Who Wants to Wear a Belt Bag?

A belt bag comes from retro fashion, namely the fashion of 1980-s and now it is again in. Let’s looks at new belt bag models worked out by various brands for spring and summer 2011.

Who Wants to Wear a Belt Bag? Belt bag models were spotted in previous year’s collections, and vigilant trend setters have already tried them on. For instance a model and a blogger Hanneli was seen wearing a little vintage belt bag with a white dress, which looks exceptionally stylish.

This season a belt bag is worn on the waist while a couple of decades it was seen primarily on hips. This spring you can find belt bag models in Diane von Furstenberg, Emilio Pucci, Balenciaga and Jaeger London bag collections.

Who Wants to Wear a Belt Bag? One of belts bag models was presented on the Hermes fashion show. It was a belt with a Kelly-styled bag on it combined with a thin strap set on the waist. In this way the cult Kelly Hermès bag got a new life and is now called Kelly Bandeau. In spite of its diminutive size, the price tag for it equals as much as to $ 4600.

The most daring fashion lovers can pay attention to the idea of Jean Paul Gaultier who suggested wearing a belt bag on the breast line. As far as you can see, it is a runway variant only, but still this stylish accessory can inspire you on further experiments with your image.

Who Wants to Wear a Belt Bag?

Fruit Themes for Spring/Summer 2011 - Helmut Lang Luxury Bags

The common features a number of Helmut Lang accessories for Spring-Summer 2011 is their spherical shape. It is also true about its handbags. The luxury handbags are not only shaped in an original way but also bear a certain resemblance to tropical fruit.

Fruit Themes for Spring/Summer 2011 - Helmut Lang Luxury Bags The more unusual the source of inspiration is, the more interesting the result of designer creative work is. Helmut Lang luxury bags were inspired by exotic star-shaped carambol fruits.

The tropical bag has a no less exotic texture. It features a rough surface that looks like python leather yet in reality these luxury bags are made of perch leather. There’re also long handles weaved from thin leather stripes.

Fruit Themes for Spring/Summer 2011 - Helmut Lang Luxury Bags Helmut Lang luxury bags are available in three colors – red, black and beige. They are as almost little as their tropical analogues. These bags are in essence transformers that alter their shape depending on what you put into them. An empty bag can be twisted into a spiral. The price for it is $495.

Fruit Themes for Spring/Summer 2011 - Helmut Lang Luxury Bags Helmut Lang luxury bags remind us of a spherical clutch from Jean Paul Gaultier 2011/12 collection. I wonder what inspired the designer to create it - cape gooseberries, Chinese lanterns or something else?

Fruit Themes for Spring/Summer 2011 - Helmut Lang Luxury Bags

Marc Jacobs Gorgeous Clutch from Spring 2011 Collection

Marc Jacobs doesn’t create evening clothing and handbags as a rule; his work is targeted to make daily life brighter. But if we look at the new Tweed Sequins Debbie Mini Bag clutch, we understand that it suits high-society hangout in the best way.

Marc Jacobs Gorgeous Clutch from Spring 2011 Collection Well, this clutch is not intended to wear with a classic evening dress; its ideal match is leggings combined with sparkling garments colored golden or silver.

On the one hand, the Tweed Sequins Debbie Mini Bag from Marc Jacobs looks like a standard classic made from fine leather; on the one hand it is embellished by sparkling details that would glitter in neon light like stars.

Pay attention to the clutch is embroidered from all sides except for the flap that is standard black with a golden locker. On opening a magnet locker you unzip a zipper and see a satin lining with pockets for credit cards.

The clutch’s leather reminds us of a crocodile one, so the bag looks quite exotic. The Tweed Sequins Debbie Mini Bag from Marc Jacobs features 17,5 x 15 x 7,5 cm while its price is $ 895.