Presenting: Selections from Prada Resort Collection 2009

Here are some of Bagaholic Babe's favourite picks from Prada's Resort 2009 Collection

Some of the key trends such as lace and ruffles from Prada's F/W 2008 collection has been carried over into the Resort 2009 Collection, as you'll notice below.


Cervo Lux Print Bowler - $2350

Lace has spilled over from F/W into Resort 2009. Choose between pink pebbled leather with black lace (shown above) or white pebbled leather with black lace. In Bagaholic Babe's opinion, the pink looks sweeter and less granny-ish. Generally not my style as it looks rather mature.



Tessuto Weave Tote - $1350

This is one of Bagaholic Babe's favourites from this Resort 2009 Collection. From the photo above, it may look woven ala Bottega Veneta, but after looking at it in the store, it is actually pleated to create a weave effect. Very interesting. If you're not a Tessuto (that's nylon, in Prada speak), you might prefer the metallic leather one below. The patent handles give the bag just the right touch of luxe. And if you're wondering where the Prada logo is, it's at the opening of the bag, facing inwards.




Vitello Mordore'A Hobo - $2490

Here's yet another woven bag, but in metallic leather this time.


Vernice One Bowler -$1360

Remember the multicoloured leather stripes from Prada's S/S 2008 collection earlier this year? Yes, those very bags that I commented on their jesterly look. We saw a few striped bags with stripes of different textures like alternating mix of patent and leather in F/W 2008, and now, it makes another appearance in the Resort 2009 Collection. This one fully patent bowler is much more classy, and no longer jesterly, imho.


Ruffled Chain-Strap Tote - $1295

The same ruffled leather look that we saw in this year's Fall/Winter collection has been carried over into next year's Resort collection. I was not a fan of the ruffled leather bowler from F/W but this is quite pleasant to the eye! Love the plastic chain-strap handles, but because of the chain straps, we can expect that it would be quite heavy.



These are only some of the bags from Prada's Resort Collection 2009. To view the entire collection, or ti Pre-Order them, head on over to Neiman Marcus today!

Also, Neiman Marcus is offering a FREE handbag hook* with any purchase of a regular-priced Premier Designer Handbag.

Pressenting...Prada's New 'Animalier' Collection!

Presenting the 'Animalier' collection from Prada's Spring-Summer'07 collection

The 'Animalier' Collection is the latest addition to the Prada family. It's made of Prada's signature rip-proof Tessuto Nylon and Saffiano (textured) leather.

Prada Tessuto & Saffiano 'Animalier' Flat Messenger Bag

This zip top Prada Tessuto Nylon Flat Messenger Bag comes with Saffiano leather trimming (on the square Prada plaque). The bag has gold tone hardware, with Gold Griffin details attached ontothe logo plate. Get it at Neiman Marcus for $950.


Prada Tessuto & Saffiano 'Animalier' Flap Bag

Another bag from the 'Animalier' collection, this is a Flap bag with a magnetic snap closure. The Flap Bag is also made from Prada's rip-proof Tessuto Nylon and Saffiano (Textured( leather) on the Prada Plaque with Griffin Detail. It comes with Gold hardware and a removable Gold chain shoulder strap. Get this for $895 at Neiman Marcus .

Due to overwhelming demand for both these bags from the 'Animalier' Collection, you can only order up to 3 pieces of this item every 30 days.

The Griffin detail is reminiscent of Prada's older collection which had Dragon and Phoenix motifs on it, hence 'Animalier' (animals, duh) collection. With the 'Animalier' collection, Bagaholic Babe is reminded of old fables and myths where Griffins, Ogres, Dragons, Dungeons, are commonplace.

Prada Resort Collection for Spring/Summer 2007

Remember the ruched Prada Nappa Gauffre that was seen on celebs' such as Victoria Beckham, Madonna and Hilary Duff? (see below for photos). Many of us couldn't get our hands on them as they were waitlisted for the longest time, and along with all waitlisted bags, they came along with a hefty price tag. For Malaysians out there, the Nappa Gauffre is still avaliable in the Prada boutique at KLCC. However, they range from RM$8000+-RM$10,000+. So there's still an opportunity to grab em!



Prada Fall Winter '06 Nappa Gauffre

And for those of you who, for whatever reasons couldn't get the Nappa Gauffre from the Prada Fall Winter '06 collection featured in the photo above, you can get a more affordable version from Prada's latest Resort and Cruise Spring-Summer '07 collection. It launches in the middle of December at the Prada KLCC boutique.


Prada Tessuto Gauffre (image scanned by Bagaholic Babe)


It's made from Prada's signature rip-proff tessuto nylon (thus only weighing a fraction compared to that of the Nappa Gauffre from Fall/Winter '06) and comes in bright and pretty candy colours such as Fire engine Red, Midnight Blue, Canary Yellow, Tangerine, Dark Green, Fuschia and White -- all with ruched tessuto nylon. However, As can be seen from the photo above, it comes with woven leather handles and trimmings, and comes with an adjustable long strap so that one can sling it over the shoulder or wear it messenger-style. Or, if you prefer, you can tote it around on your arm. What more could one ask for?! *winks*

It is available in 3 different sizes - small, medium and large.
The small is perfect for evening use or clubbing - For convenience, just attach the long adjustable leather strap and you can start dancing the night away!) It measures 8 inches in length and 1.5inches in depth.
The medium measures approx 15-16inches in length and 3-4inches in depth.
Retail price (USA)$1300-1650
Retail price (Malaysia) RM$3000-4000 for the small, and RM$5000-6000 for the medium
Retail price (Hong Kong) HK$12500 for the large


Bagaholic Babe loves the medium and large Tessuto Gauffre in Fuschia, White and Green.

Bagaholic Babe says:- "A definite recommended STAR BUY!!!!"