| Carry on the bag trends 
 Updated: 2006-03-29 22:05
  Spring Fling: It may be too early to slip into spring's 
flirty dresses and stacked sandals, but you can update your dreary winter 
wardrobe with a new hobo. The slouchy bags are getting a warm-weather makeover 
with luxurious leathers, dazzling metallics and plenty of eye-catching 
details--yet they remain fabulously functional, says designer Devi Kroell. "You 
can throw anything in there." Be Bold: Basic black will never go out of style, but the latest hobos are all 
about the unexpected. "The bag is the perfect vehicle for lush, over-the-top 
skins like python, karung and alligator," says Kroell. "It's refreshing. Exotic 
skins have never seen such a carefree design before." 
 Ready-to-Wear: Still not convinced? Consider the hobo's 
dress-it-up/dress-it-down versatility: You can add a sophisticated sparkle 
to jeans and a T-shirt with a metallic hobo, while the same bag will give a 
playful edge to a more elegant outfit. "It's the perfect bag," insists Kroell. 
Who are we to argue?
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