As my dawg Pitbull (pun intended) said, money is a major issue, so I'm not even gonna front like I can envision buying this sucka in the near future but, hey, dreamin' is free, right? Anyhoo, I'm desperately coveting the Stella Weekender handbag by True Religion (yes, the cult brand that purveys of some of the most booty-friendly jeans out there).
Though it's made from patches of vintage-looking denim (the most casual, not-accepted-in-the-club fabric out there), this handbag manages to look as high-class as any of its snooty leather and suede friends (meaning it can hop on first-class with the best of 'em). There's something about the crisp white leather straps and the sparse white stitching that makes the bag's colors really pop and adds a certain sophistication to what would otherwise be deemed a casual bag. Another elegant touch: the meticulous, white-on-white criss-cross stitching on the handles.
And though Stella (yes, we're on a first-name basis here) can work any couture runway, she also has that free-spirited vibe that we only associate with denim (also emphasized by the funky silver True Religion tag, which dangles from a strand of thread that is, in turn, embellished with silver, turquoise and coral beads).You can dress this bag up by wearing it as a satchel, using the sturdier, buckled shoulder straps (the length of which can be altered for maximum comfort) or, you can go for an always-on-the-go feel and maximize the use of its roomy interior by slapping it across your chest and wearing it as a pseudo messenger bag. Either way, this bag is just divine.
$698; available at True Religion Stores, http://www.truereligionbrandjeans.com, Neiman Marcus stores, and http://www.neimanmarcus.com