I blinked and coin purses became a bona fide celebrity staple. 24 hours ago, they were a vintage-inspired bag worn by Taylor Swift once in June. But yesterday, Kendall Jenner and Priyanka Chopra endorsed similar styles within hours of each other.
While Jenner enjoyed a sunset yacht cruise in vintage Hervé Leger and a quilted coin purse, Chopra closed out her June 30 Heads of State premiere with an itty-bitty bag of her own.
Chopra didn't carry a handbag on her Lincoln Center red carpet, but shortly after, she was spotted with an of-the-moment coin purse by Judith Leiber in tow. The designer is known for novelty accessories (see Blake Lively's martini-glass clutch), but Chopra's was far more minimalist. The $1,295 purse came in deep black satin matching her Ralph Lauren gown and Chanel shawl, while the metal frame and kiss-lock closure revealed a Polly Pocket-sized compartment. Chopra carried it by the detachable crystalized chain.
Before handing the spotlight over to her tiny bag, Chopra stole the show on the official red carpet. New York City was a blistering 90° Fahrenheit last night, so Chopra (and her stylist, Mimi Cuttrell) chose a satin summer-proof slip: a halter-neck dress secured via a metal lobster-clasp closure.
According to the label's website, Ralph Lauren used full-bodied stretch satin for "a fluid drape and perfect sheen." The silver gown hugged her figure perfectly, from the ruched bodice to the column skirt. During her step-and-repeat, Chopra revealed the silhouette exposed her entire back—and came with a surprise slit.
Chopra's accessories continued the silver color story, starting with Bulgari diamond drop earrings. Named the "Divas’ Dream Earrings," the 18-karat white gold sparklers were set with two pear-shaped diamonds, two round brilliant-cut diamonds, and pavé diamonds, reaching a combined total of 2.88 carats. As brand ambassador, Chopra has access to the entire Bulgari catalog, but for the average person, the earrings cost $50,000.
All those diamonds couldn't distract from the true standout accessory in Chopra's premiere look. Take it from the actress, and her celebrity predecessors: a teeny-tiny coin purse looks so elegant with a satin slip.
