10 Looks: New Fashion, Vintage Ideas
Fresh, modern, of-the-moment women’s fashion is inspired by designs of decades past.
1950s
The lesson: Invest in a structured, ladylike handbag.
The background: Although it was designed in 1892, the Hermès saddle bag didn’t make waves until 1956. That was the year Hollywood royalty
(and real-life princess of Monaco) Grace Kelly was photographed carrying the boxy style to shield her pregnancy from the paparazzi,
sparking a craze for the newly christened “Kelly bag.” Today you need to get on a waiting list for an Hermès bag, but this
design in red patent leather offers the same kind of classic sophistication that will turn heads years from now.
To buy: Lulu Guinness bag, $570, luluguinness.com (this style is currently available only in black). Paul Smith Black Label dress. Giles & Brother by Philip Crangi bracelet.
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