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Favourite gateway bags
For those who notice their taste in handbags getting progressively more expensive, but refuse to join the luxury handbag club, fear not. This next batch of brands will make you feel like you're already a member.
By Lara Mai Landa
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Ignes:
When it comes to making a good impression, the Ignes Ormala in Whiskey is my steadfast secret weapon. The perfect bag for taking on the titans of industry, the Ormala revels in the details, going so far as to offer an elite engraving service that many luxury handbag labels wouldn't think of offering. Lovely to behold, the Ormala is the perfect solution for anyone who's ever dreamed of owning a Hermes Birkin without having to pay the equivalent of a luxury car.
Current obsession for fall:
The tinted wine Chiara in supple cowhide is the perfect accompaniment to autumn. Heart-stoppingly beautiful, this roomy, ultra-soft bag trimmed in antique gold is large enough to hold all your essentials yet surprisingly light. I've been eagerly waiting fall's arrival ever since.
Treesje:
I fell for the ladylike charm of California label Treesje after coming across their Garden bag in gray. Cute, wrinkly, tough yet majestic, I lovingly refer to it as my elephant bag. Sporting chain-link handles, one might think I've strayed into the territory of the Chanel handbag. Not so. With its silver hardware, bountiful ruffles and thick luscious leather, the Garden bag strikes the perfect balance between femininity and strength.
Allison Burns:
Possessing spunk, utility and a D-I-Y flair, San Francisco designer Alison Burns is a kitten caught in a cobra's throat. Her highly covetable handbags are sweet, playful, with just the right amount of 'don't mess with me' attitude. Made famous by Cameron Diaz, the "Atomic" with its simple shape and punky details makes this bag so right now. A rock n' roll stylist-turned-designer, Burns creates bags for gals who don't see tough and pretty as mutually exclusive.
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