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Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta Large Hobo Bag: You’ve Really Got a Hold On Me

Even though it’s no secret Bottega is my favorite brand, I still really try to avoid being all, “Bottega this” and “Bottega that.” But bags like this make it so hard! Please just look at this hobo and tell me how it is not just earth-shatteringly amazing? One might think they would have run out … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Large Hobo Bag: You’ve Really Got a Hold On Me”

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Top 5 Cube Bags: Entering the Fourth Dimension

It seems like every movie hitting theaters is in 3-D – it’s all about maximum impact. So why shouldn’t our bags follow suit? All of our bags have some degree of volume (although some envelope clutches are more slender than others and some are even pancake-flat), but I’m talking about bags that are full-on boxes … Continue reading “Top 5 Cube Bags: Entering the Fourth Dimension”

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Top 5 Fantasy Bags: If Money Were Not an Obstacle

There are bags fit for Bag Snobs and then there are the bags even a Bag Snob cannot justify – as a Bag Snob value is a high priority when making a purchase. We can covet all we want, even salivate at the sight of some of these bags, but as realistic purchases? Not quite. … Continue reading “Top 5 Fantasy Bags: If Money Were Not an Obstacle”

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Bottega Veneta Resina Lambskin “Cobra” Bag: Urban Beautification

There are the Bottega Veneta bags meant for indoor occasions, the elegant lunches, charity events, and sit-down affairs; then there are the rare few made for hitting the streets. The “Cobra” bag is one of those experimental pieces that just nail it, no holds barred. A subversive feast for the eyes in all its autumnal-hued … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Resina Lambskin “Cobra” Bag: Urban Beautification”

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Bottega Veneta Frayed Intrecciato Leather Bag: Wild at Heart

Bottega Veneta has really been letting loose lately. Literally! This ladylike bag from the pre-fall collection has been sliced and sheared all along the edges for a savagely deconstructed look. I’ll admit I was a little taken aback at first: who would have expected something so untamed? But then I realized that the blend of … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Frayed Intrecciato Leather Bag: Wild at Heart”

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Bottega Veneta Woven Perforated Shoulder Hobo: The Object of My Affection

Who knew the hobo would be one of Bottega’s most exciting styles to date? Not only is it inspiring a major shopping itch, I’d even go so far to say I’m in love. With ideal strap length and a dipped top, it’s so much easier to get on the shoulder than the classic “Veneta.” It … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Woven Perforated Shoulder Hobo: The Object of My Affection”

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