June 24, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Jennifer
Diesel Handbags: Veruna Weekender + Jinn Purse
Over at online eco-friendly focused fashion boutique Tobi, they’ve received a new addition to their shop. Tobi now carries Diesel handbags! Right now they only have 2 of the latest versions in stock – the spacious Veruna weekender + the generously sized Jinn day bag, which are currently available in the distressed coffee bean brown color.

The Veruna Weekender by Diesel
Just in time for your next getaway, Diesel delivers this stylish Veruna Weekend Bag. In a vintage-treated coffee bean color, this luxe leather bag features three zipped compartments and an address cardholder. Two handles and a detachable strap make this bag easy to carry, wherever the weekend takes you. This totally spacious bag measures 17.5” width x 6.5” depth x 14.25” height. Currently only available @ Tobi in the color coffee bean. Price: $495

The Jinn Handbag by Diesel
This generously-sized Jinn Bag from Diesel delivers a versatile satchel in vintage-treated leather. The rich coffee bean hue goes with everything, and a small windowed pocket on the exterior leaves room for a photo or ID. Three interior pockets and two comfortable handles make this bag fashionable and functional. Roomy enough to carry everything you need for the day, this bag measures in at 16.5” width x 8” depth x 9” height. At this moment only the brown coffee bean version is available @ Tobi. Price: $250

Final note worth hearing: Earning store credit has never been so easy. If you plan on getting one of the latest Diesel bags, stroll on over to online boutique Tobi, speak with their stylist and get a $20 gift certificate. Saving $20 has never been so simple. Plus, always enjoy free shipping and easy returns.

Also when you shop at Tobi, you should take comfort in knowing Tobi boutique is committed to running an eco-friendly business. To reduce their environmental footprint, they use responsible media for their packaging.

Tobi’s gift boxes, tissue paper, folders, cards and stickers are made from 100% recycled material (40-50% post consumer waste), and by using only soy-based organic inks and aqueous varnish, they are also 100% biodegradable and recyclable. Their shipping boxes are composed of 30% recycled materials with 100% recycled dunnage. Both box and filling are 100% recyclable.

[ The Bag Forum: Diesel Handbags. Veruna Weekender + Jinn Purse ]

June 19, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Daniel

Samsonite Black Label: Signat Attache Briefcase
With all the messenger bags out there, Samsonite Black Label brings something fresh with the re-edition of the 1960′s style briefcase, the Signat Male Attache. This briefcase resembles something a black suit CIA or FBI agent would carry.

Sharing the same style and inspiration as the rest of the Signat collection this male attache provides practical features for the modern businessman. The Attache features a 17in x 12.5in x 3in black ABS hard shell, traditional attache latches, removable portfolio case, laptop sleeve, divider panels, and a black leather shoulder strap. The edges and strap are accented with an orange color and the interior contains a subtle 60s style jazzy pattern lining.

You can find the Signat Male Attache bag through the Samsonite website, or you can order by phone, 1-888-204-4391.

[ The Bag Forum: Samsonite Black Label Signat Attache Briefcase ]

June 16, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Jennifer

NDC nom de code Cusna Credit Card Wallets
ndc or ‘nom de code’ started in 2001 by two friends, Arnaud Zannier and Enrique Corbi, who both had a passion for shoes and each had over 10 years experience in the shoe business prior to launching the ndc line. Over time ndc has branched out to include handbags, wallets, and overnighters for both men and woman.

One of the latest pieces by these designers that caught my eye is the new Cusna wallet. The credit card wallets from the NDC wallet line are heat-stamped with the statement “Rich girls don’t marry poor boys” along with location of origin “made by hand in Andalucia”. Size? This is your basic credit card mini for the simple guy accessorizor who doesn’t like the bulgy pocket look –measures 4″ at the length and 3″ high, with 3 card slits, but I’m sure you can double it up and fit about 6 cards in this piece.

Material availability — Over at shopjake there’s the basic leather version in either nero (black) or t-moro (brown) for $95. Or for a couple hundred more you can pick up the t-moro brown lizard version for $280.

Find the NDC nom de code Cusna Credit Card Wallets at ShopJake!

[ The Bag Forum: NDC nom de code Cusna Credit Card Wallets ]

June 10, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Father’s Day Gifts: Bags for Dad
That day is soon arriving…the day to pay tribute to our beloved fathers. While we love our beautiful designer bags, many fathers out there may appreciate a good bag as much as we do. I’m not talking about a man bag…I’m talking about briefcases, laptop bags, wallets, and portfolios. Many modern day men want to look sharp and chic and exude a luxurious, metropolitan presence. Can you blame them? So for those of you who would really like to indulge and give your dad and extravagant and fashionable Father’s Day gift…here are a few of the finest Father’s Day gifts from our favorite designers.

1. The first bag is the Dior Homme Coated Canvas Messenger and retails at $1,095.00. This bag features coated canvas with smooth grained leather trim, contrast piping, and polished silver metal hardware. This is the perfect bag for the working father on the go.

2. The second messenger bag is the Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Bastille and retails for $1,280.00. This bag features the signature Louis Vuitton damier canvas with brown cowhide trim and polished brass hardware. This is the perfect messenger bag for a big city dad who appreciates style and luxury.

3. The third pictures features the D&G Dolce & Gabbana leather wallet retailing at $225.00. This fine wallet features grained leather and a silver metal d&g logo plate. It is the perfect wallet for any stylish dad.

4. The third picture features the Dior Homme Black Tie Money Clip and Card Case, retailing at $205.00. This money clip comes in silver metal-plated brass and smooth black leather with fine topstitching. This is one fashionable way to have dad carry around his money.

All of these fine Father’s Day gifts can be found at eluxury.com.

[ The Bag Forum: Father’s Day Gifts ]

May 14, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Daniel the man bag blogger guy

Kravitz Overnighter with Free Enviro Tote by Matt & Nat
From the Matt & Nat Brazen collection comes the Kravitz Overnighter in nude vegan leather. This overnighter features vintage inspired vegan leather trims, antique silver hardware, faux suede lining, detachable shoulder strap, and two external pockets on the side. Perfect size for an overnight, this bag measures 17.75 in x 14.5 in x 6 in.

Part of the cruelty-free ideal of the Matt & Nat brand includes the use of vegan leather, which is a microfiber material that is an alternative to traditional leather.

Plus.. with the purchase of this bag you will receive a free (yah, I said free!) sweet Matt & Nat space-suit silver durable and reusable shopping bag with black nickel hardware and woven handles.

Also this bag is 100% recyclable and 100% biodegradable.

It’s the perfect enivro tote for light shopping, beach bummin’ it, etc.

This two bag combo is available through the Matt & Nat online store for $200 USD, which includes free ground shipping.

[ The Bag Forum: Kravitz Overnighter with Free Enviro Tote by Matt & Nat ]

April 2, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Convertible Bag: The Antrobus by Alison Antrobus
I was doing some online shopping and came across a most unusual bag. It was unlike any other bag I have ever seen. On the outside it looked like a stylish, chic handbag, but the inside consisted of complex compartments and design. It combined architecture and fashion into one bag to create a stylish and practical way to carry around your most prized, everyday necessities. This bag is the Antrobus Bag created by Alison Antrobus. It is a handbag/drawer set/clutch converting bag. It was created to suit any and all of your needs. The Antrobus Bag is black leather with brushed golden accents. It begins as a geometric carryall where a two-drawer box can be pulled out and detached, making the top portion of the bag a smaller shoulder bag. The bottom portion of the bag can be zipped off and used as a clutch. The bottom portion of the bag is offered in additional colors allowing you to change the look of the bag.

This bag is amazing! Its more like 3 bags in one…a large carryall, a smaller shoulder bag, and a clutch. It retails at $1,250 at vivre.com and three bags at that price definately isn’t a bad deal. The Antrobus Bag provides style, function, practicality and organization. This certainly is a bag of all trades!

Shop @ Vivre

[ The Bag Forum: Convertible Bag: The Antrobus by Alison Antrobus ]

March 17, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Daniel

Diesel Mitchell Briefcase Guy Bag
Lately I’ve been on the lookout for a simple messenger-style, over the shoulder bag that’s spacious enough to carry around my macpro plus have tons of extra multifunctional pockets for my everyday stuff. Then on a recent trip to Diesel I spotted this bag.. the Diesel Mitchell Briefcase in black. What I like most about it, well besides the pockets and many compartments, is that it best matches the business/casual style I was looking for, without looking too young or too formal.

This bag is made from a combination of aged-looking black leather and nylon with a main zip pocket as well as two external zip pockets on the outside. To fit a laptop and any other things needed for everyday business, the measurements of the bag are 3.9in depth, 13.7in height, and 15.6 inch width. The bag also features an adjustable black leather shoulder strap. Not a fan of black? Also comes in a brown with carmel trim.

Also the price isn’t bad. The reasonable retail price falls along the line of $235. And hey, it wont dip into my girlfriends designer purse fund. hah.

The Mitchell Briefcase is available online for $235.00 USD at Diesel

March 10, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Geek Chic: The Prada Ombre Laptop Bag
Dear stylish students, professionals, and laptop lovers,

We finally have our very own chic laptop bag! Our good friends at Prada decided that it was time to indulge those of us who appreciate some geek chic. Prada has come out with the “Prada Ombre Laptop Bag.�? It is grey and silver patent leather, displaying the Prada symbol in the bottom center of the bag and provides an adjustable strap and interior padding for protection. It is medium-sized and fits most laptops. Retailing at $1,116 this bag might be as expensive as your laptop but it’s a fashionable way to tote around your computer everyday.

As a law student, I need my laptop all the time…at school, my internship, the café at 2am when I’m studying…etc. If I was going to be carrying something around with me that often I wanted it to look as stylish as my clothes and shoes.

Unfortunately, the majority of laptop bags are big, black, bulky, and non-designer. While I don’t completely love the style and coloring of the Prada Ombre, it does offer a new chic and couture alternative to carrying around your laptop. It is also simple enough to match almost anything and its patent leather makes it trendy enough to keep you looking stylish. Hopefully, this will start a new trend and more designers will follow in Prada’s footsteps and make more chic laptop bags.

Find it here: Bluefly

March 5, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Alicia

Christian Louboutin Fred Duffle Bag
Blue is definitely hot this season and the new canvas Fred Duffle Bag by Christian Louboutin is neatly trimmed with gorgeous bright blue leather. This new piece by CL is definitely not your average canvas bag as the exterior stud detail, uncommon style of zippered pockets and convertibility add an awesome twist on a known, simpler classic. And what’s also great about this duffle is the inspiration of the red lined interior from the famous underlying red trademark seen on his shoes. Since this bag reminds me of summer, especially with the vivid blue leather and classic canvas combo, I could see this as the perfect bag for upcoming boating that I’ll do.

The new duffle by CL is convertible and features two leather top handles with a 5″ drop length, and an adjustable shoulder strap with a strap drop length that elongates up to 14.5″. The handles can be used when the top is pushed down in more of a handbag style, while the strap can easily and comfortably be worn over the shoulder like a tote. The interior has red nylon lining, two zip pockets, and a special holder for your cell. And the size is 15″x12″x7″, which I think is perfect for a day bag. Though I think I might have to wait to see if this goes on sale because $1,495 is a little out of my price budget for a canvas bag.

See it here: Christian Louboutin – Fred Duffle Bag – Saks.com