I always have a lot to say about Judith Leiber’s bags. You gotta hand it to the woman, they are almost never boring. This owl clutch is right in line with her usual fare: sparkly, quirky, and of questionable taste.
The craftsmanship on this owl clutch is fabulous, as usual. The use of colors is also masterful. The subtle patterning of the rhinestones creates a remarkably realistic looking owl. The question with Leiber’s bags is never about their quality, it always comes down to whether you really want to carry a blingy animal around with your most elegant evening attire.
The shape is a little unwieldy and uncomfortable. This is not one of those clutches that is going to sit nicely in the palm of your hand. No. You are going to have to make a complicated choice about how to carry this owl. Do you want its face or its tail feathers peeking out from your palm? A hard decision, indeed.
The worst thing about this clutch is the $4,300 price tag. I can totally see buying this clutch at a lower price for a those nights when you want your sense of humor to shine through, but the price makes it a somewhat significant investment. For the price you could have a giant flat screen TV, a domestic used car, or several designer everyday bags.
More Features Of This Judith Leiber Owl Fine Crystal Clutch
- 4.25″ x 5.5″ x 2.5″ size
- 9″ handle drop
- Fully lined in gold leather
