Feb 5th, 2010 | Written by S. Thompson | Posted in Handbags |

Tokidoki is taking the market by storm. Created in early 2003 from his own person website, Simone Legno, describes it as “…the hope, the hidden energy everyone has inside that gives us the strength to face a new day and dream something positive, that something magical will happen to us.Tokidoki means “sometimes” in Japanese. It was chosen by Legno because of his own interest in everything Japanese, from art to food. The handbags are an expression of her interpretation of the Japanese culture. The handbags feature eyes, faces or parts of faces, with a heart and crossbones logo. There are various shapes to the handbags.

Everything from backpacks, cosmetic cases, wallets, double handles, handbags, messengers and laptop bags, mini bags, PDA cases and waist packs are featured in the Legno-Tokidoki line. Sizes range from the smallest, a cell phone case, to a larger double handle almost luggage-sized bag. Everything is featured, from a solid black with very little ornamentation and decoration to bold prints with more decoration in the form of figures on key chains. The bags are nylon fabric and most feature nylon handles along with zippers. The majority of the bags come in a black and also several prints.

The most popular bag is the Nobile. This is a small hobo with an adjustable strap. It weighs approximately one pound, eight ounces and measures eleven by ten and one half by four. This bag comes in an embossed black print, a colorful print, and a black and white print. Slightly pricey at $108, it is highly durable and will last a long time. Also, shipping is free with some vendors. The most popular backpack style is the Abbraccio. At 16.5″ x 13″ x 6.25″ it is roomy enough for all the books you need to carry.

Other popular items that made it into the top ten are: the cosmetic pouch (numbers 2 and 4 in different colors), the Ragazza-a double handle, the Elegante-a single handle version of the Ragazza, the Immagini-a laptop bag, the Incontro-a tall single handle, the Melodia-a cell phone case, the Nobile backpack already mentioned and the Centro-a rounded double handle. The most expensive bag is the Elegante at 168, while the least expensive is the cosmetic pouch that is around $35. Rating by ebags customers consistently ranged between nine point six and nine point nine range in the following areas: appearance, durability and organization. The ratings reliable fell into the eight to nine scales on price. The overall score for these bags was averaged into a score of nine point four. The overall value of these bags appears to be very good with an average of eight point two. Visit tokidoki bags or leather briefcases for men for further information.

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