“IT” Bag of the Moment: Proenza Schouler PS1
Looks like the Balenciaga City Bag and Chloe Paddington have to move over because there’s a new “IT” bag in town – the Proenza Schouler PS1.
I’m featuring it today not because it’s an IT bag, but more because it a crossbody. This one is another piece for you junkies to fall over.
Proenza Schouler PS1 Large Leather Bag
(photo from LaGarconne.com)
Unlike the Balenciaga, which gained instant stardom upon its release, the PS1’s rise to popularity was actually slow. It was first spotted on Mary Kate Olsen, but got overshadowed by the Paddington and the Arena. Eventually, the PS1 received some (and then more) attention and voila! A new IT bag was discovered!
Of course, being toted around by celebrities like Mary Kate Olsen and Nicky Hilton more than helped fuel its claim to fame.

Mary Kate Olsen and her PS1

Nicky Hilton and her PS1
If we were to omit the colorful adjectives, the PS1 is basically a glorified messenger bag. There’s a top flap with pull-tab straps and a center buckle which folds and locks the flap in place. It comes with a compartment at the front, a top handle, and a zippered compartment at the back.
Other views of the PS1
(photos from LaGarconne.com)
But we understand why it’s hot. Apart from being a Proenza Schouler, it’s a useful and versatile piece. Women can use it as a laptop bag and as a handbag; it’s like getting two for the price of one. Not to mention it’s easy to carry (being a crossbody and all).
Being a designer piece, the PS1 comes at a certain price, and it isn’t cheap. The large one costs US$1995 while the medium runs at U$1595. If you’re a crossbody fanatic and a designer junkie, then you will probably feel like acquiring this bag is a must (visit Barneys or LaGarconne if you wish to purchase the PS1).
But if you can’t afford it, why force it? You can get the same look without the hefty price tag from other noteworthy pieces. Try these for starters:
TUMI Lardeo Leather Large Messenger, US$495
Affliction Ashrah Hobo, US$142
Ben Sherman Basic Strapped Messenger, on sale for US$79 (Zappos.com)












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