I might not always find Judith Leiber’s distinctive accessories wearable, but her sparkling purses usually wow me. They’re typically colourful creations that seem more like works of arts than simple accessories. However, strangely her Zodiac Minaudere purse has left me underwhelmed.
The Zodiac has all the ingredients that drew me to Judith Leiber, but none of the flair. Champagne colored Austrian crystals illuminate the image of Leo the lion against the jet gemstone background. The rounded corners contemporize the classic square hard-shell case, yet I’m still not feeling it.
I ordinarily expect a rainbow of colors from Judith Leiber, but their absence isn’t what’s turning me off. I’ve seen her work well with the classic black and white combination before on bags like the Nancy and this crystal embellished satin clutch. But those purses seemed so much more opulent. The lion graphic seems crudely done and very basic, something we don’t expect from the Judith Leiber stable.
The price is the final insult for me. If I had the money I’d love to drop $2195 on a Judith Leiber original, but it’d be one that looks much richer than this.
More Features of This Judith Leiber Rounded Square Minaudiere
- Push lock closure
- A tuck-away shoulder strap
- Measures 4 x 5.1 x 1.5 inches
- Made in Italy
