Philadelphia - November 21, 2008

Raising the Barre

Repetto Handbags

If you’re not like us (obsessive, compulsive, fanatical), you probably won’t lose sleep ruminating over a bag.

If you are, however, you might want to take a look at the new beauties by Repetto.

The Parisian line that’s been around forever — creating ballet shoes for dancers and the sweetest wear-them-till-they’re-dead flats for the rest of us — has launched a line of handbags you’ll find nothing short of phenomenal.

Pairing the softest lamb, calf, and velvet with pockets, laces, and gathers, the feminine handbags manage not to be girly as they reflect the details of Repetto’s shoes. We love the metallic Imprevu with side zippers, and the Isola black satchel, which looks like one of the company’s original dance bags.

Sounds dreamy.

Available at Reward, 55 North Second Street (267-773-8675).