{"id":3435,"date":"2026-01-07T08:38:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T12:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ladyandthetrack.com\/articles\/laura-smet-ditches-luxury-bags-for-stunning-handmade-model-everyones-shocked\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T08:38:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T12:38:09","slug":"laura-smet-ditches-luxury-bags-for-stunning-handmade-model-everyones-shocked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ladyandthetrack.com\/articles\/laura-smet-ditches-luxury-bags-for-stunning-handmade-model-everyones-shocked\/","title":{"rendered":"Laura Smet Ditches Luxury Bags for Stunning Handmade Model &#8211; Everyone&#8217;s Shocked!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2> Elevating French Craftsmanship with Flair: Laura Smet&#8217;s Winning Strategy <\/h2>\n<p>In her pursuit of authenticity, Laura Smet skipped luxury brands in favor of a handmade item for her vibrant outfit, and we absolutely approve of her French-made handbag.<\/p>\n<h2> Laura Smet&#8217;s Fashion Journey Through 30 Signature Looks <\/h2>\n<p>A well-chosen accessory can transform an entire outfit, a fashion secret well-known to Laura Smet. In creating this look, she selected a standout piece. To enhance her figure, the daughter of Johnny Hallyday and Nathalie Baye chose a handbag that blends shades of blue and beige, adding a lively touch to her outfit. Instead of a luxury brand, Laura opted for a handmade crochet model. Crochet, far from being just a pastime for grandmothers, has become a trendy craft in 2025, focusing on artisanal pieces. This particular model was designed by Gwendoline Lancrey, the sister-in-law of her husband, Rapha\u00ebl Lancrey-Javal, who sells her creations through her own online store.<\/p>\n<p>See this post on Instagram<\/p>\n<p>In addition to her captivating handbag, Laura Smet chose another fashionable element. It\u2019s the Prince of Wales check pattern on her jacket. Long overlooked, this pattern has made a comeback, thanks in part to celebrities who have started wearing it again. 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