Even the best designers don’t always get it right. While Alice Temperley has wowed us with the purses from her Temperley London label, it seems this Quintel Clutch was created on an off day.
It’s not that this is a bad clutch, but it is a bland one. Its shape is dull, and its black leather predictable. Less than exciting bases can work when the details are interesting, but the silver discs covering this clutch fall flat. I like the way they’re subtly embossed with the Temperley London logo, but that’s where my admiration ends.
The interior is only a bit more impressive. Its side wall is appointed with card slots and a bill pouch, so we can leave our wallet behind. That leaves more room in the main compartment for cosmetics, keys, and other evening essentials. Sadly Temperley London hasn’t thought to add a strap to that space though, so we’re left clutching the Quintel by hand.
The Quintel’s far from ugly, but sometimes mediocre is a bigger fashion sin. After all, a designer never wants one of its creations to fade into the background. And sadly this clutch does just that.
More Features of This Temperley London Disc Decorated Clutch
- Magnetic fastening
- Measures 9 x 6 inches
