After Fashion Week and related events, and working hard to look appropriately fabulous each and every day, I found myself going through my usual understated period. Red lipstick is replaced by lip balm, platforms with 5" heels are replaced by tall low-heel boots, and denim makes a big comeback into my everyday wear. I'm not saying that this trend will go uninterrupted, but it is a momentary preference. I just happen to be one of those people who enjoys plain vanilla every once in a while. But that said, it does need to be a stellar vanilla. And my stellar vanilla fashion pick of the moment is Alexander Wang's Rocco Mini Duffel.
On paper it's simply a black textured leather, top-handle bag. But in person, it's pretty amazing. Of all the fantastic bags at Barneys CO-OP, my eyes were instantly drawn to this little black bag with the studded bottom (studs Alison!), and I had a "gotta have it" moment. There's something about the all-black features-- black leather, black studs, black zipper, black lining, that makes it so damn cool. So while I call this my "vanilla fashion pick", don't misunderstand and assume that it's boring. With perfect quality, design and balance, vanilla can be quite extraordinary. Just like this bag.
- Cindy
I agree that its awesome and amazing! I also like the simple design of this bag.
Posted by: Duffel Coat | April 04, 2010 at 06:09 AM