Bucket Bags


via New York

While Chloe has been in fashion mecca this summer, I’ve been settling in, unpacking boxes, and traveling with my son for sports. Needless to say, fashion and blogging have taken a backseat to family. I’ve asked Chloe to fill me in on what she’s noticed on the streets of New York, always one of my favorite ways to spot new trends. While bucket bags are not a new trend, they are heavily in rotation among the fashionistas in the city this summer.

These are a few I’m taking a look at, with some budget options thrown in the mix. Since I recall this trend from when I was a teen, I’m not sure if I’ll be jumping on the bucket bag bandwagon, but Chloe wanted a few options, so I pulled together a few for her… along with some that just caught my fancy.


via Peace Love Shea

The go-to Mansur Gavriel ones above are everywhere in a mini size, although I’d call it manageable one since one that’s too big simply becomes a dumping bag for moi, but here’s a budget version that has gotten great reviews. And procrastinators rejoice since this Tod’s version is 50% off and available to our European friends too! Perfect for fall is the calf-hair bucket bag in leopard. I would absolutely rock it with all black, but I’ve most definitely been wearing leopard with prints and love the juxtaposition. If you want to stray from leather, this tan nubuck version is so sumptuous, or check out this leather look budget option by Target. And if you decide to invest and splurge, then why not go with this vintage Chanel piece in impeccable shape and glorious texture? It’s also available in peach. Yummy.

Are there bucket bags in your future (or present)?

xo ~kim

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  • http://prepnorthwest.blogspot.com Constance

    I really love the way bucket bags look! But I’m the same way - the bigger the bag, the more useless items I toss in! I’ll stick to my mini cross body for now ;)

    Constance || Prep Northwest

  • http://simplyelegantblog.com/ Nan // Simply Elegant

    Bucket bags are definitely on trend at the moment, the Mansur Gavriel ones are beautiful! I am also really loving just the beautiful and simple totes from Mansur Gavriel, I have my eye on the large tote in the brandy hue.
    xo Nan

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Oh, that sounds gorgeous!! I don’t think you can go wrong with any of their bags!!!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Good point! I’m thinking of all the cute mini bags & organizers I can use to hold all my stuff in big bag. Maybe that will keep the “junk” to a minimum?!

  • http://www.adishofdailylife.com/ Michelle Nahom

    If I carry a bag, it’s usually a bucket bag. But they usually end up as a big dumping ground!

  • http://www.reaalducente.com/ Rea Alducente

    I don’t think I ever owned one, not because I don’t like it, but because I don’t think it would look nice if I’m the one using it. Heck, what was I thinking? It’s a bag! Haha.

  • http://www.nofearoffashion.com/ No fear of fashion

    I can never find anything in a bucket bag. It is usually too deep and narrow. The Tod bag you are showing does not have this drawback but to me that is more like a shopper (which I find very easy, but a little less elegant. As I have many bags, I am now trying to stop buying more. I just need a new blue one…. Hmmmm… Might have to look anyway. I just love Furla bags and Coach bags. The latter is not available in the Netherlands, bummer. I once bought a yellow Coach bag by telephone order in America. Cost me quite a lot in shipment and customs. On top of the price.
    We will see.
    Greetje

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Keep me posted, would love to know what you end up with this season - although I’m sure I’ll be seeing it on you soon! A few of those on the Matches website will ship to you (I’m making sure I find some available for my European friends from now on :) ) and there were more available as well. Maybe we need to start an import/export business of some of these other brands, eh!?

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    So true… and the first thing I do when I pick up a bag is go to the mirror to see how I look - crazy!!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Same here! The bigger the bag, the more the stuff. But I do like having my “stuff” with me, it seems.

  • http://www.nofearoffashion.com/ No fear of fashion

    I would not mind being the Dutch agent for Coach!! Not at all. But I doubt whether I qualify LOL.

  • RedTagChicLA

    Awww bucket bags…..the bags of my youth haha! That’s why I am rejoicing & welcoming its comeback. I am, in fact, rocking one in my latest post. You might want to check it out and let me know what you think!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com