Adrienne Vittadini Handbags

Behind the Brand

Though Adrienne Vittadini handbags invoke images of contemporary Italian fashion, their designer, Adrienne Vittadini, was actually born in Budapest, Hungary in the year 1945. Her family left Budapest during the 1965 Hungarian revolution with twelve-year-old Adrienne in tow. By 1979 she had begun her fashion business as a mere hobby, but later this "hobby" erupted into a multi-million dollar enterprise.

Adrienne Vittadini has always sought to present her fashions in a "Euro-American" light, attempting to bridge the colors and vibrancy of European fashion into the practicality and wearability of modern American fashions. As a manufacturer of clothing, handbags, shoes, perfumes, and even a swimwear line, Vittadini has had much opportunity to spread her influence on the runway, making a broad name for herself in the industry. In 2001, however, her company was purchased by the Retail Brand Alliance.

Adrienne Vittadini was also featured in the 1992 People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World.

Characteristics of Adrienne Vittadini Handbags

When you're shopping for Adrienne Vittadini handbags you will have an abundance of styles to choose from, but no two are alike. Vittadini's designs are as diverse and eye-catching as they come.

Expect:

• Flamboyant Colors
• Bold Embellishments
• Textured Leather
• Animal Prints/Bold Prints
• Modern Designs
• High Quality Materials

Like most luxury and high-profile designer merchandise, Adrienne Vittadini handbags are crafted using fine materials. This upscale manufacturing is what launches designer names into the category of "luxury goods".

When it comes to the realm of Vittadini's styles, you will find a wide array of standard handbag types to choose from such as:

• Hobos
• Totes
• Shoppers
• Shoulder Bags
• Weekenders
• Clutches

Yet what distinguishes Adrienne Vittadini handbags from ordinary accessory designs are the flagrantly memorable pieces in her collection.

Embellished Hobos

How do you dress up the classic hobo design and make it into a truly striking piece? Adrienne Vittadini knows how to make a show-stopping handbag and her Medallion Calfskin Hobo Handbag is definitely striking in its design. Vittadini first crafted the bag using high quality shrunken calfskin that looks so soft! Next she dressed up this traditional style with a noticeable tortoise-print medallion made of Italian resin, which immediately accentuates the hobo without over powering it.

One thing to keep in mind with Italian designers or Italian-inspired designs is that their pieces generally tend to favor the "more is 'more'" philosophy over other subtle pieces. So it is very easy to pick up handbags that look like a grade-school art project rather than a sophisticated handbag. Yet Vittadini proves time and time again that she knows when to halt her creativity.

Creativity with Color

Embellishments and hardware aren't the only way to create a memorable handbag. In fact, a designer's color palette can truly distinguish the designer on the runway, which is why Prada will always be associated with "Prada Pink", a muted and understated pink tone that conquered the runway years ago. Vittadini is known for her love of bright colors, which is why you will see a good deal of reds and mustard yellows along with other lively colors within her seasonal collections. The easiest way to distinguish an accessory is to give it an eye-catching color!

Where to Purchase

Adrienne Vittadini handbags can be purchased at any Adrienne Vittadini retail stores nationwide. Her merchandise can also be found online from various retailers, although, due to concerns regarding the presence of replicas and illegal counterfeit goods, consumers will have a safer chance of purchasing authentic Vittadini merchandise from authorized retail boutiques and department stores.