Mellow World hits all the trends with its Lindy hobo.
While hobos are typically mellow, bohemian affairs this one has much more attitude. Pleated folds sweep up to a rosette in the top corner of the bag, an accent which would seem feminine if it wasn’t trimmed with a metal zip. We’ve seen so many zippered rosettes lately, but sadly this isn’t one of the best examples.
There really was so much potential here. The folds could have created real drama, but in this stiff synthetic they just sit awkwardly. The rosette does too. The quality of the material really does let this handbag down; it’s not glossy enough to pass as a patent, but too shiny to appear like real leather. Frankly, it looks tacky and I’ve seen better at this price point.
It’s a shame, because the fabric lined interior has everything we’d want in an everyday bag. It’s fully lined, and kitted out with a zippered pocket for valuables and open pouches for a cell phone and sunglasses. A zip across the top makes sure to keep all our goodies safe.
I just can’t overlook that exterior though, which seems more like a designer knock-off than an authentic handbag. It may be affordable at $69.95, but I don’t want a bag that looks cheap at any price.
More Features of This Mellow World Zip Accented Hobo
- Silver-toned hardware
- A whip-stitched single handle with an 8 inch drop
- Measures 16 x 13 x 3 inches
- Also available in bone gray, green, and purple
