In the 90’s, every model you ever heard of (and some that you haven’t) was head-to-toe in Michael Kors. He somehow became THE designer for chic designer basics. Not that much has changed, except his public, which is now much broader due to the success of Project Runway.
With a more diverse consumer, the MICHAEL Michael Kors line has really taken off, retail-wise, and, I think, gone downhill, quality and design-wise. What used to be chic basics have become sloppily-produced and overexposed.
This yellow patent clutch plays right into my opinion of the line. Sure it’s cute enough, but it’s more like $12.95 at Forever 21 cute than $198 top name designer cute. Honestly, it strikes me as terribly pedestrian, the sort of thing a college girl grabs for 80’s night at the local watering hole. Definitely not the stuff of supermodels.
The glossy patent is sunny and welcoming, but the production quality keeps it from looking luxurious. Notice the uneven stretching of the fabric, and the slightly irregular shape. I assure you that these details were not purposeful. The buckles on the front look a little bit edgy, but more like halloween punk edgy than anything else I can think of. At 10.5″ x 5.5″ x 1.5, it is long enough, but wide enough only for those things you might carry in a wallet, rather than a clutch.
So, to sum things up, this is a designer clutch that is not practical, shoddily made, and badly designed. Shouldn’t we be able to expect more from Mr. Kors?
Alternatives to this yellow clutch include the simple and bright RG House yellow purse and the more detailed and mustard yellow Tory Burch clutch. Also check out our reviews of clutches and yellow bags.
More Features Of The MICHAEL Michael Kors Yellow Patent Clutch
- Made in China
- Fabric-lined interior
- Two inside pockets
