Cleopatra is one of history’s most revered figures: powerful, sexy, and devastatingly beautiful. To name a handbag after this iconic Egyptian ruler sets high expectations, which this Kathy Van Zeeland satchel struggles to live up to.
The Cleopatra gets its name from the pyramid studs which dot the synthetic finish. The studs are large and abundant, giving the purse the excess we expect from Kathy Van Zeeland. This flamboyance is bound to turn off some bagistas, but Kathy fans wouldn’t have it any other way.
The casual punk rock style is backed up by a practical design. The generous size is supported by a host of organizational features. They start before you even open the Cleopatra up, with two side pockets, complete with zippered pouches. Another inbuilt zippered pouch gives the front flap added functionality. The features don’t stop there, with a zippered pocket, two slide compartments, and a cell phone slip all hidden inside.
The Cleopatra has its style quirks and it packs a practical punch, but it’s not so different from many other Kathy Van Zeeland purses. Carrying it will make a definite statement, but not one that matches the handbag’s royal pedigree.
More Features of This Kathy Van Zeeland Flap Satchel
- Synthetic upper
- Snap closure
- Fully lined interior
- Dual shoulder straps
- Measures 16 x 4 x 10 inches
- Weighs 1 pounds
- Available in metallic bone, peach, grass green, and oak brown
