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PurseBlog.com · Sep 10th, 2009, 01:05 PM

The Donna Karan Crinkled Leather Satchel has been sitting in the New Arrivals section of Saks.com for a while now, and I’ve been trying to figure out what to say about it, if anything.

I’ve been critical of Karan’s bags in the past – many of them seem to be overpriced and under designed. This one seems to have both a reasonable design standpoint and price, but I’m still unconvinced – even a stopped clock is right twice a day.

The asymmetrical placement of the pockets and zippers reminds me in no small amount of the Alexander McQueen Faithful Tote that we took note of back in July. The concept seems to be almost exactly the same in the two bags – a tough, black leather tote made out of a seemingly-random-but-not mishmash of hardware and pockets. So when two bags have such similar goals, I guess the only thing left to do is decide which one is more successful.

I appreciate that Karan used matte instead of glossy leather on this bag. It goes with the industrial/biker feel much better than the glossy alternative, and just tends to look softer and richer in general. So, plus one for her. I don’t like how the handles are set, though, and that may be the chief thing that’s holding me back from really embracing this bag. They seem too wide and thick for their height, and they ruin the proportion of the bag. If it hadn’t been for them, Karan might have finally shown signs of getting the gist of this whole handbag thing. Buy through Saks for $1295.

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noon · Sep 10th, 2009, 07:22 PM

I dont know why but I would never considering buying a Donna Karan bag. And I agree the proportions seem a bit off to me, I think if the bag was larger and the handles slightly different this bag would be so much better.

ssc0619 · Sep 10th, 2009, 10:41 PM

It doesn't appeal to me. I don't like that zipper.

M_Butterfly · Sep 11th, 2009, 10:11 AM

No Zippers for Ms M.

Bag*Snob · Sep 11th, 2009, 10:16 AM

It is nothing special.

Selkie · Sep 11th, 2009, 12:05 PM

Not a big fan of this bag

HandbagAngel · Sep 12th, 2009, 12:01 AM

This bag looks really weird to me.

gacats · Sep 12th, 2009, 08:49 AM

And this bag does appeal to me. But the price would need to be cut in half for me to actually buy it.
Call me when it's marked down, ya'll!

bunny · Sep 12th, 2009, 04:37 PM

Not a fan at all.

karmenzsofia · Sep 12th, 2009, 04:53 PM

Not into DK, but I like this satchel a lot.

LV-PRADAfanatic · Sep 13th, 2009, 04:46 PM

not liking it

Velvet Blue · Sep 13th, 2009, 08:34 PM

I love a lot of bags, but nothing about this.

Sep 10th, 2009, 01:05 PM	#1
PurseBlog.com OP PurseBlog.com Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 442	Donna Karan Crinkled Leather Satchel The Donna Karan Crinkled Leather Satchel has been sitting in the New Arrivals section of Saks.com for a while now, and I’ve been trying to figure out what to say about it, if anything. I’ve been critical of Karan’s bags in the past – many of them seem to be overpriced and under designed. This one seems to have both a reasonable design standpoint and price, but I’m still unconvinced – even a stopped clock is right twice a day. The asymmetrical placement of the pockets and zippers reminds me in no small amount of the Alexander McQueen Faithful Tote that we took note of back in July. The concept seems to be almost exactly the same in the two bags – a tough, black leather tote made out of a seemingly-random-but-not mishmash of hardware and pockets. So when two bags have such similar goals, I guess the only thing left to do is decide which one is more successful. I appreciate that Karan used matte instead of glossy leather on this bag. It goes with the industrial/biker feel much better than the glossy alternative, and just tends to look softer and richer in general. So, plus one for her. I don’t like how the handles are set, though, and that may be the chief thing that’s holding me back from really embracing this bag. They seem too wide and thick for their height, and they ruin the proportion of the bag. If it hadn’t been for them, Karan might have finally shown signs of getting the gist of this whole handbag thing. Buy through Saks for $1295. View the original post on PurseBlog.com!

Sep 10th, 2009, 07:22 PM	#2
noon Sun in my eyes Joined: Apr 2007 Location: in the middle of the desert Posts: 4,555	I dont know why but I would never considering buying a Donna Karan bag. And I agree the proportions seem a bit off to me, I think if the bag was larger and the handles slightly different this bag would be so much better.
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Sep 11th, 2009, 10:11 AM	#4
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157	No Zippers for Ms M.
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Sep 11th, 2009, 10:16 AM	#5
Bag*Snob For All Things Authentic! Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,829	It is nothing special.
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Sep 11th, 2009, 12:05 PM	#6
Selkie <3 tPF Joined: Jul 2009 Location: N. E. Scotland Posts: 636	Not a big fan of this bag
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Sep 10th, 2009, 10:41 PM	#3
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 6,002	It doesn't appeal to me. I don't like that zipper.

Sep 12th, 2009, 12:01 AM	#7
HandbagAngel Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,170	This bag looks really weird to me.
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Sep 12th, 2009, 08:49 AM	#8
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 7,086	And this bag does appeal to me. But the price would need to be cut in half for me to actually buy it. Call me when it's marked down, ya'll!
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Sep 12th, 2009, 04:37 PM	#9
bunny Handbags R Us Joined: Feb 2006 Location: London Posts: 972	Not a fan at all.
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Sep 12th, 2009, 04:53 PM	#10
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	Not into DK, but I like this satchel a lot.
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Sep 13th, 2009, 04:46 PM	#11
LV-PRADAfanatic Built Hot for LV Joined: Oct 2007 Location: That's ME ^_^ Posts: 14,739	not liking it
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Sep 13th, 2009, 08:34 PM	#12
Velvet Blue Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 164	I love a lot of bags, but nothing about this.
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