Fendi Bag de Jour, Large

by Fashionista on January 18, 2008

Remember the last Fendi style nightmare? Well, it’s safe to say that the designer has bounced back and I, for one, am sighing with relief. Part of Fendi’s resort collection, this Bag de Jour handbag is bold, black, and ultimately sexy. It’s made of black, shining perforated leather with a zingy turquoise topstitching, and silver-toned hardware. The double handles are woven and attached to the bag with rings, and it also includes a shoulder strap in case you get tired of holding it in your hand. Although I feel you should be able to display a logo if you’ve paid for it, sometimes the designers go a bit far in blaring to the world that yes, this is a designer bag! Fendi, one such designer known to advertise their logo in seemingly-garish ways, has actually done it in a subtle, stylish way this time. There are the interlocking Fs on the front of the bag, but they’ve cleverly included more Fs in the trim and logo. Frankly, after the last Fendi bag I reviewed, I’m surprised and impressed.

I adore the metal star studs and the shape of this bag. It’s ready to go anywhere, from the runway to the street. Carry it with dress pants, sexy shoes, and a flowing white blouse. Black is back, baby! Be sure to pick yours up at NeimanMarcus.com for $1680.00.

Budget Saving Alternatives

Here’s another sexy black handbag made by Moschino, who’s always a favorite designer of mine. The Washed Buffalo shoulder bag is made of buffalo washed leather, and includes a silver-toned stud detail near the top of the bag. It also has double leather handles and platform feet, to protect the leather when you set it down. It’s big enough to hold all your essentials, and you can probably get away with throwing a bottle of water in there, too. Find it at Zappos.com for $779.37.

This handbag will definitely catch you some attention. The Maxx New York Patent Croco Handbag has a croco-embossed leather exterior, and an iridescent fabric lining. It’s got double handles with gold-toned hardware, and sumptuous reinforced corners. The bag works for both work and casual wear which, of course, makes it even better. It also has quite a bit of storage for those days when you’ve got to lug everything around. Find yours for $255.00 at Endless.com.