But not on a bag, never on a bag

So, being the eternal optimist that I am, I’m going to start with what I liked about the collection.  Though I’m not a huge fan of color blocking in Fendi bags  (and certainly not into circus freakish stripes, but more on that later), the gorgeous rich brown and olive green bowler bag (above) really spoke to me. The ever popular Fendi Tote also got a face lift; it’s more streamlined and slightly smaller with trendy long shoulder straps that may be also be tucked in to use as a clutch.  However, not a fan of the giant logo pretending to be a useful buckle (but not judging if logos are your thing).  Jump for more!    But not on a bag, never on Fendi Satchel!  Unless, of course, you work in that circus tent.It would be unfair to say that the entire Fendi Shoulder line was horrible, I mean variety is the spice of life and how boring would Karl be if he offered nothing but tasteful and pretty bags? Besides, a good designer knows that fashion is not about playing it safe; it’s about pushing the limits and being creative.

The shape is not new for the brand but its elongated silhouette feels fresh and modern and I’m glad designers are realizing the importance of shoulder straps that actually go over your shoulders.  And in case you think it feels too autumn-y, there are flashes of white via the clochette and zipper pull to remind you this is indeed spring.  The Truly Ugly:  Is it me or do the truncated FF straps (below) look really cheap?  It also looks really fake.  This will make it a lot easier for counterfeiters.  Again, the clutch shape itself is fine but the awful stripes and strange “Little Twin Star” pastel colored buckle ruins it.The Bad:  Funny how a mere swap of colors can completely change the flavor of Fendi bags .  Bold red and white stripes work for a few things in life: flags, circus tents and 4th of July decor.  Period.

Burberry Scarves
Burberry scarf