[Megs]

True Religion Leyla Bag | $758 via Neiman Marcus

True Religion has become a household name for their amazing jeans. The jeans are edgy and have a little western feel, but fit amazing and have signature pockets that are hard to mistake. With the success of their denim line, True Religion has decided to branch out into handbags. True Religion handbags are designed by Leslie Hsu, fourteen-year design veteran who previously designed for brands Calvin Klein and Tahari. She has opted for fine hand dyed cotton and Italian leathers in the handbag line, and has included weekend bags, hobos, satchels, clutches, and key chains which are all adorned with the signature True Religion horseshoe logo. When asked about the line she designed and what kind of woman would carry True Religion handbags, Hsu Replied " I HOPE THAT TRUE RELIGION HANDBAGS APPEAL TO THE WOMAN WHO WANTS A HANDBAG DIFFERENT FROM WHAT'S OUT THERE. IN A SEA OF GREAT LOOKING BAGS, IT'S SO HARD TO MAKE AN ORIGINAL STYLE STATEMENT ABOUT YOURSELF. BUT THROUGH COLOR & STYLE, I THINK YOU CAN SAY SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF WITH A TRUE RELIGION BAG. THEY ARE LUXURIOUS AND SEXY WITH A TOUCH OF BOHEMAIN CHIC, SYNONOMOUS WITH TRUE RELIGION'S SENSE OF STYLE. I WANT THE BAGS TO BE EASY TO WEAR, BUT ALWAYS A CONVERSATION PIECE. I HOPE THAT THE WOMAN WHO WEARS A TRUE RELIGION HANDBAG IS A STRONG WOMAN WHO HAS SOMETHING UNIQUE TO SAY ABOUT HER OWN STYLE. AND MOST OF ALL, I HOPE SHE LOVES IT!". The handbag line is very in tune with the denim line; adding a chic casual touch with a pinch of western appeal.

Right now, the handbags are already available at Neiman Marcus online and will be carried at major department stores and boutiques world wide. Prices will range from $58 for small leather goods to $898 for handbags.




True Religion Josie Bag


True Religion Serena Bag


True Religion Sisi Bag


True Religion Winona Bag

[mooks]

Love the colour of the two Leyla bags but seem pricey for a brand I don't consider high end....love, love, love their jeans though. I'm not too convinced that successful jeans brands generally do well trying to break into other areas of fashion

[MissV]

for some reason the winona bag reminds me of MiuMiu bow bag? hmmm but I don't mind these..Cute!

[Carmen82]

Originally Posted by mooks

Love the colour of the two Leyla bags but seem pricey for a brand I don't consider high end....love, love, love their jeans though. I'm not too convinced that successful jeans brands generally do well trying to break into other areas of fashion

I agree. It seems design houses these days are trying to stretch themselves out too thin trying to get into any and every possible market. The worst thing is that when they branch out, they overprice their items as if they'd been in that market forever. I guess people are still buying them though, so I guess this strategy works.

[gacats]

ooh, I like the Leyla bag!

[Danica]

Wow!! I love BOTH Leyla bags!! those colours are amazing!! They might be a bit pricey, but then again, most high end designers make ALOT of fug bags that are priced in the thousands. Success!

[Chi town Chanel]

They should stick to jeans...

[BagsRmyLife]

The bags and leather looks nice but of course it's way overpriced.

[karo]

Green Leyla and Winona are my favs. Really nice bags.

[ValleyO]

The first two colors are nice but the materials don't look to be exceptional.

[TheGirlGotSoul]

I totally LOVE the colors of the Leyla bags, but I think they are a bit too pricey for my taste.

[tomato4]

Originally Posted by Carmen82

I agree. It seems design houses these days are trying to stretch themselves out too thin trying to get into any and every possible market. The worst thing is that when they branch out, they overprice their items as if they'd been in that market forever. I guess people are still buying them though, so I guess this strategy works.

exactly my thoughts. its like how 7fam is making shoes and i think bags too. stick to what you do best.
i do like the first 2 bags. pretty color. i definitely wouldnt pay that much for them, as i dont consider them designer bags.

[lulu212121]

I think they should just stick with the denim.

[PinkPudding]

those are cute! but somewhat pricey for TR tho..

[sputnik]

the josie and the winona are ok but the rest are kind of juvenile. and they're all ridiculously overpriced.