MULTI-POCKET FLAP TOTES, BOWLER BAGS, BUCKLE BAGS & SO MUCH MORE.

Say it isn't so but we are in the last dog days of summer. And what an amazing summer it was. :) Even though most of you will be saying good-bye to those sultry summer nights, you can now say hello to a brand new fall wardrobe with gorgeous new bags.

• We recently stocked our store with a 2 tone multi-pocket flap tote. It comes in glazed exterior in bone with contrasting trim in coffee bean. This shopper tote is gorgeous and perfect for our fashionistas who work in corporate america.
  
• Then there's the buttery soft buckle satchel in Camel. The bag features quality nickel buckles and meshed detail on the front. I can easily see our students who are on their way back to school carrying this one. It's young, fresh, gorgeous, trendy & large enough to hold all of your essentials.
  
• Since the washed leather cargo bags were such a hit, we got a new version in. The bags come in white or black and are similiar to the rider/saddle bags, but a little smaller. Once again, I can totally see our college girls carrying these for a night on the town with friends.
  
• Our grand finale is the meshed leather travel bags that sell at Lush for $149.00. We have them moderately priced at around $75.00. Choose from Dark Orange to rich Chocolate Brown. These weekenders will keep you traveling in style and can suit many needs. Going back to campus soon? Pack your carry on needs in one of these. Or are you a savvy business woman? Leave the boring briefcase at home & arrive in fashionista style to the office with one of these gorgeous bags on yoru arm. They also come with an additional longer shouder strap to fit your commuting needs.
  
  

Well, that's all for now beautiful ones, but keep visiting us often as KOI Bags will be unveiling some new Fall bags within the next few weeks.

Chow,

LET'S TALK LEATHER BAGS!

I get a few E-mails per day inquiring if our bags are indeed genuine leather. When we first opened our store, Beverly Hills Bratz, we found the question a little odd, but it seems like everyone is obsessed with leather these days. Last week, I was shopping at a popular shoe store on Melrose in West Hollywood and the owner said she got that question on a regular basis as well. I forgot how we even got on the subject... Anyhoo, after that, I decided to write a guide for our girls who are always on the hunt for that next fabulous bag that is leather of course.

There are many types and grades of leather. Too many to actually name. Just when you think you have seen the most gorgeous leather bag, you turn around and see another one in the rarest of rare leathers from a baby goat at the top of Mount Everest at 4:40 am ... j/k. Okay, bags are priced on many details such as the designer, type, grade, weight of leather, detail and many more reasons. These are some tips to take into consideration the next time you are browsing bags.

Most used leather for bags is a cowhide.
What is the weight; is it lite weight or a heavier leather?
Look at the details and hardware.
Is the color unique, rare or a lighter hue?
Is it a designer name bag?

These are just a few questions you may want to ask your self and they should get you started in the right direction for that next handbag purchase. For instance, an oversize hobo in leather would sell for no less than $200.00 and that would be a great deal too. Most people shopping on the Internet want the bext quality for the lowest price. There's nothing wrong with that, but keep in mind that paying a few dollars more in the beginning for genuine leather, quality & craftsmanship can end up as money well spent in the end. A bag with the right look and low price tag can be good to you for a few weeks, but a better quality bag that cost more can be something that you may tire of in a few months, but always come back to with no problems.
One last tip: If it looks too good to be true, the it probably is.
Ciao,