Two dazzling picks from this year’s spring summer collection from Givenchy are the studded backpack and the studded leather shoulder bag, both in black. The studded backpack is perfect for the younger sect, whether it is for college or a bit of rough and tough travel. The bag is a tribute to the new stud trend – the zeitgeist of the period. Prada is doing it, and so is every other brand worth its salt. So why should Givenchy, the famous French designer house, be lagging behind?

This wonderful backpack comes in a smooth and classy black nylon and leather combination. What make it stand out are the rows of attractive metal studs that adorn the shoulder straps. This detail raises the bar when it comes to designer handbags and also illustrates how one can take a simple and practical design and make it unique with a little dash of artistry and imagination. Whoever could have imagined that you can raise an ordinary backpack to couture heights like Givenchy does. And that is the reason why the brand continues to capture hearts. If you feel you are over the backpack phase in your life, but would like something funky with a touch of class, the second bag is perfect for you. At first sight it is a slouchy shoulder bag in fine, soft leather, black in color.

It has a flap that holds the look together. A single strap hangs from two shiny gold rings from the body of the bag. But what makes the bag unique and immediately wins us over is the row after row of gold-toned studs. Some are circular, some star-shaped, with spikes – a little gothic, a little battlefront. Interspersed with the spikes are flat circular studs as well. All together they give the bag a well balanced, embellished look. Perfect in its detailing and winsome in looks it is also a practical bag that can hold all your stuff.