In a world of fashion houses that follow rules, it’s so exciting to see a brand like Bodhi who breaks them all. In the Temple Bag, it’s created an accessory like nothing I’ve seen before.
It calls to mind Christian Louboutin’s Cocotte hobo with its accordion style, but that structure is much more pronounced here. The name suggests it was modeled on grand Asian temples, but the styling is so abstract that most people won’t get the reference. That’s OK though; I think that makes it look like a work of art rather than a novelty.
Once you’re done admiring the style you’ll probably wonder how practical it is. Bodhi’s done a surprisingly good job here. The flat framed base will keep the bag upright once you set it down, and the leather strap is long enough for easy carrying. The interior is lined with gray logo embossed fabric, and secured with a zip. You’ll probably need to be careful when packing to retain that distinctive accordion look, but with a little practice that shouldn’t be too hard.
The pale yellow color may not seem exciting enough to accompany such an outrageous bag, but I think it works well. This subtle sun shade gives the Temple bag a versatility that a louder color may not have afforded.
More Features of This Bodhi Accordion Bag
- Made on leather
- A single 18 inch leather strap with a 10 inch drop
- Measures 9 x 8 x 5 inches
- Made in China
- Comes with a dust cover
