London designer Zufi Alexander only launched her eponymous accessories line in 2004, but she is quickly racking up an fan base of A-list celebs. Katherine Heigl has be seen carrying a number of Zufi bags (including the Y clutch) and Alicia Keys carried her hot pink version of the Y to the World Music Awards in November. So, while Zufi Alexander may be new to the designer scene, she is quickly working her way to the top.
Unusual combinations of materials mixed with immaculate and innovative details characterize Zufi Alexander’s line of handbags and shoes. The Y clutch in eel skin fits well into the line, with its eye-catching bright color and smoothly textured eel skin. The long rectangular shape emphasizes the subtle vertical striping of the leather. I love the simple shape of the clutch, because it lets the natural beauty of the eel skin and the unnaturally beautiful color shine through.
The only thing I don’t love about the look of the Y clutch is the large, logo-embossed hardware plate on the front. The brushed silver hardware sets off the color and texture of the bag, but the crowded logo and framing on the plate make it an overdesigned distraction on such a small bag. The Y eel skin clutch retails for about $1000, and will be available in the US early in 2009.
More Features of the Zufi Alexander Y Clutch
- Fold-over top closure
- Fabric-lined interior
