Diane Von Furstenberg Goes Tribal by Weaving Leather

Thursday, March 25th, 2010 at 6:15 pm

Diane Von Furstenberg wowed us with her chain link woven leather handbags a few weeks back (click here to read our review on Diane Von Furstenberg’s chain link woven leather bags), and it looks like she wants to keep on wowing us because her latest tribal inspired collection from the Hayworth line, is another spring hit.

We know tribal prints and patterns are hot this spring, but instead of using printed materials to come up with her collection, she used the weaving technique to create the patterns.

The tribal inspired set consists of a clutch and a tote; both feature contrast woven banding strategically interlaced to create ethnic inspired designs. To keep it modern, she accentuated the bags with metal studs.

Diane Von Furstenberg Hayworth Clutch, US$395

Diane Von Furstenberg Hayworth Tote, US$725

Such a technique (of weaving bands into the bag to create tribal patterns) actually makes the bags look more ethnically authentic. So far, I have not seen another brand do such a treatment so this makes DVF a pioneer once again.

You may shop for these bags via Shopbop.com.

You may also try this intricately woven Diane Von Furstenberg Hayworth Tote:

Diane Von Furstenberg Hayworth Tote in Woven Leather, US$725

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:

Diane Von Furstenberg Stephanie Medium Hobo in Metallic Star

Diane Von Furstenberg Stephanie Medium Hobo in Sunset Metallic

Diane Von Furstenberg Stephanie Medium Hobo in Ocean Metallic

You can purchase the Diane Von Furstenberg Stephanie Hobo from Shopbop.com for US$875.

Spring Must-Haves: Multicolored Woven Bags from Kate Spade and Harveys Seatbelt Bag

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 9:20 am

Prints, patterns, and multi-colors are going to be HOT this spring. Just check out these shoes from Balenciaga and Christian Louboutin.

Balenciaga Multi-Colored Lace Up Bootie (S2010)

Christian Louboutin Popi Plato Platform Lace Up Oxford (S2010)

Now if you’re a bag fanatic and you’re falling in love with this new trend, stock up on these multi-colored options from Kate Spade and Harveys Seatbelt Bag. These aren’t just multi-colored, these are also fantastically woven!