(Aug. 10, 2022 ● Oslin Pierrette)
If you’re a person that likes dressing up and showing out. I feel a purse is an essential part of your outfit. It’s 2022 and so many new purses are starting to catch fire. So many new silhouettes and statement pieces. To be worn on your hip, on shoulder, handheld, around your body, or however you dress your purses. More people should be investing in purses. Everyone should, no matter the gender. Purses are breaking molds. Let’s look at some of the most standout purses and bags to have in 2022.
Diesel 1DR
Diesel has caught fire as a brand in recent years. Such an overwhelming contribution to your outfit. It is a beauty to see someone wearing a piece of Diesel on their body. One of their main pieces is their 1DR bag. It is an “IT Girl” statement piece. Perfect for the summer and colorful fits. Really cute and compact. With a nice glossy finish to the bag. Then the big stamped chrome logo. That makes it the statement piece that it is. So many ways to wear it. Perfect with something very summery and bougie. Create an outfit to help complete your “IT Girl” persona. So many different colors. Also I don’t think it matters, get whatever size you can get your hands on. As long as you have it, you’re good. The best part, you can own one of the biggest statements, for the affordable price of $275 to $550. These are good to moderate bag prices. Get your hands on the Diesel 1DR. It could compete for purse of the year.
Balenciaga Le Cagole XS
Balenciaga has been one of the hottest brands of recent years. It’s been affecting fashion, influence, and culture. Especially with tastemakers such as Denma and marketing genius Kanye West, just pushing the brand to new heights. Balenciaga in a year span has created so many new statement pieces. One of their new main and hottest statement pieces is their Cagole bag. Paying homage to their own motorcycle bag from the 2000s, the Cagole is a modern refined version of that. It’s a perfect piece for Kanye’s girlfriend(s) starter kit style. Basically whatever you saw Julia Fox wearing. Like a full denim fit with some nice tall boots would kill. Also those Balenciaga inspired industrial fit trend. For example like a black faded hoodie, with loose leg pants, then black visor shades. The banana-like shape of the bag just wraps so nicely around the shoulder. Also wraps really nice around the body too. This bag will definitely bring out your “Cool Girl” and “IT Girl” persona. That you can pull off with the most casual of fits. An amazing purse to have that will also be in bag of the year conversations.
Luar ANA
Luar is starting to build a good name for themselves. Especially with their recent show that had many well received reviews. Debuting probably their most stapled piece. The Luar ANA bag. It has such an amazing and simple silhouette. With a nice clean leather look. That trapezoid body, with a nice circle handle. A very clean look and piece to add to your outfit and closet. It would go really well with nice elegant neutral tone looks. Whatever you want to wear to a nice dinner. It’s a classy bag, for a classy person. One of the best statements to have for an affordable price. You can find it around the $250-$400 range. A great essential purse to have for a nice outing.
Margiela Glam Slam
The Margiela Glam Slam bag is one of the more understated choices. It’s just been catching steam in the streets of New York. It may not be like the other noticeable picks. It’s more of a bag collector’s bag grail. Amongst the people who know what’s going on. You’re doing your thing. Honestly though, if you know how to style yourself. Having this amazing silhouette on your side. It would be a great eye-catching look to anybody. It has such an amazing puffer look to it. Like a classic puffer couch. With a very clean and straight handle. Then the monotone color is so clean, and a clean color selection. It would be such a nice carry on your hands to have. This would definitely be a strong staple in anybody’s collection. That will go best with your strongest outfits. Should be on many people’s grail list. A beautiful bag.