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For a group of women with whom designers are often extremely generous, supermodels tend to be pretty loyal when it comes to their bags. For example: Miranda Kerr can't put down her Mansur Gavriel Bucket Bag, Gigi Hadid is obsessed with her Versace Palazzo Empire Bag and Chrissy Teigen loves her Givenchy Antigona. Chrissy isn't the only model having an extended affair with an Antigona, though; Victoria's Secret Angel and catwalk veteran Lily Aldridge has also carried her glossy black Givenchy Antigona again and again over the years.

Most people have a particular neutral they tend to stick with, and based on paparazzi photos, Lily's is definitely black. She also wears a lot of Givenchy in general (which is perfect for a black-clothing devotee), and her Antigona fits that aesthetic perfectly. She first popped up with one of the bags in 2013, as far as we can tell from our photo archive, and its been making repeat appearances on her arm every since.

Below, we've amassed all the different ways Lily has styled her Antigona, and we think you'll see her style is pretty consistent. You can pick up a bag just like Lily's for $2,280 via Neiman Marcus.

Sometimes it takes a trend a couple tries to get off the ground. Several years ago, velvet was all over fall runways, but it seemed like buyers for retail stores weren't, well, buying it--the velvet pieces went largely unproduced and, in turn, shoppers focused on other things. Now, though, brands are giving velvet another shot, and for Fall 2016, it feels like the time is right for accessories in this plush fabric.

We're seeing a lot of velvet in both bags and shoes, but today, we're here to focus on bags. (More on the shoes next week!) When it comes to luxury goods, velvet has a few obvious advantages: First, it's incredibly luxe-looking and pleasant to touch, which makes it a much more fitting leather alternative for high-end pieces than most other fabrics. Second, velvet bags are usually a bit less expensive than their leather counterparts, which is great when you're going for a seasonal look.

Fall and winter dressing are all about layering rich textures and colors, and velvet is an ideal way to spruce up your average jeans-and-sweater combo. Below, check out our favorite velvet bags from the season so far.

Bottega Veneta Olimpia Velvet and Watersnake Clutch

Dries van Noten Velvet Shoulder Bag

Edie Parker Melissa Velvet Crossbody Bag

Fendi Velvet Peekaboo Bag

Givenchy Velvet Backpack

Gucci Marmont Velvet Shoulder Bag

Jimmy Choo Lockett Petite Velvet Bag

Lanvin Sugar Velvet Shoulder Bag

Loewe T Large Velvet Pouch

Miu Miu Velutto Top Handle Bag

Moschino Velvet Convertible Shoulder Bag

Prada Pionnière Velvet Saddle Bag

Ralph Lauren Tiffin Velvet Bag

Saint Laurent Monogram Medium Velvet Shoulder Bag

Salvatore Ferragamo Vara Beaded Shoulder Bag

See by Chloé Vicki Evening Bucket Bag

Stella McCartney Velvet Falabella Bag

Zilla Barrel Clutch

Even though we are, of course, big proponents of buying a brand new bag, sometimes you don't needa brand new bag. Maybe the budget doesn't allow for one, maybe you just got a great deal at the recent seasonal sales and you're set for a while, maybe you just don't have the itch right now--whatever the reason, it happens to all of us sometimes. If this sounds familiar to you but you'd still like to update your daily accessories for fall, maybe we suggest a bag charm?

Bag charms are sometimes polarizing among our readers, primarily because some of them are extremely expensive, despite being non-functional. That doesn't have to be the case, though--we had no problem finding nearly two dozen cute, playful options, and many of them have two-digit price tags. That's the great thing about a bag charm: they don't have to be serious or expensive, but they can be both or neither, depending on your opinion and personal budget.

In general, even at the high end, these charms are much less of a commitment than a designer bag--if you use it for a season to make an old favorite feel new, you won't have to feel wasteful if you tuck it back in your closet in a few months in favor of the next thing that catches your fancy. When that bag starts to feel normal, though, your charm will be right where you left it to provide a little extra accent.

Furla Allegra Bear Coin Case

Givenchy Mink Bag Charm

Gucci Bee Bag Charm

Karl Lagerfeld K Kocktail Bag Charm

Kate Spade Cherry Bag Charm

KENDALL + KYLIE Bambi Faux Fur Bag Charm

Lanvin Pom Pom Tassel Bag Charm

Loewe Elephant Bag Charm

MCM Horsey Bag Charm

MICHAEL Michael Kors Fancy Feline Key Fob

Prada Cheerleader Robot Bag Charm

Rebecca Minkoff Perry Bag Charm

Robert Rose Faux Fur Pompom Bag Charm

Salvatore Ferragamo Vara Bag Charm

Stella McCartney Falabella Bag Charm

Somehow it's going to be August by the time we see you again on Monday, which seems impossible until you remember that summer always flies by as New Yorkers hurtle straight back to the inevitable winter that it feels like just ended. In the meantime, before we progress on to the last month of summer, it's time to look back and see what we learned and enjoyed in July.

Below, check out the five most popular posts we published this month--your fellow readers have some very good taste, and we know you're not doing much at work on a summer Friday afternoon anyway.

Everyone likes to know what's new and cool, and we have the scoop on the first wave of Fall 2016 bags to hit virtual store shelves.

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Céline Dion has been popping up in public a whole lot lately, much to our delight, and she's doing it with some gorgeous bags on her arm.

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We've slowly but surely been getting our hands on more up-close looks at Chanel's Cuba-inspired Cruise 2017 bags, and this month we get the best pics so far, straight from Chanel.

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The Hermès Birkin is the most legendary handbag on the planet, but we're doing our part to demystify it for shoppers. Most recently, we've got a full report on its pricing around the world.

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Megs thinks this new Louis Vuitton tote makes a perfect everyday bag, and it seems like you guys are inclined to agree.