Judith Leiber Crystal Embellished Parrot Clutch | Tropical Parrot Shaped Evening Bag With Whimsical Appeal

Posted on: Aug 21

Okay, I won't lie. I've never really been a woman on the Judith Leiber bandwagon. I went to one of her stores in Las Vegas and was literally dumbfounded by the prices and the bizarre array of multicolored crystals. But, since there's an exhibit of her designs not ten blocks from my home, I thought I'd give her line another look.

Truthfully, I still don't really get what the fuss is about. Of course, my personal aesthetic is basically all black, denim and leather, so who's surprised? But this parrot really caught my eye. The striking red color and multicolored accents, I have to admit, are masterfully rendered. Even the markings around the parrots eyes are realistic, or at least as realistic as Swarovski can get.

The hard-shelled little purse isn't the height of practicality, but you can pretty much see that by looking at it. This is for a big night on a big town and almost nothing in between. The 7" handle drop ensures that this pretty birdie stays close at hand, which it really should with a $5,695 price tag.

The gold leather lined interior is almost as opulent as the exterior, and well-arranged with a simple patch pocket. This is luxury at its most whimsical, coming soon to an opera house near you.