Sara Berman is a newcomer to the fashion scene, and as such, she is still defining how she will be seen as a designer. So far, I would describe her designs as urban, modern, and a little trendy. Personally, I would take about half her bags and leave the other half. This Mini Decca has me feeling similarly divided.
I really dig the wrinkle-textured brown leather on this bag. It has a rich color and a subtly casual flair, and it’s thick enough to be durable and soft enough to be slouchy. The way it has been pieced together in panels adds a few interesting seam details to the surface of the bag.
The gold studs I could do without. I happen to be fond of studs, but I don’t like this technique of using different sizes most of the time. It’s supposed to be “interesting,” but in gold, it just sort of looks like the bag can’t make up it’s mind whether to be edgy or low key.
The shape of the Decca is fabulous, and this smaller size is more reasonable to me than previous versions. This is the kind of bag that will give a very cool bohemian edge to any outfit, and unlike so many hobos it has a little structure, so it won’t come off as totally sloppy. It also has protective feet on the base, which is a major bonus in terms of avoiding wear and tear.
For $470, the Mini Decca is a great urban staple at a pretty reasonable price point. If only there was a way to remove all those studs, it would be perfect.
More Features Of The Sara Berman Mini Decca Studded Leather Hobo Bag
- 16″ x 9″ x 5″ size
- 12″ handle drop
- Fully lined in leopard-print fabric
