Bottega Veneta’s newest collection includes this dark brown Intrecciato Leather Messenger Bag ($1,880) that stylishly complements formal and casual outfits. It’s made from 100% leather and comes with a detachable fabric and leather shoulder strap.
July 5, 2011
May 9, 2011
Mulberry Lily leather shoulder bag
Mulberry Lily leather shoulder bag £408.33
Luxury British label Mulberry was founded in 1971 and has long been recognised for its highly crafted fine leather goods. The company’s strength lies in its elegant must-have handbags – like the Bayswater and Alexa, which both became instant fashion classics. British designer Emma Hill took the creative reins in 2008 and has swiftly built a loyal following with her unique take on refined Brit-girl cool.
Mulberry Lily shoulder bag: oak leather, chain-link shoulder strap, internal zip-fastening pocket, key fob with a horseshoe charm, gold hardware. Designer-stamped twist lock fastening at fold-over flap front. Leather: Cow.
April 18, 2011
Bottega Veneta’s Carmine Chene Nero Vintage Flag bag ($2,520)
Bottega Veneta’s Carmine Chene Nero Vintage Flag bag ($2,520) is a large bucket shaped tote in red and brown for men. It’s made from textured calf leather, and features intrecciato woven handles and a peace sign with black leather trim.
April 2, 2011
Prada Spring 2011 Tote Bag
Rihanna was spotted leaving the Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica California with a Prada brown leather tote bag (seen below in blue) from the Spring 2011 Collection on her arm. This bag has two top handles, a top flap , gold metal hardware, and Prada branding on the front and side.
March 28, 2011
Chloe Aurore leather duffle bag
Chloe Aurore leather duffle bag
Black leather duffle bag with a designer-stamped functioning gold padlock and key. Chloe duffle bag has gold and silver hardware, two top handles, stud detailing, tabs at sides, a double-zip fastening along top and sides, internal pouch and press-stud fastening pockets, feet at base and is fully lined in black twill.
Egyptian-born designer Gaby Aghion launched Chloe in Paris in 1952 as an alternative to haute couture – and with that, pret-a-porter was born. The list of past designers reads like a who’s who of fashion, and includes the likes of Karl Lagerfeld and Phoebe Philo. With Hannah MacGibbon now at the creative helm, look out for classic styles reworked with a refined take on effortless glamour.
March 15, 2011
Gucci Woven Leather Holdall Bag $4,700
this Gucci Woven Leather Holdall bag ($4,700) is a definite must have. The details on this bag are amazing. Starting from the woven handles and side paneling to the hand stained vintage leather and suede lining. This is exactly what I would like to see more from Gucci – simple designs, discreet logo insignia and exceptional detailing.
October 16, 2010
Alaïa Animal-print calf hair tote
Alaïa Animal-print calf hair tote, Gray and black animal-print calf hair tote. Alaïa tote has a top handle, slouchy fold-over flaps, comes with a detachable mirror and is lined in pink leather.
Alaïa: Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaïa opened his first Parisian atelier in the 1970s, using the experience he had gained from working for fashion powerhouses Christian Dior, Guy Laroche and Thierry Mugler. He was an instant hit with socialites and Hollywood’s elite, including Greta Garbo. Alaïa later launched his ready-to-wear collection in 1980 and was instantly crowned the ‘King of Cling’- his signature second-skin dresses and fierce footwear helped define the era’s style aesthetic. Fans like Naomi Campbell, Michelle Obama and Victoria Beckham can’t get enough of his intricately crafted footwear and luxurious leather bags. This season expect exquisite brocade-effect ankle boots, statement ponyskin totes and chic laser-cut belts.
October 2, 2010
Fendi Maxi large patent-leather shoulder bag
Black patent-leather shoulder bag with an detachable buckle-fastening and gold chain-link shoulder strap. Fendi bag has a gold ‘F’ logo at front flap opening, stitched panel detailing, an internal zip-fastening pocket and is fully lined.
Fendi: Adele Casagrande founded a small leather and fur company in 1918, but it was through her marriage with Edoardo Fendi in 1925 that this Italian label got its famous name. After Karl Lagerfeld joined as the brand’s creative director in 1966 and created the double F logo, Fendi rapidly grew into one of the world’s premier luxury labels, with ready-to-wear, fragrance, eyewear, luggage, and home furnishings among its many interests. This fall, invest in timeless sophistication with Lagerfeld’s exquisite collection of fur coats, cashmere capes and elegant wool dresses.
May 14, 2010
DKNY Quilted-leather tote
Black quilted-leather tote with short braided double handles. DKNY tote has an attached gold-tone logo-embossed charm hanging from one handle, gold-tone hardware, a designer-embossed plaque at front, stitched detailing, zip fastening across opening, a black canvas lining, one internal pouch pocket and one internal zipped pocket.
DKNY It was her quest for the perfect pair of jeans and a desire to design a collection that would appeal to her daughter Gabby that led Donna Karan to launch sister line DKNY in 1989. The denim-based label has grown into a true lifestyle brand covering ready-to-wear, active wear, lingerie, accessories and even a children’s collection. Karan’s DKNY collections are inspired by the fast-paced life of her native New York and comprise easy-to-wear pieces, which will carry you stylishly from day to night. This season, expect city-chic tailored jackets, color-blocked T-shirts and striking floral-print jumpsuits.
March 10, 2010
Mulberry – Clipper small weekend bag
Oak leather weekend bag with a detachable clip-fastening canvas shoulder strap. Mulberry bag has two top handles, burnished gold-tone hardware, contrast stitching, an adjustable strap at each side to alter the size, a top zip fastening, a tag with padlock keys, studs on the base, is lined in suede and has a pouch pocket for storage.
English luxury company Mulberry was founded in 1971 and has gained worldwide acclaim for highly-crafted fine leather goods. Harnessing the skill of local artisans and using a vast range of the highest quality leathers and exotic skins, the company’s strength lies in their line of elegant bags – like the Bayswater and Roxanne – which have gained fashion classic status. British designer Emma Hill took creative reins in 2008 and is swiftly building a loyal following for her unique take refined Brit-girl cool.
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