Vanessa Bruno
Jess Cognac Fringed Suede Shoulder Bag
The Vanessa Bruno Jess is a cognac fringed suede shoulder bag with a braided handle and long decorative fringes. It features genuine suede construction, a cotton lining, a top zip closure, a patch pocket inside, and a grab or shoulder handle. The bag measures 8.25 inches in height, 13 inches in length, and 4 inches in width, and it is made in Italy. It functions as a stylish carryall for everyday essentials.
- Color
- Cognac
- Material
- Genuine suede, cotton lining
- Gender
- female
- Style
- boho, romantic, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Color
Size
Specifications
Cognac suede shoulder bag with braided handle and long flowing fringes, featuring a zip top closure and interior patch pocket.
Zip top closure, patch pocket, braided handle, shoulder strap, decorative fringes.
- Color
- Cognac · brown
- Material
- Genuine suede, cotton lining
- Secondary
- cotton
- Style
- boho, romantic, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 13 x 4 x 8.25 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- genuine suede
- cotton lining
- zip top closure
- braided handle
- shoulder handle
- patch pocket
- long decorative fringes
- made in Italy
- signature dust bag
- cognac color
- fringed design
- height 8.25 inches
- length 13 inches
- width 4 inches
Product Insights
The Jess Cognac Fringed Suede Shoulder Bag by Vanessa Bruno is an effortless daily accessory for demanding women, inspired by actress Jessica Lange and crafted in Italy from Italian calf suede and vegetable-tanned calf leather that develop a patina with use. Its soft slouch body expands storage yet is secured by a full-top zip, and it features artisanal hand-braided straps, custom buckles, and sewn fringes that flow when carried. Priced at CAD 595, it offers French design and Italian manufacturing rare at this price point, but the water-sensitive suede and patina-developing leather require weather care, and the bag fits bulky items like a small water bottle but not a 10-inch tablet.
Verified claims
- Patina
- Suede darkens and leather burnishes with use.
- Design inspiration
- Inspired by actress Jessica Lange, the Jess bag is an effortless easy bag for demanding women.
- Materials
- Italian calf suede and vegetable-tanned calf leather body, cotton lining, hand-braided strap, custom buckles; develops patina.
- Functional design
- Soft slouch body expands storage capacity; full top zip closure provides security and easy access.
- Provenance
- Paris-designed and Italian-made, with artisanal details at CAD 595.
- Artisanal details
- Hand-braided strap, custom buckles, and sewn fringes, inspired by Jessica Lange.
- Aging
- Suede darkens at contact points; veg-tan leather burnishes with use
- Construction
- Hand-braided strap, custom buckles, and sewn fringe for durability
- Capacity and fit
- Fits bulky items like a small water bottle but not a 10-inch tablet.
- Closure security
- Full-length zip closure prevents spills from the slouchy body.
- Care
- Water-sensitive suede and patina-developing leather make the bag require weather care.
- Fringe attachment
- Fringes are sewn securely, not glued.
- Strap and hardware
- Hand-braided strap with patina and custom buckles embody artisanal savoir-faire.
- Fringe detail
- Sewn suede fringes from Italian suede create flowing movement when carried.
- Artisan heritage
- Folk-art details, Paris-Italian craftsmanship, and patina-developing materials define the Jess's artisan character.
- Brand narrative
- Inspired by Jessica Lange, designed in Paris, and made in Italy, this bag is positioned as an effortless daily accessory.
- Practical functionality
- A full-length zipper and a flexible suede design deliver secure, adaptable capacity with minimal care.
- Artisanal touches
- Hand-braided strap, custom buckles, and flowing fringes add artisanal character without extra styling.
- Brand story
- Named after actress Jessica Lange and described as an easy bag for demanding women by the designer.
- Competitive pricing
- At CAD 595, offers Italian manufacturing and French design with vegetable-tanned leather rare under CAD 800.
- Fringe durability
- Fringes are sewn rather than glued.
Product record
- Title
- Jess Cognac Fringed Suede Shoulder Bag
- Brand
- Vanessa Bruno
- Price
- 595 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing suede shoulder bag with long narrow fringe along the bottom and sides, braided single shoulder strap, visible metal hardware and a small gold logotype on the front panel.
- Body material and shapeSoft suede main body in a rounded rectangular/hoop silhouette with a slightly scooped top edge and a smooth nap surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Fringe detailLong narrow suede fringe strips attached along the bag bottom and extending down from the sides; fringe strands hang straight and are uniform in width.
3 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.60 · w 0.70 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.34 · w 0.10 · h 0.50 (medium); x 0.82 · y 0.34 · w 0.10 · h 0.50 (medium) - Shoulder strapSingle braided strap composed of two darker leather tones twisted together into a tight braid, forming an arch above the bag.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.26 (high) - HardwareSmall gold-tone metal rings and buckles attach the strap to the bag at both upper corners.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium) - Zipper pullShort leather zipper pull tab visible at the top right of the bag, darker than the main body.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.22 · w 0.06 · h 0.09 (high) - Front logotype“Small centered metallic gold logotype printed on the front lower-middle of the suede panel: VANESSA BRUNO”
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.42 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Studio product shot centered on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the bag; even diffuse lighting highlights suede texture.
- Shot compositionBag is centered and vertically oriented with the strap forming a symmetrical arch; image shows full bag and fringe with even margins on left and right.
- Background and shadowUniform light gray background with a soft diffuse shadow directly below the bag indicating studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.85 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and texture visibilityDiffuse, even lighting produces soft highlights on the suede nap and minimal specular reflections on metal hardware.
Colors
cognac suede· main body (suede)#8B4A2Dcognac suede· fringe#733B23dark brown and burgundy braid· braided strapgold tone· metal hardwaredark brown leather· zipper pull tab#4C2422- Body material and shapeSoft suede main body in a rounded rectangular/hoop silhouette with a slightly scooped top edge and a smooth nap surface.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the bag's right-side body showing cognac suede surface, long suede fringe running from the side seam to the foreground, a braided darker brown shoulder strap with adjustable buckle and gold-tone hardware, and a visible top zipper.
- Main body materialSoft suede panel in a warm cognac brown with a uniform nap and subtle directional texture visible across the front surface.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.55 · h 0.66 (high) - Fringe detailMultiple long narrow suede fringe strips attached at the side seam cascading outward and lying across the foreground surface, individual strips visible and slightly irregular in length.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.36 · w 0.22 · h 0.34 (medium) - Shoulder strap constructionBraided leather strap in a darker brown attached to the bag with a stitched leather tab and an adjustable flat strap section with buckle holes.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - HardwareGold-tone metal buckle and rectangular keeper on the adjustable strap section, with matching gold-tone zipper teeth visible at the bag opening.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.05 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Top zipperExposed metal zipper with visible teeth and a narrow leather zipper tape running along the bag opening.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.16 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (high) - StitchingVisible single-line topstitching on the leather strap tab and around the strap attachment point.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.04 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with even front lighting, soft shadow under the bag, and close cropped framing focusing on the bag's side, strap and fringe.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray seamless background with diffuse lighting that minimizes harsh shadows and highlights the suede texture.
- Shadow and reflectionSoft diffuse shadow under and slightly to the right of the bag indicating a light source from above-left.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium) - Shot compositionTight three-quarter close-up crop showing the right side and front face of the bag with fringe arranged toward the front-left of the frame.
Colors
cognac brown· suede body#8B4D32dark cognac· suede fringe#A36444dark brown· shoulder strap and tabs#4D322Dwarm gold· metal hardware and zipper teeth- Main body materialSoft suede panel in a warm cognac brown with a uniform nap and subtle directional texture visible across the front surface.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the bag front and top showing cognac suede exterior, long suede fringe at the bottom, a gold-metal top zipper with leather trim, braided leather strap with gold rings, and the interior fabric lining with a leather pocket stamped 'VANESSA BRUNO MADE IN ITALY'.
- Suede bodyRounded front panel of single-tone cognac suede with a soft, napped texture visible across the surface.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high) - Fringed trimMultiple long flat suede fringe strips emerging from the bag base and hanging downward; fringe matches the bag body color and texture.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high) - Top zipperExposed metal zipper with closely spaced gold-colored teeth running along the bag opening, set into a leather-trimmed edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Leather trim and stitchingDark brown smooth leather trim around the zipper opening with visible contrast topstitching along the trim edge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Braided strap and metal ringsBraided leather strap visible at the top-left attached by two gold-colored metal rings and a leather loop.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Interior fabric liningSmooth woven fabric lining in a deep reddish-brown visible inside the open top of the bag.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high) - Interior pocket labelSmall leather-trimmed interior pocket with foil-stamped text visible on the pocket tab.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.24 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Interior label text“VANESSA BRUNO MADE IN ITALY”
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.26 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped to show the upper front and base fringe; neutral light background, soft diffuse lighting with minimal shadows, and tight crop excluding most strap length.
- Shot compositionClose-up studio view focused on the bag top and front; image is cropped so only the left portion of the strap and the front face with fringe are visible.
- Background and lightingEven neutral light background with soft, diffuse lighting that reduces harsh shadows and highlights the suede texture.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the bag surface and hardware with no visible motion blur; edges are cropped at the upper-left strap and lower fringe.
Colors
cognac suede· suede body#8C4D32cognac suede· fringe#8A543Cdark brown leather· leather trim and strap#2A0D03antique gold· metal hardwaredeep reddish brown· interior lining#633424- Suede bodyRounded front panel of single-tone cognac suede with a soft, napped texture visible across the surface.