17 Jul

Christian Louboutin coyote tote

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So time for another bag review here at cheapdesignerhandbags even though i know a lot of you really loved the last post here on how to find genuine handbags on ebay (which i hope to do more of). This time I want to review a Christian Louboutin bag who is of course no stranger to this blog and i suppose you could say i am a fan. There are of course those of you who think he should stick to making shoes but do think he has something really different to offer, especially when you look at many of today’s bags which are just a sea of leather.

As you can tell from the picture this Rider Fur Tote is quite a statement as there isn’t a shiny surface in sight! If you’re wondering what the fur is then fear not as it’s not endangered (I know you care lol) as its coyote. Only thing I knew about coyote up to now is its some big scary dog you get in the US, however we all now know that it looks great too. The weird thing is that I’ve very rarely been a fan of any type of grey but this really does seem to work on a lot of levels (any type of dark jean will look amazing with this). I admit though that fur for obvious reasons isn’t so popular in summer so this probably more suitable for a few months down the line.

The biggest problem I have found with Christian Louboutin is his bags can be so hard to find, in fact tracking them down offline is usually more trouble than it’s worth. Speciality sites like neimanmarcus are probably the way to go where you can get it for around the £2000 mark (turns out coyotes are expensive). In fact it is quite a good question, is anyone shopping for handbags on the high-street anymore? I know boutique shops are great for that must have bag of the season from DKNY but if you want something specific from a small designer like Christian Louboutin or Miu Miu is it worth the effort hitting up smaller shops only to be disappointed? Till next time…

07 Apr

Christian Louboutin python and leopard combo works (somehow)

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Yes i know, two Christian Louboutin bags in a row i must be getting lazy right? Well this bag is actually quite interesting so i thought i would post on it regardless. First point is that this is another Python bag which as you can see here seems to be all the rage this week. Im not sure if the python thing is here to stay but it is definitely here in a big way now and I’m seeing a lot of designers taking advantage of the fact. There is something about snake skin though that has always fascinated me, i suppose it just makes you want to touch it to see what the texture is like, most of us don’t handle real snakes on a daily basis lol.

It also probably hasn’t escaped your attention that the bag has a leopard print on the python skin which is so absurd it actually works! I also really like the way the bag handles as its rigid enough to hold its shape but at the same time comfortable. How it feels is very important to me as any shoulder bag in my experience is not just going to be used for styles sake but actually to carry things around (now and again), the strap in gold is also really fitting. I think Christian Louboutin has put together a really cheap designer handbag in the truest sense as this bag is only £1200 in most stores. I can tell you for real python skin this is proper bargain, also considering the quality of the material and the history of this designer i think you have a bag that is going to last a long time both in fashion and practical terms.

06 Apr

Christian Louboutin punk piranha clutch bag

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So i decided to review another Christian Louboutin here on designerhandbag as i know alot of people really liked the last one which was a clutch in Metal and leather. This one is definitely a lot more unconventional with a distinct “punk” look which we don’t see too often. Indeed i have heard a number of people refer to the “piranha” look of this handbag which you could say makes it look even more aggressive. One worry i would have is what the bag is going to go with, I think it’s a case of evening wear out and distressed jeans in!

There are a number of things i like about this bag though even with the unusual styling, i especially like the embedded metal studs that start in the middle and go out to the sides. Also the rushed leather in the centre combines really well the black vinyl effect on the edges. Im not sure though on the whole who this clutch is going to appeal too, sure the rock chick market is big but is it very rock and roll to pay £950 for a handbag? Still if you’re looking for something different and are determined to stand out in a crowd then i think your search is over!

31 Mar

New clutch from Christian Louboutin in metal and leather

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Its the first time ive reviewed a Christian Louboutin bag on this blog so I thought I would make a post about this new quilted clutch purse they have just released. I have to admit the first thing that popped into my head about this bag when I saw it was a sofa I used to own years ago! It really has quite an unusual look to it and im pretty sure this is going to get you a lot of attention from anyone else into great designer ware when you are out and about.

I really like the metal circles on the outside of the handbag but I suppose the most surprising thing is that there not silver at all! They are actually silver quilted leather and I think it looks pretty amazing either from a distance or up close. I have to say its great to see something different on a clutch but also something that we can all appreciate as even though this clutch is very unique Im sure it will appeal to a wide range of tastes in the fashion world. The price is slightly on the steep side but that is to be expected from any type of Louboutin bag these days as its over £800 in most stores. Still if your looking for something to really stand out from the crowd then you really cant go wrong with this fantastic new clutch.

03 Mar

Christian Louboutin mirrored shoulder handbag

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Theres always been something about shinny surfaces that has repelled me in the fashion world. I don’t want to sound over dramatic but ive often thought that these mirrored bags can look just a bit too cheap when you wear them. Still even though this Christian Louboutin may look cheap from some angles if definitely isn’t from the point of view of your bank balance as its over £600 on net a porter.

Still its always nice to see a different styles on bags now and again as i do get tired sometimes with the predictable leather handbag niche. So a little about this bag before i sign off, i has a distinctive shoe clasp frame and also red lining on the inside which i think is a theme of Christian Louboutin bags lately. Still despite my reservations about this bag im sure there will be a market for this designer and it is sure to be seen in “certain parties” this spring.