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Shannon · Jun 11th, 2009, 03:58 PM

I think it is fair to say that one of the on going debates around here involves fringe. While some of you love it, others can’t stand it and still others (like myself) go back and forth. Some handbags seem even better with a hint of fringe and then others look like it had been thrown threw the shredder. A little while back Amanda wrote about the Cleobella Alvie Fringe Tote and when it came to that bag, the “fringe” was horribly executed.

Today, I came across another Cleobella handbag and I instantly braced myself. There is a chance, a small chance that the Cleobella Alvie Fringe Clutch might actually work. No, it’s not perfect, and no it wouldn’t be my go-to fringe clutch, but it is worth a glance or two. Clearly the same technique was used to construct the fringe on the tote and the clutch, but I think it looks noticeably better on the clutch. In fact, I can actually embrace the ruggedness of the clutch and can imagine a few instances in where this clutch could be put to good use. While I am not 100% sold, I still think it is leaps and bounds better than the tote. Don’t you agree? Buy through Shop Bop for $220.

sesrup · Jun 11th, 2009, 04:32 PM

This is wayyyy more tolerable than the tote. I like kinda like it.

sugga051982 · Jun 19th, 2009, 05:48 PM

Sorry but i dont like this one at all. I think it looks raggedy.

gacats · Jun 19th, 2009, 08:20 PM

I think I made this out of construction paper when I was a kid, but mine was green.

LV-PRADAfanatic · Jun 21st, 2009, 06:00 PM

nope....

i_wona · Jun 22nd, 2009, 07:34 AM

I love it - it's earthy and rustic, but has a bit more edge than, say, Henry Cuir.

Compass Rose · Jun 23rd, 2009, 09:26 PM

Ummmmm.......not gonna carry this one. I just don't like it.

ssc0619 · Jun 24th, 2009, 08:04 AM

That would be a no.

Jun 11th, 2009, 03:58 PM	#1
Shannon OP Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 612	Cleobella Alvie Fringe Clutch I think it is fair to say that one of the on going debates around here involves fringe. While some of you love it, others can’t stand it and still others (like myself) go back and forth. Some handbags seem even better with a hint of fringe and then others look like it had been thrown threw the shredder. A little while back Amanda wrote about the Cleobella Alvie Fringe Tote and when it came to that bag, the “fringe” was horribly executed. Today, I came across another Cleobella handbag and I instantly braced myself. There is a chance, a small chance that the Cleobella Alvie Fringe Clutch might actually work. No, it’s not perfect, and no it wouldn’t be my go-to fringe clutch, but it is worth a glance or two. Clearly the same technique was used to construct the fringe on the tote and the clutch, but I think it looks noticeably better on the clutch. In fact, I can actually embrace the ruggedness of the clutch and can imagine a few instances in where this clutch could be put to good use. While I am not 100% sold, I still think it is leaps and bounds better than the tote. Don’t you agree? Buy through Shop Bop for $220.
Shannon OP Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 612

Jun 11th, 2009, 04:32 PM	#2
sesrup Purses, backwards ;) Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 658	This is wayyyy more tolerable than the tote. I like kinda like it.
sesrup Purses, backwards ;) Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 658	__________________ ...it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Jun 19th, 2009, 05:48 PM	#3
sugga051982 Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 27	Sorry but i dont like this one at all. I think it looks raggedy.
sugga051982 Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 27

Jun 19th, 2009, 08:20 PM	#4
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 7,008	I think I made this out of construction paper when I was a kid, but mine was green.
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Jun 21st, 2009, 06:00 PM	#5
LV-PRADAfanatic Built Hot for LV Joined: Oct 2007 Location: That's ME ^_^ Posts: 14,305	nope....
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Jun 22nd, 2009, 07:34 AM	#6
i_wona like two plums Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 6,784	I love it - it's earthy and rustic, but has a bit more edge than, say, Henry Cuir.
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Jun 23rd, 2009, 09:26 PM	#7
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,573	Ummmmm.......not gonna carry this one. I just don't like it.
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Jun 24th, 2009, 08:04 AM	#8
ssc0619 Don't Tell Ricky!!!! Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,565	That would be a no.

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