I have a confession to make. While her accessories are undeniably gaudy and kitsch, I have a soft spot in my heart for Mary Frances. This Sea World clutch is a fantastic example of the designer’s over the top accessories.
Mary Frances creates an underwater grotto on this silk purse, with beaded starfish, coral, and a playful seahorse all joining the fun. Some may say the front is a little crowded, and perhaps the purse would have benefited from moving one element onto the more sparsely designed back. But I don’t mind this busy design too much. It’s colorful and creative, more like a work of art than a handbag.
The colorful beaded shoulder strap is just as dazzling as the rest of the clutch; a touch that’s more fanciful than functional. I’m pretty sure the beads won’t feel comfortable on bare shoulders, but I love the way the stones complement the coral on the clutch. Sometimes being pretty is more fun than being practical.
I guess when you carry the Sea World clutch, it’s one of those times. After all, you’re not going to get a lot inside such a tiny purse. The structured frame limits the space we do have, and the slip pocket is frankly quite useless. This purse might be able to handle loose coins and a couple of keys, but that’s about all.
If that lack of practicality irks you, you’ll scoff at the $246 asking price. But if you value this Mary Frances purse as a unique work of art, that price probably doesn’t seem so bad!
More Features of This Mary Frances Beaded Clutch
- A brass frame
- Clasp closure
- Fabric lined interior
- A detachable beaded strap with a 15 inch drop
- Measures 7.75 x 5.5 x 3 inches
- Made in the Philippines
- Comes with a dust bag
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- More Mary Frances bags on BagBunch
- The Felix Rey Marine tote bag, a great alternative to this sea bag.
