Jesselli Couture North/South Tote Bag | Angular Pleated Nappa Leather Handbag

Posted on: May 6

Jesselli Couture takes a break from its typical patterned bags with this gorgeous pleated north/south tote.

The knife pleat detail makes this fairly simple tote look very modern. These angular seams do all the talking, at least on the front. What a shame that this is yet another handbag which doesn't continue the design throughout. While the soft nappa leather is lovely all on its own, I can't help feeling let down by the bare back. The rear pocket might be practical, but I'd much rather see more pleats!

Pleat longing aside, this is a high-quality tote which does just what we need. Totes are everyday bags, so the practical considerations like storage space and user-friendly features are important to think about. Inside this generous handbag we get a zippered pocket in one inner wall, and open pouches for gadgets in the other.

The pale pastel palette will probably get grubby before long, but if you look after it the high-quality materials will help to justify the $285 price tag.