Los Angeles - October 06, 2004

By the Galan

David Galan Handbags

Why, Tom Ford? Why?

Why did you leave us? Who will be our arbiter of sexy? Who will stand tall at the style summit and declare what the road ahead will bring?

And, most importantly, who will make our favorite accessories?

David Galan may be just the guy to fill the fashion void. His eponymous handbag line is poised to be to the near future what Ford’s accessories were to the recent past. Having worked at Gucci, he’s now struck out on his own with a line of eye-catching bags in an array of killer colors and splatter-paint designs; funky hardware and lots of pleating and fringe complete the look. They’re very L.A. — and not necessarily for the demure. Think of them as a way to spice up your wardrobe while making everything just a little sexier.

Galan is also well clued in to how the modern gal lives: He’s supplied lots of pocket room for your many possessions, and has made each and every one to dangle effortlessly from the wrist or sling breezily over the shoulder.

Hmmm. A man who understands what women want.

Sounds like a guy we once knew.

Available at Jill Kohl, 1210 Montana Avenue, between Twelfth and Euclid Streets, Santa Monica (310-393-888); or Dari, 12184 Ventura Boulevard, between Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Whitsett Avenue, Studio City (818-762-3274).