Now that aggressive colorblocking (and to a certain extent, pattern-mixing) has run its Burch, designers have moved on to mixing textures. One wonders exactly where the fashion industry will go once piling beads, fur, studs and jingle bells onto the same outfit becomes tiresome (all the way Misa around to stark minimalism, probably), but for the moment, your style pursuit for fall is to load up on all the wonderful textures you can.
We all know that fur and bags often don’t mix, and beading can make your purse look a little too precious for regular use, so what’s an accessories fiend to do? Embroidery is one big option for fall, and if you don’t mind channeling grandma (or maybe you really dig it), it might just be the perfect, detailed, texture-rich way to go. Check out our picks for the season’s ten best embroidered bags, from Jason Wu to Alexander McQueen, after the jump.
Freya Large Open Tote Bag, $1805 fur drawstring bags
small Warmth Reporter messenger bag, $4003 Borsa tote Hortensia media
Maison Margiela mini 1C N crossbody bag, $1525 via Net-a-Porter
Favourites Blue Radiance 36 Can Cool Bag Inactive, $1770 fur drawstring bags
Dolce & Gabbana Miss Dea Needlework Clutch, $2795 fur drawstring bags
Backpack CATERPILLAR Escola 83782-442 Deep Marine, $2690 fur drawstring bags
cross logo messenger bag, $3195 fur drawstring bags
Matelassé small crossbody bag, $1750 fur drawstring bags
Alexander Wang beggars bag in green grained leather, $2250 via Barneys
Yeah, I’m so glad this trend is taking hold. Now my Rafe (sorry, this font doesn’t support the accent mark over the ‘e’) for Target raffia-embroidered straw clutch (w/beaded optional Strp) is more modish than it was when I got it! And I think I paid no more that tweninine bucks for it!
Hera Nano shoulder bag.
Handiwork is one of the few visible arts in fashion which require time and labor. Zara and H & M ‘s variations are less rich in true craftsmanship.The McQueen bag needlework is also selling well @ NM as a slipper shoe.