One of my favorite things to do when I visit NYC is to shop at Takashimaya. Talk about cool and interesting things, you will always find something so fascinating there that you have to share it with your friends at dinner. I can spend all day there but I usually only have about an hour. And I always have lunch and stock up on my green teas. Their website is such a small glimpse of what they have but even so, it is so fun to look at. And look what I found. This Italian designer, Bianchi Nardi, with an avant-garde (but palatable) python that is truly a site to behold. The handle is stainless steel and the simple design gives it the ultra modern but comfortable styling all things Japanese seem to be. It is 10″ long x 12″ wide so I am shocked to see that it is only $1,900 for a python. They took a basic briefcase design and just by changing a few important details (like the uber sleek handle) this bag is transformed into a conversation starter. Oh, trust me, you take this bag out and that is all you will be talking about. Not because it is so extraordinary in any particular way, but striking and just different enough to make you look twice. As soon as I looked at it I was drawn to it like a geek is to Halo 3 (I guess knowing that reference makes me a geek but I have an excuse, I’m married to a tech guy). I am mesmerized and I must have this. They have an excellent return policy so there is no risk! Bianchi Nardi, $1900 at Takashimaya.
This is one of my favorite stores in NYC . Its so nice and different . Some people get it some don’t but that is what makes it special !
PERFECTION!!!
This is yummy!!! I must have!
Lovely! All self-restraint is now leaving my body.
I came across this photo of Kate Bosworth in Sydney on PopSugar.com (http://popsugar.com/gallery/200783?page=0,3,0) and am curious what bag she is wearing. She’s recently been named best dressed by a number of media outlets and I love her style and look.
Any ideas?
I always wonder how long will one be able to hold a bag that has stainless steel handles? I’ve always admired these sleekly designed bags but never had the courage to get one as I imagine the steel structure digging into the palms of your hand (much like chain straps on bare shoulders).
that is absolutely gorgeous
absolutely wonderful bag but I agree that the handles are a tad scary.
steel handles? ouch!!!!!!!!! WTF????????
Does any know if this is the same bag Fabsugar was showing Miranda from SATC carrying if so I really love this bag.
Thx