Marchesa Launches Accessories Line!

Filed Under: Collection's Bureau

Marchesa is expanding its brand, launching its first accessories collection for spring 2010.

Exciting!!!

The collection is comprised of 28 detailed clutches and evening cases. Georgina Chapman, co-founder with Keren Craig, says "We had never done accessories, so we thought 'Let's approach it the way we approach a dress.'"

The end is reflective of the means: the bags are detailed with beading, pleating, draping, and corsetry that evoke images of the line's dresses. The inside of the bags are grosgrain ribbon, while the exteriors are made of satin, silk, and skins like alligator, croc, and lizard. The handbags aren't just stylish, they're also functional: each bag is designed to fit all the essentials: phone, make-up, keys. "We were frustrated that we couldn't find a bag to fit it all," says Craig.

The bags will be great for anyone who wants to own a little Marchesa but have no reason to spring for a gown: "Some people don't always have an occasion for a gown. You could wear these with jeans and a T-shirt," adds Chapman.

Though an official on-the-racks date is not yet available, the collection will be available anywhere Marchesa is sold (think Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and Saks) and will retail from $995 to $5,000.

Dang, that ain't exactly cheap!!!!

Posted: September 1, 2009 at 5:00 pm