Some bags are just meant to be looked at and enjoyed as wearable art, with no functionality whatsoever. This is the case with the stunning shagreen and brass minaudiere from R & Y Augousti. It looks like something Daisy from "The Great Gatsby" would have carried--completely useless, but oh, so pretty. I was immediately captivated when I saw it; the art deco chevron pattern shows off the two very different materials, which you would never think of putting together. The contrast of smooth, shiny brass, next to pebbly, grainy shagreen is quite sensual and exotic. I would enjoy holding this just for the texture! Of course with it being 1-inch thick, you will only be able to bring cash and a tube of lipgloss, but sometimes form rules over function, and you just have to give in to frivolousness (especially at this price)! I would actually leave this out on my table as a decorative piece, so that I can enjoy it daily. R & Y Augousti Antique Shagreen Minaudiere $375 at Vivre.
R & Y Augousti Antique Shagreen Minaudiere
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It's acutally really cute but really no function just like the Judith Lieber minaudiere but we still love it. But at $375, I think it's okay to indulge the fun side of our personality.
I love shagreen! I love the colors too. I also love The Great Gatsby reference! HAhahahah. I have a couple of these kinds of bags. I have to say, while I love them, it was a mistake to buy them. They just sit in my closet, never being used. I think I'm just more a big-bag kind of guy. :)
I really like this bag... a lot. I have been looking for the perfect gold metallic clutch, and this seems like a great choice, b/c it's not just like all the other metallic clutches. I like the pattern/geometric aspect of it. It will add a little downtown edge to my mostly uptown style wardrobe. Yay!
I adore R&Y! I still use my purple ostrich and shagreen wallet religiously. I am sad to say I was talking with Paul at Barneys last Friday and he informed me their prices are going up. :(