They say that money can’t buy style or taste, and that might explain why this expensive Roberto Cavalli is such a jumbled mess. There’s no denying the quality of this rare handbag, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.
But first, the positives. It’s made from swakara, the lush fur of the Karakul sheep raised in Namibia. This wool is so soft to the touch, and the gray color is the sort of shade that’s easy to wear with anything. Gold tends to be one of those colors that adds class to any accessory, but it just doesn’t seem to work here. The purse is embroidered with 24k gold thread and that luxurious fiber is used again in the breaded shoulder strap.
But perhaps it’s just a bit too rich, so what should be striking seems like overkill. The abundance of tassels and clever stitching has a medieval tone which never quite gels with the modern wool finish. In fact, I’m not sure what contemporary bag would work with these antiquated accents!
A lot of work has gone into this purse, and that labor combined with the expensive materials might make the retail value of more than $6000 reasonable. But the design is just so confused that I’m not sure who’d want to pay that price to carry it!
More Features of This Limited Edition Roberto Cavalli Wool Bag
- An adjustable single shoulder strap
- Measures 12 x 8 inches
