Lanvin’s line of Amalia bags are iconic and classic, and, personally, I think this is the best of the lot. It manages to look terribly sophisticated and still be totally practical at the same time.
The black leather on the Amalia has a softly wrinkled and quilted texture. The matte finish emphasizes the textural elements, and gives the bag a low key, sophisticated appeal. It also contrasts nicely with the elegantly minimal gold hardware. I love the slim, grosgrain and chain link strap, which is kept comfortable by a long leather handle that allows the bag to be worn across the body.
The shape of this larger version of the Amalia is softer than the other styles. Its rounded bottom gives it almost a kettle shape, which is nicely offset by the sleek inset zipper placement at top. Lanvin has gone pretty minimal on this one, in terms of embellishment, and limits itself to the small hanging coin, which is pretty unobtrusive.
This fabulous bag makes me want to up the limits on all my credit cards and hop on a jet to Paris. It has that unmistakably French charm that just can’t be found for less than its $1,450 price tag. Not in America, at least.
More Features Of The Lanvin Amalia Large Leather Shoulder Bag
- 15″ x 11″ x 5″ size
- 19″ handle drop
- Fully lined in designer-stamped twill
