Hello Darlings,

After a relaxing weeking with my nieces – two bagistas in training! – I’m back with more scoop in the form of a mini fashion history update and current celeb sightings.

In the 80s and early 90s Clara Kasavina’s hand cast and sculpted jewelry was worn by many (yup it was a jewelry brand before handbags. Those of us in our early 20’s or late teens may not know that – heck I wouldn’t know either were it not for the fact that my aunt once helped design some pieces… that’s another side story and odd twist of fate). Any who, after focusing solely on bags for the past decade, Clara is revisiting her love or as she tells me “we never stopped making jewelry. The evening bags are like jewelry.” In fact, the detailing on the clutches and day bags, the frames, the Swarovski embellishing, it is all the same meticulous approach the brand used in their jewelry design. What’s old is new again and you’ll be happy to know that just in time for the holidays Clara Kasavina is going back to its archives to produce some oldie, but goodies — of course are coming too!

Speaking of new pieces, on the recent issue of Essence, the lovely Beyonce wears a Clara Kasavina necklace. She picked out the piece and has since requested more styles. It’s only a matter of time before more Hollywood divas sport Clara’s architecturally-inspired, artful creations. Need a great holiday gift or want to indulge in some little luxuries for yourself, check out this unique ring under $100. More styles will be added soon!!

Have a bag-a-licious day!
Pamela Pekerman

Hello Darlings,

Many of you may know the name Clara Kasavina from red carpet images, magazines, or maybe you own one of Clara’s divine evening bags or vintage jewelry from the 1980. But, with this blog I hope you will get to know the real stories and people behind this iconic – nearly 25-year-old – brand. I’ll be here regularly posting news about Clara Kasavina’s latest styles, press, celebrity friends and trend updates from around the world.

Who am I? Some call me the bag guru others a handbag expert – either way you slice it I’m a bag-a-licious mix of fun. I’m Pamela Pekerman, founder of BagTrends.com, the handbag writer for AOL’s stylelist.com, and the on-air bag trend guru for the Home Shopping Network. I’ve also done TV and radio segments for VH1, NBC, CBS, E! radio and other on, you guests it, handbag trends. Through a twist of fate and my personal love of the brand, I landed this sweet gig of telling the story of Clara Kasavina. I’ll be chiming in on lots of scoop about the real Clara, her husband Misha who does all the fabulous casting and sculpting of the bags, Clara’s fans and plenty of live videos too! So, let’s enjoy this ride together. Oh and if you’re a Clara Kasavina fan, send me a picture of your favorite bag and why you love it. I’ll be sharing your stories here, as well. And, finally (sorry I’m excited so I’m extra long winded) if you have any handbag questions for me don’t hesitate to send along!

Have a bag-a-licious day!
Pamela Pekerman