The Givenchy Nightingale Bag gets a Smooth Redesign for Pre-Fall 2015

The Givenchy Nightingale was the first Givenchy bag I ever became aware of; before the brand became a handbag juggernaut with multiple super-popular designs, the Nightingale was the first one to catch the eyes of celebs and fashion people. For Pre-Fall 2015, the bag is getting a minimalist new makeover.

Fans of the Nightingale will notice three major differences in the redesign. First, and a lot of noticeably, the big, perpendicular cross-seams that held together the previous bag’s four panels are no longer there; in there place is a flat, smooth swathe of soft leather that feels a lot more modern and luxurious. Second, the Givenchy logo hardware has been removed from the manage attachments, which also serves to make the bag’s details a little cleaner. Third, the carry strap has changed; instead of the wide, short, zipper-adorned strap the brand has used recently, the new Nightingales sport thinner straps with adjustable lengths.

Also of note: these new bags appear to be a little bit a lot more expensive than their predecessors. The small version of the new Nightingale will set you back $2,190; the most recent base price for the old Nightingales was $2,090 in the same size.

The overall effect is a lot more in line with the brand’s recent accessories aesthetic, which is a lot more structured and streamlined than it was when the Nightingale was originally introduced. The new Pre-Fall 2015 Nightingales are currently in pre-order, and they’re expected to arrive before the end of September. check them out below or shop the full Givenchy selection at Saks.

Givenchy Nightingale small Bicolor Crocodile Satchel
$35,000 by means of Saks

Givenchy small Nightingale Bag
$2,190 by means of Saks

Givenchy medium Nightingale Satchel
$2,450 by means of Saks

Givenchy Micro Nightingale Satchel
$1,790 by means of Saks