If you’re looking for an expensive designer bag that screams status symbol more than anything else, then I would suggest you look away immediately. That’s because what I’ve got here today is something that will only appeal to those looking for something elegant, functional and affordable.
Presenting the Smythson Cooper Shoulder Bag which I discovered only recently while window shopping online. Measuring 28 cm across by 19.5 cm, the goatskin leather bag comes colour blocked in ivory and turquoise, finished off with bridle leather trim (and a shoulder strap) in dark brown.
Elegant yet casual all at once, it’s the bag you’ll want slung across the body when out and about in town over the weekends, in an ensemble as simple as a tee, skinny jeans and a pair of Sandersons. Lined with jute on the inside, you’ll find a ruched pocket as well as a zip one, great for all manner of small personals.
And perhaps most importantly, this on-trend piece will only set you back by GBP650, which is not bad at all. It may not be for everyone, but I’m confident some of you will appreciate it for what it is. Get it online at Smythson where they ship internationally.
Image: Smythson
this is nice! not sure if the pricing is ok but its leather… and its much more unique so maybe its worth it. going to london also so i will step in and check it out. i would prefer it to be like 500 pounds though.
its good to read brands and designs like this. unique, cool and not as high as 3000 and above. i’m sick of chanel and their sewn on Chanel logo. i just think its so cheap looking. do people buy them because its a double c?
Susie Lau is working with Smythson. She has the same bag.
I think it’s cool you are introducing brands like this too. Hope to see more coming up.
Thank you! So long as you guys appreciate brands like these, I’ll keep looking out for (and blogging about) them.
Do you think this is a design that would stand the test of time? I’ll be going to London in a couple of months… still thinking about what to get whilst I’m there… thanks! (FB)
this is fab. me want this! (FB)
It is a nice bag, but for this price point, I think people would tend to get more ‘well-known’ brand bag. You could get a Mulberry Small Bayswater Satchel at 595 pounds…
I think it’s a cool bag, really like it!
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I really, really like this. (FB)
And I’m glad that you do. I was worried that since it wasn’t from a typical designer brand I would usually feature that no one will take notice or bother.
sure is a pretty bag! the tote bag looks good too! have you seen this in real life? is the quality and workmanship worth the price?
I don’t own any bags, but I do have some SLGs. The quality and workmanship on those pieces are excellent so I won’t be too worried.