Be & D Woodstock Hobo | Studded Belt Distressed Gray Leather Handbag

Posted on: Dec 7

Be & D Woodstock Hobo Considering its name, I expected something rebellious and free-spirited from Be & D's Woodstock hobo. Sadly though, this purse is pretty lackluster.

Taken on their own merits, the elements are great. I really like the wrinkled texture of the distressed leather. The spiky studs are a playful alternative to the traditional flat version. The whipstitching across the handle also adds some interest to this functional strap. But this bag is not as great as the sum of its parts; all together these elements fail to inspire me.

This gray hobo just seems like a great mass of boring. The belt and studs across the top don't seem to gel, but they're more exciting than the ho-hum shape and mass of gray leather underneath it. This color can look wonderfully on trend, but on this bag is simply appears insipid.

Not that this hobo is without its charms. It's luxuriously large, and equipped with everything we could hope for, from zip and slip pockets to a hook for keys. It closes with a magnetic snap which offers security without disrupting the hobo's looks, although perhaps their intrusion would have been welcome!

For almost one thousand dollars I expect to be wowed by a bag, both inside and out. And sadly, Be & D hasn't wowed me here.