THE STATUS SYMBOL: THE STAMPED MONOGRAM BAG

Yeah, yeah, some brands have been doing this for decades. But when two of the most important designers in fashion now do it – Gucci’s Alessandro Michele with a debossed motif to indicate the brand’s most high-end line, and Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci who created his own from scratch (star motif included) – you know it’s “It” cool. And that’s the sort of status we’re talking about. Opposite from top: Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci Pandora Box embossed leather clutch, price unavailable, Givenchy. Signature embossed calfskin shoulder bag, $2,640, Gucci – NL

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Yeah, yeah, some brands have been doing this for decades. But when two of the most important designers in fashion now do it – Gucci’s Alessandro Michele with a debossed motif to indicate the brand’s most high-end line, and Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci who created his own from scratch (star motif included) – you know it’s “It” cool. And that’s the sort of status we’re talking about. Opposite from top: Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci Pandora Box embossed leather clutch, price unavailable, Givenchy. Signature embossed calfskin shoulder bag, $2,640, Gucci – NL 

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