This Maddalena Marconi box clutch can effortlessly add some retro glamour to any outfit.
The black patent leather finish features diagonal quilting, evoking vintage Chanel. But the embellishments are what make this purse no mere designer homage. The front features a blooming camellia flower carefully crafted from white Swarovski crystals. We see the crystals again in the dainty ball clasp.
I just wish Maddalena Marconi had stopped there. Instead rows of the gems also border the purse’s edges. This just seems like overkill to me, driving the price up without adding any real visual appeal. The old adage that less is more definitely should have applied here.
This clutch is also on the small side, and the structured box shape doesn’t help matters. I hope your cell phone is slim, and you’re wearing long-lasting lipstick, because only the bare essentials will fit inside this beauty.
It’s that beauty that will ultimately be this purse’s selling point. It’s got practical limitations. At $898, it’s definitely a pricy after-five accessory. But it is a striking clutch guaranteed to turn heads.
More Features of This Maddalena Marconi Jeweled Purse
- A single chain strap with crystal rings and black gemstones
- Measures 2.4 x 6.1 x 3.9 inches
- Comes with a dust bag
- Made in Italy
