Selena Gomez is absolutely glowing in London, and it may have something to do with the newest addition to her bag collection.
On May 15, the 33-year-old pop star and Rare Beauty founder proved chocolate brown is still in season with a shimmery knit dress featuring hand-beaded fringe that swayed as she walked by the paparazzi. She paired the dress with nude satin pumps and simple gold hoops, creating an effortless effect by pulling her hair up into a sleek ponytail.
From her barely-there nails to subtle diamond rings, everything about this look felt deliciously expensive, which was largely true. Her Cult Gaia dress, alone, retails for $3,000. However, there’s one affordable detail that didn’t make it into the paparazzi shots, but compliments every facet of the look. According to a rep for the midrange bag brand Aupen, Gomez carried their Nirvana shoulder bag in a luxurious chocolate brown, which retails for $420 on their website.
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Nirvana Chocolate Shoulder Bag
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If Aupen sounds familiar, it’s probably because so many celebrities—including Gomez—have carried the mid-range bag brand in recent years. The Singapore-based brand’s other clients include Charli XCX, Olivia Rodrigo, and Gomez’s own bestie, Taylor Swift. Swift herself has multiple asymmetrical shoulder bags from Aupen, including the Nirvana style in black, which she first wore on a date with Travis Kelce back in 2023.
Like Swift, Selena Gomez’s Nirvana bag featured a braided handle, though she chose a deep brown with gold hardware and a chic bean-shaped bag charm. The popular bag, which often sells out, is currently available in multiple other colors and styles, from camel suede ($340) to a woven raffia ($340) that’s perfect for summer. I have a feeling Taylor Swift would approve of that one, in particular.
