Some of What WAS

As this year careens to an end, what better time to look back on some of this years hottest designer pieces and trends.

Handbags were big news this year, starting with Mansur Gavriel bucket bag. Once desire waned, we saw a new star emerge, as Chloe's Drew took the number one spot. To this day, Drew still holds it's own among a sea of contenders. Louis Vuitton,  Fendi, Chanel, Loewe's "puzzle" bag, J W Anderson, Gucci's "Dionysus" flap and more.

While bags were hot property, pieces from Céline and the aforementioned designers saw a lot of "street time." I've recapped some of the most popular.

Mansur Gavriel

Chloé "Drew" handbag

Louis Vuitton

Tamu McPherson

My favorite!

Louis Vuitton skirt (right)

Louis Vuitton bag and Céline sandals

Louis Vuttion skirt and boots

Gucci

Anna Dello Russo wearing a Gucci suit and and bag.

Gucci dress over pants.

Gucci Dionysus bag

Tina Leung's Gucci dress was a bit damp that day.

Loewe

Loewe's "puzzle" bag

Loewe's "Barcelona" bag

Look for Loewe

Left: Gilda Ambrosio wearing everything Loewe

Left: Loewe coat

Loewe jacket

Tiffany Hsu wearing a Loewe jacket and bag.

Left: Leaf Greener's Loewe bag

Chloé

One of the most popular maxi dresses of the year.

Another hot item from Chloé---the lace-up boots.

Chloé poncho and "Hudson" bag

Chloé's "Drew" bag

Chloé's "Georgia" bag

Céline

Giovanna Battaglia

Natasha Goldenberg's Céline top was one of the most sought after pieces from the collection, as it was worn by many a "street style star" this fall.

Ah yes, the bejeweled shoe.

Susie Lau and her Céline bag

Left: Giovanna Battaglia wearing that top, with Anna Dello Russo in a Miu Miu dress.

Fendi

Aside from the bag, I could use that longline bomber jacket.

Fendi pants and shoes.

Tina Leung is wearing a Fendi dress, bag and Gucci mules.

J W Anderson

J W Anderson top, Louis Vuitton bag and Gucci mules.

Tina Leung wearing J W Anderson

Anya Ziourova's J W Anderson bag.

YSL

Sacai

Anna Dello Russo's Sacai jacket----so amazing!

Belt Bags

Miu Miu

Miu Miu coat and slings. (one of my favorite looks!)

Anna Dello Russo wearing a Miu Miu dress.

Julia Sarr-jamois' Miu Miu skirt and shoes.

Kenzo

The bear claw

This was one of the year's best!

M2Malletier Amor Fati

Another favorite of the "it crowd."

Paula Cademartori "Faye" handbag

Another popular collection of bags. Who couldn't resist the colorful beauties.

Photos: Netaporter.com; harpersbazaar.com