Melie Bianco has a special knack for creating on-trend handbags that don’t cost the earth. While the label has been known to “borrow” inspiration from Jimmy Choo and Valentino, it’s just as capable of coming up with must-have fashion items all its own. The Franny is this season’s head-turner.
The $84.99 price tag won’t buy you genuine leather, but the synthetic alternative is much softer than many other manmade skins. The lush fabric is embellished with wide braided trims, which run down the front of the bag and along the handles. They give the hobo a fun feminine look that’s a little more contemporary than ruffles or lace.
Open up the top zip to reveal an enormous space lined with Melie Bianco’s playful polka dot lining. Such an expansive interior probably needs a little more than the obligatory single zippered pocket and two gadget slips provided, but I suppose we’re lucky we get that! At least the Franny comes with an extra long shoulder strap for days at the mall or lengthy commutes.
While the Franny is a brand new addition to the fashion landscape, it’s already destined to be huge. People Style and W magazines have already profiled the purse, so it won’t be long before we’ll see it on the arms of budget-conscious fashionistas everywhere. At least with four colors to choose from, everyone won’t look exactly the same!
More Features of This Melie Bianco Braided Hobo
- A single shoulder strap with a 10 inch drop
- Measures 18 x 10 inches
- Available in black, brown, pink, and purple
