We saw a lot of great handbags this year, and because 2013 is coming to a close, we decided to scour the archives for our favorite celebrity handbags and purses of the year. Read on, and let us know if we missed your favorite bags!
1. Diane Kruger’s Iconic Chanel Lego Clutch: A $9,900 Collector’s Dream
It was a major moment when we spotted Diane Kruger with a Chanel Lego clutch. This was also one of the first times we’ve seen this odd-looking purse on a celebrity.
The clutch is from the brand’s Spring 2013 collection and comes in several different candy colors. Its price tag hits a whopping $9,900!
Diane Kruger stuns in a chic polka-dot blouse and high-waisted trousers, accessorized with a bold red Chanel Lego clutch at the 2013 FX Upfront Presentation in New York City (Credit: WENN)
2. Rihanna’s Crocodile Denim-Look Clutch: Bold Styling With Juliette Jake
Shopping in some high-end designer stores, Riri boldly rocked a denim-on-denim ensemble, which she effortlessly pulled off.
She paired the look with a blue clutch that also looked like denim but was a crocodile leather piece. The Juliette Jake crocodile clutch was the perfect topping to her wildly denim ensemble.
Rihanna effortlessly rocks a double-denim ensemble paired with a sleek Juliette Jake crocodile clutch, exuding bold street style outside the Miu Miu store in Beverly Hills on April 5, 2013
3. Chloë Moretz’s Statement Chanel Hula Hoop Bag: A Runway Spectacle
We were crazy about Chanel’s hula hoop bag when we first saw it on the Spring/Summer 2013 runway. The attention-grabbing purse had the classic Chanel leather quilting that we all know and love, but it was reinvented with a hula hoop frame.
There have been very few celebrity sightings with this purse because it wasn’t meant to be mass-produced and retailed to the public. So, it was surprising to see a young Chloë carrying the $2,400 arm candy.
Chloë Moretz steps out in a chic sheer patterned top and skinny jeans, accessorizing with the playful Chanel Hula Hoop bag while promoting Kick-Ass 2 in London on August 5, 2013
4. Behati Prinsloo’s Fun and Quirky Desigual Tote Moment
This next feature is more about the girl than the bag. The bag, at its best, is an average-looking tote. The celebrity, on the other hand, is more than average.
The girl balancing a mixed-print Desigual bag on her head is Behati Prinsloo, also known as the future Mrs. Adam Levine.
Sorry, ladies, but the hunky rock star will soon be tied to this African Victoria’s Secret model who has some pretty good head-balancing skills.
Behati Prinsloo modeling Desigual bags on her head for the brand’s Fall/Winter 2012–2013 campaign
5. Katherine Heigl’s Fendi Tote: A Stylish Bag with a Furry Surprise
What’s in Katherine Heigl’s Fendi tote? A super cute pooch that stole our hearts! How could you not love this crazy but cute bag moment?
Katherine Heigl keeps it polished in a blazer and burgundy leather pants, carrying her Chihuahua in a chic Fendi tote while strolling through New York City with husband Josh Kelley on October 4, 2013
To top it off, the Fendi “Twins” shopper is also a gorgeous day bag choice. Unfortunately, it is already sold out
Katherine Heigl carries her Chihuahua, Gertrude, in a Fendi “Twins” shopper
6. Olivia Palermo Brings Back the Backpack: Khaki Chic for Everyday Glam
The stylish Olivia Palermo is one of the trendsetters who put the backpack back in the limelight.
We all thought this style had already run its course in the ’90s, but after seeing it used by our fave fashionistas, we couldn’t help but fall in love with this reinvented trend all over again.
Olivia Palermo exudes effortless sophistication in a tailored trench coat and vibrant coral blouse, accessorized with a chic khaki backpack while out in New York City on June 5, 2013
7. Miroslava Duma’s Chanel Perfume Clutch: The Socialite’s Fashion-Forward Choice
This doll-faced socialite never misses the most important fashion events. We spotted her at Chanel’s runway show during Paris Fashion Week, paying homage to the brand with a stunning Chanel perfume clutch.
This gorgeous piece has several variations; unfortunately, it’s sold out everywhere!
Miroslava Duma dazzles in a glittering navy dress, accessorized with the whimsical Chanel perfume bottle clutch at Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2014 runway show in France on October 1, 2013
8. Miley Cyrus and Her Playful Printed Chanel Bag in Amsterdam
After Miley Cyrus’s infamous twerking performance with Robin Thicke at the MTV Movie Awards back in August, the paps have been hounding this girl everywhere she goes.
The controversial pop star was spotted having a good time in Amsterdam, spending several hours in Greenhouse Coffee Shop, a popular hangout place for those who enjoy “baked” goodies.
After the coffee binge, she used her gorgeous Chanel purse to shield her face and probably puffy eyes from the blinding lights of the cameras.
Miley Cyrus keeps it edgy in an all-black leather look, playfully shielding her face with a bold printed Chanel handbag while out in Amsterdam on November 9, 2013
9. Jennifer Aniston’s Tom Ford “Jennifer” Bag: Designed for Hollywood Royalty
The Tom Ford “Jennifer” bag is undoubtedly one of the most popular designer bags in the world.
This purse, made by the designer to honor Jen Aniston, has a huge celebrity following. So, when we spotted Jen carrying her namesake bag on a movie set, we just went gaga!
Jennifer Aniston totes Tom Ford’s ‘Jennifer’ bag named after her in New York City on July 16, 2013
10. Oprah Winfrey’s $38K Tom Ford Bag Saga: A Handbag Controversy
This may not be the best bag moment of the year, but this is unforgettable. The Internet went abuzz when Oprah was reportedly refused service in a posh store in Zurich.
The bag in question was a crocodile-skin version of the “Jennifer” bag, which retailed for about $38,000. Now, we all know that’s pocket change for Oprah, but apparently, one salesperson didn’t recognize the media mogul.
Gray Tom Ford Jennifer medium shoulder bag
What’s your favorite handbag moment of 2013?
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