Photos: Structured Handbags
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier1/9ALLISON WILLIAMS
ActressWilliamsis in the midst of what she calls “the promotion engine” of season two of Girls, which premiered on January 13. “I can barely call it work,” she says, “because it’s so fun.” This Calvin Klein Collection bag is the perfect plus-one for her flurry of red-carpet events. Derek Lam pullover; Creatures of the Wind snake-print shirt; Tory Burch skirt.
Fashion Editor: Tabitha Simmons.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier2/9HILARY RHODA
February’s Fashion Week means that Rhoda will be doing a lot of running around on modeling gigs. “Burger Joint, hidden behind a big velvet curtain in Le Parker Meridien hotel, is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the shows and come back down to earth a bit,” she says. Of course, if Rhoda’s pressed for time, she could take this graphic clutch to the new uptown incarnation of The Smith, a modern bistro just across the street from the tents. 3.1 Phillip Lim goatskin-and-stingray clutch, $875; 31philliplim.com. Proenza Schouler blouse.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier3/9KILO KISH
The Brooklyn rapper’s boxy bag goes well with the resurgent local cocktail scene. “Walter’s, which is just down the street from me, is fantastic for a late-night drink,” she says. Back across the bridge, the spazzolato leather case is also the perfect accompaniment to Lady Gaga’s return to Madison Square Garden on February 22 and 23. Ralph Lauren Collection bag, $3,250; select Ralph Lauren stores. Tabitha Simmons for Creatures of the Wind oxfords, $695; saks.com. 3.1 Phillip Lim clothing. M.C.L. by Matthew Campbell Laurenza ring, $405; Bergdorf Goodman, NYC.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier4/9MIRANDA KERR
A graffiti-print bag matches Kerr’s cool-girl style and seems ready-made for “a night of dancing to awesome music at the Darby,” says the model. Proenza Schouler leather bag, $2,375; Proenza Schouler, NYC. Altuzarra dress.
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Argentine-born, New York–based art director Sanchez Barrenechea isn’t afraid to carry her penchant for prints from her outfit to her bag. “This would be perfect for the day,” she says. “I could go straight from work to see some galleries in Chelsea.” This month, Dan Flavin and Donald Judd mark the inaugural exhibition at David Zwirner’s new gallery on West Twentieth Street. Nancy Gonzalez laser-cut crocodile handbag, $2,700; nancygonzalez.com. Lorae Russo hand-carved cuff, $1,425; loraerusso.com. Rodarte dress.
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The actress packs all her bags—alligator and otherwise—and swaps her Paris apartment with New York friends when she comes to the city for work. As for how the two metropolises influence her wardrobe, Poésy doesn’t mince words. “The good taste of Paris can get in the way of fun,” she says. “You can be free in New York.” The theater junkie can enjoy Jesse Eisenberg’s The Revisionist debuting Off Broadway on February 15. The Row alligator handbag; Barneys New York, NYC. Eugenia Kim fedora, $375, Bergdorf Goodman, NYC. Jason Wu tuxedo jacket. 3.1 Phillip Lim top and trousers. Boots, her own.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier7/9TENNESSEE THOMAS
Since the British DJ typically dons something more casual while scouting new bands at Williamsburg’s Glasslands Gallery, this feminine look is probably better suited for a daytime adventure. “It’s a slightly more elegant version of my personal style,” Thomas says. “I think it’s reminiscent of something out of Alice in Wonderland.” As for the eminently proper handbag—look for it uptown at Café Sabarsky inside the Neue Galerie, where Thomas likes to stop for chestnut soup and Viennese cakes. Kate Spade New York perforated leather bag, $358; katespade.com. Tabitha Simmons for Creatures of the Wind heels, $945; net-a-porter.com. Oscar de la Renta dress.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier8/9SKY FERREIRA
“I have to be comfortable in what I’m performing in,” the singer says. “Even though I live in New York, I still feel like a California girl in some way.” That’s not to say fashion doesn’t play a big role in her career. Hedi Slimane shot the cover of her forthcoming debut album—and she’ll carry this animal-print Marc Jacobs bag to the launch party, where she’ll likely sing the fashion set’s current anthem, “Everything Is Embarrassing.” Marc Jacobs calfskin bag, $1,395; neimanmarcus .com. M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza ring, $1,150; Bergdorf Goodman, NYC. Derek Lam patent leather boots, $895; Derek Lam boutiques. Helmut Lang clothing.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier9/9JESSICA HART
“A structured handbag is the right accessory for almost every occasion,” says the girl-about-town. “It gives an edge to something casual and provides a contrast to something floral or flowy.” Sounds tailor-made for the amfAR gala in New York on February 6. Michael Kors flap bag, $1,295; select Michael Kors stores. Prabal Gurung clothing. In this story: hair, Teddy Charles for Orlo Salon; makeup, Yumi Mori.
