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[eagle1002us]

This one is only 10-12 years old, but it is hot again as a straw bag. I just love it and it matches the buttons on the sale white Chanel jacket that I picked up a few weeks ago. I find that to be rather amusing. View attachment 3788603

Hmmm, I am seeing a theme here about wood handles on a bag....

The circular handle has been brought back, I see some on fall purses. Wear the straw bag in good health, GK.

 

[prepster]

GK, the art nouveau bags hold very little. They hold far less than a constance. They are about 7 inchs by not very many inches and they are hard to get open. I think they were meant for a handkerchief, some "mad money" and maybe a key and a couple of calling cards. They would easily accommodate a smart phone and very little else. I carried one of these bags to a gathering and I couldn't get the darn thing open or was it closed? They open by a turnlock but it has a little doo-dad to secure it. The doo-dad's the problem. Also, they're not very noticeable, being small and having quiet colors.
But I like tooled leather and eventually, I figure I'll find a bag that's a reasonable size. Because, you're right, tooled leather would look cool with some autumnal tweeds.

I wonder why more designers don't incorporate tooled leather into their Fall designs. Maybe few craftsmen train to do it anymore.

 

[chaneljewel]

I'm not sure Cafe folks are aware of the Chat recipes that were compiled a few years ago; the link is here.

I've used these many times!!

 

[bunnycat]

Lol! How I miss the 80's! They heyday of prep. These are new versions of the Bermuda bag that were available at one point on Mark & Graham. The monograms! Sadly, I just don't think I can pull it off anymore. Lol! Isn't there some rule about how if you lived through the trend the first time you're too old to do it again?

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LOL- that may be true prepster! (maybe) But I think its certainly possible to select a few bits inspired from the time that can work.

I remember the first time around (80's) and the ruffles (recall Gunne Sax, leg-o-mutton sleeves and inset lace bodices- oh lawdy!). I can't even look at this iteration of those ideas without serious eyerolls, and I would look so stupid if I tried to wear them. However, I did just buy a Topshop assymetric cut white shirt with a big sash and collar that buttons up on the side that I think is kind of cool (and also reminds me of the 80's punk in a way....) but the lines are very clean-no ruffles. Then I saw some recent pics of fashion bloggers wearing stirrup pants and I was like "nope, it wasn't comfortable las time either". For contrast, I do still have a pair of MC Hammer-ish pants I wear for tango dancing that I think look nice, but I've always liked harem style pants and have several modern versions by Free People.

 

[FizzyWater]

I'm not sure Cafe folks are aware of the Chat recipes that were compiled a few years ago; the link is here.

Ooh, no I was not! Thank you!

 

[FizzyWater]

Thanks for your reply, Fizzy!

I didn't think that as a rule cities in Germany got hot humid summers.

I didn't either, until I got here. I thought the issue here was just moisture coming off the North Sea, but Bamberg in the south was pretty miserable this summer too. I'm so used to drought in the summer I was worried about watering the garden - my BF had to sit me down in front of a precipitation chart. It's a straight line for the whole year! It's just that in winter it's drizzle and summer it's evening thunderstorms. Which is ok, I like thunderstorms.

I shouldn't complain this year though, it's just nicely warm. I am only sad about the tomatoes. I finally got to the garden yesterday after too long, and the 2! remaining (of 40) are exactly the same size as when I planted them out... May 1.

 

[FizzyWater]

"Steampunk: Goths discover brown."

Fizzy, this is perfect.

"But it has pretty pretty clothes...Otherwise known as "goths discover brown".
How much do I love this quote!?!

Thanks for the love, but it was ruthlessly stolen from someone. Jilli at Gothic Charm School, I think.

I would be into steampunk clothing and accessories, but it's just a little too costumey for me, luckily many designers are incorporating steampunk-type elements into their clothing in recent collections (Victorian type blouses etc) and of course Alexander McQueen.

...sigh, Alexander McQueen... I can't afford much of his stuff, but his magpie scarf has been with me everywhere: https://shop.mitchellstores.com/products/996565-alexander-mcqueen-scarves

Searching for that picture tells me he did another magpie scarf, that's sold out most places. Doom!

 

[cremel]

I think vintage is the point of view of the owner/beholder. Some say a piece has to be 20 years old to be vintage. I mentioned upthread that I had pulled out some older pieces to use this summer. Here is an Enid Collins of Texas bag from the early 60's. They are now considered very collectible. View attachment 3788587 View attachment 3788590

Very pretty GC! Love these eye candies you posted![emoji173]️

 

[gracekelly]

Very pretty GC! Love these eye candies you posted![emoji173]️

lol! Thanks! I seem to be in a vintage hunting phase in my closet. I pulled out my Roberta di Camerino velvet bag too. It is from the 60's and i purchased it preloved several years ago. Velvet is the big trend for Fall I wish I had more brown in my closet

I recall going into the Camerino boutique in Venice many years ago and passed on a bag that I thought was too expensive. Big mistake!

 

[Mindi B]

Thanks for the love, but it was ruthlessly stolen from someone. Jilli at Gothic Charm School, I think.

"Good writers borrow; great writers steal." (Stolen from T.S. Eliot)

 

[lulilu]

lol! Thanks! I seem to be in a vintage hunting phase in my closet. I pulled out my Roberta di Camerino velvet bag too. It is from the 60's and i purchased it preloved several years ago. Velvet is the big trend for Fall View attachment 3789563 I wish I had more brown in my closet View attachment 3789561

I recall going into the Camerino boutique in Venice many years ago and passed on a bag that I thought was too expensive. Big mistake!

I think we'd all love a tour of GK's closet, which must be enormous.

 

[mistikat]

I can attest to the fact that GK has great style - always chic and well put together.

 

[lulilu]

I can attest to the fact that GK has great style - always chic and well put together.

I have no doubt. She is a wealth of fashion knowledge as well. I am jealous of the treasures she pulls from her closet.

 

[Mindi B]

Okay, that's it. I am in need of inspiration and distraction. I declare a meeting in gk's closet. I'll bring canapés (specifically, pigs in blankets). Who's bringing the champers?

 

[mistikat]

I'm in. Just as long as no one brings lawn shrimp.