REBECCA MINKOFF (New York) Quilted Gold Satchel with Studs

Whether you (like us) just love metallic in general, or want to add a little pop to your existing wardrobe, take a cue from the runway this Spring and get this Rebecca Minkoff gold carryall to really make a style statement.
Both the quilted gold-toned leather and tiny gold discs create richness and playful elegance while putting a fresh spin on the timeless satchel shape.
Carry it on the crook of your arm or cross-body to add a hit of molten glamour to your office or weekend looks.
(RRP US$395)


Designers and celebs are dipping into the precious metal theme to welcome Spring.


Side note trivia: Famous for her handbags, Rebecca Taylor appears to have extended her area of work. Rebecca Minkoff fans now have the opportunity to, uh, wrap it up chicly with the designer’s new line of condoms.

TORY BURCH Quilted Backpack

We will forever be fans of sling totes, because they’re attractive and easy, but sometimes, lugging the laptop and folders and other stuff weighing the equivalent of 10 bricks does take a toll on the poor right shoulder.
Wearing a backpack is a great alternative. We can still jam enough of our everyday essentials into it, but we don't have to keep switching the bag from one shoulder to another when we walk around. We could do way more with our hands free, too. Less pain, more gain. And we don’t even have to worry about looking like we “just stepped off the jungle-trekking trail”, as backpacks have been getting a fashionable reboot with a slew of designers giving the classic academic staple a facelift.
Practically sized without being bulky, these lightweight quilted backpacks by the queen of preppy chic Tory Burch has a fresh and youthful appeal that will resonate with both fashionistas and backpack first-timers from the school hallways to the concrete metropolis. A fun complement to your casual wardrobe, as well as a sleek juxtaposition to your well-cut work suits. And you definitely won’t look like you’re packing up a picnic :-)
(RRP US$325)

Go here to read Tory Burch’s exposition on the nostalgia she has for the backpack in all its iterations.

One small sartorial step for the designers, Rihanna and Ashley Olsen, one giant leap for The Great Backpack Comeback.

REBECCA TAYLOR Quilted Patch Jacket

Drawing her inspiration from fond memories growing up in a fairy-tale seaside village in New Zealand, NYC-based designer Rebecca Taylor adds a little bit of the ethereal to every one of her designs.
This quilted patch jacket showcases the designer's obsessive eye for detail and understanding of what makes a woman feel pretty. Soft, sparkly, warm -- just like the kitties in Rebecca Taylor's logo! -- this piece is a wonderful and stylish alternative for the gal who wants a little more “special” than just another jacket.
Try over your favourite tee and jeans, or layer over a simple dress.
(RRP US$425)