Vanessa Bruno women's bags, practical and elegant in equal measure.
With its clean lines that are feminine, practical and chic, the house of Vanessa Bruno dresses women for their day-to-day lives. Beyond the artifice of the catwalks, the brand's subtle refinement has succeeded in winning over fashionistas and this is perfectly reflected in the famous sequinned tote bag, the label's star piece. Elegant and practical, it now comes in a multitude of different formats, colours and materials and adapts to the habits and preferences of women everywhere.
The tote bag, yes to sequins, but no to artifice!
A model at the age of 15, Vanessa Bruno quickly realised that she preferred to be in the workshop making clothes rather than on the catwalk wearing them. She trained in Paris with Dorothée Bis and Michel Klein, then launched her own brand in 1992, when she was just 24 years old. That year, she presented a ready-to-wear collection with lines that were simple, contemporary and a tad bohemian, which won Japanese women over even before it was adopted by Parisian ladies. In 1998, the label joined the big league with the launch of its famous Vanessa Bruno tote bag, a modern take on the sort of bag usually carried to go shopping, the designer kept it practical, but added aesthetics.
Its handles adorned with sequins, the tote bag is today available in three sizes and comes in a myriad of colours and materials. Linen, leather, velvet or raffia, there's a version to suit the budget and habits of all women everywhere. The tote may be the fashion house's best seller, but Vanessa Bruno's women's bag collection also includes other classics. The space in the calf skin Lune bag is more than enough for extra-busy days, whereas the Caprice bag, which is smaller with a chain shoulder strap, is ideal for those evenings out. Lastly, for a refined, timeless style, the obvious choice is the Box bag, available in three colours: brown, black and ebony.
Discreet, resplendently present style.
If the handbags are the most popular items in Vanessa Bruno's leather goods range, the brand also designs clutch bags. Made of leather or canvas, the most emblematic models are without doubt those embellished with the sequins that have given the tote bag its reputation. To transport all those overnight essentials, Vanessa Bruno also proposes an XL version of the piece that made it famous, as well as a revisited edition with a zip opening on the top. These impossibly elegant travel bags make excellent hand luggage for overnight stays.
Despite the discretion and sobriety of their look, more inclined towards pastel tones than bright colours, Vanessa Bruno has carved out a dazzling place for herself in the world of fashion. Accessible both in terms of style and budget, the brand owes its success to the launch of a few now iconic bags: