Our new obsession is the synonymous hand bag line by Argentinian designer,Valeria Smith's. The Valeria Smith collection features extremely chic, stylish and sophisticated handbags that are a cut above the rest.
It seems only fate that the perfect summer accessory brand is hitting New York in the form of handbag and shoe designer Valeria Smith’s new flagship store. Having started her own company in 2007 after working for the highly successful handbag brand Jackie Smith, Valeria has mixed an eclectic mix of colour, handcrafted Italian woven straw, leather and snakeskin to earn her place on the grandstand of must-have accessory designers designs.
Valeria, originally from Buenos Aires in Argentina, has chosen to open her first American store in Mercer Street after her and her husband (and CEO of the company) fell in love with Soho years before. And she will be a welcome addition, with her knack for creating stunning bags with a palette better than the ice cream stands. Specialising in totes, clutches and beach bags, she mixes the nautical coral and navy blue with jade to produce beautifully dimensioned handbags, and it’s not surprising, counting her history as a graphic designer.
The cool seaside hues conjure up images of her native country’s villas, but Valeria’s particular favourite is her snakeskin embossed leather bags. Mixed with aquatic tones, it’s right on-trend, making it the must-have bag for the holiday season. With clutches starting at $300 and shoes raging from $240-$295, it’s best to take a visit before she sells out. For more information click
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-Isabella Stockwell
Valeria Smith
85 Mercer Street
(212) 202-1404
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Khirma Eliazov is my latest handbag obsession. I especially love the Cha-Cha bag (featured above) and the Rojika handbags (featured below). Khirma Eliazov is a stylist and fashion editor hence she has en eye for style and possesses exquisite taste. Her handbags convey a sense of international glamour, something we love here at Haute Mimi. The collection offers unique bags that will surely make a statement, made form the finest materials. Make sure to view the entire collection by clicking here.
