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Savvy.PurseBlog · Sep 9th, 2009, 02:35 PM

Every now and then, I find a bag where I love the concept and hate the implementation. I find those bags kind of irritating to write about – it’s hard to not come off either more or less enthusiastic than I really am about the whole thing when I’m actually stuck somewhere in the middle.

But apparently I’m a glutton for punishment, because that’s exactly how I feel about the Alice + Olivia Chain Bag. So, if you’ll forgive me a bit of folly, I’m going to try and explain why.

I think that the idea of a bag covered in chains works great. Lots of different types of chains, but all in similar tones of silver and gunmetal? Even better. Sounds awesome. Sign me up. I’d love to see it turned into a bag.

Just not THIS bag. The black nylon mesh looks too puffy and when combined with the chains, the effect is somewhat like a goth gym bag. And I don’t think most goths exercise. Do they? Anyway, not a good look. And most of the chains are so thin that from a distance, I would think that they would either look like strings woven into the bag or unwound paper clips clinging to it (that’s certainly what they look like in the photos). And forget about wearing this with a sweater – you’d be just asking for those links to snag and pull it apart. The whole thing works in theory, but not in practice. Buy through ShopBop for $396.

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ssc0619 · Sep 9th, 2009, 04:28 PM

It is hard for me to tell that it has chains on it--they do look like chains. I would really have to see in person.

M_Butterfly · Sep 9th, 2009, 04:43 PM

I don't know. I think it is too long and not sure how the chains will look in real life

gacats · Sep 9th, 2009, 08:48 PM

Great as a weapon.

karmenzsofia · Sep 10th, 2009, 12:17 PM

I can't be objective about Nylon bags...not my cup of tea.

Selkie · Sep 15th, 2009, 04:53 AM

I love the idea, but it doesn't work on this bag.

Sep 9th, 2009, 02:35 PM	#1
Savvy.PurseBlog OP PurseBlog Savvy Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 364	Alice + Olivia Chain Bag Every now and then, I find a bag where I love the concept and hate the implementation. I find those bags kind of irritating to write about – it’s hard to not come off either more or less enthusiastic than I really am about the whole thing when I’m actually stuck somewhere in the middle. But apparently I’m a glutton for punishment, because that’s exactly how I feel about the Alice + Olivia Chain Bag. So, if you’ll forgive me a bit of folly, I’m going to try and explain why. I think that the idea of a bag covered in chains works great. Lots of different types of chains, but all in similar tones of silver and gunmetal? Even better. Sounds awesome. Sign me up. I’d love to see it turned into a bag. Just not THIS bag. The black nylon mesh looks too puffy and when combined with the chains, the effect is somewhat like a goth gym bag. And I don’t think most goths exercise. Do they? Anyway, not a good look. And most of the chains are so thin that from a distance, I would think that they would either look like strings woven into the bag or unwound paper clips clinging to it (that’s certainly what they look like in the photos). And forget about wearing this with a sweater – you’d be just asking for those links to snag and pull it apart. The whole thing works in theory, but not in practice. Buy through ShopBop for $396. View the original post on PurseBlog Savvy!

Sep 9th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#3
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157	I don't know. I think it is too long and not sure how the chains will look in real life
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157

Sep 9th, 2009, 08:48 PM	#4
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 7,086	Great as a weapon.
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Sep 10th, 2009, 12:17 PM	#5
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	I can't be objective about Nylon bags...not my cup of tea.
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Sep 15th, 2009, 04:53 AM	#6
Selkie <3 tPF Joined: Jul 2009 Location: N. E. Scotland Posts: 636	I love the idea, but it doesn't work on this bag.
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Sep 9th, 2009, 04:28 PM	#2
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 6,002	It is hard for me to tell that it has chains on it--they do look like chains. I would really have to see in person.

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