When we visited Saks Fifth Avenue for the FURLA Exclusive Handbag Collection Launch, we were on a mission: To get event host Kelly Rutherford to spill serious Gossip Girl goss. It was only after Kelly floated off into the night on a sea of camera flashes that we allowed ourselves to admire the oh-so-luxe collection. Gorgeous — click through for images of these fab handbags. We also snagged Furla’s creative director Fabio Fusi for a little chat about the hottest fall handbag trends, celebrities who wear Furla, and the best style advice he’s ever heard.
What's the hot new handbag trend?
Fabio Fusi: I like very much, the simplicity, the purity, the clean message from the bags, which I think are very much in line with the spirit of the people at the moment.
Which celebs have been spotted toting Furla bags around?
Fabio Fusi: I don’t think there is a special one. When I think about the handbags, I imagine a woman who works every day. In general, all those women who work and have a family and also want to be fashionable.
What is it about Furla bags that appeal to women on the go?
Fabio Fusi: I think that our bags are most of all, comfortable, beautiful, made with durable materials and I think with a great craft. They’re all made in Italy and we design them with a lot of passion. I think that this passion and love that we use to design the product come to the eye of the customer.
What's the best fashion advice you've ever received?
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