Phillip Lim’s signature minimalism attracts a wide fan base. Perhaps it’s because he makes bags that are simple and practical that will never go out of fashion. This Brea shoulder bag is a great example of Lim’s clean, uncluttered style.
The off-white leather on the Brea has a distinctive canvas texture and has been thickly coated. This is great, because light bags are usually so difficult to keep clean, but the finish on this one makes it easy to wipe off. It also looks really cool, and has the casual look of canvas, but the durability of leather.
The shape is a little unusual for a handbag, because it looks basically like an old school camera bag, complete with accessory pockets on the sides. When I was in my high school photography phase, I hated having to carry one of these things around all full of lenses, but it never occurred to me to use it as a purse. As a handbag, the Brea is pretty practical, but it’s a little clunkier than Lim’s usual fare.
For $525, the Brea is a decent buy. It’s practical and simple, and will never go out of style. Unfortunately, it’s just not terribly exciting.
More Features Of The 3.1 Philip Lim Brea Canvas Coated Leather Shoulder Bag
- Zip fastening at top
- Fully lined
