New spring and summer handbag designs have been drifting down recent fashion week runways on the arms and wrists of decked-out models, and the styles we’ve seen are as varied as the mind can imagine.
In a completely opposite vibe from Versace’s “Alice in Wonderland” girl-fest of prints and color, celebrity favorite Proenza Schouler went for sporty and just a little beachy with its recently revealed spring bags. It’s quite a change from the uptown chic PS1 tote that made such a splash.
Instead of laid-back sophistication, Proenza Schouler drew inspiration from the surfing and skating world to create a line that includes details such as stripes, animal prints, chunky chains, and neon colors. The look is very specific and not at all neutral or understated, but I’ve got to call this collection downright cool.
“We wanted something young, something that felt fresh, so we looked to surfing and skating, the things we grew up on,” the brand said in a statement.
You only have to take one look at what walked down the runway to understand the inspiration. I can’t wait to see some of these up close. I’m guessing they’re even more striking than they appear in these pictures.
