This bag comes from their Embroidered Exotic Bag Series, and is specially built from custom-made, high-quality micro-fiber leather with proprietary and carefully designed, multi-colored embroidered pieces. These pieces are noted to be native to the protected Miao tribe.
So say that this exotic bag is roomy, functional and eye-catching is an understatement.
The first time I walked out of the house with this bag over my shoulder, many a’ head turned and the second time I used the bag was to do a few errands — two women asked me where I got my bag within the first hour. It shouldn’t be a surprise — after all, look at how this bag pops?
The lining is custom made and the contrast is BOLD! Plus, all the hardware is forged with real gold-plated material with anti-soul treatment to avoid corrosion., which is a huge plus for travelers.
One of the things that should come across by now is that Fricaine is not afraid of color and vibrant combos are the order of the day.
This orange number is known as the Chicanza Exotic Shoulder Bag and is from their Jacquard Exotic Bag Series.
Like the fabulous “number” I went with, the inside of the bag is roomy and as mentioned above, has a few inside pockets to keep you better organized, which is a necessity when you’re on the road as often as I am.
We love the fact that they also offer wallets and they’re as stylish and vogue as their larger bags and sachels. The below wallet is one of 3 choices they had in the same color combo as my bag.
A larger option with a zipper is always my choice so I can keep more receipts, tickets and other travel documents safer and more secure, however if you’re looking for a smaller wallet option for every day use, they have several options to choose from as well.
We’re loving our experience so far and the raised eyebrows I get whenever I walk out of the house with a Fricaine bag over my shoulder.
The girls at the gym were sure I bought this bag at some exotic shop in Rio or Milan.
This brand is where Exotic Luxury meets Fun. For this history and language lovers out there, “Fricaine”, pronounced free-kane, is derived from the French word“Africaine” which means “African”.
We absolutely love their array of expansive cultural fabrics! What else is cool is that the Fricaine team gave us a 40% off coupon for WBTW readers and fans and at their already reasonable prices, it’s a great deal.
Head on over to http://www.fricaine.com/ and upon check out, use discount code WBTW40 and start raising eyebrows in your own hood or on your next getaway.
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Renee Blodgett is the founder of We Blog the World. The site combines the magic of an online culture and travel magazine with a global blog network and has contributors from every continent in the world. Having lived in 10 countries and explored nearly 80, she is an avid traveler, and a lover, observer and participant in cultural diversity.
She is also the CEO and founder of Magic Sauce Media, a new media services consultancy focused on viral marketing, social media, branding, events and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped companies from 12 countries get traction in the market. Known for her global and organic approach to product and corporate launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an active user of social media, she helps clients navigate digital waters from around the world. Renee has been blogging for over 16 years and regularly writes on her personal blog Down the Avenue, Huffington Post, BlogHer, We Blog the World and other sites. She was ranked #12 Social Media Influencer by Forbes Magazine and is listed as a new media influencer and game changer on various sites and books on the new media revolution. In 2013, she was listed as the 6th most influential woman in social media by Forbes Magazine on a Top 20 List.
Her passion for art, storytelling and photography led to the launch of Magic Sauce Photography, which is a visual extension of her writing, the result of which has led to producing six photo books: Galapagos Islands, London, South Africa, Rome, Urbanization and Ecuador.
Renee is also the co-founder of Traveling Geeks, an initiative that brings entrepreneurs, thought leaders, bloggers, creators, curators and influencers to other countries to share and learn from peers, governments, corporations, and the general public in order to educate, share, evaluate, and promote innovative technologies.
