Fun & Fussy Handbags

When I shop for a new handbag, criteria number one is is simplicity. I don’t require a lot of bells or whistles, just give me  a scrumptious leather bag in just the right shape and style and I’m good to go.  However, there are women who love a handbag that calls attention to itself. Handbags that have a lot of details, are works of art and sometimes bought solely as show pieces. Here are just a few I’ve found of these highly embellished and detailed handbags…

Versace Bow Dome Bag (Bergdorff Goodman)

Versace Bow Dome Bag; $4395
This pink (Rosa) coloured nappa leather handbag by Versace reminds me of those gift bows you would find on presents. And essentially that is what you’re getting – a huge bow that happens to be attached to a dome shaped bag. The top handles have logo-engraved stud joints, the bow is a mix of smooth leather and top-stitched leather detailing. The Versace logo plate is the icing on this cake.

Marc Jacobs Ruffled Hillary Dome Bag (Bergdorff Goodman)

Marc Jacobs Ruffled Hillary Dome Bag; $1695
A lot of leather was used to make this ruffled flap top handbag by Marc Jacobs. Not only are there ruffles but hanging tassels and needlepoint top handles. If you take off the ruffles it’s quite a simple looking bag.

Valentino Rose Vertigo Satchel (Bergdorff Goodman)

Valentino Rose Vertigo Satchel; $2395
Versace has created a number of these rose petal detail leather handbags in different sizes and shades. This one is about 14″H x 15″W x 4 1/2″D and made of soft black nappa leather. It’s definitely a show stopper handbag.

Christian Louboutin Zip Detail Hobo (Bergdorff Goodman)

Christian Louboutin Zip-Detail Hobo; $2395
This hobo by Christian Louboutin is a little more subdued compared to the previous handbags, The calf leather is accented with gold tone hardware and pleats. Along with the pleat details there are angled zippers running across the front of the bag. It doesn’t mention of these zippers are functional or merely ornamental but I’m thinking it’s the latter. Another ornament is the hanging CL logo tag which is actually pretty cute on it’s own.

Thomas Wylde El Dorado Shoulder Bag (eLuxury)

Thomas Wylde El Dorado Shoulder Bag; $1950
This Thomas Wylde shoulder bag is.. well, wild. The pebble-grain leather has a nice sheen and it measures 13″x 14.5″x 3.5″. The bag features, antique polished silver hardware, skull engraved studs, adjustable buckle attachments, whip-stitched detail at the edges of the opening, fringe at the front and sides with metal beads at the end. Whew! The quilted satin interior even has a barbed wire print just to add a little more oompf.

Dior Samourai 1947 Japanese Knot Bag (eLuxury)

Dior Samorai 1947 Japanese Knot Bag; $3600
Ah, the pièce de résistance! This Dior bag is something to be behold. The intricate Japanese knot is the focal point on this bag. Not only is the knot something you’d want to examine up close but, there are two serpents at the handle which act as the ‘ring’ attachments. The rolled leather handle of the bag also feature twist tie details and if all that wasn’t enough, a Louis XVI tag with Christian Dior logo dangles from the strap.

As you’ve probably noticed all these details and embellishments come with a hefty price tag. It takes a lot of work and man-power to create these intricate and highly-detail oriented handbags. So, what do you think? Are these handbags a bit “too much” for daily use? Or would you rock it whilst running your weekly errands?

(Images: eLuxury, Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman)