There’s just nothing subtle about a Baby Phat bag. The label divides opinion more than most with its busy and brash designs. From any other brand I’d gasp in horror at the Royal Status 4 Ring Satchel, but it’s just what I’d expect from Baby Phat.
The brown synthetic leather was probably conservative once. That is, until Baby Phat covered it in its ornate crown logo. Those crowns have got nothing on the bag’s centerpiece: a large metal crown adorned with studs. There are more studs along the base of the bag, and along the belts around the angular pockets. Sloping pockets tend to look edgy, but these belts create a vaguely equestrian feel. I suppose royalty ride horses, but the embellishment still feels a little out of place. The bold colored racing stripes streaking down the center of the purse are similarly confusing. They add color, but there was so much going on already that more design features was the last thing this satchel needed.
It’s a shame that Baby Phat didn’t care so much about adding features inside. The interior is spacious enough to comfortably carry a chunky wallet, must-have technology, and other daily essentials. But there are not enough pockets to help us truly stay organized. There’s a zippered pocket for loose change, and an open pouch for a cell phone, but where will your iPod or Nintendo DS go? The handles are also a shade too short for comfortable over-the-shoulder carrying.
While I might obsess about its practical shortcomings, that’s not likely to deter Baby Phat’s legions of fans. If you’ve got to the confidence to carry off this cluttered look, more power to you!
More Features of This Baby Phat Crown Satchel
- Platform base
- Top zip closure with kitty logo pull tag
- Dual handles with a 5.5 inch drop
- Measures 13 x 6 x 8 inches
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