San Francisco - October 05, 2005

Puppy Love

Alexis Hudson Handbags

Aren’t puppies and babies cute? Aren’t they just so cuddly and endearing? Don’t you just want to squeeze them to death and eat them up?

Not literally, psycho.

It’s no surprise that two girls looked to their cutest little companions when naming their line of handbags. Alexis Hudson (after one designer’s daughter and the other’s puppy) purses have just hit shelves, and they’re a definite crowd-pleaser.

Available in hobos, barrels, and totes, they’re made of Italian leather (in both the pearlized pebble-grain and snakeskin-embossed varieties) and come in colors like winter white, gunmetal, denim blue, silver, and black. Braided handles, a key-chain clasp, pen holders, and a cell phone pocket add to the charm (and help you stay organized). The luxurious carryalls are classic and functional, meaning they won’t go out of style in the next few weeks. In fact, don’t be surprised to find yourself eating, sleeping, and breathing yours for at least a year.

Not literally, psycho.

Available at Metier, 355 Sutter Street, between Grant and Stockton Streets (415-989-5395). To see styles or purchase online, go to bluebeeonline.com or aloharag.com.