Designers Handbags

It is not that I buy bags every other day even though I do keep track of all the latest brand items, especially Balenciaga and Valentino because they make the fashion, and, of course, I can never leave a store without looking at the recent inventions of Tomas Maier and the Bottega Veneta team. It is just like Mercedes in the world of bags: Bottega’s unique elegance and everlasting quality gives you that specific feeling of happiness when you are absolutely sure – it is worth every single dollar you pay for it.

If I have to choose between two perfectly designed bags, one of which is made out of some solid and natural material, I’d positively pick that one only as I like to feel something real in my hands. So, the Bottega Veneta Cervo Flap Shoulder Bag would certainly make me realize that I’ve finally found what I’ve been looking for. One can easily recognize a Bottega by its woven details, and the softest slightly grained structure of deerskin becomes a very pleasant surprise.

Actually deerskin is rarely used in bag-making, so I consider this fact as a genuine, even mouthwatering treat. It creates an incredible feeling of luxury and your own uniqueness. Even completely black color of the bag doesn’t make it look gloomy because of the woven pattern around the flap edge and on the bag itself, and you are hardly going to ever get tired of it.

Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta is famous for its signature collection of hand woven leather goods, the simple clean lines make them some of the most in demand bags season after season. The newest addition to the Intrecciato line, is the over sized tote. Perfect for the beach or an over night get away, this bold summer bag makes a splash with its red patent leather body and brass detailing. A peek inside shows soft camel suede lining and a pocket that zips shut. Bottegas never come cheap, this being no exception, retail price is $2,680! A worthwhile splurge, it will last you for decades.

It’s incredible how even the most simple purse can look so elegant when touched by the hand of Bottega Veneta. Defining luxury with rich, supple, woven leather and classic styles, the line’s handbags are instantly versatile and fashionable at all once. The Woven Panel Purse, in a eye-popping shade called pomodoro, needs no real introduction – it’s so attractive that it will turn heads instantly. Its rich braided handle balances the hefty body nicely. It’s perfection. Available for $1800 at Diabro.

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The dreadful in between of new handbags is creating such a void in my life I feel like I’m stuck in some drab, hazzy mess (actually, come to think of it, Columbus is just that right now

). At least the sale bags can tide us all over. A stunning little evening bag or just mini day bag, the Bottega Veneta Mini Shoulder Bag adds appeal with chain link piping on top of BV’s signature woven leather. This bag hails from the Resort 2007 collection and is already on sale. Seriously, get it. I would jump on it if I had not bought the Quarzo Clutch. The brass hardware is understated yet elegant. The bag completes itself with a top handle, hidden magnetic closure, and suede lining. Measurements are 9”W X 4”H X 2”D. Marked down from $850 to $595 via Saks.

As much as we all need an everyday bag, the importance of an evening clutch is just as high. You can not be that person that walks into a nice dinner with an oversized tote bag over your arm, unless you are toting a young child, and even then you at least need to still look stylish. A tad more of an extravagant clutch, but a stunning timeless piece nonetheless, the Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch has been seen on hands of the fabulous all over the world. Anthracite and brown, woven and textured, this leather box clutch is pulled together with a knotted leather clasp fastening. While the leather version is a perfect safe answer, BV offers an array of other materials and colors in the Knot Clutch. Drool worthy via Net-A-Porter for $1780.