Where did u get that – saddle bag on 5th avenue

by Karen Blanchard
19 June 2011

Photography: Karen Blanchard
I semi sprinted over to this girl last week to ask where did she get her stunning bag.  She told me it’s from Morocco (how did I know that was coming) but said that she has seen them “all over in New York now.”  If anyone knows where exactly please do tell.
I loved how she wore it messenger style over tightly rolled dark jeans, a shrunken striped shirt and simple Vans.  Her indigo jeans and shirt are from Hollister where she works.

Similars to her look:

Topshop shirt
James Perse tank (cut low enough at the front to not show)
J Brand skinnies in ink
Vans classics (I like these checkerboards)
Bag wise go crazy on this eBay bag link.  Or try similar vintage styles here, here or here.

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44 comments

  1. Анна says:

    stunning!love this bag!

  3. S says:

    Yup,recognized it as being from Morocco immediately. I went there two years ago and many bags have similar finish and stamping, tanneries are everywhere. I have one in yellow and one in hot pink 🙂

  4. Dylana Suarez says:

    Amazing satchel bag!

    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

  6. SAMANTHA says:

    She looks great.. they have those purses allll over Spain and Morocco but I’m sure they’re somewhere in NY too, I’ll find out 🙂

    http://www.dragonnfruit.com

  7. Amanda says:

    There are heaps on our local equivalent of ebay – trademe.co.nz so i suspect there will be plenty on ebay too 🙂 or just try trademe!

  8. My Favorite Pieces says:

    love the dark denim and the bag combo,cute outfit.will try that look!!!

  9. Monika says:

    I love that look. I need to copy that…aheem get inspired by it I mean.

  10. vain319 says:

    Mexico makes them too,tooled leather bags.. 🙂

  11. *tink says:

    i’ve seen one similar at topshop before but also recently at urbanoutfitters. there’s this one on their website: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=19969740&parentid=W_ACC_BAGS&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=25&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=W_ACC_BAGS&popId=WOMENS_ACCESSORIES&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=

  12. Lily says:

    Really cute ! Love the color.

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

  13. Mrs. C says:

    Don’t you hate it when it’s from another country!!! Ugh!!!! Love the bag though and will have to keep my eyes out for one!

    http://www.mrscapretta.com
    Recipes Fashion Marriage

  14. dani says:

    This is just 1 of the many things I envy about NYC, since I live in CA – street traffic! What a great look!

    <3 The Daily Dani

  15. Girl living in Oslo says:

    Greetings from Norway:)
    Great photo/summer style…
    I read more then I comment by the way…

    Have a great week:)

  17. Amanda says:

    OMg I want that bag!

  21. lamia says:

    It’s amazing how foreigners love our craft and we Moroccans never wear this kind of bags. but seeing this beautiful young woman wearing it made me wanna buy one ! 😉
    Kisses from Morocco
    Lamia
    http://ginger-chocolateandhoney.blogspot.com/

  22. Ishara says:

    Great site. She looks great.. Stunning! Love the bag and love her look, those jeans are amazing! Think I might do a trip to Hollister! Thanks for sharing. I also excited to purchase it right now thank you so much.
    twelfth street by cynthia vincent

  25. Sarah Landisman says:

    I’m crazy about saddle bags these days!! This one is amazing! 🙂

  26. FASHION CHALET says:

    ALWAYS happens to me too. see something I like “oh it’s old” , “oh it’s foreign” bah! 🙁

    Great post! (P.S.) loving your posts of your weekends/days with all the pictures of what you did. Very cool!

    xx

  28. Julie Khuu says:

    Love where you’re going with this Karen…that bag is pretty gorgeous and I can definitely see the citified coming up with tons of knock offs after this post…Great eye!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    Haute Khuuture Blog

  29. Samia says:

    the bag is from my country “morrocco”,i have the same 😀

  31. DISTRIKMODE says:

    Love the way she rocks this casual look. Nonchalantly cool.

    x

    ▲ Farrah @ DISTRIKMODE ▲

  33. Anonymous says:

    Karen, I’ve seen similar bags at South Street Seaport. Check the vendors outside. Hope this helps. Alex.

  35. Mzo Ntuli says:

    Rocking Bag!!!! So awesome.

  36. lauren steinger says:

    karen!! there are amazing satchels to be found on ebay! i have started a collection of them now! also, WGACA on w. broadway has amazing versions of this bag. lastly… check out spelldesigns.com- they sell this brand BUFFALO GIRL from australia that is so amazing you will die. fringe, fringe, fringe. need i say more?

  38. Nadette says:

    I love the color of that bag! You should go to Morocco Karen, you would LITERALLY be in heaven, there’s leather EVERYTHING! I came back with a jacket in the color of her purse, and I [lan on returning next year with a wad of cash and an empty carry on bag. Love her look, nothing like indigo skinnies and a brown purse to put a smile on my face 🙂

  39. Nicole Richie Anon. says:

    I saw that Zara TRF had a similar one. Or they do on the UK website anyways so i’m guessing they probably do in US stores too.

    xx

  40. Banana says:

    You can also find them all over Spain for about 40 euro, especially in Madrid’s Sunday-market, el Rastro. They smell horeshit the first weeks or so, so you need to air them out =)

  41. yardidadican says:

    HEY, I KNOW HER, I USED TO WORK WITH HER @ HOLLISTER.

    sorry for the caps, i just couldn’t beleive i saw her. Sweet girl indeed!

  42. yardidadican says:

    P.S. she’s in her work uniform.

  43. wastedtalent says:

    I’m not sure if you’ve found your bag but there is a site called wheretoget.it that might help you out.

    just post your photos and users will post similar bags and where to get them….

    hope this helps

  44. blogmoodeuse says:

    Great blog in here !! Yes they’re from Morocco as I often go to Marrakech … If you really really want one, I don’t mind buying one for you and sending it … xooxox

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