I have to admit that I don’t think first of handbags when I hear the name Jimmy Choo. Like many other lovers of fashion, the designer’s name probably evokes images of strappy sandals and other fabulous shoes we drooled over on Sex and the City. However, Jimmy Choo has created many handbags that have become celebrity favorites right alongside his famous footwear.
One of the purses that has often been seen in photographs of celebrities is the Marin oversized clutch. Fans of the bag vary from classic Victoria Beckham to pop princess Hilary Duff. Because of the popularity of the recent oversized handbag trend, the Marin has quickly become a highly demanded bag inspiring Jimmy Choo to release it in a variety of colors and patterns.
Despite an abundance of options, the black leather with brushed brass hardware is my favorite. It just seems so classy in the basic color. There’s nothing overdone or fussy about it. This decently sized clutch will fit a lot and look great with so many outfits.
For storage, the Marin has a zippered compartment on the lower exterior of the bag as well as an interior zippered pocket. The top zips and folds over to create the clutch silhouette. If you’d rather not lug it around in your hands, a detachable wrist strap offers another option for carrying. A pretty brass ring adds some detail to the top and an embossed plaque displays the Jimmy Choo logo on the front.
The Marin is a tad expensive, in my opinion, for a clutch bag as it retails for $1250. However, this Jimmy Choo version of the typically impractical type of bag is at least large enough to wear everyday. You might be paying a little more, but you’ll probably get your money’s worth of use with this one.
More Features of the Jimmy Choo Marin
- Measures 15 x 8 x 5 inches
- Detachable wrist strap
- Leather with suede panels
- Brushed brass ring detail and hardware
