At first glance, an accessory is just that -- a cute little handbag, a pair of shoes,
a tote... Yet a closer look brings with it an appreciation for detail: color, form, workmanship and designer ID. An even closer examination excites a formidable reaction -- that is to say, the price is worthy of the label! The acquisition of a whimsical, must-have accessory item has become sheer madness. But then,
it's a very satisfying folly...

If all the fanciful extravagances shown here aren't Italian in origin, they have been selected as trend favorites by the sharp and unerring Italian fashion eye. You'll agree the following 7 frivolous "sins" are divine. If a bit expensive...

	Louis Vuitton low-cut pumps in patent leather with metal accents 570 thousand lire, US $313.00 It's all color, eccentricity and innovation! The latest in shoes and boots struck a strong chord in the most recent shows. This model has proven popular also among the very young, as the search continues for the blindingly new, distinctive yet elegant.
Fausto Santini flats, pretty-à-porter at 350 thousand lire, US $192.00 The belt, hints at classic footwear while still very much a modern statement in terms of design and materials. The line exhibits a certain 19th-century flair which recalls ( and calls for) a touch of the diva à la Monroe or CourtneyLove.
	Chanel knit handbag 1 million 20 thousand lire, US $560.00 This shoulder bag is one of the most whimsical of the season! Rushing headlong into the new millennium, the bag is a battle cry of anti-boredom ideal for super-cyber nights. The material used in making this bag is more resisitant than most and serves as a sort of shield against electromagnetic waves.
Valentino Garavani shoulder bag 3 million 800 thousand lire, US $2088.00 Small and precious this little jewel of a bag is a great hit (literally!) among the stars. It seems to be the weapon of choice among celebrities who swing it around their heads and let fly at persistent paparazzi. Tiny, yes, but packs a wallop worthy of any bodyguard! It's the flagship of the current fashion fleet, the perfect, tangible proof of vanity's naughty delights.
	Hermès coin purse 760 thousand lire, US $418.00 Although paying in cash is disappearing in favor of the bank card, and rings of keys are being replaced by access cards, the coin purse perseveres. Whether closed with Velcro, zippers, snaps or straps, the coin purse keeps a handy supply of coins for parking meters, the laundry, public phones and stamp machines. Or anything else that would normally be lost forever in the depths of your handbag...
Hermès Dog-bag 2 million circa, US $1099.00 Man's best friend deserves the best, right? The time has come for well-groomed and self-indulgent little canines to have a bag or their own! A dog's life has undergone some changes over the last few decades. We've seen the advent of animal rights lawyers, psychologists and pet chatlines, so why not a little travel bag?
	Louis Vuitton travel bag 2 million, US $1099.00 The travel trolley has become as indispensable as the cell phone in today's world. The compact carry-on is too small to check but too heavy to carry; it's got everything you need to keep with you and the wheels keep everything rolling smoothly along to your final destination.