Valentino "Studded leather bag"

Sand heavyweight leather bag with gold stud embellishment. Valentino bag has a buckle-fastening shoulder strap, buckle fastening clasp at front, internal pouch and zip-fastening pockets and is fully lined in brown twill
size : Width 12" / 31cm ; Height 10" / 26cm ; Depth 2" / 6cm ; Handle Drop 9" / 22cm
currently retails for £1,429.79
seen at : www.net-a-porter.com

2011, the year to downsize

i've been a huge fans of huge bags for years but on this past 2 years i begin to get tired of carrying big bags, now my favourites are medium size bags. small bags? hmmm they are cute to me but honestly i don't think it fits my needs.
from 4950 euros Chanel to 23 euros topshop, are you ready to downsize the size of your bags? or downsize the budget for your bags?

1. Louis Vuitton



2. Marc Jacobs 1100 euros


3. Prada 820 euros


4. Louis Vuitton


5. Lanvin


6. Dior


7. Givenchy 1450 euros


8. Lanvin


9. Miu Miu 690 euros


10. Valentino


11. Chloé 490 euros


12. Burberry Prorsum 950 euros


13. Prada


14. Chanel 4950 euros


15. Marc Jacobs 1395 euros


16. Topshop 23 euros


17. Miu Miu 890 euros


18. Valentino


19. Chanel 1290 euros


20. Miu Miu 620 euros


source : www.vogue.fr

Valentino "Fall 2011 Runways bag"

source : www.style.com

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Valentino Fall Winter 2010 Menswear

Has everyone gone grunge and tough this Fall Winter 2010 season? Even the once elegant and suave Valentino man has given in to his inner rebel streak and started to wear studded biker jackets, tees and boots. To be honest, although the collection (Sartorial gone rogue?) bears little influence from the old Valentino, I do enjoy the fresh take of the design direction. More modern, more young, more the moment. Perhaps Mr Valentino will be fuming mad that his brand has lost his essence yet again (as he has always been with his successors), but I guess to move on, sometimes you need to evolve and tread new grounds.

Is this for the better or worse, only time will tell. Just as Kris Van Assche took a few seasons to get everyone agreeing to his 'anti-slimane' Dior Homme, who knows... maybe this new Valentino man may just be the future for the brand.

Source: Valentino

Valentino "Summer Flowers Tote"

Available in nero (black) or blush napa leather, allover studded rosettes, silver color hardware, thin top handles, removable shoulder strap, logo plaque on bottom side of tote
currently retails for $2,690.00
seen at : www.neimanmarcus.com

Valentino "Rouched Petal Zip Satchel"

Choose gray or black nappa vintage leather, silver hardware, top handles; 6 1/2" drop, zip top, raised ruffle detail on front with rose petal detail at bottom left, logo buttons on top handles and connecting straps, brown satin logo lining, inside, one zip and two open pockets, metal feet protect bottom.
size : 9 1/2"H x 16 1/2"W x 7 3/4"D
currently retails for $2,695.00
seen at www.neimanmarcus.com

Valentino "Jardin Rose Frame Handbag"

EXCLUSIVELY AT SAKS. Cascading flowers of soft aubergine leather make a luxe garden on the front of an elegant bag, gathered front, golden hardware, signature nameplate, long detachable strap, 18" drop, top handle, 4" drop, magnetic frame closure, one inside zip pocket, cotton canvas lining
size : 14"W X 9½"H X 6½"D
currently retails for $2,395.00
seen at : www.saksfifthavenue.com