Bag a bag for the holidays

Bvlgari has always been synonymous with luxury and taste. Many a woman finds herself almost literally drooling over the gorgeous gems that the brand displays in its understated shop on Ayala Ave. What’s more, now women are salivating over the brand new line of bags Bvlgari has just put out for its fall-winter collection. With Christmas so near, we now know where Santa Claus will be shopping for us good girls.

The bags are understated yet eye-catching. There is no doubt that these bags will last all the way to the next generation, most especially the Decolleté bag which is obviously going down as a classic much like the revered Kelly bag.

"This is the basic bag for the Bvlgari woman," declares Mario Katigbak, Bvlgari Manila’s head honcho. The shape follows that of the stylish Bvlgari perfume bottles and the inside is roomy without being bulky. Plus, it has the all-important cell phone pocket for those who can’t live without that lifeline.

Elegantly understated is the Zip Top bag. An oxymoron of sorts, its simplicity in design is countered by its luxurious mix or suede and croco skin.

For those who want a hip, fashionable accessory, there are the Ascot and Geometrica bag. The Ascot’s shape, picked up from the wildly popular Lucea line of jewelry is something that goes from day to night. Be it in pony skin or in head turning gold leather, the unmistakable quality of Bvlgari is there with its creamy texture and tongue in cheek design. The Geometrica is fun cylindrical number which is surprisingly roomy for a bag of such unusual proportions. Done in smart corduroy suede and patent leather, the bag is elegantly casual and perfect for a girl on the go.

Another fun piece is the Yoyo bag. Though the bag is very hip, cute and youthful, this bag surprisingly transcends age. Don’t let its small size fool you, either. The Yoyo bag which hangs flat in front of you is the perfect travel accessory. The bag can accommodate all your travel needs from your passport to your wallet and it’s a great shopping bag which leaves both hands free to grab more purchases.

The best thing about all these bags is that they are timeless. In these fashion conscious days of clothing and accessories being either of the season or a season late, the Bvlgari bags with its sophisticated touch and functional design are meant to last through all the seasonal trends. So ladies, start getting those Christmas wishes to Santa because these bags most certainly will be highly-coveted this season (and the next, too).

For Santa Claus (or for those masquerading as him this holiday), things have become more convenient with the soon-to-be opened Bvlgari store in Greenbelt 4. Its 150 square meters of luxury and stylishness will feature more displays for the increasingly popular leather good items.