After seeing studded bag after studded bag over the last few seasons, I’ve begun to grow weary of the chunky hardware. If you haven’t though, you should be in raptures with the Pyramid Paradise satchel from Kathy Van Zeeland.
Kathy Van Zeeland has never been known for her subtlety, so the chunky pyramid studs that adorn this purse shouldn’t come as any great surprise. They seem even brasher and bolder against the red or black synthetic satchels, although I’d hardly call the bone alternative restrained.
I don’t like the studs, but I don’t like the boring plain back either. Surely there should be a happy medium between obnoxious and yawn inducing, but Kathy Van Zeeland hasn’t found it here. It might be a matter of personal taste, but I can’t imagine anyone warming to both extremes.
At least Kathy Van Zeeland never lets us down on a practical level. The medium size is just right, not too big for everyday toting or too small to carry the things we need. There are more than enough pockets, especially when we take into account the zippered one on the back and the two slide pockets on the sides. And I appreciate the choice of dual handles or longer cross-body strap.
All that certainly makes the Pyramid Paradise worth its $99 asking price if you can swallow all those studs!
More Features of This Kathy Van Zeeland Studded Satchel
- Made on synthetic
- Top zip closure
- Fully lined interior
- Measures 7.5 x 11 x 8.5 inches
