Hot Trends: Houndstooth

Jil Sander Montale houndstooth-print leather-trimmed tote
$1,280

CHLOÉ Elsie leather and houndstooth tweed shoulder bag
$1,875

JIL SANDER Houndstooth-print PVC pouch

$270

Chloé Angie Large Houndstooth Pouch $1,495.00 Saks Fifth Avenue,

Chloe Lucy Leather Clutch

Chloe Lucy Leather Clutch: Less Is More Expensive


Price: $2,995.00
Where to Buy: Net-A-Porter,
Bagopedia's Rating: 2 Bags (Out of 5)
Bagopedia's Comment: Bagopedia really likes this clutch- I love the simple design, the soft creamy look/feel leather, hidden gold chain, and the zip-around zipper.


I just don't understand why the price tag is $3K + tax for this simple clutch in calf leather. I understand it is lined in lamb skin between the compartments but the main compartment is cotton lined.

CHLOE Angie Shoulder Bag

CHLOE Angie Shoulder Bag: A disappointment
Price: $1,995.00
Where to Buy: Neiman Marcus,
Who Carries it: Eliabeth Olsen, Jessica Alba, Rachel Bilson,
Bagopedia's Rating: 1 Bag (Out of 5)
Bagopedia's Comment: Watching Celine gets so much attention, Chloe seems a bit quieter these few years after the hit of the Paddington. Marcie bag is probably the most interesting one after. Chloe has a lot of expectation of this Angie bag and put it one the ad for 2012 SS collection.


The Angie bag is way too busy for my taste. There is zipper after zipper after zipper. The shape of this bag is not very modern. For me, I love a bag that has a large compartment, not many small  ones. I change bags all the time, so I organize my items into small pouches. The smaller compartments just confuse me. The most popular bags now like Birkin, Motorcycle, Luggage totes all have one large compartment. 


Even the shoulder strap can be removed, I am not sure what you need to shoulder strap for if the handles are already designed for shoulder. I know the economy is bad and many companies design bags for multi-purposes. However, more sometimes isn't more. Even the economy is bad, it just makes the customers smarter.

From left: Elizabeth Olsen, Jessica Alba, Rachel Bilson:

Chloe Marcie Round Crossbody: Color-licious

Price: $665.00

Where to Buy: Saks Fifth Avenue,

Bagopedia's Rating: 4 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopeidia's Comment: Bagopeida loves totes. I never learned how to carry a tiny bag except clutches. However, I need a bag that I can go out for dinners and parties on spring and summer nights without carrying my totes or clutches. I think totes are too casual and clutches are too formal. I really don't like to carry clutches because I forgot them all the time!

I immediately fell for this Chloe bag because its color. It reminds of early spring time when crocuses start to come out of the grass. The bag is super tiny that is not much bigger than my palm. It makes me carry the only things I need for dinners- changes, cards, phone, keys, and lipsticks. Everything fits well inside the bag just like gloves. The price tag is also acceptable for a Chloe bag.

Miu Miu Grained Leather Tote $1,295.00

Chloe Color-Block Leather Envelop Clutch, $450.00

Marc by Marc Jacobs Bob's Memphis Two-Tone Leather Tote, $530.00

More bags in Macaroon Colors

All bags: Net-A-Porter,

Chloe Sally Python Clutch: A quality-oriented solid clutch

Price: $1,895.00

Where to Buy: Bergdorf Goodman,

Who Carries it: Cameron Diaz,

Bagopedia's Rating: 4 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopeida's Comment: Bagopeida is glad to acknowledge that some fashion houses are still wiling to provide great quality and detail-oriented bags in this profit-oriented market. You can tell some bags now are less solid when you carry them.

Bagopeida loves that this bag uses metal frame instead of leather frames. The metal frames make this bag solid. The metal frames stretch the python to the most beautiful expansion. When you have a good piece of leather, let it shine itself.

See how Cameron Diaz carried it to the Teen Choice Awards 2011:

Reese Witherspoo + CHLOE Elsie Chain Shoulder Bag

Reese Witherspoon sports a cast on her foot while leaving church on Mother’s Day (May 8) in Santa Monica, Calif.

Bag: Chloe Elsie Chain Shoulder Bag

Price: $1,395.00

Where to Buy: Neiman Marcus,

Who carries it: Emma Roberts,

Bagopedia's Rating: 3 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: The style is popular and the color is hot! Bagopeida loves the unique design of the strap and the clover 4 point closure. However, The strap can kill your shoulder. That is why CHANEL mixes metal and leather to provide extra comfort.

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Marc Jacobs Quilting Single Leather Bag

$795.00

Saks Fifth Avenue

Angelina Jolie + Chloe Aurore Leather Tote

Angelina Jolie carries her adorable 2-year-old daughter Vivienne after landing at the airport on Friday (March 18) in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Bag: Chloe Aurore Leather Tote

Price: $1,800.00

Where to Buy: Net-A-Porter, Saks Fifth Avenue,

Bagopedia's Rating: 4 (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: This bag can't be more Chloe- simple, sleek, and elegant. When the leather is so beautiful, it speaks. Chloe distinguishes its market by using the best quality leather. The color is great and it feels like creme. The beautiful craftsmanship adds interests to this bag. The piano book bags were designed to put piano books. Nowadays people can use them for computers, i-Pads, and files. It is great as a magazine tote too.

However, this bag gets scratched easily. If you don't like your bags get scratched, don't got near it.

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DKNY Work Shopper

$295.00

Macy's

Reese Witherspoon + CHLOE Ethel Shopping Bag

The couple that shops together, stays together! Reese Witherspoon and her man grab enough food for their soon-to-be family of four, visiting the Brentwood, Calif. Whole Foods in a plaid button-down, navy crewneck and two-tone loafers.

Bag: CHLOE Ethel Shopping Bag

Price: $1,080.00

Where to Buy: Bluefly.com

Bagopedia's Rating: 4 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopeida's Comment: CHLOE doesn't only make Paddington bags. The bag is simple, but the design is edge. Bagopeida loves the metal details that make the bag interesting. The bag is in lambskin that gives the bag soft and light-weighted.

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Rebecca Minkoff Everyday Satchel

$330.00

Bluefly.com

Rachel Bilson + Chloe Aurore Medium

Rachel Bilson goes out for some lunch with a friend on Tuesday (January 11) in Los Feliz, Calif.

Bag: Chloe Aurore Medium

Price: $1,995.00

Where to Buy: Net-A-Porter,

Bagopedia's Rating: 4 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: Love at firs sight! The design is classic and sophisticated. The color is beautiful. The leather is really smooth that feels like creme. Rachel also makes a great example how to carry this bag.

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Kate Spade 'Head In The Sand - Melinda' Leather Satchel

$425.00

Nordstrom

Julie Bowen + Chloe Marcie Horseshoe Satchel

Taking care of her to-do list, Julie Bowen was out and about in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon (November 11) doing various errands.

Bag: CHLOE Marcie Horseshoe Satchel

Price: $1,595.00

Where to Buy: Bergdorf Goodman,

Bagopedia's Rating: 4 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: "One of the most beautiful bags this season"- This bag is beautiful from every angle- Beautifully constructed and well balanced with Italian leather to finish. Rich colours for fall/winter- chocolate or black with gold colour hardware. The handles are tall enough to put your coat sleeves through. Plus, CHLOE is a good name for classic bags and beautiful leather.

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Lucky Brand Handbag, Bonnie & Clyde Leather Convertible Bag

$229.99

Macy's

Alessandra Ambrosio + Chloe Paraty Tote

2009.11.17

Out for a promotional shoot, Alessandra Ambrosio was spotted filming footage in New York City’s SoHo district yesterday afternoon (November 17).

The Victoria’s Secret vixen looked amazing as she worked it for the camera, sporting a cropped white cardigan with a swirly grey top and black stretch pants.

Bag: Chloe Paraty Tote

Price: $1,895.00 Leather, $3,820.00 Python

Where to Buy: Saks Fifth Avenue,

Who carries it: Lindsay Lohan,

Comments: Love the bag, especially the python version.

Katy Perry + Chloe Paddington

2009.11.08

They’re virtually inseparable these days, and last night (November 8) Katy Perry and Russell Brand were spotted together in London, England.

The “Hot N Cold” songstress and her “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” boyfriend both looked worn out as they returned to Brand’s home following his performance at the Royal Albert Hall.

Bag: Chloe Paddington

Price: $1,875.00

Where to Buy: Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Net-A-Porter,

Kim Kardashian + CHLOE Shelby Shoulder Bag

2009.09.08

The arrival of fall has ushered in the return of Kim Jardashian brunette locks! Theformerly blonde star makes a darker appearance while out and about in Beverly Hills on Tuesday.

Kim carries a Chloe Shelby Shoulder bag ($2,175.00). This bag has nice elements. The design is simple. The straps add some interests on the bag. It is business yet casual. Kim really looks like a successful business woman carrying this bag. The metal piece looks like something to do with aviation. That is really cool because Aviation is really hot this coming fall/winter.

Comments: A good choice for this fall/winter

Ratings: 3 Bags (Out of 5)

Alessandra Ambrosio + Chloe

Cooling off from the hot summertime weather, Alessandra Ambrosio was spotted enjoying an ice cream cone while out in New York City on Monday (August 10).

The sexy supermodel strolled along the Big Apple streets, dutifully licking away at her tasty treat as she tended to the day’s business matters.

She carried a Chloe Paraty Medium Tote in milk ($1,895.00 Sasks Fifth Avenue). I have this bag in black large size. I usually don't use the strap so I am glad the strap is removable. You can also see Lindsay Lohan carrying this bag.

Linday Lohan + Chloe + Gucci

Last time I posted this photo of Lindsay Lohan and name the Chloe Paraty bag, but I could not figure out the other bag Lindsay carried. Thanks for leaving a comment. It is a GUCCI Irina tote bag.

Tori Spelling + Chloe

Tori Spelling was busted shopping up at storm at the Malibu Country Mart! The Beverly Hills 90210-star picked up goodies at Planet Blue Kids and Kitson as she perused the stores with an unidentified male in tow. The 36-year-old actress, who recently faced criticism for being too thin, carried a bag of cakes from the Crumbs Bake Store. Sorry Tori, but a bit too obvious..!

Tori carries a Chloe Silverado Satchel bag.  I love and hate this bag at the same time. It is a very nice looking bag from a distance, but not as nice looking close-up. There are too many unnecessary details. What do you think?