Lanvin Jaisal Studded Tote

Studs and chains ruled the runways and realways this season (and will continue for Fall 2009 so it will have a fairly long shelf life!). I adore Lanvin but have been so disappointed by its bags of late. The only one I’d even consider right now is the Jaisal medium studded tote in gray ($2,050). It has just a touch of stud details on each side and does not overwhelm, very important because you’ll still be able to use it long after the stud trend disappears. I am all about the tote lately and this one is as functional as it is cute– 13″wx12″h so I can fit my lap top, magazines and files in it. I am on a plane so often I have to ditch my birkins and start using large shoulder totes for travel. The Lanvin Jaisal is available in multiple colors but trust me, this gray one is the best. Other colors include yellow, patent black leather, or black leather– all in GM ($2,390) or MM. The GM is just too long for me and looks awkward– but will work if you’re like, 5′ 9″ tall and above. At Barneys New York