If there’s one thing that has fuelled my obsession for purses, as well as fashion in general, considering that the beginning of time (i.e., for the last 3 years), it is the city of new York. That, as well as my community cafe, where people seem to always have some crazy costly outfit/purse combination going on.
But back to the topic of new York: a lot of people normally tend to marvel at Paris for being “the fashion capital” of the world, however it’s nyc that I regard as the house of high-fashion, as well as it’s the new York aspect, as well as not the Parisian scenes, of The Devil uses Prada that struck me the most. Promenading across a hectic street in all-white with a silver handbag? mi-a placut! Knee-high boots, a navy cape, as well as a distressed tan carryall? Quintessentially cool!
But, as much as I’d like to believe otherwise, life in the huge Apple most likely isn’t all walks in the (Central) park. Still, the struggles of living in NYC, mainly evident in prominent films like The Devil uses Prada, mistress America as well as Frances Ha, is something that I likewise look upon with significant awe. like Lily Rabe’s character, Sylvia states in The Undoing,
“You online in new York. It’s a criminal offense not to be desperately busy.”
That’s what the quintessential new Yorker is to me; a person always on the move, regularly overworked, however effortlessly elegant nevertheless (“constantly overworked,” check, “effortlessly stylish,” still to go). as well as after writing, reading, as well as ogling handbags all day, there’s one specific bag that I’ve come to believe is the extremely embodiment of the new Yorker. It is the Proenza Schouler PS1.
Why yes, that is my cloak rack in the middle of new York City
Proenza Schouler PS1
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Founded by Jack McCollough as well as Lazaro Hernandez in 2002, the history of the fashion home is by now typical fashion-speak, with an excellent track record of studying at Parsons as well as their collaborative senior thesis being bought completely by Barneys new York! named after their mothers’ maiden names as well as styles that defined the “downtown cool-girl” aesthetic, Proenza Schouler was young, carefree, liberating, as well as a lot of importantly, solely NYC-based.
The PS1, however, was an extraordinarily different phenomenon, to state the extremely least. created to be the anti-It-bag in the height of the It-bag era, as well as one the duo purportedly desires to never screen on the runway, the schoolboy-like satchel is indicated to be just that, a low-key bag lacking logos. particularly when garishly maximalist bags had ended up being the norm, of course, this anti-It bag was swiftly snapped up by the fashion set. everybody who was somebody, from Jessica Alba to Reese Witherspoon to Khloe Kardashian, had to have one, as well as have one they did. at first created as a women’s piece, it was no less prominent among the male crowd either, with David Thielebule, Harpers Bazaar’s accessories Editor, as well as Kyle Anderson, Marie Claire’s accessories Director, all having been identified toting the luscious carryall.
But while its period of height popularity was probably the late 2000s as well as early 2010s, today it has gained cult status, with tPFers on a regular basis going over it as well as its a lot of ardent devotees inspecting the resale market for collectible, highly-coveted editions. Plus, even though it’s no longer the most popular bag of the moment, PS continues its production, as well as you can still get one for yourself. De ce? since its style hasn’t ended up being dated at all, it stays traditional in an understated, cool, however nevertheless trendy manner, much like the quintessential new Yorker.
And assumption what? I’ve got my hands on one! Yes, I can’t believe it myself either!
As soon as I’d discovered about the existence of the PS1, I understood that it’d permanently be on my wishlist, joining the ranks of the Sac de Jour as well as Balenciaga work as one more “stuff I’d get myself when I’m super-rich.” however having just recently had the chance to purchase one pre-owned, I realized exactly how low its resale values might get (buying it as an investment was never a thing for me, I understood I was just going to keep it forever). But, the “right” bag never seemed to get listed. It was nearly always the medium, which is, of course, method as well little for my oversized-loving soul. There was even a stunning white fringe medium going for under $100 that I had to restrain myself from getting since it was white on top of being the wrong size!
But then, having pined for it for over 3 months, one fine day, it was there! A saddle in large, going for virtually free. I’d checked out Megs’ story of scoring a Crocodile PS1 for just over $4,000 on the Outnet, as well as I’d naturally presumed that kind of miracles never occurred within my meager budget. however thiS-a simțit ca ceva interpretat de același zeu al poșetei, precum și de el, într-adevăr, chiar înainte de a-l putea prelucra suficient pentru a-l autentifica (nu încercați acest lucru acasă, oameni buni).
După ce l -a cumpărat (a fost autentic! *Lacrimi de bucurie *), așteptarea a venit să ajungă la Bangladesh. Rețineți că evazivul Balenciaga din aventurile mele din eBay? Ei bine, asta nu a reușit niciodată; Probabil că a fost furat sau greșit în tranzit (deși agentul meu normal neregulat a fost suficient de milostiv pentru a -mi obține o rambursare pentru acesta). Prin urmare, preocuparea PS1 care a satisfăcut exact aceeași soartă mi -a oferit coșmaruri săptămâni întregi! Până la două luni mai târziu, în cele din urmă a sosit!
Proenza Schouler PS1
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368 USD
Și ce cred eu? Sincer, este ca o bucată de New York în brațele mele (da, refuz să -l las să plece). În timp ce nu sunt în niciun fel să specificați mintea pentru a o evalua fără a intra într-o adevărată rapsodie, precum și Megs a făcut-o singură în mai multe rânduri, este suficient să afirm că prima mea poșetă extrem de înaltă mult mai satisfăcător. Deși în mare, este încă ceva mai mic decât mi -ar plăcea în mod normal (nu va forma laptopul meu complet de 16 ”), oh, bunătatea mea, este atât de spațios! Am fost un entuziast de Tan, având în vedere că zilele mele SDJ, precum și acest PS1 ar putea să nu fi fost o nuanță mai bogată, mult mai multă caramel de bronz!
În opinia mea, Proenza Schouler PS1 este cel mai apt reprezentant al Spiritului New York-ului în ceea ce privește răcoarea, funcționalitatea, precum și calitatea înaltă (oh-so-luxe Lambin este pentru a muri!), Precum și NYC este înrădăcinată în originile sale extrem de! În plus, adevărul că perioada sa de acoperire în masă se termină cu adevărat pentru a fi un lucru excelent. Este suficient de incognito pentru a se amesteca, în orice tip de atmosferă posibilă (ghiciți ce va fi eleganta mea transport pentru facultate atunci când sunt reluate în cele din urmă cursuri fizice?). Totuși, oamenii care înțeleg, bine, să știe. Este ca un truc între iubitorii de modă, precum și eu, pentru unul, nu pot aștepta să descopăr cine dintre mulțimi este suficient de inteligent pentru a-l determina!
Prin urmare, s -ar putea să fiu nenumărate kilometri, precum și îmbrăcați în cele mai slabe pantaloni de pulover pe care le am, însă acum am un PS1 pentru a canaliza NYC JE NE SAIS quoi în ținutele mele!
Destul de mine, ții cont de prima ta geantă de designer extrem de mare? Ați dorit pentru asta luni întregi (poate ani), precum și, în cele din urmă, ați economisit suficient pentru a -l achiziționa? Sau a fost o achiziție de impulsuri pe care o țineți cu drag? Abia aștept să -ți aud poveștile, precum și să visez ceva mai mult din ale mele!