Back in January I got an itch for a new
handbag. I realised that it had been years since my last investment purchase (a
black YSL Muse in 2007 and a Chanel Jumbo as my 30th birthday present), so
I decided I was in the market for something new. I started researching
and soon realised that this could be good homework for a feature in The ICONS
Update, because let's face it: where does one start with so much choice?
Personally, I wasn't after a forever
buy, I wanted something a little bit "in fashion" actually, so I
ended up buying a Chloe Drew, which despite loving very much, is a bit small
and will probably get sold on Vestiaire Collective in a few years time. However,
going back to my search - I happened to walk across the Louis Vuitton
concession in Selfridges and was astonished by the amazing, grownup,
iconic selection of handbags they held. How could I have missed this? Could it
be because I am a little intimidated by designer boutiques, so never really set
foot in there? But everyone was so nice, and helpful!? I tried on a Lockit, an Alma, the Palais Chain (in red in navy and in blue) and then realised
that if I was making an investment buy today (damn Chloe Drew), it would
hands-down-no-doubt be a Louis Vuitton handbag. Why? Well, I faced my fears,
put on a frock and went to New Bond Street to tell you a story... Read it in
this week's issue of The ICONS Update.
Photos by Eva K. Salvi
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