This spacious tote from little known designer, Magid, shows how vintage straw can be combined with patent leather to great effect.
The deep black patent leather works as a contrasting trim to the surprisingly soft camel straw, effortlessly melding the traditional and the modern in one foul swoop. Whilst the handles are a little short for such a big tote, they do manage to continue the elegant theme in style, if not practicality.
Straw is generally a summer theme, great for traipsing to and from the beach, and transporting picnics from place to place. Their durability really holds them in good faith for all the holiday activities. With patent leather added, however, this bag manages to combine sophisticated with summer, giving the potential for more than one seasons worth of use. Whilst it isn’t quite classy enough for a night out, this Magid straw tote could actually look quirky and sophisticated in unexpected settings.
The interior of this bag does show the cheap workmanship, lined as it is with a dark fabric that never quite makes it to black. It is still roomy, however, with useful pockets both inside and out.
Despite the little flaws, this bag ins a new twist on a conventional straw tote theme, and a bargain at $45.
More Features of this Magid Contrasting Hold-all
- Wide solid straw base
- Exterior buckled large pocket
- Synthetic leather trim
- Interior pocket
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