Feminine Innovation By the Masters of Italian Leather
Text, J Ecochard
Images, Richard Spiegal
An airy showroom on lower Fifth Avenue, NYC was the setting for Furla’s elegantly simple display of genuinely timeless handbags, shoes and accessories.
There were several distinct collections for the ladies. We loved the go anywhere semi-structured bags in vibrant colors (sunflower yellow, dahlia orange, geranium red) that featured distinctive zips, fastenings and shoulder straps in polished calf or croc leathers. Given the powerfully colorful flower printed fabrics set to dominate summer wardrobes, these handbags should fly out of Fural's numerous retail outlets.
Another line of larger, unstructured bags in soft plush hides had a bit of bling going on…with studs and chains adding edgy drama. These bags came in summery pearlized and metallic leathers in pastel and natural palettes including soft pink and pearl…and would add a bit of punch to the neutral toned garb we saw on the New York/LA runways.
The elite glamour of polo and sailing worlds inspired another luxe sophisticated line of unstructured handbags and satchels- in polished and greased exotic skins of leather and croc. Sporting satin and grosgrain details, these carryalls came in springy pastels as well as in bold black and white.
Our favorite bags and shoes were found in the new Furla Talent Hub collection. Polished highly textured shiny black leather in the posh wedges and unusual large shoulder bag by Max Kibardin were particularly fetching. The satin, patent leather and/or shiny calfskin mary janes and t-strap, open toe and platform shoes (in warm and natural shades) are exclusive to the Nicole Brundage for Furla collection.
Naturally the high standards of Italian craftsmanship are obvious in this everything done in-house line. And with the inclusion of young fresh talent…Furla is set to create some celebufabulous buzz.