Jessica Bumpus

2 weeks ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Lily Russo-Bah |Jessica Bumpus

Since its introduction into the Bottega Veneta accessories stable for the Spring/Summer 2023 season - under the tenure of then creative director Matthieu Blazy (now at Chanel) - the Andiamo bag has become quite the hit. It was originally shown at Blazy’s second show for the Italian fashion house, but admittedly it feels like it’s always been a part of the brand’s style repertoire.

1 month ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Lily Russo-Bah |Jessica Bumpus

Under Hedi Slimane, Celine has given us all sorts of great bags - in fact that’s sort of how he made his entrance at the French fashion house, when Lady Gaga toted around a very ladylike bag from his first debut collection before it was even available back in 2018. But it’s been all change at the Paris fashion house since it was announced in October 2024 that Slimane would depart and, as his replacement, Michael Rider would take over. Rider’s debut will take place in Paris on July 6.

1 month ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Lily Russo-Bah |Jessica Bumpus

Recognised for its dinky-boxy shape, round top handles, cannage motif stitching and lucky charms, the Lady Dior bag is also well-known for its regal history. Originally called the Chouchou, it was renamed for the late Diana, Princess of Wales, who was a loyal fan and wore it often. To the Met Gala in 1996, she wore a mini version in what is now a much referenced fashion image when it comes to her style.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Jessica Bumpus

Introducing a jewelry box had "always been a topic of discussion," said Andi Lee, the managing director of ChloBo, a British brand that makes demi-fine jewelry and is known for its stacking styles. That talk is turning into action on Friday, as the brand is scheduled to debut its first model: a cylindrical case that can be closed with a zipper, made of a creamy beige canvas linen on the outside and lined with cream-colored velvet inside.

2 months ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Lily Russo-Bah |Jessica Bumpus

Everyone knows about the Fendi Baguette. An iconic bag design first introduced in 1997 by Silvia Venturini Fendi, meant to be held nonchalantly under the arm like a chic French baguette, it was an instant hit. Status that was cemented in 1998 by one Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex And The City when she pointed out - of her purple sequin - accessory: “It’s not a bag, it’s a Baguette” (she had other versions of it, too).