Chloe is a label that seems to be in a constant state of self re-invention. And as such, they are often bring us fresh new takes on old styles, retro reconfigured and reconstructed for a new era.
I guess you could call the Andy Tote a reimagining of 80’s preppy chic. The boxy shape and crisp design harken back to the days of dock shoes and pegged pants. The colors are somewhat refreshed, not your typical nautical white and navy, but something that has a nautical feel nonetheless.
The only thing about doing a re-make of preppy styles is that you can’t take them too far over the top, or else they just aren’t preppy anymore. So, the Andy Tote, despite its subtle revisions, still looks to me like an 80’s preppy bag. So the the question I have to ask is: what’s the point?
The bag is cute, but honestly, it looks like I could buy from L.L. Bean for under a hundred bucks, maybe $125 with monogramming. The canvas is sturdy and the bag well designed, but this is a $1,375 handbag, and I simply think that it is not worth the price.
I really like the easy chic appeal of the bag, and the zip around bottom. It has well-placed outer pockets on each side, and is easy to get into with the full zip top. The dual rolled leather handles are comfortable, and there is no irritatingly large logo to contend with the clean lines of the tote. I also think the small logo charms attached to the zipper pulls are a smart method of branding, subtle, but memorable. But despite all its good attributes, I just think this bag costs too much money, and unless you have a lot extra laying around, it just isn’t the most remarkable way to spend almost $1,400.
More Features Of The Chloe Andy Small Canvas Tote
- Fabric-lined interior
- Interior zipper pocket
- 14″ x 9″ x 6″ size
- 6″ handle drop
