Is there a bag in there? I can hardly find Frye’s Lola underneath the flurry of fringe!
The Lola’s wide fringing is used as the bag’s centrepiece rather than a design enhancer. The soft finish looks like it’s made from suede, but Frye has cleverly opted for nubuck. This leather is just as luxurious, but it wears much better than the more common skin.
Frye continues the 70s vibe with its warm neutral color palette. I love this gray hue, which is almost tending towards taupe, but you can also find it in a dusty pink or gentle jade. The whipstitching around the collar and hand-braided strap only add to the cross-body’s retro spirit.
Whether you love the Lola will probably depend on whether you like fringe. I can just imagine pairing this bag with my favorite pair of flared corduroys and milking the 70s trend for all its worth. The fringing would swish about as I strutted with all the attitude of John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever.
However I’m not sure it’s appeal will endure once fashion becomes besotted with the next decade from the past. At an affordable $348 though, it doesn’t really need longevity on its side.
More Features of This Frye Fringed Cross-Body Bag
- Snap closure
- An interior zip pocket
- Striped fabric lining
- A single strap with a 27 inch drop
- Measures 8 x 7.75 x 2 inches
- Made in China
