Chloe is known for bringing us designs that are both trendsetting and classic. Their accessory line sets the standard, year after year, for what consumers want. In order to stay ahead of the pack, Chloe takes risks with their designs, combining unusual shapes, fabrics, and colors, to create vibrant and interesting new designs.
The thing about taking fashion risks is that sometimes they are unsuccessful. Combining brown leather and golden brown mesh chainmail probably seemed like a revolutionary idea in the design studio, but on the store shelf, it’s kind of a flop. Honestly, when I look at this bag, I just think it looks ill-conceived and cheap, two things I do not usually associate with Chloe.
Maybe it’s the chainmail that harkens back to all that mesh chainmail jewelry of the 80’s that’s doing it, but something about the Candy Clutch just screams “thrift store”. And, if I did find it for 30 cents, I would probably be thrilled, but in real life, this baby has a retail price of $1,045.
I feel like the idea of this bag was to create a sort of edgy piece in a more conservative neutral tone. You know, for women who are almost ready to take a walk on the wild side, but not quite. The problem is that the combination of chainmail and brown leather looks cheap and unsophisticated. The rectangular shape of the bag is bland and does nothing to enhance its appeal. And then there’s the little bow trim on the zipper. I don’t even know where to begin about that, it just looks out of place and out of proportion.
So, while I will continue to look to Chloe for innovative design, this is not it.
More Features Of The Chloe Candy Leather Clutch
- 9″ x 6″ x 2″ size
- Internal pocket
- Nude fabric-lined interior
