A simple white leather frame clutch: pretty basic, right? But don’t forget, this is Martin Margiela, he of the superhero-exaggerated shoulder pads, flesh-colored body-stockings, and outfits made from trash bags. Something’s got to be enthrallingly awry. Once you have proper prospective, you realize this clutch is ginormous! Ultra-big clutches were a fad and never adopted by the mass population (not exactly practical), but when done right, the big clutch can delight. And just think how small your waist will look in proportion. Margiela has never been one to design just for shock value; there is always intelligence behind the madness. This clutch has a long, narrow east-west shape making it less imposing and sleeker than you would suspect. Embracing this unpredictable clutch will also convey your fashion conviction. Other insiders will appreciate your resolve. On Net-a-Porter for $955.
Pair with: Take proportion-play even further and cinch your waist with a double-buckled natural python belt. J. Line by Jay JaeKal makes it in frugal snob- and snake-friendly or real python. Buy the synthetic leather version for $50 or python for $210 by e-mailing the J.Line personal shopper.
I love it! I like the novelty of the bag being so big. I like clutches that I can put my keys and BlackBerry in.
loved it until I noticed how long it is on the model. It is almost a third the length of her body. How do you carry it east west without knocking people about?