That's A Fabulous Handbag

 Jean Paul Gaultier said he was inspired by "Mexico" for his couture 2010 collection, which is a fairly broad description, but clearly it was the Mexican rain forest that inspired his handbags. The clutches look like various leaves that are so plentiful in that region of the world, and the result is a unique and very beautiful design. The overall collection didn't go over too well in the couture community, but I think he got it right with the bags.

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As many of you know, Louis Vuitton handbags are among my favorites, but I especially like their runway bags as I find the standard Monogram canvas a bit boring. Also I'm not crazy about the tan leather straps and handles on their classic bags. These bags from the Pre-Fall 2010 collection all have colored or metal straps so they will look new longer. I really like the monogram slouchy bags in both colors as well as the monogram leather totes.

This is the Doré clutch, $3680.

This collection will be called Monogram Fleurs and is a line of small leather goods that features a floral design printed on the leather interior. The outside will be the standard Monogram Canvas and Damier Canvas. Lining colors available: Rose, Violet, and Vert.

The Sobe with floral themed buttons and sequins.

These are the Brode shoulder bags, a new line of leather bags that are made from soft lambskin leather with monogram embroidery. The Brode will debut at the 5th Avenue Maison and Rodeo Drive store on February and will be available worldwide by June 2010. It would come in two sizes, PM (13.8" x 10.6" x 5.9") and GM (16.9" x 11.8" x 7.1") and will be available in four colors: Gris, Framboise, Marron and Kaki. Prices: $2840 and $3120 for PM and GM respectively.

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