“My friend bought me this vintage snakeskin purse from ’30s or ’40s last year. GORGEOUS condition… was like new. My puppy got to it and damaged the side of the bag.” — eBay seller Bearknapp, March 21, 2010.
Sentimental Value: True Stories from the eBay Closet. Curated by Emily Spivack | Photograph: Jessica Malafouris | Illustration: Tomas M.
We’re always obsessing over Clare’s selection of bags (sold at Steven Alan stores). Currently, she’s gaining lots of street cred for her strong, chic cuts and colors, along with respect for her strict adherence to ethical manufacturing. The Inside Source asked the bag master what “5 Essential Items” she carried this holiday. Having just returned from freezing Minnesota, her fav picks were:
1. “This may be horribly obvious for everyone, but I’m gonna say it — my iPhone 5!” (available on eBay)
2. “Steven Alan cashmere beanie or an Alpaca fur hat.”
3. “RODIN olio lusso Lip Balm.” (available on eBay)
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4. “Josie Maran’s Color Stick for cheeks in Rosey.”
5. “L.L. Bean Duck Boots.”
If you happened to fall in love with any of the bags seen above, visit clarevivier.com and order one of these four: (1) La Pochette for $145 (2) Flat Clutch for $143 (3) Canvas Weekender for $363 (4) Petit Messenger Sac ($253). Did we mention some of her bags can be monogrammed too?
(Photo: Courtesy of ClareVivier.com. Text by Jauretsi)
Quite possibly, a perfect picture. This instagram was snapped for the Marc Jacobs Tumblr. It’s got depth of field as well as a sharp clutch to behold.
Daft Punk by: NABIL
Hanne Gaby Odiele by Alex Cayley for The Sunday Telegraph Spring 2012
