Given that 2020 was a sartorial write off, 2021 is our time to shine. Any excuse to dress up will do, whether it’s a mid-week supermarket run or a Saturday evening birthday soirée. If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that dressing up feels good.
You can embrace fashion and reinvigorate your winter wardrobe without starting anew. Investing in a few key pieces will elevate your tried-and-tested favourites. Start with a designer handbag – specifically, the Valentino Garavani Rockstud Alcove double handle bag.
Mark our words: Maison Valentino’s latest-release is set to be the handbag of the season. Released as part of the Pre-Fall ’21 Collection, this pretty-meets-punk design features bold studs contrasted against a feminine design, along with an alluring red lining. The brand’s signature VLogo takes its rightful place front and centre in a hard-to-miss gold finish.
Valentino Garavani Rockstud Alcove double handle bag in Grainy Calfskin, $5,580.
When it comes to handbags, size matters. The Valentino Garavani Rockstud Alcove double handle bag comes in two sizes: small and medium. Both iterations feature rear compartment with zipper pocket and front compartment with flap pocket. Coming in at 19cm wide, the small is just right for fitting the essentials; whereas the next size up offers more room so you can carry those nice-to-haves too (yes, we see you and your three lip balms).
Confirming the bag’s covetable status, it-girl Zendaya fronts Valentino’s latest campaign with a Valentino Garavani Rockstud Alcove double handle bag slung over her arm. A quintessential Valentino girl, Zendaya embodies the values of the brand in a raw and theatrical shoot in Los Angeles. Pictured centre stage, the campaign turns a photography set into an actual theatre.
The Valentino Garavani Rockstud Alcove Bag is part of a wider Fall ’21 Collection that also includes the Valentino Garavani Rockstud Alcove patent-leather pump, Valentino Garavani Rockstud Alcove patent leather booties and the Valentino Garavani Rockstud Alcove Box bag.
As with any investment, sometimes you need to try before you buy. You can check in with Sydney Westfield here or Chadstone here to confirm stock levels at your most convenient store. From there, book an appointment to secure your Valentino Garavani Rockstud Alcove double handle bag.
Consider yourself an early adopter? Then act now. With a Zendaya endorsement, this handbag won’t fly under the radar for long.
Sponsored by Valentino Garavani.
