Reed Krakoff released his new line to great fanfare. As the head designer at Coach for many years, he was able to bridge the gap between high design and the mainstream consumer. This Gym Bag I is a great example of Krakoff’s refined, sophisticated aesthetic.
The crisp pale gray leather is so close to white that it passes easily for a summertime staple, but could also easily work with your winter or fall wardrobe. The delicately pebbled texture of the bag is akin to its tone; it’s so subtle that you’ll overlook it if you’re not paying attention, but its subtlety is crucial to the overall look of the bag.
What really makes the bag work is the clean, but interesting, design of the bag. At a glance, it looks like a simple rectangle, but the small details show the quality of thought behind the design and construction. The cutouts on the top corners of the bag are a really interesting design feature, but I’m not entirely sure they’re the most practical feature. I’m already having visions of the bag overturning and being left with change and keys on the ground beneath me, but maybe that’s just because I’m a klutz.
Despite this one small foible, the bag is beautiful, and at $790, it’s quite a buy.
More Features Of The Reed Krakoff Gym I Leather Bag
- 18″ x 13″ x 6″ size
- 3″ shoulder strap
- Removable shoulder strap
- Lined in grey twill
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