The bronzed and fabulous hold court at the Italian Riviera, lounging su una brandina — or on a chaise-lounge.

Italian native Marco Morosini became inspired on such a chair, realizing the versatility of the woven fabric upholding his posteriori — or butt.

The rest, as they say, is storia. Morosini utilized the tough, weather-proof material to do what creative Italians do best: design handbags. The line, dubbed Brandina was launched in the summer of 2005.

Brandina boasts eight separate models with resort-appropriate names: Travel Lodge, Hotel, Holiday Bag, Bed & Breakfast, Grand Hotel, Penthouse, Lobby and Motel. The Brandina satchels are decked out in twelve different pattern and hue combos consistent with sun-lounges of the Romagna Coast.

The Bed & Breakfast sets itself apart with its narrow, cylindrical shape and drawstring closure all of which come in four pin-striped styles and retails for 74 euros. Due to its shape, the B&B seems particularly ideal for the ol’ day-trip to the Riviera, with enough spazio for your Prada flip-flops, Pucci bikini and Gucci sunglasses. Brava! By L. Harper