There are box bags, and then there is the Tai bag from Alexander Wang. It doesn’t just have a square structured shape. It actually looks like a box!
This is a really clever accessory. Wang has tapped into that structured, retro styling that’s become so popular since Mad Men hit our television screens, but he’s reinterpreted it in a new, quirky way. The hinged metal opening and golden lock give the Tai some real personality, which is only heightened by the short retro-cool handle.
This is a purse that’s really more about making a style statement than getting the job done. That opening isn’t made to be accessed on the run, and the handle won’t make carrying easy. On the whole the Tai looks like it’d be pretty awkward to handle, and I don’t want inconvenience to come with a $755 price tag.
If you’ve fallen for the Tai I’m sure you’ll struggle to manage it, but I predict it’ll be back in the closet before the end of the season. This is definitely more of an occasional statement piece than an everyday purse, which only makes that bottom line seem more extravagant.
More Features of This Alexander Wang Leather Box Bag
- Silver hardware
- Press stud fastening tab
- Fabric lined interior
- Metal feet at base
- A top handle with a 2 inch drop
- Measures 9 x 7 x 4 inches
