The Many Bags of Nicole Richie

Amanda Mull

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Jan 3, 2013

Few people have handbag collections as extensive and covetable as Nicole Richie’s. Few celebrities have handbag collections as wide-ranging and consistently desirable as Nicole Richie’s. On top of that, the purse options from her House of Harlow 1960 line aren’t bad at all. Nicole has her handbag game on lock from multiple angles.

What I love most about Nicole’s style, though, is that you can find pictures of her wearing most of these bags (especially the Balenciagas) multiple times over multiple years. She has long been associated with Balenciaga, but her taste reaches well beyond that house, moving fluidly through Chanel, Hermès, Chloé, and her own House of Harlow 1960 designs. Below, check out Nicole’s enormous, covetable handbag collection.

When speaking of Nicole Richie’s handbag favorites, it’s only right to start with Balenciaga. She’s been amassing an incredible collection of the bags since the mid-2000s, and among her stash are some of the most sought-after colors in Balenciaga history. The result is a collection that feels both deeply personal and impressively edited. Grab a red version for $1,695 via Neiman Marcus.

This rare Balenciaga Apple Green City Bag is another of Nicole’s mid-2000s Balenciaga treasures. Pick up a yellow version for $1,545 via Neiman Marcus.

What makes Richie’s bag wardrobe especially appealing is her habit of carrying favorites again and again. This time, it’s a Balenciaga City Bag in magenta. (Yup, that’s Mischa Barton. This pic just screams mid-2000s. Rather than treating handbags as disposable seasonal pieces, she returns to the same silhouettes over years, which gives her collection real character.

Seriously, Nicole’s Balenciaga collection may be the best of any celebrity. Check out this great Balenciaga City Bag in red. Neiman Marcus has an almost-red version for $1,545.

It is a reminder that the best bag collections are built on repeat wear, not constant novelty. You can get the look with the similarly sized Balenciaga Town Bag in yellow for $1,445 via Neiman Marcus.

Fret not, Nicole’s yellow First won’t get lonely – it has this Balenciaga First Bag in cornflower blue to keep it company. The blue version of the similar Town will set you back $1,445 via Neiman Marcus.

Balenciaga remains the foundation of Richie’s handbag story. Pick up a white Balenciaga clutch for $675 via Neiman Marcus.

Of all the Balenciaga color options, white or ivory seem to be Nicole’s favorites. She also has a pale Balenciaga City Bag (which can be yours for $1,545 via Neiman Marcus)…

She has been collecting the brand’s designs since the mid-2000s, and her lineup includes some of the house’s most memorable colorways. How does she keep them all looking clean? We can’t find a white Weekender, but you can pick up a big white Velo bag for $1,545 via Barneys.

For shoppers drawn to that same era of Balenciaga, the appeal lies in the mix of slouchy structure, saturated color, and everyday versatility. Here she is with a 2005 Balenciaga Damask Stripe City.

And here’s Nicole and her Balenciaga Damask Stripe Courier, which I would steal off her in a second, if given the opportunity.

And now, let’s cover the neutral Balenciagas. Richie’s Balenciaga pieces span a remarkable range of shades and formats, from vivid turquoise and apple green to magenta and red. Grab your own burgundy City $1,545 via Neiman Marcus.

Nicole tends to stick to leather, but she does have a tan suede Balenciaga City Bag in her arsenal. Pick up a City in tan leather at Neiman Marcus for $1,545.

She also gravitates toward smaller versions like the First, along with classic City and larger carryalls. Shop Balenciaga via Neiman Marcus.

Perhaps Nicole’s favorite Balenciaga of all, though, is her basic black Balenciaga City Bag. She’s been carrying this bag regularly since before I graduated college. The takeaway for shoppers is simple: if you love Balenciaga, consider both size and finish, since Richie’s collection shows how well the brand works across different proportions and color families.

Now that we’ve waded through well over a dozen different Balenciaga bags, let’s turn our attention to something else that’s been a constant in Nicole’s life, both now and years ago: the Chloe Silverado. Here’s Nicole carrying a whiskey brown version way back when. Shop Chloe via Net-a-Porter.

Neutral Balenciagas appear just as often in her wardrobe. That’s the nice thing about Nic’s bag choices – she carries what she loves, even if it’s not the latest and greatest. Shop Chloe via Net-a-Porter.

To round out the Chloe bags, here’s Nicole heading into a court date (remember when she was a wild child? Burgundy, tan, olive, and especially black all play an important role, giving her collection balance and wearability.

Under it all, Richie’s style is heavily influenced by Californian bohemia. How else to explain her enduring affection for the Simone Camille Carry All Bag? Pick up your own for $2,307 via Luisa Via Roma.

She also seems especially drawn to white and ivory, which adds a polished contrast to the more saturated bags she carries. And why would she?

Nicole also has a handbag line of her own, as part of her successful House of Harlow 1960 line. She carries those bags frequently, especially the clutches. For anyone building a handbag wardrobe, this mix of bold and neutral colors is a useful template. Get your own for $158 via Nordstrom.

This boho House of Harlow 1960 Hayden Fringe Clutch fits Nicole’s style to a T. Shop House of Harlow 1960 via Nordstrom.

Her Silverado bags, in particular, capture the ease of the boho-luxe style she helped popularize, while the Heloise Tote offers a softer, more understated option. Pick up the blue version on sale for $195 at the Trend Boutique.

HOH doesn’t just make clutches, though; sometimes Nicole uses her House of Harlow 1960 Dakota Bag as a travel option. These choices reinforce one of Richie’s strongest bag instincts: she favors pieces that feel relaxed but still distinctive.

Nicole has had a way with It Bags since the beginning, so naturally she owns a bicolor Celine Luggage Tote

Nic also got on the Givenchy Antigona bandwagon before most other famous folks. Get an Antigona of your very own for $2,405 via Bergdorf Goodman.

That same sensibility carries through to her support of labels like Simone Camille and her longtime affection for Hermès. Pick up the tan version for $2,020 via Bergdorf Goodman.

Way back when, Richie was also a Fendi Spy Bag owner. Shop Fendi via Neiman Marcus.

A black Birkin introduces a more classic, structured note to the mix, while roomier shoulder bags show her preference for practical silhouettes that still feel elevated. Pick up one for $895 at Stanley Korshak.

Long, roomy shoulder bags are one of Nicole’s signatures. This red Delvaux 24 Heures Bag is my personal favorite. Her style works because she does not limit herself to one handbag personality; instead, she moves comfortably between bohemian, classic, and polished references.

Nicole’s love for white bags isn’t limited to Balenciaga – this white-on-white Goyard St. Louis Tote is a stunner.

Finally, we have to talk about Nicole’s Chanel collection. Richie’s own House of Harlow 1960 handbags fit naturally into that world. Naturally, we have to start with a Chanel Classic Flap Bag, this one in bright red.

Nicole also really loves vintage Chanel, like this little Chanel Vintage Pouch Bag. Shop vintage Chanel via ShopBop.

Her line includes clutches, pouches, and casual carryalls that echo her taste for texture, fringe, velvet, and easygoing shapes. Shop vintage Chanel via ShopBop.

During her wild days, Nicole even wore Chanel, like this Chanel Oversized Quilted Tote to her court-mandated driving school.

Back when Nicole and Paris Hilton were inseparable, Nicole was also really enamored of her Chanel Quilted Logo Tote.

These are the kinds of bags that suit her styling best: expressive, wearable, and aligned with her personal aesthetic rather than trend-driven excess.

Her bag collection is insane!! I <3 those Balenciagas!!

Her Bal collection is unreal!

CRAZY good!!!

She has also embraced several major fashion-house classics, including the Céline Luggage Tote, Givenchy Antigona and Nightingale, and Fendi Spy Bag.

Her Bal collection is unreal, and all the others too–how does she decide what to carry when she goes out? (what fun!)

I would love to spend a day playing in her closet.

That range makes her collection feel especially complete.

omg about time!!!!!!

I love Nicoles handbag collection and her style, she got me into Bal. However I think the tan suede city might be a ponyhair.

The Damasks are to DIE FOR!!!!

For a handbag enthusiast, it is the sort of assortment that balances statement pieces with enduring icons and offers something for nearly every kind of outfit. I love Nicole and her amazing handbags!

i had a Balgasm after that!! i LOVE (and own most except a silverado which i dont understand.. Chanel rounds out the picture. }) all her bag choices and i am still hunting that Celine bi-color luggage mini (in that wonderful combo of black bag white handle) up to now to no avail..

amazing. you forgot her HUMUNGOUS chanel jumbo classic. thats an easy favorite.

Richie’s Chanel collection may be smaller than her Balenciaga archive, but it is no less considered, with Classic Flap bags, vintage pouches, envelope styles, and quilted totes all appearing in the mix. Love this last Chanel, so adorable!

i bought a Balenciaga because of Nicole!!!!

That last Chanel box bag is TDF. The brand’s refinement gives her collection another layer of polish, complementing the easier, more bohemian bags she favors elsewhere.

This post has me salivating! I would love a Bal bag, but can’t decide if I should go neutral or choose one of their gorgeous colors! I don’t do well when faced with so many options! Taken together, Richie’s handbag choices reveal a collector with strong instincts and a clear point of view.

Nicole is a style icon! Adore!

I love chanel handbags

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