Marian Rivera is breaking away from her classic taste and embracing bold and daring statement bags, including this Cult Gaia Pearl brown tortoiseshell bag (left frame) and Simone Rocha pearlescent egg-shaped purse (right frame). PHOTO/S: @marianrivera on Instagram
Marian Rivera has long been known for her preference for timeless and elegant luxury bags.
But more recently, the Kapuso star has been embracing bold and daring statement pieces that effortlessly complement her chic OOTDs.
Taking the advice of her stylists from Studio.24C in choosing these surprising handbag picks proves that even with her classic taste, Marian is not afraid to step out of her comfort zone and experiment with unique and eye-catching accessories.
Here are six statement bags that PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) has spotted on Marian.
SIMONE ROCHA
On October 13, 2022, Marian graced The Pink Ball, a charity fundraiser for breast cancer awareness organized by Estée Lauder Philippines.
The celebrity mom made heads turn in a breathtaking black velvet dress by Alessandro Rich.
However, it was her exquisite pearlescent egg-shaped purse from Irsih designer Simone Rocha that stole the show and left onlookers captivated.
This marbled egg clutch comes with a price tag of EUR325 or PHP19,892.88 on mytheresa.com.
SCHIAPARELLI
Marian has two of Schiaparelli’s iconic bags from its Spring/Summer 2022 collection, namely, the Secret of Schiaparelli bag and the Face bag. Both handbags feature gilded brass adornments in the shape of eyes, nose, and mouth.
On November 22, 2022, she flaunted the trendy “Face bag” during a dinner party.
The bag’s original price of EUR5,400 has now surged to EUR5,600, equivalent to PHP343,134.78, according to the brand’s official website.
Marian also showcased on Instagram the revamped “Secret of Schiaparelli bag,” popularly known as the “Bijoux Secret Bag.”
The attention-grabbing handbag made its debut on the Kapuso actress’ Instagram feed last December 3, 2022, after attending Arte Fino’s event in Makati City.
At press time, the bag is priced EUR5,900 or PHP361,481.75 on the brand’s official website.
CULT OF GAIA
Apart from the stunning Schiaparelli bags, Marian also rocked the versatile Cult Gaia Pearl brown tortoiseshell bag, which she wore as a bracelet too!
Marian was spotted carrying the bag during the #PreviewBall2022 on August 31, 2022, held at Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan in Libis, Quezon City.
This statement piece is priced at USD418 or PHP24,000, and can be purchased from CultGaia.com.
FENDI
Marian was seen sporting the fuzzy Fendi Peekaboo bag during her shopping trip to Kultura’s SM Aura branch in Bonifacio Global City in October 2022.
At present, the brand’s official website does not offer this design. However, if you’re curious, the Fendi Peekaboo bag can be purchased starting at USD4,800 or PHP266,676.
CHANEL
In September 2022, Marian and her daughter Zia had a memorable bonding session.
Although Marian was dressed simply in a white OOTD, her adorable Chanel 22C in pink tweed undoubtedly made a statement.
A similar pink tweed Chanel bag can be purchased for AUD6,950 or PHP255,043.80 from thepurseaffair.com.
