Burberry Prorsum Spring 2011 Bags

While Christopher Bailey’s spring collection upped the wow factor when it came to details and second-skin pant options, his bags were noticeably shrunken–but still statement-making. They skimmed, grazed and gently caressed the body in an assortment of delicious colors–spearmint, beetroot, lime, opal and lipstick red–that left VIP front row guests, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Alexa Chung and Serena Williams, crooning for more. Whereas in past seasons there was an emphasis on the Burberry house check, for spring the brand’s iconic symbol came stitched in a much more subtle manner. The “Sling” bag is Burberry’s new bag du jour–and it comes available in a number of dizzying color and fabric combinations. Python! Patent! Bridle! Cross-body! Envelope clutch! You name it, Burberry’s got you covered. While the simple patent leather bags have an almost Mod feel, what with their monotone colors and simple shapes, my favorite has to be the bridal patent clutch. Bridle straps are stitched onto the bag in a dizzyingly intricate manner while high shine brass hardware has been infused with a hint of gold. The leather’s also been tanned, sealed and varnished to achieve that perfectly smooth surface texture. What’s more, and perhaps it’s due to the slightly less complicated construction of the bags, the prices are, dare I say, reasonable for its market.

$995 to $3,500

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