There is very little that Lanvin does that I don’t like. They have a knack for innovative, subtle design that always seems timely. For some fashionistas, they are the third in a holy trinity that includes Chanel and Dior. I myself worship at a different design altar, but have always delighted in the work of Lanvin.
All that being said, I simply cannot believe that this is a Lanvin bag. It lacks so much that they are known for, well thought out combinations, for example, and materials perfectly suited to their task, for another that I find myself feeling incredulous at the label on this bag.
To say that the combination of the soft, knotted leather handles and the sleek, silvery grey of the bag is incongruous would be an understatement. They simply do not belong together. I like each on its own, but together, they look messy. I find it further distracting that the knotted handles are attached to the main compartment with too-small silver hardware. It makes the handles seem smooshed on somehow, cut and pasted from another purse.
Handles aside, the bag itself is fine. It is a generously-sized bag that would be fabulous as a gym or yoga bag. But for $1,355 retail, I expect something that is suitable for more than just the locker room. And, if this is meant to be a gym bag, then why satin? Satin is a gorgeous fabric, to be sure, full of shine and attitude, but it shows wear very quickly, and I can only imagine what this bag might look like after a few weeks of use.
All I can say is that there is a bag out there for everyone, and for someone, the Lanvin Satin Bowler is perfect. But, I, for one, am sticking with my old duffle bag from the YMCA to carry my sweats around in.
More Features Of The Lanvin Medium Satin Bowler Bag
- 19″ x 8″ x 6″ size
- Internal pouch pocket
- Lined interior
- Full zipper closure
