Native American-Inspired Pendleton Dopp Bag

The more the season wears on, the more the magazine fashion editorials are leaving behind the Mad Men influences for images promoting folklore and genre crossbreeding - just what it takes to make the fashionista want to give her wardrobe a little touch of cozy, hippie color...

Given the gods-of-the-North jewelry that accompanied the Chanel fake furs for winter 2010-2011, borrowing from tribal exoticism for a little inspiration now seems to be in good taste. If we are to believe certain designers ruling the pages of the magazines en vogue, mixing chiffon skirts, animal prints, hippie furs, stones, feather necklaces and Native American wool in the same outfit is advisable.

However, if on paper this kind of audacious fashion puzzle can seem very seductive, the chance of seeing it in reality is not very high. We prefer instead choosing a single piece - preferably an accessory - that, thanks to its folkloric design, can bring the special touch to a look without caricaturizing it.

This being said, as we do not know if the trend will last, it would be better to choose a piece whose reasonable price will allow us to put it away without regret when its time has come. In other words, rather than give into a piece of Chanel jewelry, those who would like to try this trend can adopt a Pendleton bag. With their Native American inspired fabric, these bags can give a shamanic twist to any casual, chic, or neo-classic look.

With a price tag of 32 euros, these bags can substitute for the PS1 Mochilla by Proenza Schouler, which although certainly more stylish, is very expensive (1300 euros) for a bag that risks rapidly going from a "must have" to an "obsolete".

Native American-inspired Pendleton Dopp bag, $45 (32 euros) at Opening Ceremony:
http://www.openingceremony.us/productid=24168