Lena Erziak (4)
Lena Erziak handbag line is the creation of two sisters, Leona and Hasna Erziak, originating from a multi-cultural Belgian-Moroccan family of artists. The distinctive mark of their handbags is the signature tassel, which is present in almost all their creations. Although the Erziak sisters are currently based in New York, Lena Erziak bags are manufactured in Florence, Italy. The excellent quality materials selection and the joyful and modern colors recommend Lena Erziak bags as ideal for chic women who live an active life and who need bags to be elegant and functional in the same time.
Website: LenaErziak.com
What makes Lena Erziak bags so special? Well, they are modern, colorful, elegant and extremely practical, the perfect choice for the modern New York woman, discerning and confident, who strives for something unique in her looks, because she really wants to make a difference. Lena Erziak handbags offer all these qualities and even more: a timeless elegance which makes them a classic and refined line of fashion and clothing accessories. All Lena Erziak bags are handmade in Florence, Italy, only from carefully selected, finest leather and using high quality accessories. The attention for detail is visible in the impeccable finish of these bags, both at the exterior and at the interior. Florence artisans surely know very well their trade, as well as the Erziak sisters, Leona and Hasna know how to cover the needs of the modern woman who needs to accommodate a lot of items in her bag, from the lipstick and the keys to her Blackberry, digital camera and perhaps a book or two, or even a netbook. Lena Erziak everyday bags are stylish, yet roomy and well-compartmented, therefore perfect. Tiny details like the built-in key chain are inspired from real life, in which we all know how hard it can be in some situations to quickly find an item in your purse.
We are going to take a glimpse into the new 2010 Spring collection of bags, which seems very promising and which is soon going to be available in their Stella Filante downtown New York boutique, as well as in high-end specialty boutiques and department stores all over the US.
Lena Erziak 2010 Spring Collection
For 2010, Leona and Hasna expressed their creativity in a line of 15 styles of bags made of various materials such as suede, leather, python and ostrich, all of finest quality. Taking into consideration the excellent finish and quality of the Lena Erziak spring 2010 handbags, the price range of US $350 – US $980 is not as high as it may appear at first glance. These bags are really competitive at the highest standards, a level at which bag designers launch their creations at prices averaging several thousands dollars. Besides, most of these bags are true keepers, as they fall into the timeless fashion segment, so they would probably become vintage after a number of years. With a sense of fashion trends and a bit of luck, buying future vintage bags can be a good investment. But now let’s stop day dreaming and go back to our spring-summer 2010 collection. Here are a few of the most representative bags:
Alessandro
An eye-catching carryall, Alessandro is a beautiful bag, elegant and still large enough for fitting a lot of items inside. It falls in the $800 - $1000 price range. The two front pockets feature hand sewn stitches and the belted opening creates the illusion of a small bag.
The Alessandro bags are available in a few versions:
- Big size, red python print leather – price $979
- Small size, red python print leather – price $862
- Small size, ostrich leather, blue color – price $5750 (well, ostrich is not such a common bird, so prices are higher for this kind of leather goods)
Davide
Davide is a small shoulder bag featuring a classy stud detailing and adjustable shoulder strap and a signature tassel. It is available in black or purple leather and in saffron suede.
Davide is a cute bag, suitable for a fancy dinner or a cocktail party.
Price: $453
Elio
Elio is an oversized tote bag which looks amazingly good and which can really host a lot of stuff inside. Its handles are a combination of chain and leather, strong enough to resist even when the bag is fully loaded (provided that you don’t carry stones around). Elio is available in gold or fuchsia suede or in black leather and it costs $777.
Other bags in the Lena Erziak 2010 collection:
Colors are one of the strongest points of Lena Erziak handbags. Fuchsia or magenta is extremely fashionable this year when it comes to clothing and fashion accessories such as shoes or bags. Romeo belongs to the summer 2010 collection of Lena Erziak and it is an oversize tote that can accommodate all a girl needs to carry around with her.
The bag is made of high-quality python printed leather and it features adjustable handles, thus offering a custom fit, which is an innovation for this type of handbags. It's always nice to be able to customize a handbag's handles according to your size and preferences, so it's one more reason to love this bag and to want to have it in your personal collection.
Romeo has a beautifully rounded shape, nicely evidentiated by the hand sewn stitching bordering seams which contrast with the bag color. The interior of the bag is crafted with the same care and attention for detail as the exterior: fully lined, with a key organizer and a hidden change pocket, it makes this bag very handy. The golden hardware and the signature tassel give this bag an exquisite, original look. The only color available is magenta.
Bag size: 15" x 18" x 4"
Bag price: $856
Luigi is part of the Lena Erziak spring-summer 2010 collection, which is the second one issued by this young fashion house with the headquarters in New York City. Luigi is a shoulder bag, but it also has cut out handles, so it can be worn as a handbag, if needed. The bag is made of grey python print leather with golden hardware. The outside front pocket features a coin purse clasp closure, which gives the bag a retro, vintage look. The python leather is glssy and stylish, but I'm not so sure I like the front pocket very much.
The interior of the bag is fully lined and it has a hidden change pocket and a key organizer. Actually these features are common for most bags in this Lena Erziak collection.
Gianni is a suede leather bag belonging to the new Lena Erziak line for spring and summer 2010. The natural leather handles in contrasting colors and the hand sewn stitches are two of the details that make this bag turn heads on the street. The front pockets with snap closure are cute, but they are rather small, so there's not too much one can put inside them other than some change or some bus tickets. Nonetheless, their shape is nice and it adds a touch of youth to this handbag. As usual, Gianni has a fully lined interior.
Bag size: 17" x 9" x 4"
Colors available: blue suede and purple suede
Price: $575
