Inge Christopher gives us beads, beads, and more beads with this Celtic bucket bag.
The bucket shaped body is literally covered in thousands of the tiny embellishments, which are used here not just as accents but the main attraction. It’s easy to miss from a distance the swirling Celtic inspired design sewn into the beads, but focus your eyes and this abstract pattern becomes clearer. While this is intended to be the key feature, I’m more taken in by the delicate beaded fringe which hangs from the bottom of the purse. Fringe is typically bohemian, but here it’s elegant and red carpet worthy. What a shame the rest of the bag doesn’t live up to its promise; the safe bucket shape and barely discernible Celtic print just don’t rev my engine in the same way.
It’s a shame, because no one buys an evening bag because it’s practical. It’s sizable enough, but we can’t really take advantage of its dimensions. Loaded up this bag will bulge, ruining your elegant evening look. The beaded strap looks the part, but I expect it to be only marginally more comfortable than a run-of-the mill chain. We could always detach it I suppose, but I’m not sure the style really suits old fashioned clutching.
The clincher for me is the price. At $168 it’s not the most expensive evening bag I’ve seen, but it’s not the cheapest either. And if I’m not bowled over by the style, I demand a bargain.
More Features of This Inge Christopher Beaded Bucket Bag
- Magnetic snap closure
- Satin lined interior
- A small slide pocket inside
- A detachable strap with a 7.5 inch drop
- Measures 7 x 6 x 1.25 inches
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