Alexander McQueen Bubble Tote | Large Black Nappa Leather Handbag With Buckle and Charm Details

Posted on: Dec 16

Alexander McQueen is known for his cutting-edge, bad boy designs. Usually I love the way he lives up to his reputation, but I have to say that, while I like the luxurious leather and unusual shape of the bag, I find the overabundance of silver accessories dangling from the Bubble distracting and off-putting.

The front flap pocket would be a great asset if it weren't for the enormous Western-styled buckle and strap closure. First of all, the buckle makes it inconvenient to get into the pocket. And, since it is the visual centerpiece of the bag, it distracts from some of the more subtle and beautiful details of the bag, like the weathered grain of the soft leather, or the intricate stitching on the pocket flap.

Each side of the Bubble features an O-ring for attaching chains and charms, and one chain of charms is included on the bag. The rolled leather dual handles are attached to the purse by ornate, T-shaped hardware. This is another detail that could be really intriguing if there weren't already so much to look at.

All that being said, there is something purposeful about the over-design of this bag, which is characteristic of McQueen's ironic and irreverent approach to fashion. At over $2,000, this is a bag for major McQueen enthusiasts, or for a woman whose personal style can handle this level of ironic detail.