Roberto Cavalli is one of those designers who loves to take risks. Sometimes they work, and sometimes they don’t, but it’s always exciting to see what he’s going to do next!
Overall the Amulet is one of those handbags that doesn’t quite gel with me. The velour fabric is luxurious with its deep color options. The sexy soft fabric is embellished with subtle stripes, mimicking popular tiger and zebra prints without the flash. But then there are the silver sides, which don’t seem to mesh at all. Looking at the purse side on, the elaborate leather patches have an almost medieval appearance with their colored gemstone studs. Both elements have their merits, but together they just don’t seem to mesh. The leather accents seem too edgy for such a soft fabric center, and the combination of medieval influences and contemporary animal print is a little confusing.
Even the use of silver leather for the shoulder strap can’t unify this purse’s design. The double handle is banded at the center with a whip-stitched leather piece. It’s a stylish look, but it’s also one that doesn’t seem to suit the rest of the bag. It’s on the short side too, so over the shoulder toting is out of the question.
The exterior may leave me a little cold, but Roberto Cavalli hasn’t done a bad job on the interior. There’s nothing too out of the ordinary, but the zip and slip pockets are always welcome additions to keep purse clutter at bay. The animal print lining is also a fun modern touch.
This is one of those bags that’s made to be noticed. I just can’t guarantee that it will be for the right reasons!
More Features of This Roberto Cavalli Freedom Amulet Bag
- Zip top closure
- A removable metal keychain tag
- A handle with a 3.5 inch drop
- Measures 11.5 x 8 x 2.5 inches
- Made in Italy
- Available in black, brown, or wine
