Givenchy creates a clutch for night and day with this edgy Bahia purse.
The secret here is the use of eel skin. It looks so much more dramatic than traditional calf or lamb leathers. With snake skins and crocodile flooding the market, this underutilized exotic even makes a bigger impression than reptile. I love the way this wrinkled, weathered skin works with the gold-toned hardware. These polished metal links are modern and edgy, a great foil to the studs at either side of this hardware-highlighted accent.
This is a small and slender purse really made for carrying the bare essentials. The eel skin is soft but unsightly lumps will develop if you try to push it to the limit. Frankly I’m afraid even a slender phone might make it bulge.
And then there’s the lack of shoulder strap, which means we’re left to clutch it by hand all night. Are you starting to wonder whether it’s worth the effort? The price tag may make up your mind. At a whopping $1370 this is a real investment piece. Personally my wardrobe doesn’t have space for such an expensive clutch, even if it will work during the daylight hours. If it did though, I’d be sorely tempted despite my better judgment!
More Features of This Givenchy Eel Skin Clutch
- Snap closure
- Fabric lined interior
- An organizational pocket inside
- Measures 7 x 9.5 x 0.25 inches
- Made in Italy
