Everyone knows we are living in the new age of logo-mania. Coming from a place like Hong Kong where it’s all about carrying the latest Vuitton, Gucci or Dior, I feel sort of lost and out of place because I don’t really ‘get’ this whole bag obsession. When I’m browsing in airport duty free, these bags seem sort of tacky to me – I mean, great if someone gives me one as a gift but I really would not consider saving up for one myself. Yet somehow, a vintage Dior or Chanel bag really does it for me! I think it’s like buying into a big designer house without coming off looking like some kind of footballer’s wife. They also seem to go with my outfits much better than all the shiny new bags with bling bling rivets. I guess I’m just one of those strange people who like things a bit old and crusty.
Here are a selection from eBay which get my vote:
Louis Vuitton Monogram Petite Bucket
Chanel quilted black lambskin tote
Dior navy logo canvas clutch with matching wallet
There might be something very un-fashionable or dated about these bags but I think you can really wear them in a way that brings them forward. A perfect example is and I hate to admit it, the way scenster chick Cory Kennedy wears vintage labels. She gets the style totally right. Dressing her Louis Vuitton bucket down or wearing the Gucci logo sweater without taking it seriously really works.
These Mario Sorrenti shots from Another Magazine 8th Issue also showcases what really should be dismissed as tacky logo-ed up clothing but somehow, they end up looking fantastic.
(Cory Kennedy pics courtsey of Fashionologie)
kennedy , tell me about here. who is she?
Am really happy to be on your roll! Because this blog is so entertaining. Packed with ideas. Maybe I’m not very bright, but I find it quite difficult to leave comments on some templates. Sometimes, I’ve already popped in & can’t remember what personal info or code I left. I know – leave exactly the same one everywhere! But, that feels like wearing the same thing every day, & sometimes a letter or typo makes all the difference. Scaree Gee-Oh! will be back ! I
Re: cory kennedy– you can see more of her on http://www.thecobrasnake.com. she’s been wearing amazing brown gladiator sandles. does anyone know who makes them???
^ They’re Scholls. I actually think they’re quite ugly, better to get the IOC ones.
I Love your blog—-great styles great sense of humour!
C’est magnifique!
P.s. just bought a vintage chanel bag yesterday. score.
Oooh….lovely meguchan! I’m slowly building up my vintage Chanel collection….. v. hard to be cost effective and collect something like Chanel…even the vintage stuff!
Wow….a lot of interest in Cory…I do like her style but I don’t really know all that much about her (in that she’s not really a celeb per se…)
cory is 16 year old girl who hangs out with mark “the cobrasnake” hunter…..they party a lot and she serves as one of his interns/muses….
shes a club kid of a new era
I wanna fuck you