When Fendi says he’s going to design a hologram bag, he means it! Just take the Fendi Hologram B.Mix Bag for example. I’m actually not sure if I love it or hate it at this point. I think I’ve actually been blinded by too much silver vinyl, but hey, that’s a great way to stun your audience into fashion submission. Who says Fendi isn’t thinking on his feet? Fendi’s hologram bag is slightly nonsensical, or is it realistic? Now that I think about it, I’m not sure which. I mean it is what it is—it’s a big old ugly hologram. But I think the trouble with this bag far outweighs the mere design of it. Come to think of it, it might not even be legal to carry during the day. Can you imagine the traffic accidents caused by the glare coming off this bag if you were to carry it across a busy intersection?
Fendi’s holographic B.Mix bag is covered entirely with shiny transparent vinyl diamonds, then assaulted down each side by thin panels of tan fabric, stitched with mismatched pink and blue beads. Brown patent leather corners and rounded rolled handles top it all off, and truly make this the strangest bag in the universe. If you want a hologram bag that literally stops (and maybe even cracks up) traffic, you can get the Fendi Hologram B.Mix bag for $1,634.78 at Endless.com.
Budget Saving Alternative 1
Equally futuristic and padded for all the wrong reasons is the Big Buddha Quilted Shopper. It’s environmentally friendly since it’s made completely from PVC rather than leather, just like all Big Buddha handbags are. Also like most Big Buddha bags, the Quilted Shopper is big. It’s 20 inches wide and nearly 15 inches high. There’s not much it won’t hold. You’d think such a big bag would have a sturdier closure, though. As it is, all it has is a magnetic snap, so be careful. It’s just $62 at Endless.com.
Budget Saving Alternative 2
If you thought Mr. Fendi had a shine, look at this Whiting and Davis Soft Flat Mesh Hobo. It’s…weird, but somehow still glamorous. It’s made from brass mesh, accented by metal hardware. The entire bag is cool to the touch. The top zips open to reveal a satin-lined, logoed interior. A slip pocket is there, the perfect size for a cell phone. It’s kind of hard to call this a hobo bag when it’s so futuristic and contemporary. Try it out for $130 at Endless.com
