White Hat

Actually this time I have been surprised at the brand of Burberry. This bag just meet my requirement as a elegant and stunning piece of artwork. With its edgy metal hardware and deep navy blue alligator skin, this Armour Stud bag from Burberry is one imposing accessory.

I’m not sure I’d want to carry anything quite this menacing, but it could be just the accessory that edgier girls need to make a style statement. And while I’m not sure it’d work with my wardrobe, I can’t help admiring it. The use of differently shaped and sized studs is inspired, and a great complement to that opulent alligator skin. The geometric design created by the metal accents is another marvel.

Burberry has obviously spent a lot of time getting the looks just right, but it’s a shame that it hasn’t paid as much attention to the practicalities. This is a fairly large purse, so its single zippered pocket is left with a lot of responsibility. The addition of a few open pouches would have made organization much simpler. And while I appreciate the choice of carrying options, it seems a cross-body strap would have made lugging this large bag much easier. The shoulder strap is a good start, but I can’t imagine ever using the short handle once this Armour Stud Sling bag is full.

I never expect an authentic alligator skin accessory to come cheaply, but I was still shocked by the price tag attached to this Burberry bag. So I would rather go for the top grade replica versions.