obsession #04222013: the uniquely shaped bag

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obsession name: Givenchy Pandora Sugar Leather Bag, Medium

why the obsession:

I have to be honest, there are some moments when you first look at something, and you go “ooh, that is NOT for me”. What is odd though, for me, is that after a while, the things I am immediately not drawn to, they actually end up being things that I end up lusting after. For example, when I first saw the Celine Luggage Tote, I thought to myself, “I’m not too sure about those wings…” and then one day, I see the bag again, and I think, “That is a gorgeous bag”. The SAME exact thing happened with Givenchy’s Pandora Bag. At first sight, I was thinking that the classic Antigona was more of my style, but upon further examination, I fell in love more with the Givenchy Pandora Bag, with its unique shape and it is really nothing like what is out there right now. Hence, a new bag crush was born…

I’m obsessed with this bag because it’s just so different. Technically, it is shaped like a box (hence its Pandora name), but because it is carried and handled from only one edge of the bag, it actually ends up more like a slouchy bag, halfway between a wide bucket bag and a hobo. It is such a gorgeous shape whether carried using the shoulder strap or by its handle. Of course, it is made in an array of sizes, colors and textures, so that is a big plus as well. I love this smooth lipstick red version, in medium! It is interesting what is happening with bag trends these days, bag designers are all fighting to come up with the next “it” bag style, relying more on recognition of shape and style rather than all over monogrammed logos. Personally, I’m a fan…

twin obsession:

The Givenchy Antigona satchel, of course!