Etienne Aigner bags are typically clean and refined, but the label seems to have been influenced by modern designs with this Whitney satchel.
The uncluttered, smooth lines we usually associate with Etienne Aigner are gone, replaced instead with gleaming hardware and a casual slouch. The style invokes a large bow with its buckled center and fanned ruching. It’s an interesting design detail, which gives the Whitney a bit of femininity without the fluff.
Those pockets in front and back are bound to come in handy, but I think they make this bag look a bit cluttered. I can’t help wishing for a little of Etienne Aigner’s traditional restraint! I appreciate Etienne Aigner attempting to shake things up and offer more contemporary accessories, but I’m not sure this one is entirely successful.
One thing we can always count on from Etienne Aigner is smart design. The Whitney is fabulously functional, with plenty of storage space and several interior pockets complementing the ones we see outside. The handles should be long enough for most of us to sling over our shoulder, but if you’re on the go you may prefer to go cross-body with the longer, attachable strap.
At $148, the price is right for this everyday Whitney satchel. I’m just not sure the looks are.
More Features of This Etienne Aigner Leather Satchel
- A detachable logo keychain
- Top zip closure
- A large zip pocket and two slip pockets inside
- Dual handles with a 7 inch drop
- An attachable strap with a 22.5 inch drop
- Measures 7 x 4 x 15 inches
