All too often Boston bags are traditional and, well frankly, a little bit boring. But I’m still not sure Nicole Lee had to travel so far in the other direction with this Zahara bag!
Nicole Lee calls this a military style handbag, but I’m pretty sure this Boston would stand out like a sore thumb amongst the army ranks. Perhaps Nicole Lee is referring to that regimented tassel when she makes the military reference, but I can’t be sure. There’s so much going on here that that element really gets swallowed up.
Given the busy exterior, I was surprised by Nicole Lee’s minimalist approach inside. The Zahara is an enormous bag which would have benefited from more than the wall pocket and cell phone pouch. However these compartments will do the trick for all but the most gadget-crazy girl.
While I’m griping it’d be remiss not to mention the short handles. These are standard issue for Boston bags, but most designers give us a longer, more functional strap as well. Not so here, where we’re left to struggle when the Zahara’s full to the brim.
The Zahara isn’t a perfect bag, but for the right fashionista it could make a real statement. It’ll never work as an everyday handbag, but for a little more than $100 it really doesn’t need to.
More Features of This Nicole Lee Tassel Boston Bag
- Made of leatherette
- Measures 14.5 x 12 x 7.75 inches
