Carole is a writer and designer bag lover. Her many years of experience writing well researched content paired with her interest in the latest bag trends makes her a perfect addition to the handbag.reviews team.

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YSL Manhattan

Saint Laurent Manhattan – YSL’s Most Subtle Bag

Carole·August 13, 2022

Designed by Creative Director Anthony Vaccarello, the Saint Laurent Manhattan bag is simple in its design, but still...

YSL Kaia Bag

YSL Kaia Satchel Bag Review

Carole·August 1, 2021

Launched in May 2020, the YSL Kaia bag was a runaway from the start. Named after the famous...

YSL Le Pavé Satchel

YSL Le Pavé – Another Satchel By Saint Laurent

Carole·July 28, 2021

Following the release of the Le Maillon satchel bag earlier this year, Saint Laurent seem to have very...

Marc Jacobs Snapshot Bag

Marc Jacobs Snapshot Bag Review

Carole·July 22, 2021

The Marc Jacobs Snapshot bag is still as popular today as it was when originally launched in the...

Givenchy Antigona

Givenchy Antigona – The Ultimate Guide

Carole·July 12, 2021

Launched in 2010, and a classic in the Givenchy bag collection, the Givenchy Antigona takes its name from...

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