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Latico Le Cirque Leather Fringe Clutch

Erika — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:00:04 +0000

As much as we love fringe purses here at FringeHandbags, unfortunately, not all handbags are made equal.

Take the Latico Le Cirque Leather Fringe Clutch 2615 for example:

Latico Le Cirque Leather Fringe Clutch 2615

You can see where this bag was going. It’s got 7.5″ x .5″ x 10.5″ dimensions that makes it big for a clutch but it’s small enough to still be called a clutch. It’s compact enough to carry under your arm but it’ll definitely be able to hold more than just your cellphone, a credit card, and maybe a tube of lipstick. It’s also got a hand slot in a nice contrasting color and that’ll let you tote around this clutch comfortably in your hand.

Some thought was put into the design of this bag but it ended at the part when they decided to attach those fringes:

What is going on there?

The fringes are in the form of loops and they’re all supposed to be hanging straight down, but what are all those extra fringes for? Why are there fringe loops that look like they’re coming from everywhere? And what are those stringy wire-like fringes supposed to be?

Coupled with the mismatched browns, reds, greens, and blues, this handbag is fringe gone crazy.

The product description says that the Latico Le Cirque Leather Fringe Clutch 2615 is a one-of-a-kind creation and one-of-a-kind it is. If the messy and misaligned fringes on this purse appeals to you, then you can get it at Bagsbuy.com for $97.95. They’re also having a St. Patrick’s Day Sale right now so get 20% off when you enter code GREEN at the checkout.

Marc Jacobs Says More Fringe in Store for Spring 2010 Part 3 of 3

Erika — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:41:06 +0000

Here’s the final installment in the 3-part blog post series on the Marc Jacobs Spring 2010 RTW fashion show.

I had to break down Marc Jacob’s Spring RTW collection into 3 parts because he sent 3 different kinds of fringe down that runway. The first kind were the super long fringes, the second were the bunches of fringe tassels, and the last kind were these long strips of leather or beaded strings that were a foot or more in length:

Strips of leather or beaded strings extend from handbags at the Marc Jacobs Spring 2010 RTW fashion show

Leather strips and string fringe

Although not as overly fringe-y as the first handbags that came out on the runway, these strings and strips achieve the same effect as the super long fringes. They swayed dreamily alongside the models and the handbags, and looked as graceful and as dramatic.

Even though Marc Jacobs was going the more elegant route with this collection, I appreciate that he did not over-embellish the handbags with girly details like he did in a previous show. He could’ve easily constructed those strips and strings out of ribbons, chiffon or gossamer, but instead stuck with the same leather material and let the handbags speak for themselves.

If you like your fringe understated like on this batch of Marc Jacobs Spring 2010 handbags, then here are 3 others that (hopefully) will suit your taste:

Foley + Corinna Disco City Bag, $198.00

Botkier Tao Shoulder, $379.00

Rebecca Minkoff Loveletter Morning After Mini Bag, $550.00

Taylor Swift and Her Sweet Hobo International Fringe Bag

Erika — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:36:29 +0000

America’s best-selling country/pop singer of 2008 Taylor Swift was in Australia last week for her “Fearless” world tour. She arrived in Sydney February 5 with her entourage and a sweet fringe hobo bag in tow:

Taylor Swift and her entourage arrive in Sydney

America’s sweetheart Taylor Swift

I’m sure Taylor has got someone to claim her luggage from the carousel (lucky her) so all she really needs to do is carry around her essentials with her. She packed her necessities for this Australia trip in a slightly large tawny hobo shoulder bag with fringe tassels at the sides.

Taylor Swift’s fringe hobo bag ID’ed: that’s the Hobo International Trinity.

The Hobo International Trinity shoulder bag in black

It’s a really gorgeous bag. It’s made of super soft genuine goat leather and those twisted shoulder straps will help take the strain off the shoulders. The fringe tassels are more than decoration – they’re the drawstring ties that cinch the extra pockets on the sides closed. The black Italian goat leather is basic beautiful, but check out the gorgeous green color on the sage:

Alert to deal hunters: the Hobo International Trinity bag in this color is further marked down by 25%.

It’s been reported that Taylor Swift loves Hobo International bags so much, that she hoarded numerous styles in many colors. The story isn’t that far-fetched, especially after paparazzi captured Taylor Swift carrying different Hobo International bags at different places:

Taylor Swift and her different Hobo International bags

You don’t have to be a Taylor Swift fan to love this bag. Purchase the Hobo International Trinity through Zappos.com.

Hilary Duff is Fly (and Keeps Dry) with the Antik Batik Bongo Fringed Leather Bag

Erika — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:09:13 +0000

Paparazzi spotted Hilary Duff getting out of her car yesterday, a rainy Friday in LA. Her hair was understandably in messy top knot (as she was on her way to a salon), but the rest of her outfit was as usual, impeccable:

Hilary updates the 90s plaid flannel shirt look with a very now pair of liquid leggings, stiletto booties, and not one but two handbags on the nook of both of her arms.

Why does Hilary have to carry two handbags to a salon? Maybe she doesn’t like sharing salon tools with other people and brings her own? Maybe she’s carrying an outfit change to match her new hair after getting her hair did? Maybe she just has a lot of things?

We might never know the answer but we can confirm this: the handbag on Hilary’s right arm is the fashionista-favored Goyard St. Louis PM Bag, while the the one on her left is the Antik Batik Bongo Fringed Leather Bag.

Both handbags seem to be personal favorites of the 22-year-old actress. She’s been seen carrying the Goyard numerous times, and the Antik Batik in particular on at least on two separate occasions:

The Antik Batik Bongo Fringed Leather Bag is gorg and Hilary Duff proves that you can wear it with a variety of outfits (although gym clothes is a stretch and maybe an acquired LA taste).

Antik Batik Bongo Fringed Leather Bag and JJ Winters Suede Fringe Bag

If you go for the real deal, the bag will set you back a cool $320.00. Going for the very similar JJ Winters Suede Fringe Bag is an option, but it’ll cost you even more at $389.00.

Here’s the real steal version of this bag, the Steve Madden Baustin Cross Body:

This lookalike but not price-a-like is $88.00, now even further reduced down to $74.00. So what do you think? Is losing the gold plate detail, the extra fringes on the flap, and the braided shoulder strap worth the price reduction?

Purchase this bag through Zappos.com.

What Purse Should I Use with My Fringe Outfit?

Erika — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:55:28 +0000

Even though this blog is called FringeHandbags, we know that a fringe lovers’ collection extends beyond bags and purses. After all, no cowgirl at heart is ever without fringe in her outfit, be it a fringe vest, a fringe jacket, or a pair of fringe boots.

However, because fringe is such an strong detail, it’s so easy to go overboard on the stuff. This leads us to the question:

How much fringe is too much?

If you’re fond of fringe like we are, then we’re sure you’ve asked yourself this very question at some point in your life.

We’ve gathered some fringe-loving personalities, analyzed what they’re wearing, and compiled this list of purses to match with fringe outfits. Get some tips from them and their stylists, and find out just how to wear the right amount of fringe for 3 different occasions.

ON A DATE

Fringe fanatic Vanessa Hudgens wore a fringe vest to watch a basketball game with long-term boyfriend Zac Efron. You can’t quite see it in this picture, but the Casting Suede vest is very dramatic, with fringes reaching down to the hips.

If you’re dying to wear your fringe vest but afraid to look over the top, tone it down like Vanessa by pairing it with regular blue jeans, solid black boots, and a nondescript black leather handbag like the London Fog Corrinne LF1516:

London Fog Corrinne LF1516, $134.95

FOR A BUSINESS MEETING

Fringe boots for work? Sounds impossible, but here, jewelry designer Gaia Repossi of the prestigious Repossi Jewelers makes it possible. It might take a lot of panache to pull it off, but keep the fringe under control by streamlining everything else. A tote bag like Gaia’s is the perfect work companion, which is big and roomy enough to carry things around in. It’s also the perfect fringe boot complement because its boxy structure neutralizes the flowy fringe.

We like this tote from Clava, a nylon and leather mix with detachable straps:

Clava Nylon and Leather Tote, $169.95

FOR AN EVENING FORMAL

Not everyone gets to walk on the red carpet like Eva Longoria, but many can wear a fringe dress. The flapper dress has evolved to become a classic since it was first worn in the roaring 20s, and modern day fringe dresses continue to be inspired by it.

Wearing a fringe dress is already a statement, so pair it with a simple similar-colored clutch like the Prezzo 975:

Prezzo 975, $49.95

All purses available at Bagsbuy.com.

Flap Fringe Bags from Bulga Handbags

Erika — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:45:40 +0000

We’re fans of fringe that veer away from the common stringy look, so we were automatically drawn to this new couture brand handbag arrival over at Zappos.com:

Bulga Handbags Fleur

The leather flaps are so thickly cut that if it weren’t for the uneven placement, the fringe effect would be totally lost. We’re liking the unusual flap fringes, however, we think that this bag is better appreciated up close and personal. The black on black tones unwittingly hide the other important design details of the bag, such as the gathered leather handles and the roomy bucket platform bottom. You might be able to see them clearly in real life, but they’re just so lost on the bag especially from afar.

Bulga Handbags seems to have solved this problem in their other flap fringe bags though, simply by adding studs. The studs not only bring out the flap designs, but also let the other design details “float”:

Bulga Handbags Afelia

Bulga Handbags Hamilton Bag

Bulga Handbags Riva

We don’t know why they didn’t do this for every bag, considering that studs is a major trend in handbags right now.

Out of all these Bulga flap fringe bags, we’re going to declare the Riva the best one, just because it has both the well-placed studded accents AND the gorgeous gathered leather shoulder straps. They’re the most expensive though -buying one will set you back $629.00 a piece.

Check out Bulga Handbags and more new handbag arrivals at Zappos.com.