Pippa Middleton's Handbag -- Sold Out!

by Lindsay Mannering (Subscribe to Lindsay Mannering's posts)
Posted May 10th 2011 at 6:39PM

As a middle child, I can relate to Pippa Middleton. She and I always have to keep up with the older sister, out shine the younger sibling, and let me tell you, it's a tough job. But turns out Pippa's holding her own, and doing all us middle kids proud. All hail the Pippa!

Pippa with her Modalu "Bristol" bag.

When Kate wore a Zara dress after the wedding and it sold out of stores within hours, Pippa knew what she had to do to keep up with big sis. Pips got herself a cool handbag, strutted her stuff in front of the paparazzi, and boom. Bag sold out. Pippa 1, Kate 1. Hey, a tie is always better than a loss.

A close up of the bag.

The gray leather bag, called the Bristol, is made by London company, Modalu. With gold-colored statement zippers and classic structure, the bag retails for 149 British pounds, or about $244 dollars. But! It won't be around forever.

After selling out online almost instantly after the photos of Pippa surfaced, Modalu is now taking a limited number of pre-orders online for the shark colored Bristol, and the orders will be filled and ready to ship by June 22nd. I'd tell you to hurry, but I kinda don't want any competition.

So what do you think -- gonna get one?

For more on Pippa and her sister, click here.

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Filed under: Accessories, Designers & Brands, Celebrity Style
Tags: handbag, Kate Middleton, KateMiddleton, london, pippa middleton, PippaMiddleton, royal wedding, RoyalWedding

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j., 5-11-2011, 12:19PM

Nope....don't like it. Getting one just because Pippa has one is just dumb.

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Al Schrader, 5-11-2011, 5:57PM

Pippa would look good carrying a trash bag. One Pippa = entire royals +. Who got married ? ...Al-

ed, 5-11-2011, 12:22PM

It is amazing how subseptible we are as grownups. A well known person can put something on and all of a sudden everyone has to have it. Why? What is that all about? I wish love was that easy to sell. I wish a famous person could show compassion, love, and respect and everyone would copy it. The world would be a much better place.

By having what they have is not going to make you them. Be yourselves.

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Dars3, 5-11-2011, 1:05PM

I think it's cute, but it might be too big for me to use. I'd like to have one, but I can't pre-order it cause I live in the US.

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Georgie, 5-15-2011, 8:29AM

You can pre-order from the US! I ordered mine last week before it sold out and it is amazing! Apparently the pre-order stock is running out fast so I would order yours asap!

Charlotte, 5-11-2011, 1:20PM

I don't mean to be unkind but..seriously--my grandmother had one almost exactly like that--in black, and she died in the seventies. She also bought it at Good Will. :o\

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Bethany, 5-11-2011, 2:46PM

I'll take the knock off version of that bag.

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Karine, 5-11-2011, 3:03PM

I Ditto that

Karine, 5-11-2011, 3:00PM

I get one when the copy of it comes out .. I bet it will be soon and probably for 1/3 of the original price.. Just like Diana's ring was copied and is no sold for US $ 19.95 .... Oh la la - moi cherie....

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Hunnie Gunnie, 5-11-2011, 5:02PM

PLEASE,,,Looks like KMART or TARGET ... Im all for the girl is sweet or cute but the bag is her suitcase.

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Audrey, CA, 5-11-2011, 5:56PM

Around thirty-five years ago, I gave my mom an identical hand bag and I think I paid around $30.00 for it. It was called "The Organizer" and it was
identical to the one that Pippa is carrying in the picture above!My mom loved it and it was with her the day she passed away.

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Kathy, 5-11-2011, 6:21PM

I would never buy that bag! Oh please, it looks like small carry-on luggage! lmao! people are so dumb they'll buy anything!

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Kim, 5-11-2011, 6:39PM

The last thing in the world I would do is spend $244 for a purse. Not gonna happen.

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LA Bagista, 5-11-2011, 7:59PM

I think Pippa is adorable but I don't really like the Modalu bag she was carrying. I think a bag like the Kooba Olive would be a better fit.

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Veronica, 5-16-2011, 3:36AM

Yes, the Kooba Olive is so pretty! I just went to the mall and saw Kooba's spring collection! I want all their bags!!!

Lara, 5-11-2011, 7:43PM

Nope, not at all interested. I only carry shoulder bags, and besides that, the purse Pippa is carrying does absolutely nothing for me. It's interesting though that so many people can be influenced to buy something just because a 'celebrity' is shown wearing it or carrying it. Kinda' sad.

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Donna, 6-03-2011, 6:51PM

Well, in the first place, I don't like the handbag, and I wouldn't use it if someone gave it to me. And I've never been one to get something just because someone else has it. Also, bying only famous designer is shallow. If I like it, I don't care if it came from an upscale store or Target. .

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