I was thrilled by the re-release of Paco Rabanne’s iconic bags back in early spring – the launching of his Le 69 chain-metal handbag, in collaboration with Comme des Garçons, was a thrill. The heavy-metal little bag looked just as modern in 2011 as it did around the time of Woodstock (long before my time!). But I may have just been reminded that there is, indeed, too much of a good thing. This re-edition of the original has been set in glossy calfskin (lovely) and doused in metal charms by Judy Blame. Buttons and coins and safety pins – oh, my! It’s accessories galore, to the point where you can hardly recognize the actual bag. While there is some charm in the fringe-like adornments – just think about them moving and clinking as you strut down the street! – and they announce your playful, winky side, they hinder the inherent beauty of such a unique bag. And let’s not even get into the astronomical price tag! What say you: snob or slob? On Luisa Via Roma for $10,400.
slob
forgot to ask, need a bag under 1300, ideas?
Hmm… seems to me this looked good on the paper but the finished version is just not up to scratch. It looks quite cheap in the photo (not something you want to hear when you have just spent $10K!). Verdict: Slob.
On a different note, I saw this clutch and thought of you, Tina!
http://www.bowndesigns.com/shop/item/86
It’s made by Bown, a British company, based near Bath. They say that they work with a team of highly skilled European craftsmen using the finest leathers, hardware and materials, all developed with select Italian, Spanish and British suppliers and that ‘the quality extends into every detail’. I have to say, that clutch looks stunning to me. What do you think? xoxo
Lina, this is a gorgeous clutch! xoxo Tina
Looks like a DIY project from Michael’s or Hobby Lobby.
This bag is overkill… Stick to classic and simple.
I am big fan of Paco Rabanne and have more than one of his dresses in my closet. But, I would pass on the bag regardless of the price. Possibly a collector, who does not intend to really use it, would love it.
The charms do transform this bag to a completely different style, but I love the chain shoulder straps on both releases.
I carry enough junk in my bag, why do I want to carry around all this extra junk that’s probably heavy? Plus… I think it takes the cool rock aesthetic vibe and makes it look cheap and cartoony.