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Fabulous Fino Bags

May 25, 2011

Another shop I must visit when I am in the Philippines is FINO. I love their gorgeous leather and the amazing quality of their products! They provide a lifetime warranty for their leather, which tells you that is how sturdy their leather and workmanship is! Recently went there and bought a few amazing items. Read on to see what I got!

White embossed leather with green lining.

Davos Big CLI 

I’ve wanted a white bag for the longest time except each one I see stains easily and I have to be honest with myself… for such an OC person I can get really dirty. And I need a bag that can take a lot of wear and tear. After all I travel a lot. During my trip to Manila I made the mistake of using my gold leather Coach bag. The handles’ gold color faded. =( That bag was definitely not for traveling. This bag however meets all my requirements: sturdy as hell, not easily stained (thanks to gorgously embossed leather), spacious and heavy duty (can take a lot of weight). Best thing about it is that it has the quality of a Louis Vuitton speedy but the price of a Ninewest bag. AWWWWESOME.

Slim calling card holder with orange lining

Basic Card case 

They have a really cute selection of calling card holders. The one that I was really attracted to was the hot pink leather with orange lining. It had such a Kate Spade look (which I love!) but the thing with really soft leather is that it gets really dirty quick especially if it’s getting juggled inside your bag with your make-up kit, wallet, ballpen, etc. So I opted for this embossed super thin calling card case pictured above. Perfect for a credit card, calling cards and a few bills for a night out using a tiny purse!

Red Luggage tag

Again embossed leather to handle all the wear and tear that your luggage goes through (ergo your luggage tag too). I got it in red to match my black and red luggage and red TSA locks!

Fino leatherware are great gifts! If you let the saleslady know that you are purchasing a gift, they provide gift box, bag and card. Love. It.  Below is the matching cardholder I got for TD.

GOOD TO KNOW:

Once you’ve bought your first FINO bag, you get a 10% discount on all future purchases. Amazing right? Ask the saleslady about it on your next visit to FINO.

I posted more pictures of my new FINO bag & iPad case *drool!* that I have and it has a complete list of FINO stores in Manila. Click here to see it!

If you do find yourself in the Philippines, I highly recommend you check out FINO!

FINO LEATHERWARE

  • Powerplant Mall, Shop 230 Level R-2 Rockwell Center, Amapola cor. Estrella Sts., Poblacion, Makati City
  • +632 898 1456 – 7
  • FINO also has outlets in Shangri-la Mall Mandaluyong, etc.

41 Comments · Diplo Style, manila shopping

Comments

  1. Camille Paz Rodriguez says

    May 25, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    I like! Too bad they dont have an online store!

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      May 25, 2011 at 8:50 AM

      True! I wish they did too… but they don’t even have a website. I think they also produce for companies abroad and make more money by producing for bigger brands than building their own brand. They do however have a loyal Manila clientele.

      Reply
      • klari says

        June 15, 2013 at 10:15 PM

        do u hve any idea how much a belt cost in fino? thanks!

        Reply
  2. Starlet says

    May 26, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    I certainly wish they did!! Looks like a very high quality brand and I love that chic polished look. Girl, the white one makes me want to reach my credit card and get one! I guess it’s a good thing they didn’t have an online store 😛

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      May 26, 2011 at 9:33 AM

      Hahaha! We would all totally be in trouble if they had an online store! =P And aren’t those prices unbelievable for the quality?!

      Reply
  3. ocmominmanila says

    May 30, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    I love Fino too and I have a few already (from my own purchases and gifts from husband) but I am trying not to buy ANY MORE bags!! (I know, I know, sacrilege. Haha) I didn’t know their leather had lifetime warranty though!! Can I bring my old bag back if it gets damaged?

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      May 30, 2011 at 2:11 AM

      Simplifying aye? I get it especially if you don’t have space anymore! I usually only have one color of each basic bag and only buy when it’s laspag already. Yes of course you can bring bags back if it’s damage also to have it cleaned. I don’t know if they charge for cleaning. And warranty is on the leather. If the hardware is broken they can replace at a minimal charge. How’s that for practical?!?

      Reply
  4. mahighmore says

    June 25, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    can i know if there will be fino leather boutique in singapore?

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      June 26, 2011 at 9:40 AM

      I’m sorry I don’t know if there is. =(

      Reply
  5. Camille says

    July 14, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Thanks for the tip! I’ll getting one too!

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      July 15, 2011 at 3:15 PM

      Cool! Go for it! Email me a picture of what you get! =)

      Reply
  6. khoLEEN says

    July 20, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Thanks for posting. Im an avid fan of FINO since my ex-bf bought me their red croc leather wallet back in 2007. Im still using in now — along with the a bunch of FINO red croc leather items. =) But to control my urge to splurge on FINO, i only allowed myself to collect the red croc leather stuff. Aside from my old reliable wallet, i now have the bag, big organizer, big fat wallet, checkbook cover, passport cover, card cases in three styles, pen case, keyholders and bag tag. Hopefully they would still continue with the line. Their SAs have excellent customer service too. Tip, they’re on sale annually starting mid-june until mid-july. =)

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      July 21, 2011 at 3:16 AM

      Hi KhoLEEN, I totally understand your obsession with the alligator embossed leather (if I’m not mistaken, they use calf leather) line. My very first FINO bag is also from the same line. It’s the same one as my bag tag isn’t it? Hopefully I get to amass a collection as incredible as yours. Though I like to change it up and I am in love with the embossing on my white bag in this post. I am still regretting not getting the wallet. Argh! They definitely have great customer service and lifetime guarantee on their leathers! Imagine that quality? Thank you so much on the info on the sale season. I’ll definitely watch out for it!!

      Reply
  7. Maya Co says

    August 5, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I LOVE FINO handbags and accessories. Each time I travel to Manila, Fino is in my itinerary and never missed a visit without buying something from FINO. Wish too that they we could buy online. my latest purchase was the handbag with green lining pictured above – very comfy and just the right size for me. i heard they have a shop at power plant – I go to the the Glorieta 3 shop but would like to see other places as they may have other selections,

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      August 6, 2011 at 3:06 AM

      Hi Maya Co! First thank you for dropping by and commenting on my blog! I really appreciate hearing from peeps! Wow we have the same taste =) Yes my favorite store to go to is the Powerplant and Shangri-la Mall ones, just because both are less crowded malls. =P I think it’s great to check out different locations since they have very limited stocks, certain items are available/not available in each store. I super regret not buying the white long wallet that matched our bags! It was such a great deal at P2500. You wont find that quality at that price here!

      Reply
  8. Jing says

    October 26, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Hi, this blog really helped. I also love Fino’s speedy bag and I’ve been planning to to get one. The only thing is I find dark shades too strong. I didn’t see a white bag on display so I assumed they didn’t have one and honestly, even if I saw one I wouldn’t consider buying it because keeping anything white here in Manila is frustrating. But realizing (thanks to you) that it’s made of genuine leather and can truly stand a lot of wear and tear I now find myself wanting to get one. So thanks! By the way, I was actually looking for their website hoping to see more designs and luckily I saw your blog. 🙂

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      October 27, 2011 at 3:54 AM

      Hi Jing, I’m glad you found my blog. I am not sure if they still have the white since this post was from last May and they normally change colors and design. I was pleasantly surprised by this white embossed leather of theirs though because it’s SO easy to keep clean and does not stain easily. Just keep it away from cheap fabrics that really stain white items or new denims that need to be washed. This bag has been my favorite travel bag lately, even more than my LV speedy because it’s easier to keep clean than the untanned LV leather. It’s even more dusty here in Jakarta so for me to say that is a big deal. I say go for it! Enjoy the new bag!

      Reply
  9. Maryanne Moll says

    March 18, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    I love Fino. I have the office satchel, the card case for 20 cards (I’m such a shopaholic), the coin purse, and the checkbook holder, all in red wine color, plain calfskin. Like khoLeen, I have decided to just focus on the red wine, or else I’d end up buying too many darn stuff!

    Now I’m in the market for a wristlet in red wine. I do hope they come up with iPhone cases and cases for other gadgets. I love the satchel because it fits my 11-inch MacBook Air perfectly. Now I hope they have a sleeve for it, in red wine. Won’t that be just great?

    Reply
    • Moose says

      May 5, 2012 at 10:32 AM

      http://www.leathercollection.ph 🙂 I think you may find what you’re looking for there too:)

      Reply
  10. Moose says

    May 5, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    I know a store similar to Fino, it’s called The Leather Collection. Quality is just as amazing. 😀 You can check it out too 🙂

    Reply
  11. Vi Ta says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I have the same material of slim calling card holder but mine is like a wallet,can hold up to 20 credit cards. I bought it when we were posted in Manila 7 years ago. Now we are posted here in Jakarta ans I’m still using it. It’s a good buy!

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      July 15, 2012 at 10:58 AM

      Wow! 7 years ago? That is impressive! What a great investment good quality leather is. Did you get it from FINO too?

      Reply
  12. Maritoni Tordesillas says

    July 19, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    love Fino too! where can I post my recent purchases?

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      July 20, 2012 at 9:56 AM

      I Maritoni, I would love to see your new purchases and post them on my blog. Send them to me on thediplomaticwife@gmail.com with why you love your new purchases. =)

      Reply
  13. blue_ed69@yahoo.com says

    September 27, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    may ginawa ba kayong promo last July 23, 2012?

    Reply
  14. Mr Corder says

    January 28, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    we would like to import to London UK

    Reply
  15. Lola Tjendraputra says

    February 13, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    I love Fino bags. Excellent quality in an affordable price. Every time I visit The Philippines I would drop by the store in Glorietta. I’m going there on the 18th Feb-26th Feb. Is it possible to order a black crocodile design (deep emboss) bowling bag? One of the products I bought is a tangerine classic bowling bag. I’d love to have a matching long wallet with zipper around it. My email address is lolatjendraputra@gmail.com Thank you. Lola.

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      February 13, 2013 at 3:34 PM

      Dear Lola, I am in no way affiliated with FINO. I do not own the store. I am just a happy and loyal customer. You can speak with their store staff about ordering specific products and ask for the email address of the owner, though I think you may have to have a minimum number of orders for them to do it for you. Good luck!

      Reply
  16. Abigale Panlilio says

    May 14, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    i was in chicago a month ago as my company sent me for training. i always carry my fino bag with me and when i entered a dept store ( neiman marcus ), an american lady who works there noticed my bag ( pink speedy ) and she asked where i got it. told her its a philippine brand called fino. she asked me if they have a website which im not sure ( there is fino india website ) im just proud of my fino bag and the fact that its phil made

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      May 15, 2013 at 4:02 PM

      Niiice! I know what you mean! I am so proud to be carrying a local Filipino brand that is so stylish. I’ve been asked about my bag by a people several times, once by fabulous gay guy in an aeroplane, and it tickled me pink. They always think its a super expensive, chic brand. Once I discovered FINO I stopped buying LV, etc. Why spend more when this is actually lower maintenance and is one of a kind. Thanks for sharing your FINO story with me and commenting on my blog Abigale!

      Reply
      • LL says

        September 27, 2013 at 3:43 PM

        Hi, I am just wondering if you are able to post more photos of your Fino products including the styles of the bag. I have fallen in love with the brand after discovering it last year when I was on holidays Manila. I live in Australia and would absolutely love to own another bag but it’s difficult to do without knowing what they call their bags. I wish they would develop their own website.
        Thanks

        Reply
        • diplomaticwife says

          September 27, 2013 at 4:56 PM

          Hi LL, so far I have done two posts on FINO. I have only one other bag, calling card case and a men’s wallet that I haven’t posted. These were purchased in September of last year. If you are interested to see them, though they aren’t the latest models, I can post their photos. Unfortunately I haven’t been back to the Philippines since so I have no idea what their latest styles are. I think their FINO brand is just a part of their business, if I am not mistaken they produce for brands in New York, etc. I agree they should definitely launch their own website. I myself would like to be able to order them online, if they don’t increase their prices range. =)

          Reply
  17. edelweiza says

    September 22, 2016 at 9:51 AM

    I got introduced to Fino because of your blog post. Thanks for that. It was actually a few years ago. Last month, I finally, finally got my very first Fino bag! It’s a blue Davos and I’m in love with it! It’s sturdy and classy just like how you described it. I’m planning to get a Fino wallet for my birthday and I can’t wait! 🙂

    Reply
    • diplomaticwife says

      October 20, 2016 at 4:02 PM

      AWwww… that is so nice to hear! Thank you for telling me.

      Congratulations on your first FINO bag! It’s quite addictive coz of the value for money. And isn’t it so nice to know that we are supporting our local industries and businesses?

      Reply

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At first we were going to stay in the heart of Barcelona, where we stayed 8 years ago (I didn’t even know that @diplobaby was already in my tummy at 2 weeks old) but the “hotel” is now expensive with no amenities & small rooms. So TD found a hotel in #badalona - a 20min taxi ride from Barcelona city center - that was so fabulous & slightly less expensive.

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🤍 All white interiors was so beautiful & calming
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🤍 Everything was so aesthetic, even where you tap your card to enter the room
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🤍 Small rooftop pool with unbelievable views (need to do a separate post)
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🤍 Gorg esplanade
🤍 Yummy restos beside
🤍 Mercadona right beside - so convenient!

FEW RECOS FOR IMPROVEMENT:
✌️ Loved the textured wall paper, but it’s difficult to keep clean inside the bathroom
✌️ The bathroom surface area was a bit small & our stuff kept falling off the sink
✌️ Not a single chair in the family room so when we had room service we had to eat standing
✌️ No salt & pepper with room service so we called to ask & were told we would be charged for them taking it up. After TD clarified that there was no S&P with our meal, they said they would bring it up. The person brought a small bowl of of salt & pepper combined. The salt was for DiploBaby’s salmon, but he can’t eat pepper, I wanted both for my pesto. Had to run down in my slippers & the resto staff were very apologetic coz who serves a mixed S&P ever? They gave me individually packaged ones which I really appreciated.
✌️ Since the hotel has a pool & is by the beach, I wish there was a place to hang & dry swim suits. Our suits & watershoes did not dry in the tub.

All in all the value we got from staying in this hotel was so high compared to a more expensive hotel in Barcelona. No hotel stay is perfect.

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