When word got out that Fendi was making embellished straps a thing, everyone went gaga over the emerging trend. And how could they not? Customization is just what we all needed to set ourselves apart! Shortly after, a myriad of brands followed suit, from Valentino to Gucci- amongst others. Not that you need a reason to buy one of these beauties, but it’s actually a really good investment for you!

Let’s contemplate the reasons for a second; the straps look a whole lot like guitar bands, allowing you to alter colors, or prints and patterns every now and then, all the while keeping the same bag. You could be using a certain bag for 3 months in a row and no one would ever know! Yes ladies, it’s all in the straps!

The interchangeable bands are also a guaranteed way to revamp your style. Wearing black form head to toe? Just add an embellished strap to the whole equation! Going for a sporty attitude but looking for something to spruce up your outfit? Embellished strap, milady!

Granted, there’s always a standout bag that somehow climbs the ladder to Classic-ville, but nowadays, the notion of style has taken an abstract form, one that revels in the glory of guitar-inspired straps and whatnot. But perhaps the best part of the whole bejeweled strap story might just be the avoidance of yet another painfully pricey buy!

Cindy Menassa