Our Handbags - Direct from Italy

Don't you just love when you discover something that's truly special, exclusive and unique? Well, when it comes to Italian leather handbags, Biondablu wants to provide you with that exciting feeling over and over again.For those of us here in New Jersey, it's all too easy to visit the Short Hills Mall, go into Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, or Lord & Taylor and buy a "nice purse". But if you're the type who would prefer not to see yourself coming and going, then Biondablu has just the handbag for you!

In fact, that is exactly why we carry only one handbag in each style and color. We do this so you can feel comfortable recommending Biondablu to your friends without worrying that they might return home with the same exact bag you just bought. That way, like you, they're unique too! But of course, our bags offer you far more than exclusive style and color.

Quality and Craftsmanship Each of our handbags are "Made in Italy" by artisans who value the old world tradition of creating exquisite, hand crafted leather goods. The difference in quality is unmistakable and when you visit our store in Springfield and see our handbags for yourself, you will know instantly that you're holding something very special in your hands. Nothing quite compares to Italian leather, and there's no place quite like Italy for us to find the very best Italian leather handbags for our customers.

 Old World meets Fashion Forward

Several times a year, we travel through the towns and villages of Italy in search of exquisite leather handbags for the coming season. From quaint shops in Tuscany to the headquarters of Italy's fashion powerhouses, our goal is to provide our loyal customers with something extraordinary they won't find in other stores.

Sometimes you'll recognize the names but more often than not you won't. That's because, like the country itself, many of the biggest secrets in Italian fashion are often found on the road less traveled.

Bella Borsa means "Beautiful Bag"

It's our goal and your reward. Like fine art, though, a bag's beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. So, we thought we would share with you some of the characteristics we look for in a Biondablu handbag and hope that you find these tips useful the next time you're shopping for a fine imported Italian leather handbag:

• Italian Style

For the women of Italy, it is important to make the extra effort to add special, finishing touches to their outfit every day with shoes, bag, scarf, jewelry, etc.  So, their handbags make a statement about them.

• Originality

Each manufacturer must have their own designers who need to come up with new, fresh designs every season. Products that are "di moda", or "in style" are typically not repeated the same way the following year. In fact, Italian designers are traditionally about a year ahead of what we are currently buying here in the United States.

• Craftsmanship

The type of workmanship and care that goes into the genuine article from Italy is centuries old, and shows in the quality and beauty of the handbag. All of the handbags offered by Biondablu are handmade. Nothing is done on an assembly line. In Italy, handbag "factories" typically consist of only a small handful of people who each specialize in one particular area of handbag making.

• Comfort

This idea is very important to Italian manufacturers. You will find that our bags are much lighter and easier on your back and shoulders than others you may have bought. If a bag is heavy when empty, how much worse will it be on you with everything you need to carry in it?

• Enjoyment

These bags are meant to be used, but they are also designed to be seen and appreciated like a beautiful piece of artwork. Colored bags are carried to please the eye and add some spice to what you are wearing. So matching shoes, belt and bag is no longer necessary. In today's wisdom, periwinkle is a neutral, and can be worn with everything, as well as orange, green, red, fuschia, violet etc.

• Quality without defect

Other than the natural variations in the texture and color of leather, your bag should be as perfect as possible when you receive it and should wear well under normal circumstances. The handbags are inspected by the manufacturer before shipping, and once again when they arrive at our store.