Monday, May 01, 2006



The Must Have Handbags: Denim

Look at it this way: your jeans can be worn with just about any top and styling, so why wouldn’t a denim purse offer the same kind of versatility. If you crave designer names there’s a (super pricey) bag for you, or if you just want to jump on this (pretty practical) trend bandwagon, there’s also a bag for you. You can get your denim from Bongo denim bags at Ross Dress For Less at $8.99 to some of the bags profiled here. At any rate, a denim bag may become an essential part of your spring/summer wardrobe. Here’s a look at some of the hottest in all price ranges.

Fendi Denim

Embroidered Denim Spy Satchel (above left)

$3,090 at Neiman Marcus

• Faded blue denim with white woven leather trim.
• Tonal squirrel and floral embroidery.
• Golden hardware.
• Top handles.
• Front flap with spy handle compartment.
• Softly gathered body.
• Made in Italy.

Denim Sweet Bag (above right)

$1,150 at Neiman Marcus


• Light blue denim with white zucca embroidery.
• Golden hardware.
• Shoulder straps with white/blue striped backing and signature nickel Fendi buckles.
• Wrap-arpound zip top; extended flap with golden Fendi buckle.
• Front pocket.
• Made in Italy.


A Family Affair: About Fendi
Established in 1925, the entrepreneurial house of Fendi credits its success to three main factors—creativity, technology, and craftsmanship (in the highest sense). These attributes come to life in Fendi's signature furs (completely transformed, shaped, redesigned, and reinterpreted by Fendi), and in innovative handbags that establish a new philosophy and define a style archetype