After Tuesday’s discussion on “designer bags,” I was intrigued to see that some people considered Coach or Dooney a designer brand while others scoffed at the idea and suggested only a $1000+ bag could be designer. Maybe I missed it, but I didn’t see much said about the “emerging” designer bags,which can offer quality, style, and fashionista cred — all for less than 4 figures. I would include Rebecca Minkoff in this list (along with other brands like Botkier, Treesje
, Kooba
, and more) — although for Minkoff, “emerging” almost doesn’t do her justice, as the MAB mini is all but a classic here in NYC. They’re beautiful bags and with fresh colors every season — I particularly like the fun lining. This lovely specimen (black with hot pink details) is on sale at Endless — was $615, now $397.82. Rebecca Minkoff Zip Mab Mini Satchel
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This shoe first caught my eye at Nordstrom — I loved the classic look with the unusual greenish color (and 5 glowing reviews). After a closer look it appears that the color is just a black calfskin — but hey, a classic comfortable black slingback is still something of a find! At Nordstrom, the shoes are marked to $103 (it was $175); Endless also has them in limited sizes and colors for $96.77-$111.90, and 6pm.com has them also in limited sizes and colors for $87.50. Via Spiga ‘Glades’ Slingback Pump
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OK, so we’re not sold on the name (they couldn’t come up with anything better than “3023 Drawstring Tote”?) but we like the look of this product. Love the vertical stripes of alternating leathers, as well as the nice size — it’s 15.25″ high, 14.25″ wide, and 3″ deep, with an 8″ shoulder drop. Also love the different colors it comes in: purple (pictured), mud/taupe, grey, and black. It’s $238 at Endless.com. High Fashion 3023 Drawstring Tote,Purple,one size
In the “sometimes a good sale is a curse” department, Endless is having an amazing sale on bags right now (ends today), including bags like Cole Haan, botkier, Rebecca Minkoff, Kate Spade, and more. Four separate Cole Haan bags are currently hurtling their way through the mail to me via free shipping. (Three are going back, I swear.) But: Yes. Good sale. One of the bags I bought was this Cole Haan bag, which I’ve lusted after in the department store — supremely soft, nice size for when you don’t need to carry papers or notebooks, and can go from work to weekend without much problem. Was $428, marked to $235.40 (in black and red); price drops to 164.78 with 30% special offer. (It only shows up at checkout!) Also available in gray (for $428). Cole Haan Prudence Small Soft Tote
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