That was exactly what went through my mind when I first saw this bag. Valentino bags are traditionally very feminine to girly but this satchel looks very grown-up like an Hermes Kelly bag so it is not a typical creation of the house. Nevertheless, I think it is a classic beautiful bag with the big bow on the flap adding the iconic touch the house is best known for. Price of this bag is USD1,995 and is currently at 20% off (hence USD1,596) at bluefly.com.
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If you were a Purseholic and happen to be obsessed with flower too, it does not get any better than this Valentino bag. Flower appliques on a leather bag run a very high risk of being tacky but the combo of crystal and straw on this bag makes it seem very lovely. It is definitely a trendy bag, perfect for the spring and summer. Price is USD2,195 at Neiman Marcus.
There is one word to describe this Valentino satchel: Lovely! Who can resist the color and that big bow on the front? It is definitely not an everyday bag material but it is a really lovely bag that steals attention. Get it from Neiman Marcus for USD1,295.
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Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli’s reinvention of the house of Valentino continues to wow us. Transforming a two-color block full leather pouchette into a piece of work of art that would work perfectly for dressing up occasions, the beading forms the sparkling shape of signature lace, while studs sharpen the signature bow. This Pouchette is part of the Spring 2011 collection. Makes me kind of wishing the spring comes early. Pre-order this beauty from Neiman Marcus at USD1,695.
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Another hit from Valentino. Beautiful isn’t it? It is USD2,795 beautiful.
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Valentino has been moving into the bag business a lot more aggressively over the past few seasons and boy, they have created a few TDF bags along the way with the IT 360 being the most recent. Like the kings of bags in the industry, everyone has to have a Boston bag and so Valentino came up with its version. It is lace over leather and despite the fact that it might not be the most exciting bags from the house so far, it could just bring Valentino to the mainstream bag market. If you are in the market for a Boston of Duffle bag and is avoiding the classic Vuitton, Gucci, Burberry or Fendi, this might be one worth considering. It is however, tad pricier at USD935.
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One of my favorite bags of the moment in one of my favorite colors: gold! Buy it at Saks for USD1,295.
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Not sure how I feel about this Valentino bag. It looks too bare and nude to me. A bit more hardware here and there might not hurt at all, don’t you think? Available for USD1,895 at Saks.
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After hits with its gorgeous 360 bag, Valentino has to miss something and when it does, it is just bad. The Summer Flower Tote is the example of a mediocre flower-fest idea executed poorly with expensive materials, resulting in an expensive piece of ugly bag. At USD2,690, I dun know which rich girl would be able to pull this tote off without looking rich and dumb (or blind?). I am sorry but this should go straight to the 95% off shelf.
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I don’t know how and why but then again who am I to question the fact that the fabulous Valentino 360 bag in green ponyhair is at 40% off at the net-a-porter.com alongside some other fabulous bags that would be a sin to miss. The 360 is down from GBP1,423.56 to GBP854.14. Everyone is crazy about the overpriced sequin version but I say, if you have the money, get this one right now!!!
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