First off, I gotta say, the Valentino Garavani Allknots bag? That thing screams *art*. It’s like, a handbag and a sculpture had a really chic baby. They’re all about the “handmade craftsmanship,” which is a fancy way of saying someone put their blood, sweat, and probably a few tears into making it. And that’s, like, SO much better than some mass-produced thingy, right? It bridges the gap between high fashion and, uh, you know, just going to the grocery store. (Although, maybe not the *best* bag for carrying milk and eggs, just saying).
Then you got the Valentino Bags – not *quite* the same as Valentino Garavani, I think? – but still pretty darn awesome. LOZURI has a bunch, and they’re seriously rocking the prints and colors. Pink, red, classic black…you name it. And that metal hardware and chain detail? *Chef’s kiss*. It just elevates the whole bag, makes it feel super luxe. I’m kinda obsessed with the pink ones, ngl.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Apparently, “Valentino Bags” (the ones from “Valentino Bags”) follow this tradition started by Mario Valentino way back when. They start the process in Santa Croce, Italy. Santa Croce! How cool is that? You know, like, these bags have *history*. It’s not just some factory churning them out. Which, again, adds to the whole “handmade” vibe, even if it’s a bit confusing with the “Garavani” and not-so-“Garavani” Valentinos.
Oh, and speaking of confusing, trying to figure out if your Valentino is real or fake? Ugh. Nightmare fuel. FARFETCH has authentic Valentino Garavani (and you can pay in installments, which is dangerous, lol), so maybe just stick with them? Less stress, more bag.
And finally, don’t forget Valentino S.p.A. (aka Valentino Garavani, the OG!). They’re a *huge* deal. Founded in 1960, they’re a proper Italian luxury fashion house. This kinda cements the fact that Valentino, in all its different iterations, is a major player in the handbag game. It’s just, gotta figure out *which* Valentino you’re buying, ya know?
