Global Elements has some fun with this summer Beaded Sandal Handbag.
This large beach bag is covered in hundreds of tiny pairs of sandals. The attention to detail is really striking, with tiny beads giving each perfectly rendered shoe just a little more style. I only wish these pretty peep-toes were continued on the back of the bag instead of the boring black fabric!
I love the footwear, but I’m less enthusiastic about the grommets which grace the sides of this tote. They muddy the design, obscuring some of those shoes and not really adding anything. Perhaps Global Elements thought they’d help wet beach towels to dry by allowing air to circulate, but I’d rather a much cleaner look.
Speaking of looks, the rattan handle adds to this beach tote’s tropical appeal. However I’m not sure it really works either. I just don’t trust this thin natural fiber to hold any weight. Perhaps you could thread some fabric through the grommets once the rattan breaks, but that’s an inconvenience most of us don’t need. The lack of any kind of clasp is also a bit of a concern.
At $65 this isn’t an expensive beach bag, but I’m still not sure it’s got the staying power to warrant that kind of money.
More Features of This Global Elements Beach Tote
- An interior cell and zip pocket
- Measures 13 x 17 x 5 inches
