For the Love of Bags

This is my latest unexpected purchase.

A Francesco Biasia bag at a glorious 50% off! Woohoo! It was last season’s but I’m not fussy. Its of a very soft calf leather and I liked it because the design looked classic and best of all, it looked great when I carried it.

It being in black is a bonus. I don’t usually carry black bags. I’m averse to them as I’m all about colour. Given a choice, I’d rather hit up a red, yellow or orange bag than a black one.

Incidentally, I saw the other Francesco Biasia I was eyeing in the Isetan catalogue. Fortunately, I decided I didn’t really like it very much in person. It was too large and the orange was more brown than orange. There was a smaller version in a cognac colour that did catch my eye but at a 4 figure price tag and a paltry 10% off, I was happy to skip it.

I’d say its a smallish bag that sits nicely on my shoulder but that’s ok by me as I’ve been looking for a bag of this size for a while. I’ve been carrying large bags for the past few months and they are making my shoulders feel the strain.

In fact, I’m thinking of getting rid of my Botkier Trigger if I can find a buyer. Ebay just doesn’t cut it for me anymore. Any takers? lol… Seriously, if you are interested in a hunter green Botkier Trigger in medium that’s lightly used, contact me and lets see if something can be worked out.

This is the beauty I’m eyeing.

Its a Francesco Biasia bag, which is an Italian brand, a bag and accessories company based in Veneto, Italy. This brand isn’t like all the big Italian fashion brands we are used to seeing - Gucci, Ferragamo etc but having followed some of its designs online, I’m rather drawn to this brand.

Why? Well, because I like the way it looks. Their bags have a fashionable yet classic look that won’t go out of style. Its not like the IT bags that you see trotted out every season. Their bags are made to last through trends. And I like that they look sturdy and useable, not like something thats more for show instead of substance.

This design is from the Sunshine Collection. I’m not so taken in with this orange colour. However, I first saw a picture in the latest Isetan Kuala Lumpur newsletter. Its not yet up online but if you check in a few days, you’ll see a model holding a chocolate brown bag in the design above.

I’m absolutely freaking in love with it in chocolate!!

But not the price. Its RM2,200 and found at Isetan Kuala Lumpur along with their other designs. I’ve been to check out this brand before there. The quality of the leather is lovely - buttery soft with a quality feel. I think this is an under-rated brand.

Now let me go and shake out the couch again for any spare change. I need me that bag!