Luxist Gift Guide 09: Hi-Lo Holiday Gold Bags

by Ariston Anderson (RSS feed)
Dec 8th 2009 at 11:01AM

This holiday season is all about the bling. While last year may have been the year of the silver, this year is all about the gold. A fabulous gold bag can liven up even the dreariest of outfits. It's the one accessory you're going to need all season long. We present to you two fabulous gifts one on the high end and one on the low end.

Nothing says you mean business like a gold python tote from Carlos Falchi. This bold accessory would equally fit a couture getup or a pair of jeans and heels. Falchi has mastered the art of handbag geometry. We love the classic framed top and extra-long top handles. It's the perfect bag to make you shine this season.

Retails at Bergdorf Goodman for $2675.

If python is a bit out of your budget (and your conscience), this bag by Kipling is a well proper replacement. Kipling bags are some of the most well-made, long-lasting bags short of luxury on the market today. We've been sampling (full disclosure: gratis) this huge tote day to day, and can't leave home without it. After a month of rugged wear and tear on the streets of New York, it looks as good as new. There's simply not a brand today where you can get better bang for your buck. The size accommodates a laptop or a trip to the supermarket, and yet the super-soft gold pebbled leather is so luxuriously glam, it easily goes from day-to-night.

Retails at Kipling for $288. Order now for free shipping.

Disclosure: the opinions expressed above are 100% my own.

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