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ereplicabag / 2010-5-6 19:32 Thursday
We’ve already featured a lot of Versace’s latest bag designs, and each of those certainly has something in common—their modern look. Versace’s spring 2010 collection indeed shows modernity, and another addition to the list is the Versace Giselle Lock Hobo.
Obviously, this Versace Giselle Lock Hobo comes in classic black and gold combination but how everything is put together simply makes this look contemporary. The pieced-leather construction of patent leather and smooth leather as well adds modern glamour to it, whereas the burnished studs are actually detailed on the patent. Gold-tone buckle detail is also available to add edge to its entirety.
This Versace Giselle Lock Hobo then has dimensions of 15 x 13 x 2½ inches. The main compartment opens through a magnetic snap closure; and to add more space to it, inside zip, wall and cell phone pockets as well as an exterior zipper pocket are available. The adjustable buckled shoulder strap then has a drop of 7 to 9 inches, enough to carry it over the shoulders.
You can purchase this Versace Giselle Lock Hobo for $1,775 via Nordstrom.
Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve done it! I’ve found a Versace bag that doesn’t make my eyes roll or my stomach turn or my brain hurt just from looking at it. It’s simple! And functional! And kind of attractive! I could wear this bag and not be embarrassed about what it says about my taste level and also, my level of common sense.
But none of those things are what’s best about the Versace Giselle Lock Hobo. No, in fact, the best thing is the price. Shocking, right? Versace will normally charge at least two grand for any old thing, so color me shocked that the price tag for this attractive, reasonably functional bag falls so far below that number. Could it be that their accessories designers are finally realizing just how lucrative the handbag market can be if they give us products that are beautiful and fairly priced?
Don’t get me wrong, this is not the bag that’s going to save Versace’s company. It’s not even all that great of a bag, period. But it is a marked departure from the overwrought, over-designed bags that we’ve seen from the bag in the past, and the price point indicates at least a partial recognition that their products have been, well, asking too much for what they are.
But on this one, the price is good and the navy leather works nicely with the gold hardware. There are enough buckles and flaps and extra doo-dads that the Versace aesthetic is still present, but it’s no longer shouting for everyone’s attention. Instead, it’s understated and merely one part of the bag, instead of the design’s whole point.
