Tag: fashion

All I want for Christmas is…

chat bot free christmas

…a Christmas present not chosen by AI. With the amount of online content being written by a plethora of AI tools, I wonder how many gifts will have been chosen or even shortlisted by say…Chat GPT. For those you who haven’t been tempted this year to outsource your gifting to the bots and still crave a human recommendation, you’re in the right place. If a loved one of yours wants a bag for Christmas, here’s what’s been seen, touched and made the bag shortlist.

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Bring on the Spanish fashion heroes!

When it comes to designer handbag brands in Europe, we’re spoilt for choice. France and Italy have both heritage and newcomer brands that never fail to excite runways and pop out in fashion features.  They’re the proven destinations for fabulous craftmanship, quality materials and style. But before we conclude the out right winner of handbag design, may I introduce two Spanish brands worthy of your attention. Vamos!

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Blue skies ahead with bags to match

Here’s something for the weekend to dive into, has blue ever been a ‘go to’ colour (or color😉) for your bag? Never has been for me, even when considering spring or summer accessories. But 2024 could change me – the lady may be turned! The blue bags that are available instore or online are in lots of shapes, sizes and hues. So if you’re sitting comfortably, be prepared to be inspired.

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Men’s gifts for Valentine’s Day – all bagged up

10 men's bags

It’s that time of year when we are reminded by Cupid (or some other commercial venture 😉) to gift the one you love. And if you struggled at Christmas to buy for the man in your life, don’t despair, Bagwhispers is coming to the rescue with 10 bags for any man in your life. From a corporate boss to a street style king. And no, you don’t need to go bankrupt investing in Pharrell Williams’ latest creations at Louis Vuitton. Let’s go!

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New Year Sales – bag a bargain for summer 2024

Is it possible to find a sales bargain that will rock one of the trends of the upcoming season? If you shop around it can be done. For the bargain lovers amongst you, here’s an edit of some of the fashion bag deals discovered in London, the USA and Australia by the different SS’24 bag trends. If you’re sitting comfortably…

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Know the Spring/Summer 24 fashion trends before the New Year sales

Bag Bargains for SS24

Certain styles just can’t help coming back. And for the smart, savvy shoppers amongst you, getting an item on sale that works for the following season is a result. To bag a bargain you’ll need an edit of the key SS’24 trends. To help you spot the discounted items in the NY sales that will help you traverse into next season, here’s your guide to the fashion and bag styles for spring and summer.

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My Silver Lining Fashion

10 Silver Fashion bags for Winter '23

This winter we’ve seen the return of statement silver jewellery. And have you spotted the silver trouser and blazer trend popping up on every fashionista’s favourite feed? Whilst the metallic suit would rock any party night out, if this is too much silver for you, may I suggest adding a silver handbag to your outfit for impact. There are some fantastic bags to choose from and you can relax about cost per wear as these bags can come out year after year for those black tie events. So if you’re sitting comfortably, here’s a quick guide to 10 silver bags.

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To carry denim or not to carry denim?

Denim bags were once the territory of festival days but are now one of the bag styles for summer 2023. And the denim revolution this season is for everyone with bags for every budget. Sure, if you want to splash some cash you have the big name designers all with denim options; from the Chanel mini flap bag, the Bottega Veneta Teen Jodie shoulder bag to Celine’s Matelasse denim shoulder bag. However, there are plenty of denim bags at lots of different price points that all have a distinctive look.

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Bags of investment for under £500

With the continued pinch on our wallets with the increasing inflation, is it possible to find an investment designer bag in 2023? With a strict budget of £500 and in search of designer labels with designs that can stand the test of time, here are 10 bags to choose from, if you are able to treat yourself. Be reassured, these bags have classic shapes, can be worn several times, all bringing down the cost per wear, just as an investment bag should.

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Luxury handbag brand masterclass?

So it has been 5 months since two luxury fashion houses combined their brand power to showcase the handbag of 2023, the Fendi x Tiffany baguette bag. It went on sale last month and is already ‘sold out’ online. If you’ve got your hands on this icon, do you consider yourself one of the lucky ones or are you delighted that you didn’t fall for a wonderful marketing collab? Here’s what’s to celebrate and what’s not.

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Affordable fashion bags for SS’23

Bag a bargain for SS'23

With inflation still in double digits, many of us may want to look for more affordable fashion solutions for the new season. Bagwhispers has taken the 7 fashion trends for SS’23 and the dominant bag styles and has created a shortlist of bags to inspire as well as take care of your wallet. Looking for a bargain? You’ve come to the right place. If you’re sitting comfortably…

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What will you be carrying? The bag trends for SS’23

Ah, what a relief, SS’23 bag trends are a delight as they are wonderfully straightforward. Black is back, which makes a change for spring and summer and denim bags make a return after a long absence, which will make sense once you’ve read up on the fashion trends of the season. But it’s not all black and blue.

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Now that’s what I call colour!

Top 10 bags of colour for AW22

A little ‘Something for the weekend’ feature covers the stand-out bags spotted on instagram. This weekend’s inspiration for fashion bag lovers is a range of bag shapes that have earned attention for their colour and enduring appeal. Investing in a bold, bright-coloured bag, bought on a whim whilst skimming instagram can bring regret; the bag arrives and looks different in shape and shade, and now you’ve got to return it. Avoid this hassle as here are my top 10 bags of colour for AW22/3 that don’t carry eye-watering price tags. Be brave and go boldly towards that pop of colour with confidence.

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Do you wear the bag or does the bag wear you?

A question you may have never asked yourself or been asked. However, at a recent event, the above question was posed and an answer was considered. And the one time we felt, when the bag wears the outfit, is when you go iconic and wear a bag with heritage, even when it has been given a modern reinterpretation. So, if you are looking for such a bag to dominate your outfit, head to one of these heavy-weight designer brands.

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