Vieta Juliet Satchel | Red Fringed Turn-Lock Leatherette Handbag

Posted on: Mar 31

Vieta Juliet Bag Vieta embraces the romance of bohemian fashion with this Juliet satchel.

This is a bit boho by numbers, with its fringed sides and slouchy body. But just because it's predictable doesn't mean the Juliet should be dismissed. That extra long fringe creates a really striking silhouette, which is only amped up by Vieta's bright red leatherette.

I find the leatherette the most disappointing element here. For $96 I'm not exactly expecting leather, although I'm always thrilled when a designer uses it at this price point. What I do expect is that any manmade material used will be of great quality. This one isn't really. Because it's stiff it doesn't slouch as softly as it should, and its finish is that bit too shiny to pass as the real thing.

While I'm griping, this is really a bag that needs a longer shoulder strap. The short handle looks cute, but it's not practical for a bag of this size. While the Juliet isn't enormous, it's going to get heavy and awkward to hold if you pack it to capacity. And what's the use of all that space if you can't make use of it?

It has its limitations, but the Juliet is an affordable way to add some boho style to your wardrobe.