Hollywood loves an It-bag. Celebrities are usually the first to spot – or receive – the latest, and with the many handbags, clutches and totes launched each year, stars are spoiled for choice.
Yet there is still one object that achieves cult status among performers, models and musicians. The current handbag of the day is Valentino’s One Stud, a supple nappa leather flap bag adorned with a gold chain and an oversized version of the brand’s iconic rock stud at its center. The piece takes the familiar envelope shape and gives it a new verve with bold hardware and a range of vibrant colors.
One Stud has appeared in all the right places. It first appeared on the arms of models like Mona Tougaard and Achenrin Madit during Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection, then appeared in Zendaya’s campaign and countless celebrities have worn it since.
In February, Anne Hathaway wore a plum version to attend the opening night of The music man on Broadway. A month later, the Charli XCX test rode the size mini as he headed to rehearsals for his stint on Saturday Night Live. When arriving in Paris for fashion week, Tracee Ellis Ross brought a medium-sized purple One Stud. At the same time, the participants of the fall-winter 2022 parade, like Vanessa Hudgens and Anitta, matched their bags to their outfits. Online influencers like Elsa Hosk, Leonie Hanne and Dixie D’Amelio have also been wowed. Their updates on Instagram and TikTok reels gave millions of followers lessons on how to style the part.
Celebrity fans make headlines, but the real test of an It-bag is whether or not it resonates with everyday people. So far, Piccioli’s design seems to be winning on this front. With Instagram users sharing their photos under the Valentino hashtag and social artists sharing paintings inspired by the collection, it’s only a matter of time before Valentino’s newest stud hits the streets.
Hollywood loves an It-bag. Celebrities are usually the first to spot – or receive – the latest, and with the many handbags, clutches and totes launched each year, stars are spoiled for choice.
Yet there is still one object that achieves cult status among performers, models and musicians. The current handbag of the day is Valentino’s One Stud, a supple nappa leather flap bag adorned with a gold chain and an oversized version of the brand’s iconic rock stud at its center. The piece takes the familiar envelope shape and gives it a new verve with bold hardware and a range of vibrant colors.
One Stud has appeared in all the right places. It first appeared on the arms of models like Mona Tougaard and Achenrin Madit during Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection, then appeared in Zendaya’s campaign and countless celebrities have worn it since.
In February, Anne Hathaway wore a plum version to attend the opening night of The music man on Broadway. A month later, the Charli XCX test rode the size mini as he headed to rehearsals for his stint on Saturday Night Live. When arriving in Paris for fashion week, Tracee Ellis Ross brought a medium-sized purple One Stud. At the same time, the participants of the fall-winter 2022 parade, like Vanessa Hudgens and Anitta, matched their bags to their outfits. Online influencers like Elsa Hosk, Leonie Hanne and Dixie D’Amelio have also been wowed. Their updates on Instagram and TikTok reels gave millions of followers lessons on how to style the part.
Celebrity fans make headlines, but the real test of an It-bag is whether or not it resonates with everyday people. So far, Piccioli’s design seems to be winning on this front. With Instagram users sharing their photos under the Valentino hashtag and social artists sharing paintings inspired by the collection, it’s only a matter of time before Valentino’s newest stud hits the streets.