Cole Haan has released a limited edition billboard tote to celebrate its sometime design collaborator and former tennis ace Maria Sharapova.
Just 101 of the bags were created from the billboards advertising Maria’s Cole Haan handbags. It’s a great example of designer recycling, but I’m not so compelled by the execution. I like that the reclaimed material makes each tote an original, but the design is a bit lackluster.
If you’re a big Maria Sharapova fan, you probably won’t mind the boring shape and uninspiring finish. Instead you’ll be lured by her personal autograph on each bag, and that all important certificate of authenticity.
It seems I’m not the only one unimpressed by these totes; they were originally priced at a very affordable $50, but have now been slashed to just $29.95. If you’re a tennis fan, I’d visit the Cole Haan website quickly as they’re not likely to last at that price!
