WTI Magazine #23    2014 Mar, 28
Author : Maria Teresa Squillaci      Translation by:

What is love in the fashion world, if not that staple of everyday accessories: the bag? Season in, season out, we are presented with can't-live-without companions - envelope clutches, slouchy hobos, structured totes, neon backpacks, perspex box bags, origami-inspired clutches, the list goes on.

Luckily for us, the options are endless, however, when it comes to handbags, Prada is the thinking celebrity's choice. Sophisticated and sexy, and always just a little bit cool, it's no wonder that the A-list love Miuccia's totes.

The newest addition to the Milanese brand's family is the Prada Double Bag.
What is new about it? It's exactly what we'd want in a statement bag that we'll take with us everywhere, every day: it's substantial yet lightweight, and that internal divider is key to keeping contents organized. Plus, the minimal construction — hand-covered buttons and a new metal name plaque are the only additions — makes it timeless, so we can bring it in and out of our closets for years to come.

This tote combines of 2 different kind of leathers, one on the inside and one on the outer layer, that can be either chosen "ton sur ton" or in contrasting shades; contrarily to the season's trend, who has opted mostly for mini-bags, this one is certainly capacious. The 12 february 2014 40 boutiques worldwide have launched the Double Bag and it has already gain the "must-have" status for this S/S 2014 season, already worn by it-girls and celebrities alike.

The Double Bag still showcases the famous Saffiano leather on her exterior that's been made softer and lighter, and lined with the thinnest of Nappa leather. Saffiano leather is a goat leather, embossed with a cross-hatch pattern for increased durability, scratch-resistance, and water-resistance. It was created by Mario Prada, maison Prada founder. Several other handbag designers use it as well.

To ensure that each bag is crafted to perfection, using unparalleled quality, Prada blends some of the oldest techniques with state-of-the-art technology. Available in 10 different colours, the Double Bag combines all the elegance and structure of Prada's famed top handle shape with the ease, functionality and 'lightness' that every woman desires when it comes to bags they will be using day after day. One bag to rule them all? Indeed.

What is love in the fashion world, if not that staple of everyday accessories: the bag? Season in, season out, we are presented with can't-live-without companions - envelope clutches, slouchy hobos, structured totes, neon backpacks, perspex box bags, origami-inspired clutches, the list goes on.