Design your dream bag with Laudi Vidni

I came across Laudi Vidni's website recently and was immediately drawn to the sleek and high tech site. The user friendly software allows clients to customize their own bags-- what a great idea!  You start by choosing the silhouette of the bag (there are 8 styles including shoulder bags, clutches, hobos and functional totes with prices ranging from $125-$850) and then go on to choose from 40 imported Italian leathers, ranging from style essentials like patent leather or classic croc, to more daring choices such as "floral velvet," a metallic blue calfskin with a subtle floral pattern of faded gold, greens and purple.

Luxurious sateen linings are available in six different colors and hand-brushed Italian hardware is available in silver and gold. Overall, there are more than 10,000 possible style combinations! Totally brilliant! I actually spent almost an hour playing on the site, I chose a simple daily tote in metallic black trim with black pebbled grain leather that came out to $495 and a cute clutch in gold with distressed gold trim for $231.  Fun!  I was sent leather sampls and can tell you that the leathers are supple, rich and sublime.

Go check out the site here and customize a bag for yourself (or as a gift!)