Burberry Prorsum is traditionally one of my favorite accessory lines. Their edgy, experimental aesthetic is right up my alley. But, sometimes they go a little over the top. Although I have loved some of the other bags in the Cadet line, I’m not sure whether they’ve taken things too far this time or not.
The tan leather is an interesting choice of material for this bag. It’s got such a downtown edginess to it that it seems like it would look a little more natural in black. In tan it has a little more crossover appeal in that women who aren’t ordinarily “edgy” might like it as well, but personally, I think the color dilutes the style a little too much in this case.
The shape is great. I am really loving these petite Cadet bags with their curvy handles. But in this case, I think the smoothness of the handle contrasts too much with the overall studded surface of the bag. While we’re on the topic of the studs, aren’t there just a few too many of them? Or perhaps they’ve just tried to incorporate too many shapes and colors of studs. Either way, the effect is a little confusing.
This really doesn’t look like a $1,695 handbag. It isn’t exotic or particularly well thought out, and I am feeling pretty disappointed about it. Better luck next time, Burberry.
More Features Of The Burberry Prorsum Cadet Small Studded Leather Bag
- 15″ x 7″ x 1″ size
- 6″ handle drop
- Fully lined in designer-stamped satin twill
