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A Look Back at Jessica Biel’s Woven Gryson Olivia

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 12:00 am  

Are Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake still together? They are so mum about their relationship that it keeps us all guessing.

Anyway, I found this picture of them and couldn’t help but notice the woven bag Jessica is carrying.

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake

I also found another picture of Jessica carrying the same bag.

Jessica Biel carrying the woven Gryson Olivia

The bag is a woven Gryson Olivia. Here’a closer look at it in brown:

Woven Gryson Olivia

Originally priced at US$1295, not everyone could afford it. It did go on sale for about US$900++ online, but to some that wasn’t low enough. In New York, it went for as low as US$497, but exclusive only to Century 21 shoppers.

I tried searching for a cheaper look-alike but couldn’t find one. Now if you want the woven Gryson Olivia for its name (in other words, you’re basically into the brand), then by all means splurge on one if you can afford it.

But if you like it because it’s woven, then you might as well look for an alternative because there are a lot of woven bags in the market that are much more affordable.

Here are some woven bags which might ease your craving:

Steve Madden Dreamweaver Hobo, US$89

Jessica Simpson Rumor Top Zip, on sale for only US$77 at Zappos.com

Elliot Lucca Ambra Hobo, US$298

Cole Haan Genevieve Plaid Small Triangle Tote, US$398

Top 10 Woven Leather Bags You Can Buy for Less than US$100

Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 6:37 pm  

Generally speaking, woven leather bags are priced relatively higher than ordinary leather bags because it takes more time to produce one. The price difference is even more pronounced if the bag uses genuine leather as supposed to using synthetic (faux leather) . Another factor that affects the price is the brand. Usually, woven leather bags made by designer brands are priced at premium.

For the budget-conscious who can’t afford to spend too much for a woven bag but would like to own one, I’m here to make your day. Here are 10 woven leather bag selections at less than US$100:

High Fashion Handbags Medium Woven Satchel, on winter sale for only US$76 at Ebags.com

Prezzo Woven Box Bag, on winter sale for only US$30 at Ebags.com

Amici Accessories Woven Texture Handbag, on winter sale for only US$20 at Ebags.com!

Jessica Simpson Rumor Large Satchel, on sale for only US$82 at Zappos.com

O’Neill Voodoo Child Satchel, US$63

Volcom Crossover Bag W, US$48

Jessica Simpson Rumor Top Zip, on sale for only US$77 at Zappos.com

Elliot Lucca 3-Way Demi, US$98 (made of genuine cow leather)

O’Neill Sugar Kane Tote, US$60

Elliot Lucca Palermo Demi, on sale for US$94 at Zappos.com