Splurge or Save Thursday: Small New Front-Flap Crossbody Bag

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FERRAGAMO - Small New Front Flap Crossbody Bag

Even though I have a fine collection of handbags for every occasion, there’s always room for one more. After a summer of slouchy totes, I’m ready for a more structured bag for fall, like this one from Ferragamo.

Made in Italy from supple calfskin leather, this elegant bag features golden hardware, dual interior compartments, and a zip pocket. It also has removable chain and crossbody straps so you can wear the bag multiple ways. If you prefer something larger, this bag also comes in a larger size

Ferragamo’s Small New Front-Flap Crossbody Bag is $2,200 and comes in nero (black) and burnt ocher (tan).

Sales of note for 2/14/25 (Happy Valentine’s Day!):

(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)

  • Nordstrom – Winter Sale, up to 60% off! 7850 new markdowns for women
  • Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your full-price purchase — and extra 60% off sale
  • Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + 15% off (readers love their suiting as well as their silky shirts like this one)
  • Boden – 15% off new season styles
  • Eloquii – 300+ styles $25 and up
  • J.Crew – 40% of your purchase – prices as marked
  • J.Crew Factory – 50% off entire site and storewide + extra 50% off clearance
  • Rothy’s – Final Few: Up to 40% off last-chance styles
  • Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
  • Talbots – Flash sale ending soon – markdowns starting from $15, extra 70% off all other markdowns (final sale)
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