Attention Minkettes, another newbie has arrived from Rebecca Minkoff headquarters; introducing, the Tess Drawstring Bag. Actually, this isn’t a new creation to Rebecca Minkoff as this made its debut last year, but Tess is back by demand and arrives hotter than ever! When I hear about a new Minkoff bag hitting the bag racks, the majority of the time I imagine the classics with a fun twist to them. So I was quite surprised to see this fun adaptation of the popular drawstring bag we all know, and I simply love it! This is a piece that won’t go out of style and something you can carry year round, it’s classy, chic, and definitely cool. Besides its buttery soft pebbled leather, the next best thing I noticed was that oversized braided tassel, how fun is that! Not only does it serve as a giant décor to your bag, but also as the adjustable drawstrings closure. Lined in exclusive mosaic pattern for a pleasant contrasting effect and superb gold toned hardware, from work to play, this is a great piece to feed the new Fall rage of leather braids and fringe!

Welcome back the Tess hobo and pick up your very own by shopping at: Shopbop

The Chat: minkoff tess!

Jerome Dreyfuss is a designer that isn’t mentioned very often over at TBF. Oddly enough, however, this isn’t the first time I have featured the French designer in a blog post. His styles are often referred to as laid-back or relaxed. They are nonchalant, sometimes to the point of quirkiness. His use of supple leather and ultra-soft suede only serves to add to this effect. So it was no surprise when my gaze fell upon the handbag I have pictured here. Meet the Jerome Dreyfuss Luciene Suede Fringe Bag. No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you! Leopard print and fringe have been paired together in a single handbag. What I find interesting, however, is how the pouch on the front and the fringed panel are both detachable. So this bag can be worn three ways. Personally, though, I think the bag looks best without the pouch and fringe attached. This handbag is definitely something for the more eccentric person. Someone that is looking for something unique, even something a bit on the quirky side. This bag is something I personally would not buy for myself. And yet, for some reason, I find my eyes being drawn to it. Hmm… but perhaps that was what Jerome Dreyfuss had in mind.

The Jerome Dreyfuss Luciene Suede Fringe Bag is composed of haircalf, suede, and pebbled leather. It measures 10″ x 6.5″ x 3″ and it retails for $795. Find it at Shopbop.com.

The Chat: Dreyfuss Luciene!