Bagaholicboy Reminisces #17 – Best Of June 2010
Without a doubt, the single best thing that happened to me in June was being able to fly to Taiwan for the very first time and attend not one but 2 Loewe events in Taipei. Other highlights include being finally ‘unveiled’ in the July issue of NÜYOU, getting kind sponsorship from Rimowa and Doorstep Luxury which made my trip to Taipei even smoother.
And June was also the month I shopped too much. Much too much.
Let’s take a closer look.
01. The all-important press junket to Taipei. Not only did I get to see the F/W10 collection up close and personal, we also got to attend the launch party of the Loewe Leather Icons collection which had Hong Kong celebrity Kelly Chen in attendance as well. And don’t forget to click here for more snapshots.
02. Pick up the July issue of NÜYOU magazine and you’ll finally get to see what I look like. Yes, in shades and all on page 67.
03. I’ve always lusted over the Rimowa Classic Flight collection ever since I saw it early this year, and in June Rimowa made my dream a reality. They gifted me not 1, but 2 pieces from the collection; a cabin trolley and a jumbo trolley. Frankly I was afraid that it would pop open on the way back to Singapore (considering the amount of shopping I did) but it came back to me perfectly intact.
04. June is also the month when S/S11 menswear collections are shown in Milan and Paris. My top 5 favourites from Milan? In alphabetical order; Bottega Veneta, Burberry Prorsum, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, and Prada.
05. And speaking of menswear, here’s my only favourite (yes I’m biased like that) from Paris. It’s been a long while since I actually bought any bags from Louis Vuitton (shown above), but with the selection that came down the runway, that looks set to change once 2011 rolls by. Other Louis Vuitton highlights in the month of June include the Mahina Stellar collection, the adorable Alma BB in Monogram Canvas, and the soon to be released Damier Ebene Rivington collection.
06. Loved loved loved the Goldheart Mode Twist Ring.
07. Celine is another brand that’s left a deep impression on me. From Phoebe Philo’s classic box bag, to her Resort 2011 collection, it’s definitely the brand that’s had a 360° revival.
08. Other bits and bobs include Nakata’s visit to Singapore for Calvin Klein X Underwear, getting to try out the new LG Mini, lusting over the Bottega Veneta Nero Moro Spinnaker Duffle, and drooling over that sexy quartet of exotic croc Proenza Schouler PS1 satchels.
09. I went gadget crazy as well and picked up an Apple MacBook Pro 13″, as well as a Panasonic Lumix DMC GF-1. Both of which served me very, very well when I was in Taipei and will hopefully go the extra mile for me when I hit Paris come late September.
10. Besides gadgets, June will officially go down as the month that I went overboard and shopped way too much. Besides the 2 pieces I picked up for myself in Taipei from Loewe recently (the 3rd piece was a gift for Mum), I also got a bag from YSL there. And that’s not all.
During the start of the month I also picked up something from Miu Miu, a bag and a pair of SLGs from Prada, something else from Louis Vuitton, another item from Proenza Schouler that’s on the way from the States, along with something from Incase.
Oh, and something small from Balenciaga as well.
Image: GoRunway
I feel u. Definitely will be terrified when the bills arrive!
Am already terrified! LOL!
juz flipped to page 67!
LOL! You bought a copy! Woot!
I’m sure they are all worth it!
Please unveil your buys soon! I think I’m speaking for everyone who have read this.
All the money spent in June for new bags etc = Hermes Birkin???
Don’t be silly. I didn’t even spend that much in the first place… anyway it’s not a Birkin I want.
A HAC! June was a great month for you BB.
splluurrrgggeeee!!! ps are we gonna be bag twins? lol!
All together, June was a Fabulous month for you and your readers! And GSS drives everybody crazy (in a good way) !!!
sounds like a fab June! will you surpass yourself in July?
In terms of shopping I certainly hope not!
wat’s the something small from balenciaga? btw, how can anyone resist temptations to buy bags right?
oh, one small request. i’m visiting taipei in a few weeks’ time so could u do a little write up on your trip (like where did u stay, areas u shopped at, recommended places to go to etc…) would really wish u could do that!!!
Great blog. Wow. Some of these bags are fab.
Could you also cover some other leather accessories such as annual planners/diaries or belts? Your taste in things is quite like mine so I’d love to see what you recommend..