If you’re a designer bag newbie looking to start your own collection, we get that it could be daunting to decide on your first piece. There are just so many options in the market! But, like with most things, it’s always good to start with the classics. And that’s exactly what 19-year-old Lorin Gutierrez is doing!
The young celebrity is usually seen pairing her OOTDs with iconic designer bags from different brands, creating a solid selection that any fellow bag freshie could draw inspiration from. What’s great about Lorin’s growing bag collection is its youthfulness that captures her personal style—proof that designer bags don’t need to be intimidating! Take cues from her arm candy below:
1. Chanel Flap Bag
It’s well known that one of the most top-of-mind designer bags is Chanel’s Flap Bag, which continues to stand the test of time with its sleek shape and luxurious spirit. The black colorway is a go-to given its wearability, and it instantly makes any outfit dressier!
Mini Flap Bag, $4900 (approximately P272,660), CHANEL, chanel.com
2. Dior Saddle Bag
A piece that has earned 'new classic' status given its popularity in recent years is Dior’s Saddle Bag, particularly the ones in the brand’s distinguishable oblique jacquard. Its vintage-looking fabric and blue colorway make it easy to style. It also looks especially great with Y2K-inspired outfits like Lorin’s!
Mini Saddle Bag with Strap, $3700 (approximately P205,886), DIOR, dior.com
3. Prada Cleo
Prada’s got a hefty array of stylishly functional bags like their nylon pieces, but one ingenue to watch out for is the Cleo–a favorite among the fashion set. Lorin’s Cleo is studded with crystals, making it a fabulous statement bag even for everyday looks. Plus, the long strap allows for hands-free use!
Cleo Satin Bag with Crystals, $4100 (approximately P228,144), PRADA, prada.com
4. Balenciaga City
Few bags from the early noughties are as memorable as Balenciaga’s City. However, the iconic slouchy handbag isn’t readily available online and in stores, so shoppers rely on resellers. You can still cop the same vibe with the brand’s Cagole City, a contemporary version of the classic that has a spunky trapezoid shape.
Women’s Neo Cagole City Small Handbag, $2550 (approximately P141,894), BALENCIAGA, balenciaga.com
5. Hermes Kelly
Perhaps the most elusive designer bags are Hermes’ Kelly and Birkin, which also can’t be bought in stores. Buyers usually depend on luxury resellers (such as those on 1stdibs.com) while high-profile individuals probably cultivate a relationship with the brand itself to get their hands on a piece. Lorin’s mini red Kelly is an adorable accent bag for any outfit!
Kelly Mini Pochette Geranium, $46,439.23 (approximately P2,584,098), HERMES, 1stdibs.com
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