Susan Farber keeps the ruffles to a minimum with the Bailey bag. It’s a very different look from the designer who tends to prefer frills and fluff over clean lines, but it’s one that I think pays off.
At least it does most of the time. In rich waxed leather the Bailey has up uptown cool vibe. The tassles and tiny ruffles near the side pockets are probably unnecessary, but they’re dark enough to go relatively unnoticed.
But on the haircalf alternative it’s a different matter. To be fair, I’ve never really found a haircalf bag that’s made my heart race. This black zebra printed fur does nothing to change my mind though. The same embellishments I could forgive earlier are obnoxiously present in tan. These accents clash with the black stripes, and it’s not in a good way. Personally I think it’s tacky, but if you’ve got the confidence to carry it by all means go ahead.
Looks aside, this is a fairly practical everyday purse. Gingham fabric lines the luxuriously large interior, a space appointed with pockets on both sides to make organization easy. Your worldly possessions are kept safe with a long zippered closure.
The Bailey is relatively affordable by Susan Farber day bag standards at $460.
More Features of This Susan Farber Modern Satchel
- Leather variety has whipstitched detail
- Dual handles with a 7.5 inch drop
- Measures 10 x 16 x 7.25 inches
- Made in the United States
