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PurseBlog.com · Sep 2nd, 2009, 01:05 PM

Marchesa has realized what most fashion watchers already know: handbags are one of the most profitable categories of products that a brand can make. They don’t take the sizing and fit of a dress, they’re seen as useful and more worthy of expenditure by consumers, and they can be sold in a larger variety of stores than a ball gown. They provide an introduction to the brand for new customers and increase awareness and familiarity among potential clients. Any high-end designer would be crazy not to make bags.

Georgina Chapman and the fine folks at Marchesa are decidedly non-crazy, so the bags are on their way and will debut for Spring 2010 at the forthcoming New York Fashion Week. Since their line is made up almost exclusively of ultra-detailed evening wear, it’s not surprising that they chose clutches and evening bags to make up their inaugural accessories collection. They show much of the detailing that has become Marchesa’s signature – intricate beading, rosettes, and a limited color palette. My favorite touch, though, is the jagged crystal wrapped in stone-encrusted metal that forms the closure on many of the bags. A little bit of a hard edge to set off an evening bag’s demure nature.

The designers insist that all of the bags were designed specifically to be large enough to fit a Blackberry, keys, and makeup for touch-ups. If that’s the case, then hallelujah, it’s a common concern that they’ve chosen to address. They will be made in silk, metal, and exotic leathers and will retail from $995-$5000. Since the collection has yet to be presented, store availability is unknown, but the designers say that they will be sold in the same types of stores that sell their dresses, both in the evening wear department and on the main floor with the rest of the accessories.

Source: Women’s Wear Daily

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ssc0619 · Sep 2nd, 2009, 01:36 PM

Interesting!

gacats · Sep 2nd, 2009, 05:11 PM

Eye candy!

hotshot · Sep 2nd, 2009, 05:45 PM

Gorgeous to say the least..just what we would expect to see from these

very talented gals.. good luck to them

noon · Sep 2nd, 2009, 07:32 PM

should be interesting!

M_Butterfly · Sep 3rd, 2009, 10:59 AM

Interesting indeed!!

Liberté · Sep 3rd, 2009, 11:50 AM

The ones pictured look absolutely great!

hotshot · Oct 4th, 2009, 09:08 PM

After seeing many spring 2010 bags, these girls are really bringing

something interesting to the bag table

NagaJolokia · Oct 5th, 2009, 03:58 PM

The first two are what I've seen before from other designers quite a lot. A croc pattern on a rectangle isn't really helped by the big, sparkly, queen crown-looking clasp. I also don't care for a rose bag. I mean I love the actual flower, but I don't care for it on a bag unless there's something especially cool with the color scheme or something and so forth. The last one looks like it's got a big earth worm's tracks in a simple underground tunnel. The sparkly-ness of it doesn't make it better.

The only thing I like here design-wise is the different sizes of the shiny "scales" on the last one.

calneva · Oct 22nd, 2009, 03:40 AM

I'm loving all three. I can't wait for their line to come out!

The crystal detail on the top looks neat. Loving this.

hotshot · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:40 PM

Eye candy... can't wait to see the jewels

Sep 2nd, 2009, 01:05 PM	#1
PurseBlog.com OP PurseBlog.com Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 441	Marchesa to launch new bag line at Fashion Week Marchesa has realized what most fashion watchers already know: handbags are one of the most profitable categories of products that a brand can make. They don’t take the sizing and fit of a dress, they’re seen as useful and more worthy of expenditure by consumers, and they can be sold in a larger variety of stores than a ball gown. They provide an introduction to the brand for new customers and increase awareness and familiarity among potential clients. Any high-end designer would be crazy not to make bags. Georgina Chapman and the fine folks at Marchesa are decidedly non-crazy, so the bags are on their way and will debut for Spring 2010 at the forthcoming New York Fashion Week. Since their line is made up almost exclusively of ultra-detailed evening wear, it’s not surprising that they chose clutches and evening bags to make up their inaugural accessories collection. They show much of the detailing that has become Marchesa’s signature – intricate beading, rosettes, and a limited color palette. My favorite touch, though, is the jagged crystal wrapped in stone-encrusted metal that forms the closure on many of the bags. A little bit of a hard edge to set off an evening bag’s demure nature. The designers insist that all of the bags were designed specifically to be large enough to fit a Blackberry, keys, and makeup for touch-ups. If that’s the case, then hallelujah, it’s a common concern that they’ve chosen to address. They will be made in silk, metal, and exotic leathers and will retail from $995-$5000. Since the collection has yet to be presented, store availability is unknown, but the designers say that they will be sold in the same types of stores that sell their dresses, both in the evening wear department and on the main floor with the rest of the accessories. Source: Women’s Wear Daily View the original post on PurseBlog.com!

Sep 2nd, 2009, 05:11 PM	#3
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 7,086	Eye candy!
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Sep 2nd, 2009, 05:45 PM	#4
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,859	Gorgeous to say the least..just what we would expect to see from these very talented gals.. good luck to them
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Sep 2nd, 2009, 07:32 PM	#5
noon Sun in my eyes Joined: Apr 2007 Location: in the middle of the desert Posts: 4,555	should be interesting!
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 10:59 AM	#6
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157	Interesting indeed!!
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157

Sep 2nd, 2009, 01:36 PM	#2
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,974	Interesting!

Sep 3rd, 2009, 11:50 AM	#7
Liberté Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: with the sprout Posts: 7,762	The ones pictured look absolutely great!
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Oct 4th, 2009, 09:08 PM	#8
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,859	After seeing many spring 2010 bags, these girls are really bringing something interesting to the bag table
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Oct 5th, 2009, 03:58 PM	#9
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,827	The first two are what I've seen before from other designers quite a lot. A croc pattern on a rectangle isn't really helped by the big, sparkly, queen crown-looking clasp. I also don't care for a rose bag. I mean I love the actual flower, but I don't care for it on a bag unless there's something especially cool with the color scheme or something and so forth. The last one looks like it's got a big earth worm's tracks in a simple underground tunnel. The sparkly-ness of it doesn't make it better. The only thing I like here design-wise is the different sizes of the shiny "scales" on the last one.
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 03:40 AM	#10
calneva drive life Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Overworkedville Posts: 539	I'm loving all three. I can't wait for their line to come out! The crystal detail on the top looks neat. Loving this.

Nov 5th, 2009, 08:40 PM	#11
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,859	Eye candy... can't wait to see the jewels
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