We all know about Rebecca Minkoff and her fantastically executed studded bags. So fabulous, in fact, that the Stud Devote Tote was awarded Bag of the Year by Handbago.com. What’s more, all of our other favorite Minkoff studded numbers are an extra 30% off on Angel Handbags until Thursday.
Be an educated buyer and bone up on your grommet knowledge before purchasing your new favorite purse. The stud trend still feels fresh even after its introduction at the Balmain Spring 2009 Ready to Wear show when designer Christophe Decarnin invigorated the aging label with a urban-chic feel, complete with heavily padded shoulders, distressed jeans, and of course, studs. The city-punk warrior look spread across the fashion world, grommets marching across leather jackets, jeans, boots, and bags; aided by the now infamous studded belt worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in the movie “Sex and the City.”
To keep from looking stale, mix in your grommets (perhaps your new Minkoff bag!) with decidedly feminine pieces, like a flouncy dress that can be layered up with tights for winter and worn under a perfect jean topper for spring. The key is not to take the punk look too literally but to stud up your own closet. And what better way than with a bag!