Always a Bag Ahead 

        Large blooms, patent bows, and the studs. Valentino designs a bag delicately balanced between sophistication and flair.  After a few years though, these intricacies have been copied and outdated.  I was pleased to venture into Bergdorf's new handbags to view a fresh component from Valentino. The Soutache tote bag has a  modern "brief case" element that is complemented by swirls of soutache piping.  It also comes in black.