shopper that’s part-leather, part-canvas had me hyperventilating for a good 5 minutes. Priced at SGD2600 a pop (which was also partly the reason why I was hyperventilating so much), it’s a gorgeous bag, one that [...]

Prada Flame Shoe Ornament

Bagaholicboy — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:05:05 +0000

Last year (and almost exactly a year ago) I went nuts over the Alexander McQueen Armadillo Shoe Ornament, which quickly sold out. This year, the Met Museum celebrates one of the most eye-catching shoes from S/S12 in the form of the Prada Flame Shoe Ornament, which was just launched to commemorate the Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations exhibition. [...]

Mulberry Bryn

Bagaholicboy — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:12:21 +0000

This bag isn’t due out in Singapore till early July at the earliest, but since it already made its debut with Alexa Chung in tow at a dinner hosted in honour of the artistes participating at the Frieze Projects, I thought it was worth a quick mention. Simply known as the Mulberry Bryn, I’m also [...]

Update – Kenzo + Vans Shoe Collection

Bagaholicboy — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:09:02 +0000

The wait (albeit a short one) is finally over. Having received a tip-off that these babies are now available for pre-order via Opening Ceremony, I zoomed in on the site, checked out all the styles and sent in my email. Priced at USD125 a pair (around SGD155 a pop after conversion), it’s not overly expensive for [...]

Pre-Fall 2012 Womens Dior Collection

Bagaholicboy — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:00:17 +0000

It’s always a joy going through press kits from Dior since it never fails to remind me of Christmas. Time and time again I’ve been treated to visions of grace and elegance in the form of beautiful baubles, stunning heels and ladylike bags, and this time, with the Pre-Fall 2012 Womens Dior collection, it’s no [...]

Givenchy Rottweiler iPad Case

Bagaholicboy — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:48:35 +0000

Here’s your exclusive first look at one of the covetables I’ll be lusting for next season. Separately, it’s just an image of a rottweiler baring its teeth and a grained leather iPad case, but put them together and you’ve got pure Givenchy gold. In case you still haven’t quite figured out what I’m talking about, [...]

Prada Re-edition Printed Canvas Clutch

Bagaholicboy — Sun, 06 May 2012 12:44:30 +0000

For those of you in New York (or heading to the city soon), you’ll be able to check out the limited re-editions of Prada bags going as far as back as 20 years, which have been remade for sale to commemorate the Costume Institute’s Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations exhibit. Available for sale now at Prada boutiques [...]

Loewe Diplomatico Briefcase

Bagaholicboy — Sun, 06 May 2012 07:40:56 +0000

For something as frequently used as say a briefcase, which should see action at least 5 days a week, nothing is more important than it being being lustrous yet hardwearing. And one of the brands that has got it right has got to be Spanish house Loewe, which utilises boxcalf in its briefcases and portfolios. [...]

Proenza Schouler ‘X’

Bagaholicboy — Sun, 06 May 2012 05:37:51 +0000

For months I’ve been intrigued by this S/S12 bag from Proenza Schouler, wondering what it’s made of and how it works, seeing how the top handle and shoulder sling seem to be disparately placed. Having nothing to work with besides this image which is from the look book, it finally made sense when I chanced upon it [...]

Chanel Paris-Bombay Collection

Bagaholicboy — Sat, 05 May 2012 04:03:35 +0000

Here’s another look at the upcoming Boy bags from the Pre-Fall 2012 Métiers d’Art Boy Paris-Bombay collection, which features intricate detailing on the front flap (or on the extra-long strap) which is covered with all manner of embroidered beads and flowers. Chanel’s showcase of master craftsmanship at its best, the artisanal crafts of embroidery, leather work, [...]

Leghilà Beach Bag

Bagaholicboy — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:45:25 +0000

If I was ever looking for a fun tote that’s also as light as a feather (well, almost) for days when I need something roomy for say, the beach, or gym, or even to lug laundry to the dry cleaners, this could possibly be it. Measuring 37 cm by 40 cm, the Leghilà Beach Bag is made [...]

Hermès Clic HH

Bagaholicboy — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:58:00 +0000

At first glance it looks like any regular Clic H bracelet, a staple of fashionistas and those in the know. Look closely at the H clasp, however, and you’ll spot a slight difference. Whereas regular Clic H bracelets come with the H in serif, the ones here have the H in a sans-serif font. No, [...]

Burberry Brit Leather Detail Cotton Backpack

Bagaholicboy — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:29:08 +0000

It’s official. Backpacks are officially back, and in case you missed the memo, here’s what you should be looking out for. As far as I’m concerned, you should be looking at something that’s made of canvas (coated or otherwise), twill or even cotton, and preferably trimmed with leather, be it on the shoulder straps or on [...]

Christian Louboutin Cris iPad Case

Bagaholicboy — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:22:53 +0000

A newish arrival at the Christian Louboutin boutique in Singapore is the Christian Louboutin Cris iPad Case, which really needs no formal introduction. Retailing for SGD1100 here, the 28 cm by 21 cm nappa leather case that’s covered in studs (around 800 to be exact) and topped off with a leather wristlet that comes in useful [...]

Update – Longchamp + Mary Katrantzou Collection

Bagaholicboy — Wed, 02 May 2012 01:00:54 +0000

Here’s a quick update for those of you awaiting the launch of the much anticipated Longchamp + Mary Katrantzou collection in Singapore. The limited edition 7-piece collection will be available for sale from 8 May 2012 at Longchamp boutiques at ION Orchard, Marina Bay Sands and Paragon, with prices starting for SGD139 for the pouch [...]

Bagaholicboy Reminisces #39 – Best Of April 2012

Bagaholicboy — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:03:13 +0000

Another 30 days have come and gone, and it’s now officially May. Which also means it’s time for another instalment of Bagaholicboy Reminisces, which pretty much sums up what I thought were the highlights in April as far as the blog is concerned. From bags to kicks and a little bit of everything else in-between [...]

Prada Gaufre’ Nappa Leather Wallet

Bagaholicboy — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:42:28 +0000

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, there’s no better time than now to start looking for possible gift ideas. And while I haven’t come up with a list of possibilities just yet, here is one you could consider. The Prada Gaufre’ Nappa Leather Wallet is just the kind of wallet women will appreciate, the ruched [...]

Mulberry Zig Zag Bag

Bagaholicboy — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:48:49 +0000

Here’s a quick look at the upcoming F/W12 Mulberry Zig Zag Bag that will be out in the months to come, which has already got some of you on Facebook pretty excited. No guesses on which icon this was modelled after, since it is pretty obvious, but that’s not the point of this post because [...]