Kathy Van Zeeland serves up her signature rock and roll style with some practical pizzazz with the Idol tote.
While the dark oak color is a little more sedate than we might expect from the designer, the glossy synthetic leather finish and two-tone studs provide the customary rock and roll attitude. Kathy Van Zeeland isn’t a designer known for her subtlety, but the dark complementary color palette makes this bag more wearable than many of her creations.
The foldover design is the Idol’s greatest drawcard. You can carry it upright by the chunky handles, or fold the top over and wear it with a longer strap. That detachable shoulder strap is a real practical plus, helping us manage this bulky bag better than the short handles ever could. But the styling is a little less convincing. While so many foldover purses give us a seamless new look, here the execution is a little sloppy. Simply making the original handles long enough for over-the-shoulder toting in the first place would have offered a much cleaner design.
The Idol has space to spare, with convenient side pockets, a zippered compartment on the back, and an enormous interior. It takes a lot to really organize such a massive space, but a zippered pocket, cell phone pouch, and credit card slots do their best to help out.
The Idol takes a few missteps, but there’s plenty about it to admire including the bottom line. At just $118, this is one affordable everyday accessory for girls with the attitude to pull it off.
More Features of This Kathy Van Zeeland Convertible Tote
- Topstitching detail
- Logo print lining
- Dual handles with a 5-inch drop
- A detachable shoulder strap with an 18-inch drop
- Measures 17 x 14 x 4 inches
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