good prices on leather bags

The Fendi Outlet is just five minutes from The Mall, behind a series of ugly warehouses. Best known for its purses and wallets, Fendi didn’t disappoint when it came to selection and price on these items. Most of its trademark bags with the inverted double F logo were all less than $300. Wallets ranged from $70 to $125. I picked up a nice microfiber shoulder purse for a friend’s mom for $150, but the logo bag I wanted had a creepy plastic covering. It reminded me way too much of being stuck to my grandmother’s plastic-covered sofa on a hot day.
You’ll run into this store as you head back toward the A1 from The Mall. Again, there’s no sign. For most folks over 35, D&G is an acquired taste. Although the trendy clothes were more than reasonably priced, they’re only good bargains for someone who likes to take fashion risks and has a flat tummy. D&G cuts for the slim and hipless, so unless you or someone you know fits this description, you might as well cross this one off your list. Plus, even though some items were 40 percent off, everything was in short supply on our visit.
Here, even though the euro is not as strong as lire used to be, you’ll find good prices on leather bags _ particularly gloves ($10-$20 at Gloves by Dania in San Lorenzo), duffel bags, purses, wallets, belts, scarves, shoes and the normal tourist fare.
The best part _ or the worst, depending on your perspective _ about shopping in Italy is that it never gets old. It’s a good handbag I don’t live on the East Coast, because I’d be bopping across the Atlantic every other weekend in search of designer wares. But since I don’t, I can take pleasure in planning my next trip _ and in smiling wickedly every time I see someone paying retail for a Prada bag at Neiman’s or dropping major coin on an Armani shirt at Barney’s.