That's A Fabulous Handbag

Some people think high end, seasonal handbags are a waste of money, because you only carry them half of the year. I whole-heartedly disagree. I think every self respecting fashionista should have a spring/summer bag and a fall/winter bag, not to mention the evening clutch. My sweet husband bought me a beautiful Gucci bag for Mother’s day. With bamboo top handles, it’s strictly a warm weather bag, but when I tuck it away in September I’ll pull out my bag for fall (actually, I hope he buys me another bag in the fall ;). My point is, if you’re hesitant to splurge on a seasonal bag, don’t be.

This two tone Fendi handbag is a gorgeous bag for the warm months ahead. In bone and white leather with gold tone hardware, the roomy and functional tote is a great bag for daily. The neutral tones go with everything and the classic style can be paired with casual wear or business.

Bone and white leather tote with double top flat seamed handles, this designer handbag has an adjustable and detachable cross-body strap. There is a zip across the top with gold-toned hardware throughout. There are logo hardware at the base of the handles. Inside is sand and dark brown striped textile lining with two back wall slit pockets. The bottom has gold-toned protective feet. $2,115 Fendi Bags at mytheresa.com

Tags: womens handbags, leather handbags, summer handbags

Basket weave handbags in spring and summer are so sweet and whimsical, and they bring to mind a picnic in the park. This Fendi Silvana is Lagerfeld’s 2012 offering and with the bottom half basket weave, and the top portion leather, it gives the bag a more sophisticated look.

While basket weave/wicker is strictly a spring/summer choice, it’s a classic that will come back every year, so no need to feel guilty when fall comes back around. You can pull it back out next year.

Nut brown suede fold-over flap with chestnut leather trim and white snake-print adjustable single top handle, this designer handbag has a black painted wicker front and back. It has a taupe and chestnut detailed gold-toned logo buckle and gold and silver-toned hardware. It has nut brown suede inserts on sides and a hidden black and gold-toned logo signature turn lock closure under the flap with cedar leather detail. There is a detachable and adjustable chestnut leather shoulder strap and black suede lining on reverse of flap. It has canvas inner lining with one back wall zippered pocket. There are gold-toned protective feet on the bottom. Fendi handbags are made in Italy. $3,709 Fendi bags at mytheresa.com.

Tags: womens handbags, leather handbags

If you’re looking for a seasonal bag for the upcoming warm weather, this Fendi raffia shoulder bag is it. I’m always hesitant to buy seasonal bags, fearing I’ll wear them for a few months, put them away and next year they are out of style, but with a classic and simplistic design, the bag will always be chic and stylish. Fendi uses natural colored raffia, a quintessential warm weather material, on their classic Big Mamma shoulder bag for a versatile and really special seasonal bag.

Medium sized shoulder bag in natural colored raffia, this designer handbag can be worn with anything and everything from day to night during the warm weather months. It has black patent leather trim and snakeskin panel on the Fendi front logo. It has a single, black patent leather shoulder strap with black and gold metal chain inserts. Inside is cream linen lining with one back wall zippered pocket. This bag measures height 24cm-9" x width 35cm-14" x depth 14cm-5.5". Fendi handbags are made in Italy. $1115 Fendi bags are here.

Tags: womens handbags, spring handbags

The Fendi handbags for Spring 2012 is another fabulous collection coming out next season. For the Fall 2011 collection, Fendi stayed conservative, designing classic style bags in traditional colors. I liked the Fall collection for everyday wear, but the spring bags are more fun and youthful. The colors and materials are traditional warm weather wear, making them more seasonal and not year-round carry-alls. The Fendi Peek-a-Boo is back, as well as the Sylvania satchel. My favorite bags from the season are the newly designed totes with inner drawstring bag. The bag in a bag has been done before, but Fendi’s take on the design gives them a modern twist for unforgettable bag. These are the kinds of bags that make you look forward to the weather changing. Fendi handbags Spring 2012 are here and here.

Tags: womens handbags, leather handbags

The new Fendi Chamleon shopper has an easy, oversized style. No adornments except Fendi’s classic logo, the minimal approach is meant to let the craftsmanship shine. Hand made in Italy, the bags have extraordinary attention to detail, and the stitching is one of the most beautiful aspects in a Fendi handbag. This minimalist bag is clean and sophisticated for a look that is eternally chic.

Dark periwinkle blue textured leather shopper with a gold-toned logo flap-over strap, this designer handbag has a hidden magnetic strap underneath. It has double stitched seam down the front and back, and double top handles with gold-toned hardware at the base. Inside is light and dark brown striped logo lining with two internal sections and a zipper pocket in the middle. There is one back wall zipped pocket and two front wall slot pockets. It has gold-toned protective feet on the bottom. $1,455 Available here.

Tags: leather handbags, tote handbags

Wow! I don’t know about you, but there are three major handbag brands that I look forward to seeing the new collections, and one of them is Fendi. One of the reasons is because Lagerfeld is excellent at creating fabulous new styles of bags as well as re-inventing the classic styles. This season the new bags are similar to something Louis Vuitton did successfully a few years ago, the bag in a bag, however, Fendi put a new spin on it. Instead of the inside bag being removable, the attached lining has a drawstring closure, bringing the inside of the bag partially outside, a nod to the classic Fendi Peek a Boo. The new designs come in a variety of sizes and are a tote style shoulder bag.

Lagerfeld brought back the Silvana satchel, but for spring the bottom is woven leather that resembles a basket, and of course, every collection needs a clutch. For Spring, the evening bags are flat and square and while they may not hold a lot, they are beautiful, whether it’s the fox fur lined bag or the hieroglyphic patterned clutch.

Fendi handbags are available here.

Tags: womens handbags, leather handbags, clutch handbags