Okay, here’s my attempt at a blog post about my “olivia pope prada handbags” deep dive. Let’s see how this goes!
So, I was watching “Scandal” again (don’t judge!), and I got completely obsessed with Olivia Pope’s handbags, especially those Prada ones. I mean, seriously, they’re iconic! It got me thinking, “I gotta figure out more about these bags.” It wasn’t just about wanting a fancy bag, it was more like… understanding the character through her style, ya know?
First thing I did? Straight to Google. I typed in “Olivia Pope Prada Handbags” and BAM! A whole bunch of articles popped up. I saw something about Kerry Washington wanting to steal, like, twenty Prada bags from the set when the show wrapped. Twenty! That’s insane (and awesome).
I started digging deeper. I wanted to know why Prada? Was it just a random choice by the costume designer? Turns out, the show’s costume designer, Paolo, actually used her own Prada bag during Kerry Washington’s initial fitting. It just… fit the character. It was her bag, and it made Olivia Pope, Olivia Pope. That’s kinda cool, right?
Okay, so now I knew how the Prada thing started. But I wanted to know which Prada bags specifically. The internet didn’t make it super easy. Lots of “similar styles” and “inspired by” stuff. But I did manage to find some details on a few of them. One that kept popping up was a Prada tote, a classic shape, usually in neutral colors, very “Olivia Pope.”
My next step was a virtual “window shopping” spree. I went to the Prada website, just to get a feel for the current styles and, let’s be real, to dream a little. I checked out the tote bags, crossbodies, everything. Realized quickly that a real Prada bag isn’t exactly pocket change.
Okay, so owning a real Olivia Pope-esque Prada might be a long-term goal. What could I do now? I started thinking about what made those bags “Olivia Pope.” It wasn’t just the Prada label, it was the style. Structured, elegant, professional. Neutral colors – creams, whites, grays, blacks.
I decided to hunt for bags with a similar vibe, even if they weren’t Prada. I hit up some department store websites and online retailers. I was looking for those key elements: structure, quality materials (or at least something that looked like quality), and those neutral colors.
It took a while, but I actually found a really nice tote bag at a local boutique. It wasn’t Prada, it was from a brand I’d never heard of, but it had the right shape, the right color (a lovely cream), and felt pretty well-made. It was also a fraction of the price of a Prada!
Honestly, carrying that bag around, I do feel a little bit like Olivia Pope. It’s not about the brand name, it’s about the confidence and sophistication it adds to my look. It reminds me to stand tall and handle whatever comes my way (even if it’s not a political scandal!).
So, yeah, that was my little Olivia Pope/Prada handbag adventure. It started with a TV show obsession and ended with me finding a bag that I genuinely love. And maybe, just maybe, one day I’ll have a real Prada to add to my collection. But for now, I’m happy with my “inspired by” version.
- Watched “Scandal” (again!) and obsessed over Olivia Pope’s handbags.
- Googled “Olivia Pope Prada Handbags” and dove into articles.
- Learned about the costume designer’s Prada bag being the inspiration.
- Researched specific Prada bag styles.
- Virtual window shopping on the Prada website.
- Defined the key elements of Olivia Pope’s bag style.
- Hunted for similar bags at more affordable price points.
- Found a great tote bag with the right “vibe.”
- Feeling a little more “Olivia Pope” every day!
And hey, if anyone knows the exact model numbers of Olivia Pope’s Pradas, let me know! The hunt continues…
Next up? Maybe I’ll try to recreate one of her amazing outfits. Stay tuned!