I’d begun to tire of Jeffrey Campbell’s fringe decorated accessories. It seemed like the designer was trying too hard to shock with vivid colors and unusual fabrics. However he’s got the formula right with the Sneakout Cross-Body Bag.
The Jeffrey Campbell hallmarks are there. The long fringing brings the necessary retro flair, and the gold hue is definitely bold. However I appreciate the uncharacteristic restraint Jeffrey Campbell’s shown here. The brown suede fringe and braided strap are a gentle complement to the golden leather. A little whipstitching around the edges finishes the clean design off nicely.
On a purely aesthetic level, I also appreciate the Sneakout’s small stature. Bright purses can easily dominate an ensemble, but this tiny bag adds just a pop of color. It’s probably large enough to carry everything you really need while running errands, but it’s really too small to become anyone’s everyday bag.
Even though he uses real leather I don’t think Jeffrey Campbell offers enough for our dollar. It’s so small, and we’ll only be able to use it sparingly. That makes its $118 price tag a little too high, but its quality makes it worth considering if you can find it on sale.
More Features of This Jeffrey Campbell Gold Cross-Body Bag
- Top zip closure
- Fully lined compartment
- An internal zip pocket
- A braided cross-body strap
- Measures 8.1 x 1.5 x 7 inches
