20 Retro Beaded Bags To Give Your Outfit That Extra Dazzle
It's so kitsch! By Michelle Varinata
Breathe deep: this is just a vintage Chanel bag. Made with airport security-safe beads, this handheld small shoulder bag can fit your house keys, MRT card, credit cards, small cash and lipstick. Style it with a denim jacket, shorts, slides and white tee for a cute, casual throwback-inspired getup.
CHANEL 97P CC Chain Shoulder Bag, ¥498,000 at Amore Vintage
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Your cough drops just became the hottest fashion statement. Thank your doc for saving you from sartorial sickness.
Hit up your dose by wearing it with a yellow minidress and statement shoes.
Vintage Grande Maison Blanche Lemon Yellow Beaded Evening Bag Purse, $47.85 at Etsy
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Lizard skin and beaded crystal are in two extremely different parallel universes, but thank Gucci for bringing the two together. If you miss the old Gucci, you can get your dibs on this Frida Gianini-era creation. Trust us, you will be the only person in the island who ends up with this rare treasure.
Gucci GG Monogram Beaded Crystal and Lizard Skin Bag, US $1,999 at 1st Dibs
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Handsewn in NYC, Not Impressed's truly impresses us (pun intended) with their luxe take on the classic beach bag silhouette. Style it with a tank top, white denim skirt and bedazzled sandals for the ultimate Carrie Bradshaw look.
Not Impressed Tulipa Bag, US $345 at Need Supply
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Animal lovers rejoice: Miley Cyrus, the world's #1 celebrity vegan spokesperson, wore it for an easter-themed Vogue editorial. While her style walks between classic California casual cool to a real life Halloween costume, you can get the best of both worlds when you pair it with a neon bodysuit, pastel sunglasses, sneakers and cutoff shorts.
Shrimps Anotnia Cream Bag, US $685 at Shrimps
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Tying cherry knots and passing out party favours seems like many summers ago; however, you remember those moments the most because you simply miss being a kid. Tap into your childhood nostalgia with this super fun cherry printed beaded bag. (Cue a melodramatically slow and sad Lana del Rey song in the background.)
Susan Alexandra Ma Cherie Bag, US $265 at Susan Alexandra
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Don't spill your Moët all over this masterpiece. Look like a snack with a polkadot dress, stacked hoop earrings, dainty necklace and metallic sandals.
Susan Alexandra Strawberry Bag, $395.21 at Shopbop
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Just when we thought that flame prints were as dead as the Thrasher tees of a few yesteryears ago, we totally realized that this bag is a total smoke show.
Sarah's Bag Flame Beaded Satin Clutch, $295 at The Modist
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Oh my Ganni! Is it a shame that we can't get our hands on this drawstring bag any sooner? As one of the hottest labels, Ganni's sequin creation has made a name for itself as one of the cult bags to own in 2018.
Rock it with a shift dress and lace-up sandals.
Ganni Edison Sequin Bag, $370 at Selfridges
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Be the eye of the tiger by slinging this purse across your body. Wear it with matching tiger print sunglasses and a jumpsuit.
Topshop Beaded Cross Body Bag, $69 at Topshop
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Hailed as the Korean version of Nasty Gal, this website has the most wearable trendy apparel that won't make your banker mad. As the go-to beach bag, this playful wooden purse matches well with a cutout one-piece, platform slides and a gigantic floppy hat.
Style Nanda Wooden Bead Bag and Pouch Set, US $141 at Style Nanda
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Bummed that you couldn't score an invite to the Met Gala? Be inspired by the 'Heavenly Bodies' exhibition. Look like an angel, but dress like a devil when you style it with a bewitching backless bodysuit and jeans for a night out with your friends.
Les Petits Joueurs Trilly Heart Cupid Satin Bag, $984.70 at Neiman Marcus
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Crafted from glass beads, this handmade woven bag is the "It" accessory of summer 2018. Just don't put your water bottle, house keys or jacket inside there!
Mozh Mozh Flower Beaded Bag, US $510 at Mozh Mozh
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As one of the most under-the-radar French designers, Jamin Puech reigns supreme as the queen of evening bags. Go easy with a shirt dress, oxfords and chain necklaces.
Jamin Puech Chaplin Beaded Bag, $647 at Far Fetch
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Created by an Indonesian artisan, this Javanese batik bag is everything you should invest in. Although this bag has partial beading, it's ideal for anyone who doesn't want to risk ruining their beaded purse.
Wahyu Sulistiani Javanese Redbird Beaded Red Cotton Shoulder Bag, $60.02 at Novica
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