Leather rarely graces minaudieres, and when it does it tends to add sneering attitude. Inge Christopher softens the bad boy fabric with flowers to create his Mika minaudiere.
The pale metallic cherry blossoms are illuminated against the dark leather. These delicate Japanese blooms make this hard-edged case a real thing of modern beauty. Forget the crystals we’re used to seeing on minaudieres; this purse might just be the new wave. That’s a good thing too, because at $150 it’s a lot more affordable than any Judith Leiber!
Of course, just because we’re not paying four figure sums doesn’t mean minaudieres have changed too much. They’re still as impractical as ever, with their hard structured shell inhibiting our storage potential. The black satin lining will muffle the sounds of your cell phone and change as you walk, but that’s as practical as this baby gets.
I suppose I could also praise Inge Christopher for adding a silver chain for carrying, but I’m not sure this one’s worthy of applause. It’s not removable, so it’ll simply clutter our already tiny bag when we opt for old-fashioned clutching. And the chain’s too short for us to comfortably go hands-free.
Still, the Mika’s looks are dazzling, and it’s not too expensive. Perhaps I can forgive those impracticalities after all!
More Features of This Inge Christopher Leather Minaudiere
- Frame opening with clasp
- Comes in gray gift box
- Measures 3.5 x 7.25 x 2.5 inches
