Guess Bags-Delicious!
Text and Photographs by J. Ecochard
The Fall 2007 Runways exhibited a trend among some youth oriented designers-that recognized the maturation of their targeted customers. Meaning, the ladies now have jobs, husbands, mortgages etc…and a slew of different wardrobe needs that require looking professional and pulled together.
Paul Marciano, the marketing/design genius behind the Guess labels and the brilliant B&W print ads that launched Anna Nicole Smith (and a gazillion Anna wannabes, look wise), has successfully launched an accessories line chock full of yummy leather and canvas vinyl handbags, clutches and satchels…that manages to look luxe and at an affordable price point ($75-$125). Featuring the perfect amount of stylish silver and gold hardware (via a reworked “G” signature buckles, grommets and clasps), roomy side pockets for Ipods, sturdy double straps for hauling gear and crafted from luscious burnished copper, black and gold leathers (that manage to look classy, not tacky), the Fall 2007 Guess offerings are sure to give other “affordable luxury” lines substantial competition for retail dollars. Even women, who would never think of buying the garb featured on those nubile models in the print ads, will be attracted to the grown up styles. And mercifully, even the printed fabric bags don’t scream out LOGO! click here for GUESS