I thought studs were losing their appeal, but with the release of her Prince Satchel designer Monica Botkier is telling me otherwise. And goodness knows the New York native should know!
While many fashion brands have tried to reinvent studs in efforts to make them look more current, Botkier takes a more traditional route here. The flat, round studs feature a brushed silver surface which is much more muted than many of the studs we’ve seen in the recent past. Rather than popping against the black lambskin body, this hardware is relaxed and reserved. It’s a little rock and roll, but it’s more likely to be behind the drum kit than fronting the band.
The casually cool front of the Prince is matched by more space than most of us will ever need. It’s a matter of personal taste whether this is a bonus or a drawback. If you love to carry your essentials along with the kitchen sink you’ll embrace the luxuriously large interior, but if you’d prefer to travel lighter you may like to look elsewhere.
If you do love to live large though, you won’t be disappointed with the Prince. All that space is made more manageable with interior and exterior pockets and a handy keychain. I also love the longer shoulder strap, which makes carrying the satchel much easier once it’s full.
At $575 this isn’t a cheap bag, but I think Botkier delivers us more than enough to justify that price.
More Features of This Botkier Studded Satchel
- Top zip closure
- Measures 16 x 8 x 11.5 inches
- Made in Indonesia
