Guess what Nicky Hilton’s current favorite bag is? Actually, it’s really no secret, the American businesswoman, socialite, model and fashion designer is in love with her Proenza Schouler PS1 handbag.
Just last April, she was spotted toting it several times, and below is a picture from just one of these occasions. Nicky also sported studded ‘Candy’ flats from Christian Louboutin and geometric ‘Anouk’ sunglasses from Tom Ford (available at Nordstrom).
Nicky Hilton toting her favorite her Proenza Schouler PS1 handbag
Nicky Hilton and boyfriend David Katzenberg shopping at Fred Segal in West Hollywood on April 7, 2010
I am not surprised of course. The Proenza Schouler PS1 is the “IT” bag of the moment. It didn’t start out that way though. The PS1 was first seen on Mary-Kate Olsen, it was a gift from the two Proenza Schouler designers, Jack and Lazaro. At that time, everyone else was pretty much obsessed with Balenciaga to take notice of the PS1, but eventually, the bag caught on and later found a place of its own in the line of “IT” bags.
The PS1 is basically a messenger bag with a flap closure and pull-tab straps. It comes in different sizes, even a clutch version.
Proenza Schouler PS1 Large Bag at Barneys New York
Price range? Well, it depends. The large one is $1,995 while the medium will cost you $1,595. Those made of exotic leather cost more, of course, running as high as $14,000.
Now if you like how the bag looks but you feel guilty spending so much on a piece when there are people in this world who earn less than $1 a day (ok, I am deliberately trying to make you feel guilty), then go for these pocket-friendly pieces instead:
Affliction Ashrah Hobo, $142; UGG Covina Messenger, $328; Juicy Couture 70s Tomboy Caroline, $348
Korchmar La Romana Litigator Checkpoint Friendly Flap Over, $400; David King & Co. Top Handle Flap Over, $100
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