Olive green leather handbag resting on a white cast-iron radiator with small white animal figurines peeking out.

Black patent leather shoulder bag with gold clasp resting on a patterned green and bronze scalloped tile background.

Two brown handbags displayed on a round marble-top table with a small ceramic figurine and red carnation flowers against a textured blue wall.

Light blue leather handbag with long fringing and a gold clasp resting against a plain grey background with two small roses

Burgundy clutch handbag decorated with colourful stickers resting on a white clawfoot bathtub filled with soapy bubbles.

Olive green handbag with a bright red pepper resting on top against an ornate dark patterned cabinet background

Multicolor monogram mini backpack resting on two stacked vintage wooden chairs near a window

Light blue leather handbag with a large buckle strap and fringe resting on a shelf with a porcelain cat and silver tray.

Glossy burgundy leather handbag with bamboo handle placed on a white radiator with a small bird figurine and green plant branches.

Tan tote bag with brown leather trim holding a pale pink feather resting against a weathered wooden door and light grey wall.

Pink textured leather handbag hanging on a patterned beige wall with embossed rose designs for Heroine Magazine Bag Bliss.

Black leather handbag spilling blue and pink rock candy onto a dark reflective surface

Heroine Magazine Bag Bliss 2025

About

Bag Bliss is an editorial project for Heroine Magazine that explores the intersection of luxury accessories and curated still life photography. The series captures a diverse range of handbags through a lens of surrealism and tactile detail, placing structured leather goods within eclectic, character-filled environments. Photographer Vanessa Granda utilizes natural light and clean compositions to highlight the material quality of each piece. The aesthetic is defined by the collaborative efforts of fashion editor and stylist Peghah Maleknejad and set designer Jill Nicholls, who introduce whimsical props—ranging from porcelain figurines and floral arrangements to unexpected pantry items like bell peppers—to create a layered, atmospheric narrative. This editorial work prioritizes texture and visual rhythm, grounding high-fashion accessories in organic, lived-in settings.