The new It bag is inspired by the old vanity case of yore – only much niftier, swingier, prettier, and it still carries your day and night beauty essentials.
Don’t we all love it when a vintage idea gets a new lease of life and becomes a post-modern fashion accessory of the season? Thanks to the dainty It vanity bag, there is now no compulsion to bring everything (but the kitchen sink) with us on lunch catch-ups, work meetings and evening soirees.
The vanity bag, which takes its form and shape from the original cosmetic bag, popularized as early as the 1920s, when commercial airplane travel began, is today the perfect bag for the busy urbanite because it’s nattier than the luggy tote, and though compact, roomier by design than a too-slim clutch. With sling, it’s hands-free too. Just perfect.
Finally, a new It bag for city women with cool, multi-faceted agendas, a bag that, though petite, allows you to carry your type of day in it.
Check out these statement incarnations from Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Moynat and Valentino and see which most suits your swanky lifestyle.
Chanel’s vanity case packs a pretty powerful punch, especially with its signature black and white colour combination, unmistakable quilting and House flower, the camellia. The grosgrain bow is stitched onto a leather fastening tab using rings that are fixed onto the iconic leather-entwined chain sling for extra durability, and the gorgeous camellia is handmade. This unapologetically feminine, timelessly trendy bag is great for that indulgent day out with the femme squad – think scrumptious high-tea, lots of girl talk, and a spot of bling at the exquisite Chanel Fine Jewellery boutique.
Dior’s small vanity, aptly named Dior Travel, in black lambskin, with its beloved cannage motif and gold hardware, speaks of an urban warrior who’s slaying it after-hours. Tough and clever, its versatility means it can be dressed up (for more formal sit-down work dos), as well as down (for stand-only company cocktails). It’s clubby-cool rock and roll air also makes it a go-to fix for exciting nights out on the town. The Dior Travel Small Vanity in Cannage Lambskin is also available in Beige, Poppy Red, Gray, Cloud Blue, Rose Des Vents and Deep Ocean Blue colours. Dior Travel (in a size bigger) also offers different vanity feels from a variety of colourways and materials, such as in Blue Toile de Jouy embroidery, Pink Mesh Embroidery, Black Mesh Embroidery, Blue Dior Oblique Embroidered Velvet, Blue Cannage Embroidered Velvet, Burgundy Dior Oblique Embroidered Velvet, Blue Dior Oblique Jacquard, Light Gray Dior Oblique Embroidery, Light Gray Cannage Embroidery, Bois De Rose Cannage Embroidery, Multicolor Dior in Lights Embroidery and Denim Blue Cannage Embroidery.
Fans of the Lady Dior also have the option of swinging the Lady Dior Micro Vanity, which comes in a miniature format in black lambskin with cannage top stitching, and a fun-looking detachable D.I.O.R charm.
Of course, one of the oldest French Houses that built its empire on travel has a hands-free, action-friendly, vanity-inspired tote for the season. But. Of. Course. And we are thrilled that it’s in one of LV’s most cherished marques, its classic monogram and monogram reverse canvas. Borne of the original Nice LV Vanity bags, this timeless iteration was dreamt up by the House’s Women’s Artistic Director, Nicolas Ghesquiere. We love that it comes with LV’s signature key ball and lock and the braided leather chain allows you to sling or crossbody it – modern, convenient, and appropriate for any cray-day at the office.
The House of Moynat, famous for capturing the essence of architecture in its impeccably constructed bags, has applied its high-craftsmanship standards in miniature proportions. The result is a delightful collection of Mini Vanity bags in a plethora of patterns, colours and liveries, but always with the same perfectly structured Moynat aesthetic, hardware included. We particularly like the dignified grace of Moynat’s Mini Vanity Naturelle wristlets in Groseille (red) and in Rose (pink), both elegant and sharp, yet understated, as one should look as a guest at any celebration party.
Have Valentino VSling vanity case in vitello soft grain leather will travel! We may not be able to hop onto the next plane to have lunch in Paris tomorrow, but we can still look forward to that day with hope. Meanwhile, there’s nothing to stop us from cruising on a yacht off the coast of Singapore, to our neighboring islands, for a spot of island-hopping and a picnic. The Valentino vanity case also comes with a convenient zip closure, and 1 flat, open pocket, to facilitate day-trip necessities. Its removable chain and leather handle make it extra travel-friendly.
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