May 6, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Cole Haan: The Genevieve Handbag Collection
Cole Haan is not usually the first place I look for handbags but I’ve seen quite a few ads for their Genevieve Collection and it caught my eye. So I decided to check out their site and take a look at the collection. I saw pleasantly surprised. These bags are great for the spring and summer and mix well with the ever so popular safari and nature looks. The Genevieve Collection offers refreshing, yet simple bags in artisan crafted woven leather at very fair prices. These are some of the bags that the collection has to offer:

1. The Genevieve Collection Box Tote: This bag features handwoven leather with smooth leather trimming. It comes in a large box shape ready to fit all of your daily necessities. This bag comes in saddle weave and estate blue weave and retails at $525.00.

2. The Genevieve Collection Small Triangle Tote: This bag offers a funky and fresh new look to woven leather. The metallic silver certainly takes this bag from simple to trendy. I love the combination of such a classic pattern but the trendy coloring. It is a great match. This bag retails at $395 and also comes in gold metallic and estate blue weave.

3. The Genevieve Collection Triangle Tote: This bag also features the signature artisan crafted woven leather. It comes in a perfect shape and size to make this your every day carry-all bag for the summer. It is convenient and matches almost anything. This bag comes in saddle weave, white patent weave, and estate blue weave and retails at $495.00.

4. The Genevieve Collection Top Handle Clutch: Cole Haan took this woven leather and applied it to a smaller, sophisticate clutch. This is an adorable summer-time clutch and really captures the sophistication that the woven look has to offer. This bag comes in estate blue weave and retails at $295.00.

These bags offer style, quality, and leisure at very reasonable prices. Check them out for yourself at ColeHaan.com.

Also available at Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue

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March 7, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Alicia

Cole Haan Village Soft Triple Zip Bag
Pretty in pink and made of soft, supple leather, the new Village Soft Triple Zip bag by Cole Haan is the perfect elegant and feminine style for everyday. It’s crafted from natural grain naked leather and detailed with artisan hand-stitching. The pink version, as shown, along with the white can easily match any ensemble, and are also ideal light tones for the Spring and Summer. Not only do I love the shade of pink but I also adore everything from the little side leather ties to the gathered, pleated bottom. Also, I like how the straps can be adjusted up to 6″ in drop length by the belt buckles to wear over the shoulder, and not just on the arm.

With tons of compartments and pockets, the holding capacity is not only spacious but also neatly structured. There are two flap pockets in the front and also two side compartments, all of which conveniently secure with magnetic closures. These are great for quick access to that lip gloss, or your keys and any other small essentials. Now on the interior, there is a zippered section in the center of the bag, two special pockets for your cell and PDA, and a zippered pocket. That brings us to a total of seven pockets! Also, there is plenty of room since it measures 17.5″x9.5″x7.5″, but it is too big to shelter the amount of items I tend to carry. Anyways, if you’re obsessive when it comes to organization, and if you practically carry an entire store with you, this piece by Cole Haan will satisfy all of your needs. Lastly, the price tag is $460 and is very affordable for a quality designer bag.

More on the new Cole Haan Village Bag can be viewed here: Cole Haan – Village Soft Triple Zip Bag – Saks