Ferragamo has a brand new designer and HELLO, isn't it totally obvious? Cristina Ortiz replaced Graeme Black last season and this her first collection. Although it seems curious as to how this translates to the usual Ferragamo customer, I for one can overlook the old lady classic aesthetic that the brand is known for and dive right in to a bag that I love, even if it is the only thing in the entire collection worth looking at (although that is not true because I picked up a raw edge thick crocodile belt that is astonishingly hip and rockin'). The detailing on this is so unusual and eye catching, it was the first thing that I zeroed in on - and I saw it in black so it wasn't even this brilliant and dazzling bronze metallic. The entire bag is covered with little leather squares that dangle like confetti. It is also quite big, even the smaller version is about 18" across at the bottom. The larger size looks like a carry on and is extremely heavy. Which leads me to my next point. This bag is extremely heavy. All those little leather confettis really add up and it is also lined in leather so it is like the weight of 3 bags. The foldover edges mixes things up a bit, which I like so it isn't all one thing all over, it also gives contrast so you can appreciate the detailing. The weight of the bag makes it slouch at the bottom but I totally love that, it loosens up the overly "done" design and gives it the girl-on-the-go look. Aside from the weight, you're not going to like the price either, it is a whopping $3450. Maybe a few more seasons Cristina will understand her customer better as well as learn how to design with price points in mind. I mean, it is the job of the designer to make us buy and pricing is a huge part of that. Available at the Ferragamo boutiques, call Jimmie Enciso at the Rodeo Dr store, 310 273 9990.
That is just WAAAAAYYYYYYYY too busy!!!
Maybe it looks busy in the photograph but would look better in person? I have to say that I am having difficulty visualising how the confetti is attached and moves. In one part of the photograph it almost looks woven and in another it looks like only one corner of the square is attached.
Too big, though. I know that I always say this, but why do all these bags have to be so big?
What happened to the YSL piece? One minute it was there and then, suddenly, it was gone leaving a folorn error message behind. Spooky. I wanted to ask how shiny the leather was. It looked like a prime candidate for scratches.
Interesting
I wouldn´t mind the weight,cause I carry so little along.
This bag has way too much going on with it. Don't like it..Won't buy it even if I had $3450 for just this bag
Looking at the confettis is making me itchy! Way too busy for me.
it looks like an aerial view of a city. it's interesting but probably too much for a bag.
I'm loving Ferragamo this season but why post this one of all the beautiful ones they have out this season?