Proenza Schouler Evening Clutch | Bright Yellow Leather Purse

Posted on: Jan 30

Proenza Schouler Evening Bag Proenza Schouler claims to cater to our after five needs with this Evening Clutch. However I'm just not sure it really delivers.

Proenza Schouler is a day bag specialist, so adjusting to our evening needs was always likely to be a tricky transition. However it barely seems like Proenza Schouler has tried at all. This is the same old Proenza Schouler bag, although admittedly on a smaller scale.

The clean, utilitarian design is classic Proenza Schouler, although the citron yellow hue gives it a bit of a lift. But it's not very evening appropriate, so it seems like false advertising. I'm not suggesting the purse needed to be covered in sequins or gemstones, but replacing the leather with an exotic skin would have helped it feel less ordinary.

Perhaps we just need to adjust our expectations. If we're looking for a purse to pop against an everyday ensemble, this will fit the bill. You'll need to learn to travel lighter than usual, but the metal chain strap will help us out when we're on the go.

This Proenza Schouler Purse has some admirable qualities, but I'm still struggling to see value. For $1175 I expect something special, and this just isn't it.