Off the Rack: My New Carlos Falchi Bag from Target

Well, I did it. I finally went to check out the Carlos Falchi for Target handbag collection yesterday afternoon and I came home with the Flap Hobo in Gray Collage ($39.99). This bag was one of my favorites from the lookbook, and it stole my heart when I saw in person. I was kinda smitten by the entire collection. I don't know why, I've never been particularly fond of faux reptile skins (and I'd never carry the real deal…even though I wear leather…topic for another post), but the Falchi bags just did it for me. Snakeskin patchwork should read ostentatious, and yet the collection's dark colors, modern shapes and simple hardware combined to create a tasteful, vintage-rock aesthetic with subdued glamour. I love love love my bag, hope it holds up although I plan on using it lightly to start (going out to dinner and stuff).

Who else is loving this line? Which bag(s) did you buy?

I loved this green satchel, too, but couldn't justify buying two bags in one trip. Sniff, sniff

My new bag (in the store)

My new bag (at home)

Here's another shot to give you some sense of the bag's scale (although it looks bigger in this photo than in real life. Oh well, you get the idea!)

Comments

i bought the big green satchel, but in black. i didn't like it at all =/ it just didn't do anything for me and it didn't look $50. i didn't see the style you got in my store though, that one is pretty cute!

#1 fashion court (Homepage) on 2009-11-15 12:57 (Reply)

What a beautiful bag! I liked this collection a lot when I saw it at the store, but I think I have too many handbags lol!

I considered buying the same bag as you got to wear with all these tops I have that have silver embroidery. Have to check it out in the store again ...

#2 Anusha (Homepage) on 2009-11-15 13:54 (Reply)

It looks good with your outfit. Just not my cup of tea.

#3 Tracie on 2009-11-15 14:57 (Reply)

I was so excited to see the line at target too. I picked up a bag which is actually the same bag you purchased. The Flap Hobo in Gray Collage just stood out to me since I didn't have a big gray bag.

#4 diana (Homepage) on 2009-11-15 15:31 (Reply)

I miss Target. A lot.

#5 Think Pink (Homepage) on 2009-11-15 15:57 (Reply)

I didn't even know this line was at Target! Well, I do need to pick up TP anyway (any excuse to go!! LOL)

#6 Twisted Tina (Homepage) on 2009-11-15 16:46 (Reply)

I dont know what it was about this line either, but I was obsessed! I bought the purple crossbody bag although I really wanted the larger green one badly. I too thought of buying two, but couldnt justify it. Love the gray shades in yours

#7 kristy (Homepage) on 2009-11-16 23:45 (Reply)

They feel and look cheap, not in the pictures here, but at target.

#8 LaRosa on 2009-12-06 01:13 (Reply)

i stopped by target to buy a gift for a friend of mine and i saw the large green satchel on clearance for $13! I totally snagged it cause I've been lusting after it all this time and I never got around to go actually buy it.
So glad I waited!

#9 Rach on 2010-02-05 13:20 (Reply)

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