Nina Ricci is destined to make girly girls go weak at the knees with its Capucine Musette Bag.
This is fun, flirty, and feminine all the way, but I like the little quirks which separate it from the pack. Nina Ricci could have opted for an overtly feminine pink, but by choosing pale mauve calf skin the label’s made this bag a little more interesting. The base is a fairly traditional flap design with a vintage turnlock, but it’s the embellishments that add personality. The flap is adorned with large perforated holes, which are threaded through with soft knotted leather. This ribbon ties in the front to create a structured bow.
A similar leather ribbon is knotted at the ends to create a totally touchable shoulder strap. I love the way the handle gives the design a cohesive look, but its appeal is much more than aesthetic. This is the kind of strap I want to sling over my shoulder all day. It’s just a shame that the pale leather probably doesn’t warrant everyday use!
The interior backs up that theory. It’s probably big enough to cope with daytime essentials, but with just one pocket inside it’s going to be tough to keep the clutter at bay. The Capucine Musette is definitely a bag to carry on the odd occasion, rather than a wardrobe staple.
That should make me balk at the price tag, which comes dangerously close to $2000, but funnily enough I don’t. When designers create bags this cute, they’re kind of hard to resist!
More Features of This Nina Ricci Mauve Shoulder Bag
- Gold-toned hardware
- Suede lined interior
- Measures 9.5 x 12.5 x 4.75 inches
- Made in Italy
