Botkier for Target Preview

Here they are...

The Botkier handbag line for Target is due to hit stores on July 20th. For me this is bitter-sweet. I have been a fan of Monica Botkier since her Trigger Bag hit Barneys several years ago. At the time metallic leathers were just coming in vogue and were actually hard to find. Her bag had the uber-combination of luxuriously soft leather, lush modern metallic tones, edgy hardware, and many different compartments (I am an organizational freak, and after all, my handbag is my office...gotta keep the cubicle in order). It's sweet to have access to the fabulous Botkier design at a mere fraction of the cost...but bitter, because in a faux leather it would feel like buying one of those plastic imitation bags off the street. 

Well, I will reserve judgement. I have a very good stylist friend who is vegan, and always manages to find chic non-leather handbags that have a nice texture. If any of you pick one up, let me know what you think.