Juicy Couture Crown Madge Satchel | Smocked Velour Handbag with Gold Hardware

Posted on: Apr 10

I'm not sure if Juicy Couture intended this Crown Madge handbag to be in honor of pop queen Madonna, but one thing is for sure: royalty was on their mind when they created it. Although it's not ideal for the warm season ahead, the Madge would fit in perfectly with the upcoming fall season trend of luxurious, royal-inspired accessories.

The medallion on the front of the bag displays Juicy's signature crown logo in a somewhat surprisingly subtle way. Of course it's there for company branding, but it also seems like a slight nod to the queen-like style of the satchel.

Though it's a nice detail, to me the star of the show here is really the smocked velour fabric. Without that feature, the Crown Madge would just be an ordinary bag with a crown-shaped detail. Instead, the smocking adds a richness to it and makes it nearly impossible to not notice the Tudor-esque quality.

The other smart move on Juicy Couture's part is the addition of shiny gold-toned hardware to complete the style. What kind of royalty-like handbag would it be without a touch of gold? I could do without the slightly bulky buckled handle anchors, but it doesn't detract too much from the elegant look. This black smocked velour Crown Madge satchel is currently available for around $215.