The first thing anyone ever says about Stella McCartney bags is that they are expensive for being non-leather. So to start off I want to say, you pay for style and you pay for design. Target sells real leather bags and they are cheap, but as they say, you get what you pay for. So, for those who do not care for leather or just those who care more about style, Stella McCartney is fabulous and we love her. And to further appeal to the skeptics, this bag is well priced, at $1095 (although last week is was $995, our falling dollar is screwing us) it is also our Cheap Thrills pick of the week. At 17" x 12.5" it is big enough to fit my MacBook and certainly big enough for those tech snobs with the MacAir, so this can be your work / school bag and is most definitely appropriate for dinner and cocktails. If you're the one bag kind of girl, this one will keep your ever growing contents organized, the interior has compartments and pockets galore. But the subtle yet intricate details are what makes this bag a joy to behold. Everything blends in for an overall slick and sharp look, the hardware, buckles, pleats and stitching are all part of a well designed thought process. Which is what we always want but like everything, it is easier said than done. I even love the little coin purse, perfect to keep all your quarters for the parking meter (or laundry machine, city girls), which reminds me, I have to pay my stupid parking ticket. I sat right in front of my car sipping away happily on my latte while a metermaid on a bicycle wrote a ticket. The barbaric part of me wanted to throw my scone at him, but my husband was with me and he kept me tame. $35 could make up for the falling dollar on all my Net a Porter purchases this week, which is where you can get this bag.
i like this bag and i wish students at my school would carry bags like this instead of nylon longchamps or even worse jansport back-packs.
Of course its not leather... but what IS it?
I don´t like SM bags,clothes or shoes. There is so much going on in this bag! I´m wondering too what´s it made from.How do you keep this white bag clean. If and when you spill something on it, how do you get the dirt off?
Agreed with Mette. SM things are not worth the price tag. Anyway, why price something so high when it is not leather? If she really wants to spread the eco message across, she should make things more affordable so more ppl can purchase them.
While there is a lot going on with this bag, the clue is in the name.
'Appaloosa' is a breed of horse, one that is famous for their spotty, busy coats. SM is famous for her love of them, and they are without a doubt beautiful horses (I've had 7 in my time, lol).
I do like this bag.. I think it'd take an extremely simple outfit to pull off, and then only with the right person carrying it, but still.
I love the coin purse/wristlet attached. How handy is that?
I own this bag, and I love it... one problem. It picks up color from almost anything I wear (dark denim is the worst) and it's so hard to clean. Any advice?