I find something sort of irritating about the introduction of a pale yellow tote in the fall. Perhaps it’s because the crisp air just doesn’t beg for pastels, but it could just be a matter of personal preference. Individual taste aside, the Mini Jivvy has some questionable design elements that make it a pretty ho hum addition to Sara Berman’s line.
The leather on this bag is of an extremely fine quality, even if it is pastel. Which is why I see no reason for it so be covered with so many studs. It just doesn’t need so much embellishment. In addition, the complicated pattern made by the studs is too busy. Plus, the many shapes and sizes of the studs is an additional distraction.
The shape of the bag is simple and clean. I really like the graduated cross-body strap, and I might even like its utilitarian lobster fastening if the grommet it attached to wasn’t so distractingly huge. While the general design of this bag is fine, all these little details make it look tacky and cheap. Which at $500, it certainly isn’t.
More Features Of The Sara Berman Mini Jivvy Studded Leather Bag
- 15″ x 13″ x 4″ size
- 20″ handle drop
- Fully lined in leopard-print fabric
