Jimmy Choo has been taking a lot of risks with his design aesthetic lately, and for the most part, they have been very successful. The Sylvia, however, while interesting and unique, is not as successful as some of his other recent attempts.
I love the texture of the large grained leather material, and the sculptural pleating on the front of the Sylvia, but something falls apart around the edges. I think Choo was headed in an interesting direction with this unusual shape, but the sides look a little puffy and messy, and the bag sits in an awkward manner.
The centerpiece of the Sylvia is the circular cutout handle, which is an interesting and unusual design. The interior of the handle is embellished with gold studs and a little designer logo plaque, which looks kind of interesting, but doesn’t make that much sense, as these details are a little hard to see. The circular handle also pulls and ruches the leather in a way that enhances the already awkward shape.
Overall, the Sylvia is an interesting idea that just wasn’t executed that well. And for $1,995, I really want all the details to come together pretty perfectly.
More Features Of The Jimmy Choo Sylvia Large Grained Leather Bag
- 17″ x 11″ x 8″ size
- 9″ strap drop
- Fully lined in tan suede
