This Shelby is a close sibling to the Edith from 3 years ago (wow, has it been that long?) but it did not make me jump up the way the Edith did when I first saw it. The Edith had a school girl charm that I loved and this is really briefcase-y. The blue is definitely much better than the brown but still the long brass plaque on the top and those double straps does something to make this bag seem so dowdy. Something about this is making it look very forced, like it is trying too hard to be different and edgy. Obviously, Chloe is suffering without a clear direction from a real designer and the mosaic rehashing of old designs is boring. I can still see a young hip chick rock out with a bohemian jeans and slouchy sweater look but seriously, if you’re that cool, you will make anything look good. For me, it is a thumbs down. The Chloe Shelby Tote at Luisa Via Roma for $1400. (Jump to see the train wreck who has this bag!)
