Pilar Abril seems to have been sleepwalking when it designed the underwhelming Saleta hobo.
This is one of those bags made for adjectives like nice, pleasant, and adequate. It’s not that it’s a bad bag, but it is pretty boring. The suede like synthetic is lovely, but Pilar Abril doesn’t really do anything with it. It delivers it in conservative shades, brown or black. It gives it a typical hobo shape. And it dots it with studs for good measure.
Honestly for me the studs are the most disappointing part of the Saleta. In and of themselves the polished round domes are lovely, but they don’t seem to have a purpose. They’re just thrown on haphazardly in some token gesture towards style. Pilar Abril, you know you can do better.
I can’t even really muster enthusiasm about the design on a practical level. The rolled shoulder straps are long enough, and the interior is large enough, and it’s got the right number of pockets. But really, who cares?
At $194 the Saleta is a relatively affordable hobo bag, but I’m still not buying. I’ll save my money for one of Pilar Abril’s more thought-out designs.
More Features of This Pilar Abril Studded Hobo
- Zip top closure
- Logo print lining
- Dual handles with an 8 inch drop
- Measures 12 x 16.5 x 3 inches
- Made in China
