Barneys.com just upped the ante by bringing Valextra bags. Valextra is the one Italian leather house whose workmanship is comparable to that of Hermes’ and i am not exaggerating when i said so. While the design of the bags are simple and low-key, they have the attributes of staying timeless like those of Hermes’ minus the hips of Birkins and Kellys. The bags carried by barneys are all in soft Vitello leather. The choice of colors to pick from leaves me uneasy as i am equally drawn to the light blue, white and orange which means even if i have the cash now, i will not be able to pick just one.

Price points are relatively lower for now compared to Hermes but with more buzz surrounding this house, expect prices to go up real soon. Get the classic pieces in the most exciting colors. From left: Large Punchline Tote in Turchese for USD 1,720; Babila Bag in Aragosta Orange for USD 2,240 and Small Boston Bag in Ribes Red for USD 2,190.

Images are courtesy of barneys.com