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Kooba Handbags

Created by designers Bonnie and Abbe Held, Kooba is the new leader in modern-vintage handbags. This mother-daughter team of designers created Kooba in 1998 and the success was almost immediate. By combining city luxury with vintage tradition, Bonnie and Abbe give Kooba handbags a distinct look.

With stars like the fabulous 'SJP' - Sarah Jessica Parker, if you didn't already know - carrying Kooba and the likes of Sienna Miller, Julia Roberts and Teri Hatcher all clamouring for Kooba handbags too, this handbag maker is sure to have their work cut out for them. Seen in fashion pages from Glamour to In Style, this brand is taking off. The fall collection is an amalgam of styles all united by the Kooba trademark of supple and soft tumbled leather and eye for details like whip stitching, pockets and studs.

Claudia Blush - The Claudia Blush is a slouchy hobo bag made of super-soft leather styled with gold stud detailed seams and thick straps. With easy top zip entry and two interior accessory pockets, Claudia can hold her own. The soft blush pink colour makes this bag an easy-to-match and easy-to-wear wonder.

Frankie Burnt Orange - This medium-sized duffle has outstanding whip stitching detail, which gives the Frankie her definite eye-catching appeal. Frankie's burnt orange is a perfect complement to copper studding and vintage-flavoured hardware. The zipper pulls have braided tassels that add pretty detail. Lined in soft suede, the inner dimensions of the roomy Frankie bag are enough for any woman's essentials.

Sienna Brown Suede - A little bigger than the Kooba Frankie, this large duffle in brown suede has all the appeal of the Frankie. Suede and size aren't the only difference here, since the Sienna is a little taller and has fabulously braided twin tassels.

Lucy Bronze - Metallic materials continue to heat up the trend machine and the Kooba Lucy Bronze is certainly hot. Similar in slouchy hobo styling to the Claudia, the Lucy is the big bronze sister to Kooba's Claudia. The soft leather has similar gold stud detailed seams and a well-studded single handle.

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I think all your bags are very nice and they have a little jungle side to them which I like
Posted on 12/11/2008 8:04:00 AM by Anonymous