Taryn Zhang - Latest Comments

Re: What Your Handbag Says About You

Gloria Boone — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 20:58:39 -0000

And obviously I'm really late to the party since the original post was 7 years ago. But, people apparently are still reading your witty comments and some easily led individual may accept your witticisms as reasons to stay away from something they otherwise would like and purchase for themselves. I want to be the the voice of reason (maybe the lone voice of reason) and say if someone really likes something and it serves a purpose in their lives to not let someone else's bitter comments poison their fun.

Re: What Your Handbag Says About You

Gloria Boone — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 20:51:14 -0000

I have a monogram LV neverfull tote that I bought two years ago and no one has ever called me pretentious or a blowhard in person, and I haven't even heard rumors that other people call me that behind my back.

I work for a furniture store and often have to go to a client's home to measure, bring fabric samples, catalogs, etc and my other tote bags just weren't cutting it when it came to carrying everything and holding up to the wear and tear. I have longchamp totes but the opening isn't as accommodating or easy to access as the neverfull. Other tote bags I've used for just a few months have ripped interiors, ripped handles, etc but the neverfull still looks pristine after two years and I use it at least 3 days per week.

I'm not wealthy, but I'm not poor either. I saved up for several months to afford it. I bought it after several clients told me how durable the Louis Vuitton canvas is. And after researching it extensively online I ordered it online.

I live in a small town of under 100, drive 30 minutes to work in a town of 2500, the nearest city is over an hour drive away, and the nearest Louis Vuitton boutique is about a 4 hour round trip. I don't know anyone personally who owns a LV neverfull, but I have always admired the Louis Vuitton monogram. I think it is beautiful. My mom always taught me that quality is the best economy, and even though we weren't wealthy, she would save her money and buy the nicest best quality items she could afford. That idea has stuck with me.

So ok, maybe I'm provincial and have bad taste (since you think the LV monogram is so hideous), but please, explain to me how having an LV monogram neverfull makes me a pretentious blowhard.

Re: What Your Handbag Says About You

grace — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:35:38 -0000

Be yourself
Make a personal statement with the bag you carry
Why follow the crowd and look identical
Lol
Always remember you are an unique individual
Be confident
Be wise
Spend within your means to look gorgeous
Its your personality and character that matters most
Above all
Be happy and contented with your investment in that special purse/bag you enjoy carrying and using
It has to match your outfits and also functional
:)

Re: More math than anticipated in fashion design, boo-hoo on economics, and link to an 8A article.

Kristine — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 07:49:33 -0000

I would think the same thing about fashion being completely unrelated to math. The world of the beautiful and stylish must be separate from the world of numbers. Although I am not saying that math is not appealing because it could be, probably in a way that escapes my math-free mind. Well, I should come out now. I dislike math, or should I say Math dislikes me. I remember once upon a time, I enjoyed math. It was back in elementary and early high school. I liked math when I had no time to bother myself about understanding why X is X and Y is Y. But math became unbearable when it started force-feeding me a lot of figures and formulas I just couldn't understand. I saw no point in learning those since I didn't believe they were necessary for me to reach my goal and live a happy life.

Being a fan of all things fashion, and having the habit of reading blogs about women’s fashion style just like this new blog http://www.natalieumbert.com, I am also a fan of Project Runway but I have not seen the designers take on serious math. It’s hard to associate those stylish human beings with math geekiness. It’s a complete contradiction. However it might be true, what the math lovers claim, that math exists in everything in this universe. Everything. No exception, not even those classy trendsetters.

Re: What Your Handbag Says About You

Charlotte Ann Hu — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:08:43 -0000

If I buy a Dooney & Bourke purse, can I carry my Coach wallet in it? Does it look odd to mix and match brands? Thanks!

Re: Contact Me

jesse — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 14:43:08 -0000

what handbag manufacturer you use? how much is the prototype being made?

Re: Do-It-Yourself Beaded Gemstone Statement Necklaces

corasilayan — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:20:27 -0000

Where do you buy gemstones?

Re: Nutshell Summary of Submitting Design Briefs

chen — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:22:28 -0000

Lovely cat!

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Re: Do-It-Yourself Evening Bag

janan leigh — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:16:05 -0000

It's in one world majestic. the structutres are so easy like u can make one without any troubles of sawing and other stuff .please could you just teach how to make more eve bags.

Re: Glimpse Inside a Handbags Factory

Jamillah — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:13:03 -0000

this was so super interesting to see! thanks so much for sharing and mad props to you for keeping motivated. juuu can do it!

Re: Glimpse Inside a Handbags Factory

Cynthyah Beamon — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:51:22 -0000

I am so glad that you are posting this because it make us designer stay motivated keep yp the great work!

Re: Thank you, AA Limelight!

Schema Magazine — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:03:30 -0000

Aww you're so cute on video! I think this was a great interview and you were very articulate in it.

Re: Taryn Zhang Supports the Compassion Fashion Project

SheilaSS — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:09:39 -0000

Uuuhh you might want to take this post down considering what came out about The Compassion Fashion Project. Turns out it was only a blog and not on such a big scale as the so called founder claimed it to be.

Re: Thank you, AA Limelight!

AppleSidra — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:40:25 -0000

Thanks so much, S! It *has* been quite the journey, hasn't it!

P.S. This may seem totally random, but you draw your liquid eyeliner so well! I can never get it right. I have watched a gazillion YouTube tutorials on it and I've tried all the different techniques proposed by all the different makeup gurus. My line still becomes a squiggle. You'd think if I can sketch the lines of a handbag I would be able to draw one measly line across my eyelid. But no.

Re: Thank you, AA Limelight!

Beauty&theScientist — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:34:15 -0000

I think you did very well and you're so well spoken. I am truly impressed and admire how you've taken your first designs and nutured them into such an amazing business. I remember years ago the first sketch you shared with the world on xanga and now look. Simply amazing. You should be very proud :)

Re: Glimpse Inside a Handbags Factory

AppleSidra — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:46:32 -0000

Thanks, Sherri! I think that bag is lovely, too! =)

Re: Glimpse Inside a Handbags Factory

Sherri S. — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:01:25 -0000

Thanks for the behind the scenes tour :) That orange color was pretty although it wasn't one of your bags :) I'm glad things are moving along.

Beauty and the Scientist

Re: Test Shooting & Progress Report

disqus_IlJ5pkL2iq — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 06:49:39 -0000

Wow this is amazing ! You've launched your own handbag line from scratch, what an achievement!

Re: On Spring Vacay

Emma Yamada — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:38:00 -0000

Too Cute! I hope you have a Great time!

Re: Progress Report: Dabbling

Kelly — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:40:25 -0000

Good designer handbag, with many compartments. Hope this would be more trendy

Re: The Evolution of a Handbag Design (And Its Death)

AppleSidra — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 11:31:08 -0000

Hehe thanks! Nope, didn't make the cut, for what I think are obvious reasons. BUT.. it's tres convenient and I'm now using it everyday for non-office activity. =)

Re: The Evolution of a Handbag Design (And Its Death)

Scientist — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:20:18 -0000

I love the last bag and it's a great size. Too bad it didn't make to cut :( but it still looks great :)

Re: Progress Report: Dabbling

Jamillah — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:49:46 -0000

My gawsh...I do not know how you do it. Designing, designing, editing, and then day job? You should really be super proud.

Re: Samples from the New Factory, (Design) Patent Pending! & Other Updates

Annette Tang — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:24:16 -0000

omg isnt it amazing how each factory interprets your sketch into something different???? I've been there and know the feeling.. its so tough to find what you need without pretty much doing it yourself!!

hope you are well dear!!x0 annettewww.theversastyle.com

Re: Progress Report: Dabbling

laura — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:47:42 -0000

dabbling is good, Sunny! i actually really love this design you drew up, even though it's not gonna be used, I think it's gorgeous!