The YSL Muse, seen carried by celebrities the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Katie Holmes, and Kate Moss, has a classic satchel shape and is excellently crafted in red or chocolate leather. It has two top handles but you can also make use of its side straps (with rings). The Muse has metal feet to protect the bottom and is embellished with gold hardware. This classic bag is also functional – it has an interior zip pocket and another pocket for your cell phone.
The Fendi Spy Bag
Introduced Winter of 2005, the Spy Bag is largely responsible for the popularity of the Fendi brand. It costs about $2,000 and has been known to have a 3-year waiting list. You’ll immediately notice its signature woven handles with a fold-over closure accented by a wristlet. It also has a goldtone hardware detail and has a width of approximately 17 inches. Linda Evangelista and Hillary Duff are proud owners of Fendi Spy Bags.
Prada Gauffre
Vampire slayer Sarah Michelle Gellar, Oscar winner Halle Berry, iconic Madonna, and super-svelte Victoria Beckham have all been seen carrying a Prada Gauffre (well, there are photos of hubby David charmingly toting it for his wife), but it’s just the kind of bag you’ll either love or hate. It’s a tad too bulky and the leather has multiple ruches which could seem frumpy. Great with jeans and tees, the Gauffre won’t go too well with semi-formal attire. This one costs about 2 grand.
Chanel 2.55
Coco Chanel introduced the 2.55 in February 1955 – thus its name. While on a trip to Southern France in 1910 with her beau, Etienne Balsan, she had a flash of inspiration seeing the quilt-type jackets that jockeys wore at the racetracks. Thus, many years later, she decided to use this pattern on what became her most popular bag design ever. This bag featured an adjustable chain strap with a “CC” logo clasp. It was reissued 50 years later, in 2005, but the new version does away with the quilt pattern and has a turn clasp instead of the old one.
LV Monogram Speedy 30
This durable and simple bag has been around for the longest time, yet never goes out of style. It has a spacious interior to hold lots of stuff and doubles as a travel bag. The Speedy 30’s zipper closure even has a padlock to keep your belongings safe. It’s made of monogram cowhide exterior and leather handles. Your $620 bag will probably last a lifetime if you take good care of it.
