Do I love this bag because of the deep royal color or the arrestingly detailed hardware? It’s impossible to say, and a moot point since it’s love all the same. Actually, it’s the sum of this Givenchy bag’s parts that make it a galvanizing standout. The combination of purple (which people tend to have a strong reaction to since it’s a balance of red stimulation and blue calm), the eclectic closure, and day-to-night shoulder style that makes this clutch as exciting as it is versatile.
Givenchy has a successful way with hardware, so leave it to them to take a risk that pays off. The suitcase strap is a detail that could have gone wrong (cheap, random, or just plain weird), but with a foundation of rich leather and topped off by über-cool hardware, it’s undeniably brilliant. Thank the lush purple suede – if the rest of the bag wasn’t top-notch tasteful, a flash of plastic could have looked downright cheesy.
The slim, foldover-flap shape makes this better worn as a traditional, handheld clutch, but pull out the straps and tuck it neatly at your side for a polished daytime look. There is nothing like the blend of purple and black – instant artsy glamour – or if the impulse to do some color-blocking strikes, potent, low-shine plum makes for a great accent piece. On Ssense for $1,340.
Pair with: It might sound like a nutty choice, but wear this clutch with Etro’s wild cutout boots for a powerful winter pairing. Trimmed in buckles and lined with shearling, they have a dual-sided, sporty-luxurious personality that fits with the offbeat elements of the bag. Etro Shearling-Trimmed Cutout Leather Boots, $1,125.
THis purple bag is great. Just perfect for Fall. The leather looks so soft.