Archive for September, 2010

25 Sep

Burnished Leather Hobo from DKNY

So I’ve been wondering lately what the deal is with my obsession for DKNY handbags and just where it all started at. I have to question it as DKNY are less than prolific when it comes to bringing out new bags. As an example I just visited their official site and found 3 bags for sale which I found quite funny if a little astounding. I suppose there’s also a case for doing just a few bags really well rather than 100s of bags that hoping that there is something for everyone, which is better?

With all this in mind I thought I would show you guys this cute Hobo that I found on the site which both looks a little strange but also very intriguing. It does look quite small for a HOBO despite the name but it could be the idea bag to bridge the gap between clutch and shoulder bag which is always a good market to be in.

The leather looks really great and I’ve been a fan of the Burnished effect for a while as it just stands out so much more than your average treated leather bag. I know some won’t really like the shape as it seems a bit like an American football, however with DKNY you can almost always be sure you are buying quality. I suppose that also raises the question if you are buying a designer handbag from a big brand name like this are you always guaranteed a quality long lasting product?

Im not too sure about the gold chains on the front of the bag as they do seem just a little out of place here but again that’s a question of personal taste. The colour also is a little boring but that’s the price you pay for a bag that’s going to go with so many different outfits. The price is around £245 on the official site but this isn’t going to include any import tax so you may have to filter that in, any of you guys know what this costs on the high street here? Until next time…

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12 Sep

New Rodas present clutch from Chloe

So time for another post here at designerbag and since I haven’t had a clutch bag here in a while I thought i would tell you about this latest addition from Chloe called the “Rodas” (im not sure what it means lol). This clutch does appeal to the eye straight away as it looks like a little present wrapped up in a black bow with its leopard skin wrapping paper.

The best thing about this clutch is just how soft and squash-able the leather is as you hold it. So often we find really hard handbags both in the tote and clutch range that don’t feel comfortable in any way and so not really practical for everyday use.

For a Chloe clutch I do think this bag is quite reasonable overall at just over £220 which for a top designer is not bad. I do have to think back a long way before I can remember a major fashion house getting close to the £200 mark with a new Clutch. Of course you can always wait a season or two in the hope the price comes down, however it’s not always a fool-proof plan as some handbags become instant classics as soon as they come out keeping prices high.

With all this being said I think if you are looking for a practical clutch that you can use every day but also stands out in its own right by looking a little wacky then this could be the autumn bag for you!

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