This bag is heavily featured in the current Jimmy Choo ad campaign, which means you may have seen it in places like Vogue, Elle, or on the side of a Manhattan-bound bus. Since Jimmy Choo became a household name akin to the likes of Manolo, his bags and shoes have become ever more ubiquitous.
My first impression of this bag is that it has a distinctive, Catherine Deneuve style sophistication that I usually admire. The leopard sports make it a little bit retro, but the conservative tan pony skin and dark brown handles make it look totally modern traditional. Which leaves me wondering: what’s the point?
The Mandah Hobo is neitheir new nor old, neither vintage nor modern, and frankly, it just looks like something I’ve seen before, and maybe a thousand times before. The craftsmanship is good and it is super-carryable, but most of me looks right past those qualities and says, “Eh … who cares?”
This is the sort of middle-of-the-road design that just leaves me feeling cold. That being said, it is a conservative, sophisticated bag with a touch of flair. It would be great for the kind of woman who thinks leopard spots are really wild, and needs them tamed down a bit. Personally, I am not that girl, but I know a lot of diehard Jimmy Choo fans who are really going to swoon over this one.
More Features Of The Jimmy Choo Mandah Hobo Bag
- Press stud pocket in front
- Two interior zipper pockets
- Goldtone hardware
- Dual rolled leather handles
- 20″ x 11″ x 10″ size
