Alexander Wang takes a step too far with this Lydia clutch.
I really like what this purse is at its core. I appreciate the way Alexander Wang has played with the traditional flap over clutch design, giving it an almost futuristic feel with its angular, clean lines. The glitzy blush metallic also makes a fresh change from gold and silver. But then there are those fur charms muddying up the design.
Only part of my reservations concerns the ethics of the rabbit fur. I don’t take a hard line stance against fur in the fashion industry, but I think if you’re going to use it you’d better have a good reason. The charms just don’t seem to add anything here. They overcomplicate the purse, which seems much stronger when they’re removed. While I appreciate that we can remove them, I really wonder why they’re included at all.
Bunny fur aside, the Lydia has some lovely details, including its detachable wrist strap and slim but spacious interior. It’s also relatively affordable for a luxury item at $525. But I hate knowing that some of that money is supporting the fur industry, don’t you?
More Features of This Alexander Wang Metallic Clutch
- Hook latch closure
- A detachable 9 inch wrist strap
- Measures 6 x 9 x 1 inches
