FASHION, Shopping, Uncategorized PROENZA SCHOULER PS1 LEATHER BAG 27 July 2009

I’ve been lusting over the Proenza Schouler PS1 since January this year, when I first laid my eyes on this beauty. I saw it whilst surfing the net, in passing, and was quite taken by it… then shortly afterwards I started seeing it appear on the arms of young celebrities – namely Leighton Meester (whom I love on Gossip Girl), the Olsen Twins, and Kristen Dunst (really like her as an actress). That fuelled my lust even further, except I had one tiny problem…….

The bag is always sold out worldwide, and comes in very limited numbers, and even more limited colours. I called all around the USA, and even to the UK, to no avail. Everyone was “sold out” of the specific blue leather Medium size that I wanted.

Then, I found this online boutique that had it!!!!!!! It took me about 7 months to finally find it and get my hot lil hands on the bag, but it was well worth the wait. I’m just blown away with the smell of the leather! It has this incredible rich, strong leather scent.. so much so I keep sniffing at the bag like a crazy person.

The leather is really soft, and I adore how the bag is quite structured, yet the leather is really soft and slouchy. It makes the PERFECT work bag because it’s plain and professional looking enough, yet it has “me” written all over it (mainly due to the soft leather, which basically all my bags have).

There are lots of compartments and zipper pockets, great because I love to have everything in its own place (very obsessive compulsive about that). And I can carry it as a briefcase, sling it on my shoulder, or wear it across my body – love bags that are multipurpose.

Best of all is the leather scent though… man it’s intoxicating…. *goes off to have another whiff*

[EDIT: you guys are right, I blogged about it here! http://beverly.livejournal.com/708227.html]


Proenza Schouler PS1 leather satchel

Back view

Compartments galore!

I freakin’ love the solid metal tab

Only slightly slouchy right now, cos it’s new

Held briefcase-style

Casual and slung on the shoulder


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Hey I love you bag! Has got my eyes on this bag for a long time! What’s the name of the color? is it peacock or royal blue? Thanks!

really!? i thought midnight is very dark?? the bag looks different i the pictures. it looks like midnight in the first two, then like royal blue in the next two, and like peacock in the last two

Yep def midnight. I bought it when PS first released the PS1 range. Taken in bright sunshine so guess it looks a little brighter!

hi 🙂
i came across your journal while drooling over this beautiful bag (i googled searched for photos and one of them linked back here).
the bag is gorgeous and i must i envy you. i can only dream that someday i can find it and that i can actually afford it! hahah. i am currently a medical research student going into medschool so you know any money i have is barely paying for my text books.

anyway, i was skimming through your entries, you are a mommy! congratulations!

I still remember the feeling very clearly when I was a student, hee! But you’re going to be a doctor which is just awesome – congrats in advance 🙂

hi 🙂
i came across your journal while drooling over this beautiful bag (i googled searched for photos and one of them linked back here).
the bag is gorgeous and i must i envy you. i can only dream that someday i can find it and that i can actually afford it! hahah. i am currently a medical research student going into medschool so you know any money i have is barely paying for my text books.

anyway, i was skimming through your entries, you are a mommy! congratulations!

I still remember the feeling very clearly when I was a student, hee! But you’re going to be a doctor which is just awesome – congrats in advance 🙂

Weight

Hi there,

Absolutely absolutely gorgeous bag that you have and I’m so green with envy !!

Am hunting for the medium size in midnight blue too but i guessed my chances are like really slim.

Anyhow, i’m concern with the weight of the satchel. Is it heavy ?
I’m looking for a slouchy messenger bag and am utterly disappointed that nobody carries PS in Singapore 🙁

So i’m worried about the weight of the bag actually. Cause i’m afraid it will end up like Mulberry’s. It looks fab but the weight of the bag before you put anything in is already like a tonne or something.

So…. am wondering whether is the PS heavy ?

Thanks,
Sidney 🙂

Weight

Hi there,

Absolutely absolutely gorgeous bag that you have and I’m so green with envy !!

Am hunting for the medium size in midnight blue too but i guessed my chances are like really slim.

Anyhow, i’m concern with the weight of the satchel. Is it heavy ?
I’m looking for a slouchy messenger bag and am utterly disappointed that nobody carries PS in Singapore 🙁

So i’m worried about the weight of the bag actually. Cause i’m afraid it will end up like Mulberry’s. It looks fab but the weight of the bag before you put anything in is already like a tonne or something.

So…. am wondering whether is the PS heavy ?

Thanks,
Sidney 🙂

Re: Weight

Thank you hon! Try the Mrs H swedish boutique (do a search on Google for it) and they may still have one available

The satchel definitely isn’t as heavy as my other leather bags or satches, but the hardware does make it heavier than a super-light bag with no hardware. It’s def FAR lighter than a Chloe paddington bag though!

Re: Weight

Thank you hon! Try the Mrs H swedish boutique (do a search on Google for it) and they may still have one available

The satchel definitely isn’t as heavy as my other leather bags or satches, but the hardware does make it heavier than a super-light bag with no hardware. It’s def FAR lighter than a Chloe paddington bag though!

Weight

Hi there,

Absolutely absolutely gorgeous bag that you have and I’m so green with envy !!

Am hunting for the medium size in midnight blue too but i guessed my chances are like really slim.

Anyhow, i’m concern with the weight of the satchel. Is it heavy ?
I’m looking for a slouchy messenger bag and am utterly disappointed that nobody carries PS in Singapore 🙁

So i’m worried about the weight of the bag actually. Cause i’m afraid it will end up like Mulberry’s. It looks fab but the weight of the bag before you put anything in is already like a tonne or something.

So…. am wondering whether is the PS heavy ?

Thanks,
Sidney 🙂

Re: Weight

Thank you hon! Try the Mrs H swedish boutique (do a search on Google for it) and they may still have one available

The satchel definitely isn’t as heavy as my other leather bags or satches, but the hardware does make it heavier than a super-light bag with no hardware. It’s def FAR lighter than a Chloe paddington bag though!

The leather smells awwwwsome! So glad it was nice in real life, was nervous about ordering online..

See you verrrrrrry soon

The leather smells awwwwsome! So glad it was nice in real life, was nervous about ordering online..

See you verrrrrrry soon

OH its beautiful and so worth the wait. Its really really nice 🙂 Not severe but professional… I thought it looked big but on you its not overwhelming at all. Its wonderful!

OH its beautiful and so worth the wait. Its really really nice 🙂 Not severe but professional… I thought it looked big but on you its not overwhelming at all. Its wonderful!

I love it but i’m still thinking about it though… it’s definitely very you! look at how it complement your clothes for BOTH work and casual days. not just that, the color matches all your clothes (at least in these pics!)

It’s just mad how quickly it sells out! The grey is also really nice.. was gonna get it if I couldn’t find the blue 🙂

That looks like a great bag Bev! I read it in US Vogue some time back – glad you could get hold of it, it’s a fabulous color!

I remember when you first blogged about this 7 months back… way to go! Don’t you just love the thrill of the acquisition? Sweet! 🙂

This one works so well for the office.. loving it 🙂

I lost 1kg but I put on 3 kg since coming to Shanghai, so overall I’ve actually gained weight in the past 6 months, doh!!

i really like it, bev! especially as you combine it with the AH tops.. 🙂 normally i’d thought those tops only go well with girly/prim handbags. the bag is rather masculine, but surprisingly it works really well!

I love it but i’m still thinking about it though… it’s definitely very you! look at how it complement your clothes for BOTH work and casual days. not just that, the color matches all your clothes (at least in these pics!)

It’s just mad how quickly it sells out! The grey is also really nice.. was gonna get it if I couldn’t find the blue 🙂

That looks like a great bag Bev! I read it in US Vogue some time back – glad you could get hold of it, it’s a fabulous color!

I remember when you first blogged about this 7 months back… way to go! Don’t you just love the thrill of the acquisition? Sweet! 🙂

This one works so well for the office.. loving it 🙂

I lost 1kg but I put on 3 kg since coming to Shanghai, so overall I’ve actually gained weight in the past 6 months, doh!!

i really like it, bev! especially as you combine it with the AH tops.. 🙂 normally i’d thought those tops only go well with girly/prim handbags. the bag is rather masculine, but surprisingly it works really well!