FIRST PLACE: PURSE DE RÉSISTANCE
HERMÈS “KELLY” FRAMBOISE HANDBAG $7,500; CHANEL PLEATED SILK STOLE $505
“Some of these handbags are just irresistible,” says Beker. “You just want to eat them up!” Though choosing her favourite bag of the bunch wasn’t an easy task, Beker ultimately settled on this stunning Hermès “Kelly” piece — and paired it with a luscious Chanel scarf. “It’s expensive … but it’s a forever piece,” she says of the bag, “the kind of thing you can pass down to your daughters.”
Where to get it: (handbag) Hermès Boutique, 130 Bloor St. West; (scarf) Chanel Boutique, 131 Bloor St. West
HANDBAG HEAVEN
CHANEL MESSENGER BAG $2,525 SALVATORE FERRAGNO SCARF $325
“Nobody knows how to make an elegant little bag like Chanel,” says Beker. “This one is classic, with a twist. This caramel-toffee colour is very luscious; it looks fantastic with black.”
Where to get it: (bag) Chanel Boutique; (scarf) Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. West
CLUTCH PLAYER
PRADA CROSS-BODY CLUTCH $1,045 PASTEL HERMES SCARF $420
“We always love a little Prada,” says Beker. This [bag has] a great hot pink colour. This is a very classy little piece that’s wonderful for evening, especially.”
Where to get it: (bag and scarf) Holt Renfrew
BAG-TASTIC
HERMÈS FICELLE BIRKIN $23,600 HERMÈS SILK SCARF $420
“The pièce de résistance has to be this incredible little Hermès bag,” says Beker. “This demands a moment of silent reverence … but you could feed a whole village for a year for the price of this handbag.”
Where to get it: Hermès Boutique
ALL-STAR CARRYALL
BURBERRY HANDBAG $1,595 CHRISTIAN LACROIX SCARF $360
“Burberry has been making such a great statement these past seasons. There’s a classic feel to this bag — you could fit your life in a bag like this!”
Where to get it: (bag and scarf) Andrews, Bayview Village
TOTE-ALLY RAD
GUCCI COGNAC TOTE $1,295 GUCCI SILK SCARF $355
“This great Gucci bag is very functional,” says Beker. “You can fit a lot of stuff in this bag! I like the fact that it has a longer strap … it’s very roomy, very sporty. And lots of fun.”
Where to get it: (bag) Gucci Boutique, 50 Bloor St. West; (scarf) Holt Renfrew
SACK IT TO ME BABY
VALENTINO PETALE HOBO $1,365 ECHO SCARF $85
“For those of you who really want to dazzle, and who really love the ultra-feminine, you’re going to love this bag,” says Beker. “The leather is so fine … it’s incredibly chic.”
Where to get it: Where to get it: Holt Renfrew, Yorkdale Mall
Jeanne Beker is the host and segment producer of Canada’s leading fashion series FashionTelevision. Catch her Sunday nights at 5:30 p.m. ET on CTV or visit www.FashionTelevision.com