I am a huge fan of Bruno Frisoni shoes, and it looks like the love has spread to bags as well. (I am hunting down these peep toes with the thick slingback in my size, ultra 
comfy and oh-so-lovely!) So, I saw this taupey-grey patent frame at Fred Segal yesterday and was so mesmerized by how different it is--and bursting with style and character! I love the red frame contrast; it sets off the bag perfectly! This also comes in a turquoise with red frame, but that color combination is almost too cartoonish and totally unusable. With this bag, you can wear the most boring plain thing and still be caught turning heads left and right. The straps are long enough to fit comfortably under the arm (it fits under mine, so will fit under most) which 
is good because you need to distribute the weight of this bag. I am so spoiled by light bags that I now have a hard time with anything that weighs more than a feather. This bag has a gorgeous silver metallic lining. It is always delightful to find the inside of the bag as nice as the outside, but with a leather lining, you pay for it, with your muscle and moola. This bag is a bit pricey for what it is at $1995, but is selling like crazy. Girls who suffer for fashion will find this one is totally worth it!! Call Fred Segal Santa Monica, 310-394-9814--there are only a couple left.
Comments (13)
LOVE IT:) Love the pop of red!
Posted by Melissa | April 11, 2008 7:13:08 AM
Posted on April 11, 2008 07:13
I don´t like this one. Maybe it looks better in person,but in the picture it sure looks like it´s plastic.
Posted by mette | April 11, 2008 11:55:04 AM
Posted on April 11, 2008 11:55
Mette, I think you don't like this one because it's not YSL :)
Patent leather always looks cheap in photos, unfortunately. But Bruno Frisoni always uses yummy leather so I am sure this is fabulous in person.
Posted by T | April 11, 2008 12:09:10 PM
Posted on April 11, 2008 12:09
I do like the pop of red as well, I don't know if I would pay close to $2K on a fun bag, under $1K yes... But, I love the shoes. I am considering the Prada flower heel. It's going to be my "what are you thinking piece" for the season.
Posted by savvygal | April 11, 2008 12:24:09 PM
Posted on April 11, 2008 12:24
To T: YSL would not make a bag like this. Where would they place their Y logo? Yes, I´m truely a YSL fan, but I really liked the Jil Sander bag earlier this week!!
Posted by mette | April 11, 2008 12:32:27 PM
Posted on April 11, 2008 12:32
I really can't see why it is selling like crazy-the color is boring and even the addition of bright red does not help. Is it a magnetic closure? It looks really cheap. Not for me.
xoxo
Posted by Lina | April 11, 2008 1:34:58 PM
Posted on April 11, 2008 13:34
I think it's a good concept for a bag. I'm not sure if it's as great as the price tag warrants. I mean, I get the fabrication and the skill going into it, but on pure aesthetics, I'm not sure if its lines are as pleasing to the eye as they could be. That said, I agree with you about the lining. I remember I was once in a thrift store and was contemplating buy a cream leather shoulder bag. It was nice looking, but when I opened it up and saw a neon green lining? I was totally sold.
Posted by PJH | April 11, 2008 1:44:55 PM
Posted on April 11, 2008 13:44
Mette--how about bifurcating the latch to make a Y? ;)
Posted by JK | April 11, 2008 1:46:56 PM
Posted on April 11, 2008 13:46
Can this double as a slicker? Same material!
Posted by Peter Belisi | April 11, 2008 2:45:12 PM
Posted on April 11, 2008 14:45
i'm not 100% sold on the bag, but bruno's shoes are so hot!!
Posted by kamo | April 11, 2008 2:54:35 PM
Posted on April 11, 2008 14:54
Love this frame purse, it's just so different, and the red edge just really pops. I probably love it because I have a red shiny flat wallet that would look incredible inside. Here's a pic of my flat wallet (sorry, don't have a photo of just the red, but you get the idea):
http://www.brightandbold.com/skflwa.html
Posted by Cristiana | April 11, 2008 4:19:33 PM
Posted on April 11, 2008 16:19
i think it looks cheap... nothing special about it... and, it costs 1995!
Posted by yenny | April 12, 2008 12:02:54 AM
Posted on April 12, 2008 00:02
Kelly,
They had those shoes online at saks when I was looking for another pair the other day. Just in case you didn't find them in person.
Posted by Melissa | April 12, 2008 7:05:08 AM
Posted on April 12, 2008 07:05