vintage 1980s black suede bag Braccialini / Baroque slouchy shoulder purse
Scarce Braccialini black printed suede bag with braided gold trim and applied stones, circa mid 1980s vintage.
Uber luxe Italian label known for "art bags" and over the top designs.
Baroque inspiration is reflected in the floral printed suede, the gold braided trim, the stones and metal studs, as shown.
Bronze leather trim, including the double rolled strap with knot detailing on each end.
The floral print is a bronzy- brown over the short nap black suede, various floral motifs.
The printed suede is reminiscent of period Bottega butterfly pieces.
Further accented by braiding and applied stones on the front.
Top center snap closure, full zipper closure beneath the snap- gold "bracialini original" zipper pull.
Fully lined in black goatskin leather, fabric lined zip closure pocket on the inner back wall.
"braccialini for Bonwit Teller, made in Italy" plaque is just above the inner pocket, as shown.
Roomy interior, larger shape, slouchy effect.
Wonderful on the shoulder or across the body, as shown.
Condition is excellent, if not flawless, appears very seldom if ever carried.
Stellar!
Measurements:
16- 1/4" across the top edge
12" high
lower body expands to 3- 1/4" deep with contents
the strap is 32- 1/4" in length (16- 1/8" drop from shoulder) - comfortable worn cross- body on a small- medium frame
Uber luxe Italian label known for "art bags" and over the top designs.
Baroque inspiration is reflected in the floral printed suede, the gold braided trim, the stones and metal studs, as shown.
Bronze leather trim, including the double rolled strap with knot detailing on each end.
The floral print is a bronzy- brown over the short nap black suede, various floral motifs.
The printed suede is reminiscent of period Bottega butterfly pieces.
Further accented by braiding and applied stones on the front.
Top center snap closure, full zipper closure beneath the snap- gold "bracialini original" zipper pull.
Fully lined in black goatskin leather, fabric lined zip closure pocket on the inner back wall.
"braccialini for Bonwit Teller, made in Italy" plaque is just above the inner pocket, as shown.
Roomy interior, larger shape, slouchy effect.
Wonderful on the shoulder or across the body, as shown.
Condition is excellent, if not flawless, appears very seldom if ever carried.
Stellar!
Measurements:
16- 1/4" across the top edge
12" high
lower body expands to 3- 1/4" deep with contents
the strap is 32- 1/4" in length (16- 1/8" drop from shoulder) - comfortable worn cross- body on a small- medium frame
