Valextra Large B-Shopping East West Tote

Below: New bag obsession... Valextra Large B-shopping East West Tote has a gender neutral appeal with it's structured construction and contemporary details... Love this one in havana brown grained leather:-)

Valextra Large B-Shopping East West Tote

These past weeks have been a busy one for Singapore’s retail scene. Not only are major department stores, such as Robinsons, reopening with bigger and better shopping concepts, new brands such as COS, Repetto and the highly anticipated Valextra opened their doors to Singapore shoppers as well.

Making my rounds yesterday to check out all these newly minted shopping destinations... as expected, I was not spared the temptations while braving these ‘wallet-precarious’ shopping heavens.

Valextra... Valextra... Valextra.... why does thee have to stock such a gorgeous bag the likes of this large B-shopping East West Tote? Crafted with light-weight grained leather in a variety of gorgeous colours... the Valextra Large B-Shopping East West Tote has a modern structured silhouette, perfect for work and play. The external buckled straps with pale gold flip clasp does remind me of a certain iconic handbag, but the flat handles and contemporary details sets it apart enough to have an identity of its own. The roomy interiors with a convenient open top closure and 2 internal zipped pockets ensure you stay organised while holding aplenty. I especially love the havana brown version of the bag which is rich and versatile... even the boys can work this bag!

The size of 39cm(w) x 28cm(h) x 21.5cm(d) is close to a men’s briefcase  proportions and the no-frills detailing all contribute to the gender neutral appeal of the bag. Retails for SGD4850. Pop by the new Valextra boutique at Paragon Shopping Mall, Singapore and adore this arm candy’s beauty for yourself!

Below: Valextra opens its first store in Singapore at Paragon Shopping Mall... remember to check out this Large B-shopping East West Tote while you are there! Alternatively, Net-A-Porter stocks this bag in Lobster ( Orange) for USD2660. CLICK HERE to check out the bag.

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Source: Barney's, Net-a-porter, Valextra

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #203

Below: Desirable Valextra SS2011 Womens Bags... minimalist designs have always been the brand's DNA... (Food for thought, do these give off a Céline vibe? Who inspired who?:-P)

Below: The pink bag reminds me of Hermès So Kelly, while the tan duffel sends a Chloé Aurora Bag devaju...

Below: A refreshing summer palette of colours, such as power pinks to soften and balance off the architectural lines of the bags... Love it!

Below: Céline and Jil Sander SS2011 bags... reminds you of Valextra? (See first 2 bags)

Below: Hermès So Kelly and Chloé Aurora bags... distant cousins of Valextra's? :P (See 3rd and 4th bag)

Valextra Spring Summer 2011 Womens Bags

Before the rise of minimalist trends in womens fashion and bags, all thanks to Phoebe Philo's Celine 'frenzy', there is already one Italian luxury leather goods brand pursuing this design direction since many years. Valextra is the name and leather goods of optimum craftsmanship and clean lines are their game. On par in pricing and craftsmanship as Hermès, their bags are another 'holy grail' brand that many aspire to own.

For Spring Summer 2011, we see a refreshing palette of colours in Valextra's Womens Bag collection. From powder pink, to off whites, tan and navy... Valextra is sure to strike a fancy with fans of minimalist designs but wanting just the right amount of summery colours. These bags harbour an almost architectural design precision and construction, it's almost a work of modern art in my opinion. I love the collection.

However, there are some bags from this collection which creates a sense of devaju. The first 2 sends off a Céline and Jil Sander vibe, while the 3rd and fourth reminds me of Hermès So Kelly and Chloé's Aurora Bag. So who do you think inspired who? :-P

One thing's for sure, these Valextra bags are a standout of its own, in its simple beauty and modern lines, any time any day.

See the full collection of Valextra's Spring Summer 2011 Bags here on my facebook page:-)

Source: Valextra

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #115

Valextra Fall Winter 2010 Mens Bags

If you think men's bags only alternates between browns, blacks and blues... especially so for Fall Winter season, you will be proven wrong.

Luxury Italian brand Valextra wants men to carry deep cherry red briefcases to work or jet set in style with brightly hue tan colour travel duffels. It is time to remove the stigma of men carrying bright coloured bags being too feminine:-P

Real men should fear no colour. Real men embrace eye popping hues. So Valextra's Fall Winter 2010 range of boardroom, travel, leisure worthy bags spots stunning cherry reds, bright tan orangy browns, all crafted in their distinctive minimal, modern designs.

You can be sure these timeless pieces will be the envy of your peers... luxury and functionality refreshed with a touch of colour.

I love the doctor bag inspired briefcase in cherry red hue. Reminds me of Colin Firth in A Single Man, except this one is way more stunning and modern:-P I am also liking the messenger bags in orangy brown trimmed with coloured edging. These fall winter 2010 range of bags are discreet where only the most savvy will appreciate Valextra's unrivaled craftsmanship.

I covet!

Source: Valextra

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #113

Valextra Spring Summer 2010 Womens Bags

Architectural, discreet but highly luxurious with utmost levels of craftsmanship, Valextra is an italian leather goods company that rivals Hermès and Louis Vuitton in terms of heritage and commitment to hand crafted quality. Price points for Valextra bags borders between the 2 french houses and the company's operations dates all the way back to 1937.

Here's a peek at the highly desirable Spring Summer 2010 Womens collection from their lookbook. Get ready to be tempted. Minimal designs are rampant trends these days, so a Valextra bag will take you to the forefront of style and yet ensures your savvy taste are not compromised.

Loving the frame bags with pastel blue hues or that multi-flap orange bag with a metal frame handle. This is pure 'arm candy' treat!

Source: Valextra