For lovers of classic culture, the Verona Opera Festival is hard to beat. There are three reasons why there's nothing like it in the world. First there's the Arena di Verona, the 2000-year-old Roman amphitheatre where the performances take place. Then there's the magical serendipity of hearing the opera "Romeo and Juliet," in Juliet's own home town. Last but not least, you have the crowds. Thousands of the most fashionable art and music lovers in Europe pack the streets and sidewalk cafes before showtime. For someone with a keen interest in global fashion trends and style, it felt like Christmas morning.

This summer I saw so many petite mink handbags that I thought they were passing them out with every bottle of Valpolicella. Our Verona Mink Handbag features fine demi buff mink and soft, full-grain Italian calf leather. The stylish shoulder bag includes a sturdy mahogany strap and a gold-plated bag clasp. A chunky, gold-plated cable chain holds an old-fashioned clasp key for added security. With plenty of room for your evening essentials (compact, cell phone and opera glasses), I'm sure you'll find it the perfect accessory for a moonlit night of open-air arias.