Tory Burch’s latest line of accessories has been remarkably street savvy for the usually upper crust designer. She has brought her signature minimal elegance to a host of bohemian and rocker designs, and the effect is fabulous. Case in point is this Sawla fringed messenger bag.
The luxe purple leather is bright enough to become a conversation starter, but it isn’t so over-the-top that it won’t work with a lot of outfits. The shape is a rounded-off version of the traditional messenger. I love this refined feminine take on a blue collar classic.
I find the fringe a bit perplexing though. On the one hand, the bag might not be super interesting without it. But on the other, I just don’t know if it works. It looks a little like two disparate elements were thrown together in a not totally coherent way. The bag itself possesses a classic elegance, and I’m just not sure what the fringe adds. I know it’s supposed to be edgy, but it falls a little flat.
The straps are also somewhat irksome. Messenger bags have straps for an entirely functional reason, but on the Sawla they are not only not functional, but I also think they take away from some of the clean lines of the design.
At $465, the Sawla is a reasonably-priced designer bag, but not so reasonable that I want to buy it.
More Features Of The Tory Burch Sawla Fringed Leather Messenger Bag
- 13″ x 9″ x 2″ size
- 18″ handle drop
- Stone canvas lining
- Interior pouch and zipper pockets
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