Latest to Hit the Shelves: Steve Madden Woven Wonder Satchel

Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 12:00 am

Have you seen the latest bag from Steve Madden?

Steve Madden Woven Wonder Satchel, US$109

The new Woven Wonder Satchel is indeed quite a wonder. Just by looking at the bag, you can tell that Steve Madden devoted a good amount of time into detailing this number.

Of course, the most significant and noticeable element is the woven front panel of the bag. This woven section is made up of two types of leather, each with a different treatment – one is shirred and shiny, while the other is matte and pleated. Intertwined together, the texture it creates is definitely hard to ignore.

But wait… There’s more! Steve Madden didn’t think this was enough so the brand decided to put more art into the bag by shirring the sides and punching metal studs into the handles; talk about detailing to the core!

Side view of the Steve Madden Woven Wonder Satchel

The bag also comes with an extra strap in case you want to use it as a crossbody. In addition, its size makes it a perfect piece for office or travel use.

Steve Madden Woven Wonder Satchel in Bone

Altogether, the Steve Madden Woven Wonder Satchel looks feminine, spunky, and fashion forward. If you want to own a Steve Madden Woven Wonder Satchel, you can buy it at Zappos.com for US$109.

New Trend: Chain Link Leather Handbags From Diane Von Furstenberg

Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 12:00 am

I was browsing over Fashion Week photos and came across this picture of Sophia Bush. This was taken when she attended the Diane Von Furstenberg show last February 14:

Sophia Bush

The bag immediately caught my eye. Quite an enticing piece to look at; very rich in texture and multi-dimensional, the kind that would make you want to run your fingers through its surface.

I found out that this is the Stephanie Hobo from Diane Von Furstenberg’s Spring Collection.

Diane Von Furstenberg Stephanie Medium Hobo in Gold Metallic

From afar, the bag looks like it is made of a series of small metal chains put together to create a piece of accessory. However, up close it is a whole different story.

What is even more interesting to note is that the material is not metal as you would initially perceive, but metallic leather woven in a chain link manner to create the appearance of such instead.

The technique is truly fascinating, and if I am not mistaken, relatively new as it is the first I have seen so far. Let’s give Diane Von Furstenberg some credit for coming up with such an innovative piece. It is like seeing her designing the wrap dress all over again!

The Stephanie Hobo comes in other colors – Metallic Star, Sunset Metallic, and Ocean Metallic: