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    Yves Saint Laurent Nadja Purse.
    Celebrities & their Handbags, Debut New Handbags, eBay Handbags & Purses, Gallery, Handbags, Limited Edition, Models, Totes, Valentino, Vintage Designer Handbags, Yves Saint Laurent 8

    Valentino Fango Nappa Blossom Petale Handbag. Yves Saint Laurent Nadja Purse

    By jennifer · On June 19, 2008

    June 19, 2008
    post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Jennifer
    Valentino Fango Nappa Petale Handbag
    Valentino Fango Nappa Blossom Petale Handbag.
    Over the last half year or so with the introduction of the Valentino Blossom Satchel Bag and the Historie Purse I have discovered a new obsession with Valentino handbags. Those bags, as well as the other new additions to the house are so stunning, and have been on the top of my want list!

    Pictured above is one my favorite newbies to Valentino flower rose line, the Fango Nappa Blossom Petale. Available only in the color clay (at this time). This beauty features layers and layers of buttery leather, that spiral around to form a lush rosette pattern. I am such a sucker for rose designs. Additional noteworthy features: This bag is accessorized with golden hardware, feet to keep your bags bottom from picking up germs, a secure top zip closure, a cotton lined interior spacious tummy with a capacity of 13.5″ width x 12.5″ height x 5″depth, plus double strap options for either carrying by hand or over the shoulder action (double top handles have a 4″ drop / detachable crossbody strap, 11.5″ drop). Right now the Fango is available at saks fifth avenue for $ 2495 preorder.

    I know what you vintage YSL fans are thinking. Of course this spiral rose design should look familiar.. do you guys remember the Yves Saint Laurent Nadja Rose purse? Oh yummy, that was like one of the first designer bags when I was a teen-ie that triggered my bag obsession.

    Yves Saint Laurent Nadja Purse.
    Above is a vintage campaign pic of the lovely Nadja purse, designed back in the early 2000′s (I’m pretty sure this bag debut spring 2003) by the fabulous one and only Tom Ford. This bag as been long sold out, however if you’re lucky you can spot one on ebay.

    Side Note: In 1999, Gucci acquired the house of Yves Saint-Laurent and Parson’s educated Tom Ford was named the creative director of that label. During his time as Creative Director for YSL, he won numerous Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards. That shouldn’t be a surprise, his ready to wear designs were amazing. His departure date from the house of YSL was in April 2004.

    And the bags look pretty similar don’t you think?

    One common problem with the YSL Nadja was that the rose design flattens over time. I sure hope the Valentino Fango beauy doesn’t have the same problem.

    So what would you guys rather have? A vintage YSL Nadja rose bag or the newer Valentino Fango Patale purse version?

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    Currently living is Seattle, Jennifer started BagBliss the bag blog in November 2004 and TheFashionRow in 2007. She has been part of the Fashion editorial space for over 12+ years specializing in Designer Handbags.

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    • rachel

      Wow, these bags are identical.

    • http://savvymode.blogspot.com savvygal

      These bags are great in theory, but just does not grab me at all. I like the YSL St Tropez’s ruffle so much more. It’ll last longer than the flower thing.

    • Heidi J. Parker

      I wish ysl would reintroduce their nadja bag. I think that bag would be a hit!

    • Laura.

      I adore the dust pink suede Nadja purse. The Valentino style just doesn’t do it for me.

    • fiona g.

      WHAT A BEAUTY! ! !

    • MARK LOWRY

      I don’t think the valentino would have the flattening out problem that the ysl had. The ysl version seems more puffy and the valentino is made up of rows and rows of thin leather.

    • http://www.artfulwears.com Fashionista

      This bag is cute but only with the right outfit. I prefer the YSL one but they are practically identical. There is a great selection of unique bags like this at shopgoldyn.com. Check it out!

    • Crystal

      I think the bag is beautiful…but a waste of material. It takes a lot of leather to create the “flower.”

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