London Fog seems to have crossed the traditional hobo with a bucket bag to come up with the Phoebe. Thankfully, the unique blend works.
By opting for a bucket shape rather than the traditional crescent, London Fog has made the Phoebe very practical. She’ll sit up rather than slouching over once you sit her down, and her elongated body offers much more storage space than the classic crescent shape would.
The choice of handles is another practical touch. While the ordinary strap is probably long enough for over-the-shoulder toting, I love the addition of a cross-body strap. When we’re spending a day on our feet, this additional carrying option will really come into its own.
The looks aren’t bad either, although I wouldn’t call them revolutionary. A smattering of studs in the corners help to make it appear a bit more fashion forward, but it still won’t set the world on fire. Personally, I don’t mind that approach. Not every handbag needs to make a definitive style statement. More subtle bags like this tend to last longer than the rest, working for us season after season rather than becoming passé.
When you consider it as an investment piece, the retail value of $175 is very reasonable.
More Features of This London Fog Leather Hobo
- Zip top closure
- Fabric lined interior
- Inner zip and wall pockets
- Gold-toned hardware
- A single shoulder strap with a 5 inch drop
- Measures 11.5 x 11 x 4.5 inches
