The year was 2006. Pluto was downgraded from planet status to dwarf-planet, Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton got into a *very* public catfight, and I was still an over-grown toddler running around, possibly without pants.
It was also the year Janet Jackson was found with a shining gold Louis Vuitton Voyager Alma – stunning onlookers and tabloid-readers alike with the luminous intensity of her purse and her smile. In the span of just a few days, “it” celebrity-and-personal-assistant-turned-friends-and-later-frenemies duo, Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian were found together with gold and silver iterations of the renowned bag, sending the brand’s monogram Miroir line flying off the shelves, and fans in a frenzy to pair the hot purses with the season’s newest velour tracksuits.
Thankfully, we’ve moved forward from those times, and even though monograms and 90s/00s silhouettes are all the rage, that level of maximalism is rarely ever seen nowadays. but one (that one being me) can’t help but think, what could possibly be the appeal of carrying a shiny metallic purse?
This question possibly hits at the root of the whole why-buy-luxury argument: as purse-lovers, how often really do we find a bag that can take us everywhere? If we’re being sincere, probably not as often as we’d like. maybe hauling that tote with its truckload of “just in case” miscellany does get a bit too comfortable at times. but if you’re anything like me, you balk at the idea of having to sort and clean. It’s just so much simpler to get your purse and phone for running smaller errands.
Of course, the classic Chanel Jumbo Flap or the lady Dior is stylish and timeless and gives us a pretty good idea of how versatile a designer handbag ought to be. but is it still a great match with that sequined skirt you’ve planned for new Year’s Eve? Improvável. On the other hand, as much as we’d all love to be Carrie Bradshaws, your dreamily whimsical sequin Baguette isn’t exactly workplace material either.
Dior small lucky Badges My lady Dior
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$3,305
It’s clear, therefore, that the “one bag fits all” mantra we’ve been trying to achieve has remained pretty elusive thus far. and this brings with it the ramification that we might not be getting as much cost-per-wear as we would choose from our expensive purchases. There are situations where even a Birkin or a Kelly could seem out-of-place, and when the holy Trinity of handbags fail to offer the maximum cost-per-wear, the situation seems bleak indeed.
Bottega Veneta metallic Bark Calfskin embossed The Pouch
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$1,990
And this is the point where taking a few tips from the Kardashians couldn’t hurt. I mean, look at the lady’s style evolution – we were bound to start following at some point, right? but not too much, though; just the concept of a metallic purse would suffice. much more specifically, a metallic purse in a versatile shade that’ll take you from day to night without the typical hesitations you might have when carrying your work bag to the pleased hour. and the best part is that the metallics of today aren’t limited to shiny space Odyssey-style ones that doubled as your make-up mirror. In fact, there are plenty of low-key and versatile options starting from bronze, copper, and pewter to the much more dynamic reds, hot pinks, or turquoises. but as you might guess, gold and silver remain fan-favorites, and in various shades too, ranging from bright gold to pale gold, champagne, rose gold, antique gold, and more. and the best part about a metallic purse is that it shines (literally!) without making you seem like a walking billboard. So you can rock it equally well with a tux or a cocktail dress!
Another advantage metallics confer is that they’re available in hordes of different materials, from nylon, fabric, and PVC to pebbled and patent leathers – depending on your convenience, affordability, and preferences. So, while some might argue that shiny purses don’t offer the luxe leathery feel that a much more “classic” handbag would provide, think again….while browsing this small lambskin Balenciaga in gold!
Balenciaga metallic Agneau classic Hardware small City
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$825
But I’ll admit, I was a skeptic towards metallics myself. maybe it was the preconceived notion that it would be too bling, or the fact that it didn’t feel as timeless or versatile as my trusty saddle PS1 (although, possibly ironically, PS is known for making some of the best metallics of the present day!), that put up an unnoticeable barrier in my mind against considering shiny bags in the first place.
However, one fine day, while on a routine scroll across various resellers, I came across a Burberry medium Rucksack in a metallic silver satin-like finish on Depop. purchased from a sample sale, it was entirely new, with the house’s dust bag and tags, save for just one defect – its buckle seems to have been attached wrong somehow, so the flaO fechamento de P não funcionou, o cordão dentro de ser seu único mecanismo de segurança.
Agora, embora tenha um preço muito (e eu sugeri muito) lucrativamente, eu não pulei instantaneamente por vários motivos. Em primeiro lugar, o mecanismo de fechamento distorcido implicava que não seria tão funcional quanto a linha normalmente é popular. Em segundo lugar, eu não poderia devolvê -lo se as coisas fossem para o sul – você deve se lembrar da complexa e longa logística do envio de qualquer coisa para o meu país. Então, quando eu o recebi, teria muito mais probabilidade de esquecer que o havia comprado. Era também o tamanho médio, isto é, não grande o suficiente para transportar um laptop. Mas muitos importantes, era uma prata inconfundivelmente brilhante – uma pílula relativamente difícil de engolir se tudo o que você possui é bronzeado e está à procura de preto.
Mas eu fiz um pouco (leia: muito) de pesquisa, tanto sobre os prós quanto os contras dos metais, bem como da própria mochila da Burberry (lembre -se de que eu estava fangirling sobre o estilo há pouco através dele), e até entrou em contato com alguns amigos, caso fossem necessários trabalhos drásticos de reparo – e, finalmente, se sentissem confiantes o suficiente para prosseguir com a compra.
O acolchoado é divino!
Avanço rápido de mais ou menos um mês e, quando finalmente chegou à minha porta, fiquei instantaneamente apaixonado. O tecido parecido com cetim parecia muito mais luxuoso do que o nylon típico, mas mesmo assim resiliente (eu acho), o acolchoado nas costas, a alça da corrente de prata-tudo era bonito e perfeito. Mas algo parecia desligado com o apego – obviamente, eu sabia no que estava me metendo -, mas não era isso. Uma das fivelas foi cortada nos botões de push da maneira errada … e dentro do bolso zippe, havia a outra fivela! Em um momento rápido (e sem fôlego), tanto as fivelas se prenderam perfeitamente no lugar e a mochila estava completa, que também a 1/400 do seu preço!
Minha beleza!
Então foi assim que fiquei apaixonado por metais. Isso implica que eu não amo mais o clássico preto e marrom? Claro que não; Meu apreço por eles (especialmente o SDJ I Black I Covet) permanece eterno. No entanto, essa mochila metálica não convencional minha parece como a correspondente da Vogue UK Roberta Lister descreve: “Também é essencial considerar o apelo protetor de um choque de prata. Uma bolsa de toca-espelho pode parecer um flash de armadura, ligando-o durante o dia-algo que agora, em particular, parece totalmente atraente. ”
Então, satisfeito no ano novo! Que o poder dos metálicos esteja com você!
