Love it or loathe it; there’s no denying that this Maddalena Marconi evening clutch makes a big impression.
This Italian label isn’t in the business of pleasing everybody. Instead it revels in opulence and ostentation, often at the expense of good taste. Like so many of Maddalena Marconi’s evening purses, this one is a bit hit and miss for me.
The golden beads are a real hit to me. They’ve been applied by hand, so you know that they’re going to survive several up-market outings. But the tulle covered green crystals embedded amongst them are a real miss. I just don’t understand these embellishments at all; I suppose they’re interesting but they just don’t rev me.
Another miss for me is the quilted black faux leather on the reverse side of the box clutch. The label calls it eco-leather as an attempt to appeal to all of the green fashionistas out there, but let’s not play the semantics game. It’s synthetic, and for $1198 we expect, and deserve, better.
The quilting is lovely, and I like the concept of using a different finish on each side for greater versatility. But that offending cheap material really lets things down here.
More Features of This Maddalena Marconi Evening Clutch
- Swarovski crystal embellished kiss-lock clasp
- Green metallic leather lined interior
- A small interior pocket
- A single chain strap with a 3.5 inch drop
- Measures 6.3 x 3.94 x 2.36 inches
- Made in Italy
- Comes with a dust bag
