Bourne Cassandra Clutch | Sequined Snakeskin Trimmed Pink Rosette Purse

Posted on: Aug 13

Despite all of its flamboyant elements, Bourne manages to create quite a refined evening purse in the Cassandra.

This is a purse covered in sequins. Its front flap is trimmed with a wide band of mottled snakeskin printed leather, then dotted with rosettes made from the same serpentine hide. Take every element on its own merits and you might think it too much. Combine them, and it's almost certainly a recipe for disaster. Yet by keeping the colors muted, Bourne actually makes the Cassandra look glamorous rather than glitzy.

A magnetic clasp is hidden underneath the front flap to keep your party essentials safe. These are the only things you'll be able to fit inside this bag, but its small size does make it look very stylish. And goodness knows, at most evening affairs looks are much more important than practical concerns!

Not that functionality is forgotten altogether. I'm glad Bourne has equipped the Cassandra with a chain strap for easy carrying as the night wears on.

At $205 this is Bourne's most expensive purse, but it might just be worth the splurge.