Bottega Veneta seems to have followed the success formula of Hermes and Balenciaga and that is to issue their iconic bags in irresistible colors season after season. One of Bottega’s classic bags is the convertible tote which I have been contemplating for a while now. Fresh from its Fall/Winter 2011 sneak peak collection, this Topaz color is a show stopper. Just have a good look at the picture above. I am not sure I would be able to pull off this color. After all, it is so rich and haunting but it is absolutely gorgeous! Price is USD3,850.
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It is officially summer although I don’t really need any reminder given the weather in Singapore. In some other parts of the world, however, it is pieces like this classic Bottega hobo bag in beautiful shade of yellow that defines the season. Love it in the classic and even more in this unbeatable shade. Price is USD2,000 and I think it will be money well spent.
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Green is my favorite of colors. Isn’t this bag divine? USD2,450 from Neiman Marcus.
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Dear Purseholic
I have been using my Hermes Birkin 35 and Kelly 35 interchangeably for work for about 2-3 years now and have not been buying a new work bag ever since. The reason I bought the two bags to begin with is mainly because they are logo-free, beautiful and iconic. I am a corporate lawyer and a Purseholic but over the years, I have been very selective with my purchases. The only bags I have bought recently was the YSL Woody Washed bag in January after reading your post. I am now ready for another work bag, not more than five grands. Appreciate your recommendation.
Dianne, NYC
Hi Dianne
One of the most beautiful and underrated but iconic bags suitable for a working woman is the Bottega Veneta Roma. It is one of the house’s classic offerings and is perfect for work due to its design. There are in fact three compartments to this bag plus another zip compartment for your important papers. This bag is no Hermes Birkin and Kelly in term prestige but it is a very strong alternative to the heavyweight Birkin and Kelly. The price of this bag is USD3,080, which is way below your five grands budget. Available at net-a-porter.com.
Another alternative worth considering is Victoria Beckham textured leather bag. The bag shares the same rigid structure as your Hermes bags, very well executed and put together. Coming from a new player, it gives a good contrast to your existing collection, which consists mainly of bags from the classic players but the design of this bag is a classic so it is meant for keeping. The price of this bag is USD3,500, also well below your budget and available at net-a-porter.com.
Lastly, from Reed Krakoff, the beautiful python gym top handle bag I just posted a few days back. Priced at USD2,790, it is a good investment piece, worth serious consideration too.
Hope at least one (or two) of these pieces suit your taste and happy handbag shopping!
PS: write to us at askme@purseholic.com
J Purseholic
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Patches designs always run very high risk of making a bag looking cheap, even for a Bottega Veneta bag. Priced at USD3,800, I have to say this tote looks a lot cheaper that its price tag.
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I am back! Happy Lunar New Year to you all who celebrates the change of year from the Tiger to the Rabbit. Generally, everyone is expecting a year that is less volatile and more mild as rabbit is a tame and mild animal. To kick off our post in the year of rabbit, we have something classic, re-invented for the Spring/Summer 2011.
The Bottega Knot clutch is a classic that has inspired many other designers, including Anya Hindmarch and DvF. I personally have grown more fond of the offers from DvF simply because the prices are fantastic and for a fraction of the venerable Knot, it looks just as fabulous and classic. This teal and turquoise snakeskin is, however, by far the most exciting and unique version of the Knot I have ever seen and it is seally stunning! The price is steep at GBP1,565 due to the material and the workmanship that is the pride of Bottega Veneta.
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Bottega Veneta frayed its signature intrecciato bags for this Spring/Summer 2011. The whole thing is alright for me as it exudes that “care-less” chic attitude but not compromising its quality of course. Featured here is its iconic Veneta hobo with frays. In white, it looks like made entirely of cotton to me, which is pretty surreal and interesting. Price is USD2,480 at Neiman Marcus.
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