Phillip Lim reminds us of how impressive exotic embossing can look with his Berry wristlet.
We’ve all seem some bad embossing in recent seasons. All too often it seems designers are just going through the motions, adding a scaly texture without authenticity. It’s almost as if they’ve given up, assuming that there’s no way they could create something as breathtaking as the real thing. Phillip Lim proves them wrong with this gorgeous subtle snake-embossed lambskin. You’ve got to look closely to see the texture, but it does an impressive imitation.
If it weren’t for the rich looking snake treatment I probably would have passed the Berry by. It’s frankly quite boring, with its ultra simplistic style. That allows the embossing to shine, but the purse also has the potential to be overlooked. That makes it quite versatile, but it probably won’t turn any heads.
I have such low expectations when I look inside small purses, so this one’s pleasantly surprised me. Phillip Lim’s crammed everything he could into the Berry, including a trio of card slots, a compartment for paper money, and a snap pocket for coins.
At $285 Phillip Lim doesn’t give us a lot of purse for our dollar, but he does give us practicality and timeless style.
More Features of This Phillip Lim Snake-Embossed Wristlet
- A double zip-around closure
- Leather lined interior
- A removable bow on the wrist strap
- Measures 5 x 3.5 x 2 inches
