Elie Tahari Zoe Satchel | Medium Patent Leather Luxury Handbag

Posted on: Mar 13

With a dash of retro styling and some luscious leather, Elie Tahari has created the sort of satchel I can imagine carrying for years to come. Meet the Zoe.

Named after Eli's daughter, the Zoe is created from luxurious patent leather. Patent can tend to appear overly glossy and a little cheap, but this leather's natural grain makes it look a lot classier. The rich tones may seem more appropriate for the colder months, but with the right confidence I can imagine wearing them in any season. This bold hollyberry has a festive appeal, but it's also available in basic black, fiord blue, and olive green.

The classic domed shape and rolled dual straps give the Zoe its retro appeal. Polished circle embellishments underneath the handles and complementary stitching complete the chic look.

So often designers spend so much time making their purse look pretty, they forget what we need inside. Not so here; Elie Tahari has crammed a lot into this medium-sized space. We've got the zip, cell, and slip pockets we nearly take for granted these days, but there's more. A leather card holder and pen pocket show the Zoe means business.

I'd expect a bag with the Zoe's luxurious good looks and practical appeal to cost me a four-figure sum, so I'm pleasantly surprised by the $595 price tag. It's still nothing to sneeze at, but it could be a lot worse!