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Suede hobo-style bag with a single braided top handle, long fringe along the bottom and sides, gold-tone hardware, and a small gold-stamped brand name on the front center.

Vanessa Bruno

Jess Cognac Fringed Suede Hobo Bag

CA$695.00CAD
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The Jess is a cognac suede hobo bag from Vanessa Bruno, featuring a braided top handle and long suede fringes along the sides and bottom. It is designed for everyday use as a hand or shoulder bag, with a magnetic button closure, interior zip pocket, key ring clasp, and cotton lining. Dimensions are 11 inches high, 13 inches long, and 4.25 inches wide; it is made in Italy and includes a signature dust bag.

Color
Cognac
Material
Genuine suede, cotton lining
Gender
female
Style
boho-chic, vintage
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
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Specifications

Cognac suede hobo bag with braided handle and fringes.

Genuine suede, cotton lining, magnetic button closure, grab or shoulder handle, small zip pocket inside, long decorative fringes, inner key ring clasp, made in Italy, signature dust bag included.

Color
Cognac · brown
Material
Genuine suede, cotton lining
Secondary
cotton
Style
boho-chic, vintage
Occasion
everyday, casual
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Dimensions
13x4.25x11 in
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags

Additional Attributes

  • cognac suede exterior
  • braided top handle
  • long decorative fringes
  • magnetic button closure
  • cotton lining
  • interior zip pocket
  • interior key ring clasp
  • grab handle or shoulder strap
  • made in Italy
  • signature dust bag included
  • dimensions: 11" H x 13" L x 4.25" W
  • hobo bag silhouette

Product Insights

The Jess Cognac Fringed Suede Hobo Bag, named after Jessica Lange, offers demanding women a versatile, lightweight bag that transforms between an elongated hobo and a compact baguette silhouette. Its Parisian design and Italian craftsmanship feature a hand-braided strap and raw calf velvet suede that develops a beautiful patina but requires protective spray to prevent stains. The magnetic closure is convenient but may fail if overstuffed, and the interior has only one small zip pocket. Priced at $695 CAD, it competes with higher-priced Chloé bags in Italian craftsmanship, trading off protective pretreatment for a natural, aging aesthetic.

Verified claims

Inspiration
Named after Jessica Lange, the Jess is an easy bag for demanding women.
Craftsmanship
Designed in Paris, made in Italy with a hand-braided strap and Italian suede.
Design
Soft suede body drapes on wearer; raw suede needs protective spray but ages beautifully.
Value
At $695 CAD, comparable in Italian craftsmanship to Chloé bags priced at US$2,950.
Production
Paris-designed, Italian handcrafted with custom buckles and hand-braided strap.
Protection
100% calf velvet leather is not pre-treated; apply protective spray to prevent stains and color transfer.
Closure security
Magnetic closure holds securely unless bag is overstuffed.
Closure convenience
Silent one-handed magnetic closure is more convenient than zip or clip closures.
Versatility
Two distinct silhouettes: elongated hobo or compact baguette, depending on packing.
Interior organization
A single zip pocket runs along the interior back, sized for a phone, keys, or cardholder; there are no slip pockets or dividers, so a separate pouch helps corral smaller items.
Weight
The bag weighs roughly 0.9 kg (about 2 lb) empty, and its cotton lining helps it stay lightweight when packed.
Handle drop
The handle is adjustable, with a drop of approximately 26 cm (10.2 in), so the bag can be worn over the shoulder or carried by hand.
Movement
Braided handle and long fringes create a dynamic, boho-chic look; the bag is designed to be worn as an elongated hobo or compact baguette.
Grip
Braided handle's woven texture provides a comfortable, secure grip.
Size and storage
11x13x4.25-inch size with a single interior zip pocket, fitting daily necessities.
Care
The suede is untreated and should be sprayed with a protective product before first use; the raw-edged design is intended to look better with wear.
Strap
Hand-braided calf leather strap provides ergonomic grip and textured feel.
Drape
Calf velvet suede body has a relaxed, unstructured drape that collapses naturally against the wearer.
Fringe styling
Long fringes sway broadly and create a kinetic, undone silhouette.
What fits inside
The slim 11 cm depth favors flat, flexible items—a standard paperback, folded silk scarf, or thin tablet—while bulky items like a hardcover novel or 20-oz water bottle distort the silhouette.
Color transfer
The cognac suede can transfer color and mark light-colored clothing where the fringes rub, so Vanessa Bruno advises avoiding contact with light-colored fabrics.
Cleaning and maintenance
For routine care, use a crepe brush on the suede surface; if the bag gets wet, blot with a dry, light-colored absorbent cloth, and take stains to a professional.

Product record

Title
Jess Cognac Fringed Suede Hobo Bag
Brand
Vanessa Bruno
Price
695 CAD
Availability
In stock

Buying Guide

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Uses

A grab-and-go bag for everyday wear

This suede hobo has a grab handle so it can be carried by hand or worn on the shoulder, adapting to how you move through your day. The designer describes the Jess as a daily bag intended to suit any occasion, and its braided handle and fringes add character to an outfit. Durability and versatility come from the designer's own characterization rather than verified customer experience.[1,2,3]

A boho-modern accent for everyday outfits

This cognac suede hobo adds character and movement to a look with its braided handle and long, swaying fringes. Designer Vanessa Bruno pictures it styled with jeans and a shirt or worn over an oversized coat, and says she designed the shape for a free, self-assured boho-modern woman — a styling vision rather than a set rule.[1,2,3]

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Jess Cognac Fringed Suede Hobo Bag: Choose this if you want a soft, unstructured suede hobo with boho-leaning detailing: long suede fringe along the bottom and sides, a hand-braided top handle with gold-tone hardware, and a magnetic snap closure. It is entirely made in Italy from Italian suede and smooth vegetable-tanned leather, with a cotton lining, an interior zip pocket, an inner key ring clasp, and a signature dust bag included; it measures 11 inches tall by 13 inches long by 4.25 inches wide in a single size. Per the designer, this is the elongated hobo of the Jess line's two shapes, intended for a boho-modern look she pictures styled with jeans or over an oversized coat.[1,3,4,5]Jess Cognac Fringed Suede Shoulder Bag: Choose this if you want a statement shoulder bag with a bohemian feel: genuine cognac calf-leather suede with long decorative fringe along the bottom and sides, a signature hand-braided strap with gold-tone hardware, and an exposed top zipper with leather trim. It is made entirely in Italy from Italian suede and smooth vegetable-tanned leather, comes in one size (about 13 inches long, 8.25 inches tall, and 4 inches wide), and includes a cotton-lined interior with a patch pocket plus a signature dust bag. Note it is styled to add character and movement to an outfit, so it works best when you want prominent fringe rather than a minimalist look.[1,6,7,8,9]Supple Caramel Suede Xl Tote Bag: Choose this if you want an extra-large everyday tote in soft genuine suede — the caramel (Hazelnut) body is 100% cow suede with contrasting ivory topstitching, measuring about 22 inches long, 12.5 inches high and 6.5 inches deep, with two long shoulder straps and a magnetic-button closure. Inside you get a suede-feel lining, a zipped pocket, two slip pockets and a removable key holder, plus a signature dust bag. Note it comes in one size only and suede is a delicate material to keep clean, so it suits careful, dry-weather use.[10,11]

Image Analysis

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Jess cognac fringed suede hobo bag product image (primary)
01

Product

Suede hobo-style bag with a single braided top handle, long fringe along the bottom and sides, gold-tone hardware, and a small gold-stamped brand name on the front center.

  • Body shapeSoft, unstructured hobo silhouette with a slightly rounded base and a scooped open top edge.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.66 (high)
  • Material and surfaceNapped suede surface with a matte finish and visible soft nap variations across the front panel.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Fringe detailLong narrow suede fringe strips attached along the bottom edge and extending up both sides; fringe strands hang straight and are closely spaced.
    3 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Handle constructionShort single top handle formed by a braided strip combining two tones of leather, attached to the bag with strap loops.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
  • HardwareGold-tone metal buckles and rectangular rings attaching the handle to the bag at each upper corner.
    2 regionsx 0.24 · y 0.12 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.12 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Front markingSmall gold-stamped brand text centered on the front lower panel.
    1 regionx 0.47 · y 0.48 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Brand text“VANESSA BRUNO”
    1 regionx 0.47 · y 0.48 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high)

Other

Product shot on a uniform light gray background with a subtle centered drop shadow; image is front-facing and vertically centered.

  • Background and shadowUniform light gray background with a soft oval shadow directly beneath the bag indicating studio lighting.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.88 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Shot compositionFront-on product photograph centered in frame showing full bag and all fringe, minimal cropping.
  • LightingEven diffuse studio lighting with soft highlights on suede nap and minimal harsh shadows.

Colors

cognac brown· main body (suede)#7A3D23cognac brown (fringe)· fringe#532413dark brown· handle (braided)gold· hardware
Jess cognac fringed suede hobo bag product image 2
02

Product

A cognac-toned suede hobo bag shown from a three-quarter side view with long suede fringe along the outer side, a braided leather shoulder strap with adjustable buckles, and an open top with visible leather trim and stitching.

  • Main body materialLarge single-panel soft suede body with a smooth, slightly nappered surface and a relaxed, slouchy shape.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.66 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Side fringeMultiple narrow suede fringe strips attached along the bag's outer side, extending past the base and lying fanned on the surface below.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.36 · w 0.34 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Shoulder strap constructionBraided leather shoulder strap transitioning to a flat stitched strap near the bag attachment point.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Adjustable bucklesTwo gold-toned rectangular metal buckles on the strap used for adjustment, mounted on flat leather strap sections with visible edge stitching.
    2 regionsx 0.39 · y 0.03 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.03 · w 0.08 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Open top and trimOpen top mouth with a visible leather-trimmed rim and contrast stitching along the rim where strap attaches.
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.09 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Base contact shadowSlightly flattened base with a darker shadow under the bag indicating contact with the surface, showing the bag rests on a flat surface.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.80 · w 0.62 · h 0.18 (high)

Other

Studio product photograph with neutral light gray background, even diffuse lighting and soft shadow; image cropped to show upper body and fringe detail.

  • Shot compositionThree-quarter side view framed to include the outer side fringe and most of the bag body; top of strap enters from the top edge.
  • Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, diffuse studio lighting producing mild highlights on the suede and soft shadow beneath the bag.
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused product image with visible surface texture and stitching details.

Colors

cognac brown· suede body#7B3D23cognac brown (fringe)· suede fringe#72351Cdark brown· braided strap and flat strap sectionswarm gold· metal hardware
Jess cognac fringed suede hobo bag product image 3
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Product

Close-up of the bag interior and upper body showing cognac suede exterior, interior zip pocket with metal zipper, leather trim around the opening, magnetic snap, strap hardware, and partial fringe at the side.

  • Suede exterior bodyTonal cognac-brown suede forming the bag's outer surface with a soft nap visible in the photographed area.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.64 (high)
  • Interior zip pocketInterior horizontal zip pocket visible on the back wall of the bag with a gold-tone metal zipper and a rectangular metal zipper pull.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.42 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Zipper text on pull“Small vertical text visible on the zipper pull, partially legible.”Partial
    1 regionx 0.47 · y 0.43 · w 0.03 · h 0.06 (medium)
  • Leather trim at openingNarrow darker brown leather trim runs along the bag opening edge with visible topstitching.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.22 · w 0.68 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Magnetic snap patchCircular suede patch on the interior back wall marking the location of a magnetic snap closure.
    1 regionx 0.58 · y 0.31 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Brand label on interiorRectangular stitched leather label on the interior back wall with legible capitalized brand text.
    1 regionx 0.60 · y 0.45 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (medium)
  • Interior label text“VANESSA BRUNO”
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.46 · w 0.16 · h 0.05 (medium)
  • Interior label secondary text“MADE IN ITALY”Partial
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.50 · w 0.16 · h 0.04 (medium)
  • Strap hardwareGold-tone metal hardware connecting the strap to the bag, including a D-ring and rectangular buckle component.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Partial fringeThin suede fringe strands visible at the left side edge of the image, matching the bag's suede color and texture.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (medium)
  • Interior lining fabricInterior appears lined in a darker brown woven fabric beneath the zip pocket area.
    1 regionx 0.52 · y 0.48 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high)

Other

Studio product shot, cropped close-up framing the bag's upper body and interior against a uniform light gray background with soft even lighting.

  • Shot compositionClose-up angled top-down view focused on the bag opening and interior pocket; edges of the bag and strap are cropped by the image frame.
  • BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or textures.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsSoft diffuse lighting with mild shadows inside the bag opening highlighting suede texture and interior depth.

Colors

cognac brown suede· suede exterior body#7B3D23dark brown leather· leather trim at opening#33231Cwarm brass· metal hardwaredeep brown lining· interior lining fabric#4C2B22

Brand PDP Lookup

Brand
Vanessa Bruno
URL
https://www.vanessabruno.com/p/large-calf-leather-jess-hobo-bag-49604.html

Large Calf Leather Jess Hobo Bag Made in Italy Cognac , Vanessa Bruno

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