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Henri
Bendel
712 Fifth Ave (bet 55th & 56th St); 212-247-1100
If you’re not necessarily on a budget but you’re
looking for the hottest designer handbags meant exclusively
for the hip and the happenin’, you’ll find your
haven at Henri Bendel. Those who might be described as matronly
might want to look elsewhere. The brimming bag department
at Bendel’s carries trendy, while at the same time upscale,
designer lines such as Isabella Fiore, Kooba and last but
not least, Chloé. Supertrendy? Maybe…but dare
to rewear. These bags are too beautiful to keep in their dust
bags.
Intermix
1003 Madison Ave (bet 77th & 78th St); 212-249-7858
Thought they only housed the hottest in tops and bottoms?
Turns out their accessories are not so bad, themselves. I
must admit, Intermix is definitely more for the 20somethings
of the city, unless that is, you care to dress like one. (Although
I’m not suggesting it.) There’s always a ton of
attractive young ladies circulating through the racks to take
over the hits of the past season. Without a doubt, Intermix
surprised me with quite a unique and must-have collection
of cosmopolitan bags…for instance, a grass green terry
cloth bag with silver handles (around $200).
Kate
Spade
454 Broome St (@ Mercer St); 212-274-1991
Need I say more? A designer almost all of us handbag junkies
idolized from the beginning, Kate’s classic nylon totes
are one of the most classic, staple designs in the ever-expanding
world of handbags. If you haven’t had the privilege of
visiting her bags lately, then you must…because they
have come a long way from the simple yet classic black rectangular
“Sam” bag we all have come to know and love. You’ll
find everything from trendy handbags to classic leather styles
in a range of colors, fabrics and leathers. Kate Spade caters
to women of all ages and tastes. She has, without question,
something for everyone.
LeSportsac
1065 Madison Ave (bet 80th & 81st St); 212-988-6200
Think if you’ve seen one, you’ve seen ‘em all?
I beg to differ. These classic eighties faves are available
in a plethora of solid neutrals and decorative prints, all
adorned with their faithfully familiar logo. Totes start at
$35, and shoulder bags are around $40, great prices for those
of us on a budget yet who strive to stay stylish. Although
these bags are undoubtedly trendy and in some respects like
artwork for your shoulder, they're extremely practical, as
well. Perfect to stick in your suitcase when traveling, LeSportsac
has held onto their simple nylon unstructured design. You
never know how many bags you’ll need while you’re
gone!
Longchamp
713 Madison Ave (bet 63rd & 64th St); 212-223-1500
If you’ve walked around the streets of New York you’ve
seen many a faux Longchamp floating around. But if you’ve
ever compared the real to the fake, you’ll see what the
imposters are missing. To Hampton society (and maybe West
Palm, as well), a Longchamp handbag or two-tone tote is a
sure sign of understated elegance. If you’ve done your
homework, then you know the new foldable nylon bags are a
must (only $100)!
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