This christmas it's the tote that counts
MANILA, Philippines — Stop with COVID excuses already. It’s time to make your (gift) list and plastic money ready for the season of giving.
There’s no more surefire way to bag love this Christmas than to indulge your significant other’s love for mini bags, purses and carryalls. Remember, it’s always the tote that counts.
Gucci Aphrodite: The hobo bag gets cooler
Every woman should have at least one bag in her closet of this voluminous style, especially if you’re the type who feels secure toting your whole life with you. If it’s designer then so much better.
Gucci recently unveiled a new hobo bag in its Cruise collection: Aphrodite. Inspired by House archives, this crescent moon-shaped bag is crafted in soft goat leather and comes in three sizes: medium, small and mini.
The Aphrodite medium shoulder bag comes with an additional strap, which can be attached to the bag with a buckle closure. Available in five colors: black, white, brown, light pink and purple leather.
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In the Philippines, Gucci is located at Greenbelt 4 and Shangri-La Plaza.
Longchamp Box-Trot: Structured classic with a twist
K-drama fans drool over the designer handbags food developer Shin Ha-ri (Kim Sejeong) carries in the hit rom-com series Business Proposal. Now that the show has ended, bag hags still keep tabs on what she’s toting right now on her IG page https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckxtg7UvtIf/?hl=fr.
Her current obsession? The Longchamp Box-Trot, a sleek, structured bag crafted from smooth calfskin. It’s large enough for her everyday essentials, but not so big that it weighs her down.
The Box-Trot comes in five colors — timeless black and cognac, bold orange, and on-trend lilac and cypress — and three sizes: a medium cross-body bag with two adjustable straps; a smaller version with one adjustable strap; and a mini format with a cut top handle and a removable shoulder strap.
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In the Philippines, Longchamp is distributed by Stores Specialists Inc., and is located at Greenbelt 5.
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Givenchy G-Hobo bag: Luxe and capacious
Following the year’s trend on reinvention, Givenchy presents the season’s new statement accessory — the G-Hobo handbag. Its suede lining and strap closure with a leather-encrusted lock elevates this new take on Givenchy’s recognizable hardware. The G-Hobo handbag comes in two sizes: medium and mini.
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In the Philippines, Givenchy is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., and is located at Shangri-La Plaza Mall East Wing, Greenbelt 4, and Solaire Resort & Casino.
For inquiries, visit www.ssilife.com.ph or follow @ssilifeph on Instagram for more information.
Burberry’s Festive collection: Ready to shine
Burberry captures the buzz of the holiday season with its new festive campaign “The Night Before.” Featuring Shakira and Burna Boy, the campaign features the brand’s Festive collection, including the Equestrian Knight Design, iconic outerwear, scarves and, of course, bags. Accessories shimmer with metallic finishes and light-catching crystals.
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In the Philippines, Burberry is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., and is located at Greenbelt 4 and Rustan’s Shangri-La and online at Trunc.ph.
For inquiries, visit www.ssilife.com.ph, subscribe to SSI LIFE YouTube Channel, and follow @ssilifeph on Instagram and Facebook.
Furla: A pop of color
Joy and whimsy have been part of the Furla spirit since the beginning, so for its new fall-winter 2022 collection, Furla featured both in bags like the Nylon Pop, which updates the Furla 1927 into a soft bag with fluorescent colors ranging from bright ocean blue to neon pink and grenadine red. The Furla My Joy is a classic crossbody bag in multicolored leather and white bouclé wool in which the Furla logo is doubled and crossed, creating a heart-shaped closure in gold metal. The Furla MiaStella is an urban style in glacé tones, ranging from a practical tote perfect for work to a minimal bucket bag with shoulder strap and long laces. The Fauves-inspired archival patterns featuring flora and fauna stand out the most: maxi corollas, lynxes, woodpeckers, and butterflies decorate the Furla Opportunity tote bag.
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In the Philippines, Furla is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., and is located at Central Square in Bonifacio High Street Central, City of Dreams, Greenbelt 5, Newport Mall, Power Plant Mall, Rustan’s Cebu, Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La Plaza, and online at Trunc.ph, Rustans.com, and Zalora. Visit ssilife.com.ph or follow @ssilifeph on Instagram for more information.
Ferragamo’s holiday collection: Structured and desirable
Ferragamo’s iconic Top Handle bag in pop orange feels both timeless and modern. So does the new patchwork rendition of the Trifolio and Studio Bag. The Gancini emblem adds a signature flourish to these lightly structured bags crafted from napa leather.
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In the Philippines, Salvatore Ferragamo is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists Inc. and is located at Greenbelt 4, Rustan’s Shangri-La, and Rustan’s Makati.
Shop Salvatore Ferragamo online at Trunc.ph and Rustans.com. For inqiries, visit www.ssilife.com.ph or follow @ssilifeph on Instagram.
For inquiries, visit www.ssilife.com.ph, subscribe to SSI LIFE YouTube Channel, and follow @ssilifeph on Instagram and Facebook.
