Jimmy Choo is known for creating the shoes that contemporary women covet. His accessories line coordinates with and builds upon his modern classic aesthetic.
The thing about designing bags, though, is that they are not shoes. This may seem obvious, but the frivolous details that look great on shoes can sometimes look overdesigned on bags. The Sky Hobo is a great example of this.
What is going on with the snakeskin bracelet on the top edge of the hobo? If I were in a generous mood, I might say that it is meant to resemble a snake coiling around the top, but I’m not. So, I want to know: what is it doing there besides obstructing the opening to the bag? It serves no function, for sure, and its aesthetic qualities are dubious, at best.
Other than that, the Sky Hobo is fine. Fine, I said, not great. It has a simple classic hobo shape that has been pared down slightly for a more conservative audience. The leather is fine and smooth, and the rolled snakeskin handle is a nice contrasting touch. The small gold grommets forge a nice gateway between the handle and the bag itself, but the logoplate is ill-placed and distracting.
Women live and die by Jimmy Choo’s designs, and honestly, I think he’s really selling his audience short with half-baked designs like this one.
More Features of The Jimmy Choo Sky Hobo Bag
- 17″ x 16″ x 5″ size
- Suede-lined interior
- Interior organizational pockets
