The Sandlin shoulder bag from Chocolate delivers a simple sophistication that we haven’t seen from the brand.
Chocolate is often all about the embellishments, whether it’s adding a strip of flowers or a quilted texture. There’s none of those trimmings here, which may disappoint long term fans but attract new ones.
The bucket shape is simple, with only two vertical zips to spice things up. At first I thought these long zippers helped the bag to expand, as they did with Diane von Furstenberg’s Carry On satchel and Lauren Merkin’s Stella tote. Instead, they open to reveal pockets. I must admit, I’m not altogether sold on the idea. They’re massive, so storage space won’t be a problem, but I’d hate to see the Sandlin’s smooth lines disturbed by tell-tale lumps and bumps.
I’d much rather take advantage of the luxuriously sized interior and the pockets inside it. Keeping everything stashed away in this secure zippered space should make your goodies more accessible and your look more stylish.
At $83, it’s no surprise that the Sandlin is synthetic but its pebbled texture does a decent impersonation. The black and white versions are classics, but I prefer the unexpected charms of this pewter purse.
More Features of This Chocolate Synthetic Shoulder Bag
- Nylon signature lining
- Dual shoulder straps with an 11 inch drop
- Measures 13.5 x 19.5 inches
- Made in China
