I Showed My 56-Year-Old Mom 33 It Bags—These Are Her Favorites
We’re back, y’all! And by we I mean my mom and me with a new story all about bags. This time, I showed her a whopping 33 It bags and asked her to share her thoughts on her favorites. She also had a lot of feelings about her not-so-favorites, and while I won’t tell you which bags didn’t make her cut, for entertainment’s sake, I’ll tell you that she threw around such phrases as: "hate,” "looks cheap,” "looks like a big box,” and "don’t like at all.” So yeah, it was fun!
Back to the handbags she did like since, thankfully, there was still a lot to choose from (18 to be exact). From new twists on old classics like the above Chanel flap bag in houndstooth and Dior's matte-black update to relatively newer cult labels such as BY FAR and Nanushka, her picks were all across the spectrum, so I'm confident there's something for everyone below. To see, read about, and shop the mom-approved purses, just keep scrolling.
Fendi Baguette
"It's been around for so long. The baguette is classic but also practical. You can dress it up or down and wear it day or night."
Louis Vuitton Multi-Pochette Accessoires
She said, "I like this for younger people." As long as I'm included in that category, the answer is fine by me!
Nanushka Lynne
"This is very modern. Nice embossed leather and I love the color."
Dior Lady Dior Ultra-Matte
Victoria Beckham Powder Box
"This elegant and simple bag has a sophisticated look that I really like."
Staud Moon
Ratio et Motus Twin Frame Tote
"I can imagine this looking good on someone with more out-there and interesting style."
Paco Rabanne 1969
"I love this bag. It's fun, it has an expensive look, it adds to any outfit, and I love combinations of silver and gold."
Wandler Georgia
"I like this bag. It's a very fresh look but classic and wearable."
Bottega Veneta Cassette
All she said was "love," but I think that sums it up perfectly.
Elleme Raisin Leather Crossbody
"I do like this bag. It's plain but with a twist because of the contrast python. That makes it interesting."
Chloé Chloé C
BY FAR Mini Tote
Givenchy Nano Eden
Burberry TB
"Very beautiful. It's classic, useful, and chic, so to me, it's worth the price."
Alexander Wang x Bulgari Belt Bag
"I love the shape, the leather, the hardware, and how useful it is." Same, Mom.
Chanel Houndstooth Flap Bag
"I love the tweed, color combo, and chain. A fresh look for this classic bag."
Up next: See, read about, and shop my accidental fall capsule wardrobe.
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , and she is currently Editor-at-Large. Upon joining, she was a senior about to graduate from business school at USC. Fast-forward to 2025, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was just starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content and her Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to neutral, classic pieces but will always make an exception for something colorful or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a party is dressing up for one. On her downtime, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
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