Our end-of-year celebrity ensemble lists usually end up stacked from beginning to end with top designers and expensive products. However, 2016 looks a bit different. We started putting together our list of the best celebrity handbag sightings from last year, and realized there were several curveball moments that won us over. Check our our top 10 handbag moments of 2016.
1. Olivia Palermo’s Topshop clutch
Olivia Palermo is an expert in high-low fashion. The stylish socialite attended Topshop Unique’s fashion show during London Fashion Week and rocked a chic ensemble. To finish the outfit, Olivia carried a fur-trimmed leather clutch from Topshop. The day clutch looks like an expensive arm candy but the Topshop piece is only £50.00!
Olivia Palermo in Tabitha Simmons “Harmony” booties at the London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2016 Topshop Unique show on February 21, 2016.
2. Penelope Disick’s mini-bag collection
Little Penelope Disick showed off her mini-bag collection and instantly stole our hearts. She’s not just cute, she also has great taste in handbags! Her expensive designer bag collection includes a mini Chanel shoulder bag and and a Saint Laurent Toy Sac De Jour.
Penelope Disick outside her home on the way to singing class on February 18, 2016.
Penelope Disick outside her home in Hollywood Hills, California on February 26, 2016.
3. Jaden Smith’s Louis Vuitton campaign
In an effort to edge up its brand, Louis Vuitton hired Jaden Smith for one of its Spring/Summer 2016 campaigns. Jaden eagerly starred in the campaign and showed everyone how to challenge gender norms. The handbags featured in the campaign were fresh and bold, with a new chain monogram design. More about this story here.
Shared by Louis Vuitton with the caption “The Heroines by Bruce Weber for #LVSERIES4 with @christiaingrey.”
Shared by Louis Vuitton with the caption “The Heroines by Bruce Weber for #LVSERIES4 with @christiaingrey.”
4. The Olsen twins at the Met Gala
The Olsen twins attended the Met Gala in their signature high fashion Olsen style. Both of the ladies, who are fashion moguls, carried their brand The Row ontp the red carpet. The luxurious clutches were the perfect accessory to their high end looks. More on this story here.
Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala: Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology at the Met Museum in New York on May 2, 2016.
5. Emma Stone’s Gucci “Jackie” bag
The lovely Emma Stone always makes classiest sartorial choices, even when she’s just having lunch with her friends. During an outing, Emma sported a black dress topped with a nude-colored coat, finishing off the look with a Gucci “Jackie” bag. This Gucci purse is a classic choice, which goes with pretty much anything. More about this look here.
Emma Stone spotted leaving a restaurant in New York on June 3, 2016.
6. Maisie Williams’ Charles & Keith bag
There are a lot of reasons we love Maisie Williams, and one of those reasons is that her outfits are never boring. The “Game of Thrones” star attended the 68th Emmy Awards, where she wore a Markus Lupfer gown paired with Charles & Keith bag. The cute triangle-shaped velvet purse looked glamorous enough for the Emmys, but it was surprisingly only $39.90. More on this here.
Maisie Williams at the 68th Emmy Awards Arrivals 2016 held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on September 18, 2016.
7. Louis Vuitton Petite Malle iPhone case
The fashion world went gaga over this accessory when it was debuted at Louis Vuitton’s spring 2017 runway. The Petite Malle iPhone case is a gorgeous mini version of the brand’s popular Petite Malle bag. Everyone seemingly rushed to get their hands on the chic case. Even Nicholas Ghesquière had his own piece.
Shared on Instagram by Nicolas Ghesquière, a French fashion designer and the current creative director of the house of Louis Vuitton.
Shared on Instagram by Louis Vuitton.
8. Nicki Minaj’s Chanel vanity case
When Nicki Minaj showed off her new Chanel vanity case, we came down with a strong case of bag envy. Nicki’s luxurious piece of Chanel arm candy also doubles as a bag. Nicki shared her excitement about the $4,200 purse to her followers on Instagram.
Nicki Minaj shows off an OOTD post on June 6, 2016.
Posted by @nickiminaj on May 25, 2016.
9. Katie Holmes’ Fendi Monster tote
Katie Holmes was photographed catching a flight at LAX looking bare-faced and natural. Katie is often seen all glammed up on the red carpet, so this off-duty getup was pretty rare. We loved her off-duty fresh face, and also found ourselves loving her quirky bag choice too. The Fendi Monster Creature Tote is laid back, but still very chic for day looks. More on this story here.
Katie Holmes spotted arriving at LAX on June 30, 2016.
10. REED x Kohl Launch
Back in 2015, Reed Krakoff announced it would be ceasing productions, but pleasantly surprised everyone with a brand new look in 2016. With a newly reinvented approach and a more affordable price tag, the REED label is here to stay for good. The launch of the brand’s new label was attended by some chic fashionistas. More about this here.
Chanel Iman at the Reed and Kohl’s collection launch in New York on April 20, 2016.
Solange Knowles at the Reed and Kohl’s collection launch in New York on April 20, 2016.
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