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Megs · Jul 31st, 2006, 05:11 PM

Many of you know well that Isabella Fiore is not one of my favorite designers. Her designs are very hit or miss with me, and I have seemed to have many more misses than hits. But the already known shape of this hobo, and the intricate but simple leather design has me oohing and aahing. The Isabella Fiore Large Leather Hobo is coined the "chain reaction" style with its supple leather body and embossed checkered pattern skin. The bag looks completely slouchy and perfectly fitting for my likes. There is woven chain trim and golden hardware. The shoulder strap has rings and the slouchy body finishes off with an open top. I must give Isabella a thumbs up for this one: she hit the nail on the head. Available in camel, black, or white via Bergdorf Goodman for a reasonable $675.

Purseloco · Jul 31st, 2006, 06:28 PM

I just bought one of her bags, they are very well made, great quality. I think this bag is beautiful. I am very much a fan of IF. I like her guts to come out with what she likes, whether it is popular or not. I bought the easy rider hobo and the matchng wallet. Love it! Won't see myself everywhere for sure. I am a full fan and intend to collect her bags from now on.

Pursegrrl · Jul 31st, 2006, 07:36 PM

Oh I like this one! I usually do not like open tops but this is slouchy enough where it would keep closed. Yummy color too!!

K012EANA · Jul 31st, 2006, 07:51 PM

oooh. me likey :)

kathyrose · Jul 31st, 2006, 11:27 PM

That bag is a good size and shape. I give it a thumbs up.

miss KSA · Aug 1st, 2006, 08:08 AM

not that much !!

Roomyisbest · Aug 1st, 2006, 02:46 PM

i like this bag. The blk one is TDF!

tianasir · Aug 1st, 2006, 03:30 PM

I like IF but I don't own one yet. My friend just got a cute top handle with cute leather charms on it. Very Cute!

meowgal · Aug 6th, 2006, 08:48 AM

I like it very much- in the tan color. It would be perfect for a larger bag.

The new one with the pirates is fug though. Her styles really are hit and miss.

Pursegrrl · Aug 31st, 2006, 02:12 PM

Megs, you corrupted me yet again

.

I got it in black. I'll post pix a bit later...I just wanted to say how much I love it! You can't have too many black bags in my book.

Yes, it's my largest bag now by far but I am so excited! I love the structure of the bottom which makes it not too 'hobo-ish' or too casual so I can use it for work too!

When it first arrived, stuffed, I tried it on and it looked like I was carrying a large black pillow

. Unstuffed, it's marvelous. The shoulder strap is wide and sturdy with a nice drop length, and while I usually do not like open-topped bags this one is great with the snap top closure and it's deep enough to where things aren't going to fall out.

Love love love!! A very nice, understated IF design - they are hit or miss but this one is a definite hit!

Pursegrrl · Sep 1st, 2006, 11:58 PM

OK - me again

.

Megs you hit this one out of the ballpark. I rocked and I mean ROCKED this bag today - I felt like I could take over the world!

I did a little dinner hour shopping at Nordstroms tonight and of course wandered through the handbags dept and the two SAs just POUNCED on me and ooh'd and aahhh'd over this bag! They had never seen anyone carrying it yet IRL! I got so many compliments - it made my day

.

Thanks, Megs!

Lexie2000 · Sep 5th, 2006, 04:32 AM

Oh No....I LOVE IF bags but not this one. It's just too big, especially the height. I don't like the open slouchy top. But then again I haven't been enamored with any of the chain reaction bags.

Jul 31st, 2006, 05:11 PM	#1
Megs OP Administrator Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 26,685	Isabella Fiore Large Leather Hobo Many of you know well that Isabella Fiore is not one of my favorite designers. Her designs are very hit or miss with me, and I have seemed to have many more misses than hits. But the already known shape of this hobo, and the intricate but simple leather design has me oohing and aahing. The Isabella Fiore Large Leather Hobo is coined the "chain reaction" style with its supple leather body and embossed checkered pattern skin. The bag looks completely slouchy and perfectly fitting for my likes. There is woven chain trim and golden hardware. The shoulder strap has rings and the slouchy body finishes off with an open top. I must give Isabella a thumbs up for this one: she hit the nail on the head. Available in camel, black, or white via Bergdorf Goodman for a reasonable $675.
Megs OP Administrator Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 26,685	__________________

Jul 31st, 2006, 06:28 PM	#2
Purseloco Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 538	Re: Isabella Fiore Large Leather Hobo I just bought one of her bags, they are very well made, great quality. I think this bag is beautiful. I am very much a fan of IF. I like her guts to come out with what she likes, whether it is popular or not. I bought the easy rider hobo and the matchng wallet. Love it! Won't see myself everywhere for sure. I am a full fan and intend to collect her bags from now on.
Purseloco Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 538

Jul 31st, 2006, 07:36 PM	#3
Pursegrrl Oh no she di-int!! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 19,124	Re: Isabella Fiore Large Leather Hobo Oh I like this one! I usually do not like open tops but this is slouchy enough where it would keep closed. Yummy color too!!

Jul 31st, 2006, 07:51 PM	#4
K012EANA Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 216	Re: Isabella Fiore Large Leather Hobo oooh. me likey :)
K012EANA Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 216	__________________ "I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." - Marilyn Monroe

Jul 31st, 2006, 11:27 PM	#5
kathyrose The Bargain Hunter Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 14,193	Re: Isabella Fiore Large Leather Hobo That bag is a good size and shape. I give it a thumbs up.
	__________________ "I'll have to walk a thousand miles just to find the ground deserving of your feet." ~ Saves The Day Kathy's Bag Collection

Aug 1st, 2006, 08:08 AM	#6
miss KSA Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 23	Re: Isabella Fiore Large Leather Hobo not that much !!
miss KSA Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 23

Aug 1st, 2006, 02:46 PM	#7
Roomyisbest The bigger the better! Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 626	Re: Isabella Fiore Large Leather Hobo i like this bag. The blk one is TDF!

Aug 1st, 2006, 03:30 PM	#8
tianasir Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 4	Re: Isabella Fiore Large Leather Hobo I like IF but I don't own one yet. My friend just got a cute top handle with cute leather charms on it. Very Cute!
tianasir Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 4

Aug 6th, 2006, 08:48 AM	#9
meowgal Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: new jersey Posts: 449	Re: Isabella Fiore Large Leather Hobo I like it very much- in the tan color. It would be perfect for a larger bag. The new one with the pirates is fug though. Her styles really are hit and miss.

Aug 31st, 2006, 02:12 PM	#10
Pursegrrl Oh no she di-int!! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 19,124	Re: Isabella Fiore Large Leather Hobo Megs, you corrupted me yet again . I got it in black. I'll post pix a bit later...I just wanted to say how much I love it! You can't have too many black bags in my book. Yes, it's my largest bag now by far but I am so excited! I love the structure of the bottom which makes it not too 'hobo-ish' or too casual so I can use it for work too! When it first arrived, stuffed, I tried it on and it looked like I was carrying a large black pillow . Unstuffed, it's marvelous. The shoulder strap is wide and sturdy with a nice drop length, and while I usually do not like open-topped bags this one is great with the snap top closure and it's deep enough to where things aren't going to fall out. Love love love!! A very nice, understated IF design - they are hit or miss but this one is a definite hit!

Sep 1st, 2006, 11:58 PM	#11
Pursegrrl Oh no she di-int!! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 19,124	Re: Isabella Fiore Large Leather Hobo OK - me again . Megs you hit this one out of the ballpark. I rocked and I mean ROCKED this bag today - I felt like I could take over the world! I did a little dinner hour shopping at Nordstroms tonight and of course wandered through the handbags dept and the two SAs just POUNCED on me and ooh'd and aahhh'd over this bag! They had never seen anyone carrying it yet IRL! I got so many compliments - it made my day . Thanks, Megs!

Sep 5th, 2006, 04:32 AM	#12
Lexie2000 Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Wild Wonderful West Virginia Posts: 6,631	Re: Isabella Fiore Large Leather Hobo Oh No....I LOVE IF bags but not this one. It's just too big, especially the height. I don't like the open slouchy top. But then again I haven't been enamored with any of the chain reaction bags.

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