It’s rare for a brown leather bag to turn my head, but few have the show stopping style of the Mira tote by Elie Tahari.
This really is a lovely looking bag, with tight, angular pleats all over. They create such a dramatic effect that elevates the fairly conservative brown leather into something extraordinary.
It’s easy to get carried away by the aesthetics, especially when they come at the relatively reasonable price (by designer standards anyway) of $898. But there’s a lot more to consider before you lay your money down.
This is an enormous bag, the kind which hearkens back to the oversized accessories that were so popular a few seasons ago. If you enjoy having space for everything including the kitchen sink you won’t see that as a flaw, but personally I think it’s too large for an everyday handbag. It’s also too large for the minimal organizational features Elie Tahari provides. The zip and patch pockets would be adequate for a regular tote, but not this oversized monster.
I love this tote, but I know it’s not for me. I think I’ll have to wait until Elie Tahari releases a mini version!
More Features of This Elie Tahari Pleated Tote
- Magnetic snap closure
- Fully lined interior
- Dual shoulder straps with a 10.5 inch drop
- Measures 20 x 15.5 x 9 inches
