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My Life In Handbags: Thérèse Hellström
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My love of bags started when I was at school. I remember being so interested in fashion, even as a little girl. Back then it was more likely to be a beautiful H&M bag. Now it plays such a big part in my life.
My all-time favourite bag is my red Chanel in textured caviar leather. I only bought it this year, and because they’re hard to come by, I bought vintage. I managed to find one through a Stockholm-based vintage shop called Still in Fashion. This colour and leather haven't been reissued by Chanel in years – which makes it extra special.
The bag I love to take on holiday is my Goyard bag. It’s the perfect carry-on. I have the small tote in classic black/brown and it fits everything I need. It even looks good when it’s full – so chic and practical at the same time.
The bag that holds the most sentimental value for me is my Celine Triomphe that I bought when I was still in school. I remember saving so hard for it. It’s black and was designed by Phoebe Philo before she left the house. I bought it eight years ago and it’s still a favourite. I don’t wear it so often now, but I still love how it looks.
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My best bargain find has to be my vintage Hermès Constance from the 90s that was in great condition. I found it on Vestiaire Collective after quite the hunt. I have it in the classic brown colour, which was produced quite a lot back then.
I find the best places to shop for pre-loved and hard-to-find styles are small vintage boutiques such as Still In Fashion as they have a more personal selection and the service is great. However, I’m also a fan of the French platform Collector Square, the store is just around corner of my home - if you're in Paris, it's a hotspot worth visiting.
I was lucky enough to inherit bags from both my mum and my aunt. They both had a lovely mix of brands like Loewe, Louis Vuitton and Tod's among others.
The bag with the most sentimental value is a Loewe bag which I borrowed from my mother when I was 15, and I'm still lucky enough to have in my wardrobe today. It's a lovely tote bag in one of their old prints.
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For evenings out my favourite bag is my Jimmy Choo silver clutch. It works so well with all my party looks. It’s the perfect size and comes with a chain strap, so it can be used as a clutch or a shoulder bag. The silver croc-look is also quite festive.
When it comes to bags, I avoid anything mini or micro. I really need my phone to fit in whatever bag I’m wearing – be it day or night.
My two top bag designers are Chanel and Hermès. Nothing compares to wearing a signature bag from one of these iconic fashion houses. The feeling, the look… it’s all so on point.
My favourite era for handbags is the 90s. I love everything about the style of that decade. The shoulder bags with short straps, the colours and the interesting use of logos.
If I could design my own bag, it would be a sparkly party-bag, I’m still looking for one that ticks all the boxes – preferably a mid-size shape that fits in all the essentials for an evening out.
The bags I'd recommend for now are the Loewe Paula's Ibiza leather-trimmed woven raffia tote, which is great for holidays. A classic Chanel Flap bag if you're looking for an investment buy. The classic Goyard Tote bag for everyday and the Dior Saddle bag for something a bit more fashion.
The bag high on my wish list is the Prada Cleo satin bag with rhinestone appliqué. It’s so beautiful. I do think it will be a good investment – I think it’s the kind of bag people will covet for years to come.
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