Cleobella delivers the handbag equivalent of Cousin It with this Electra Fringe Hobo.
When used well fringing can create a fun western or bohemian vibe. But too much, as we see here, and a bag just seems hairy. The accents dominate the design rather than enhancing it, which is disappointing.
I thought if the fringe didn’t work we could at least find something else to excite us. But try as I might, I just can’t see the appeal. The interior has a couple of pockets, but they don’t do enough to keep such an enormous bag organized. That’s especially poor as there are no additional security measures. A zip or even a magnetic clasp would have made all the difference.
If I was feeling generous I suppose I could point to that shoulder strap. It’s long and made from soft cotton, so it should feel amazing on our shoulder, no matter how full the hobo gets. The label’s also successfully channeled the free and easy bohemian spirit that hobos are famous for.
This hobo isn’t all bad, but it is too expensive at $130. It’s a simple bag made from cotton after all. Sorry Cleobella, but you haven’t impressed me this time.
More Features of This Cleobella Fringe Hobo
- A single shoulder strap with a 16 inch drop
- Measures 15 x 17.5 x 10.5 inches
- Made in Indonesia
