Jimmy Choo Metallic Foldover Clutch

Megs · Jan 11th, 2007, 04:22 PM

If there were an award for Queen of Handbag Justification, it would most likely go to me (ok, lies - I am sure some of you would totally out do me, especially some of the ladies of tPF ). Either way finding a bag that is reversible or comes with a small pouch or folds over completely 100% helps me justify a handbag. Call it part of the litigator in me from a very long line of lawyers and judges in my family.
For this reason, the Jimmy Choo Metallic Foldover Clutch is justifiable in my mind not only because it has a perfect champagne Italian leather colo, but also because it can be folder over to take the shape of a true clutch, or opened up to store something a little larger. Standing out is the perfectly bold gold tone hardware, outside zip pocket, and practially non-essential removable wrist strap. The price is exactly why I justify this bag to be two separate entities. A clutch for $825 is pricey, but for $413 for *each* version, is more feasible. Via Saks for $825.

Lisasbags · Jan 11th, 2007, 04:32 PM

I LOVE JC bags .....
That one is cute.

Maybe we get a JC Thread?

sdkatbytes · Jan 11th, 2007, 07:47 PM

Beautiful and my fav color, 2-tone...goes with both gold & silver jewelry!

gloss_gal · Jan 11th, 2007, 10:17 PM

Pretty color. Like the price justification Megs :*)

Danica · Jan 12th, 2007, 09:35 AM

Its cute.

chloehandbags · Jan 12th, 2007, 01:48 PM

Hmmm.....it's OK, but I'm never completely convinced about the whole fold-over thing.

I think you can pretty much always tell, from looking at a fold-over bag, that it is one, because you, almost invariably, end up with two compromised looking designs; probably because that is what they are!

I'm also not convinced that you wouldn't end up (or start off!) with a permanent bend, or even worse a crease, in the leather.....in which case, I'd probably just end up using it in its, rather sub-standard looking, clutch guise.

So, unless you regularly go out at night and then invariably want to go shopping, on the way home on foot (when you don't care what your [creased] bag looks like), what's the point?

Lisasbags · Jan 12th, 2007, 03:24 PM

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If there were an award for Queen of Handbag Justification, it would most likely go to me (ok, lies - I am sure some of you would totally out do me, especially some of the ladies of tPF ).

Ha! I hold a masters in justification

as for this:

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So, unless you regularly go out at night and then invariably want to go shopping, on the way home on foot (when you don't care what your [creased] bag looks like), what's the point?

not sure what your talking about?

chloehandbags · Jan 12th, 2007, 10:49 PM

^ Sorry, I thought my post was self explanatory.

I mean, that if, like me, one doesn't want to carry an expensive bag with a pronounced bend (or crease) in it, where it has has been folded over (which may spoil the look of it), then, presumably, the only real use for it, in its unfolded shape, would be at times when one doesn't particularly care what the bag one is carrying looks like; but one just, suddenly, needs an emergency larger bag.

This would, presumably, most often occur when one is out, otherwise, if one is at home and needs a larger bag, why wouldn't one just switch to a larger bag, with no folds, or creases, in it?

This situation would also, for most people, occur mainly at night (or in the morning after a night out, after staying over with someone); as small clutches are generally carried, by most people, at night (although, I do carry mine during the day, sometimes).

So, from my point of view, I would only ever use it as a small, folded over clutch and for that reason, I would rather buy a more attractive, unfolded, clutch.

Hope that clarifies things!

Megs · Jan 13th, 2007, 01:08 AM

^ I see what you are saying!

chloehandbags · Jan 13th, 2007, 01:41 PM

^ Thanks, Megs!

hellolizzie · Jan 17th, 2007, 07:54 PM

I love this JC bag...but technically, it is 412.50 per usage style. Just sayin'.

Jan 11th, 2007, 04:22 PM	#1
Megs Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 21,017	If there were an award for Queen of Handbag Justification, it would most likely go to me (ok, lies - I am sure some of you would totally out do me, especially some of the ladies of tPF ). Either way finding a bag that is reversible or comes with a small pouch or folds over completely 100% helps me justify a handbag. Call it part of the litigator in me from a very long line of lawyers and judges in my family. For this reason, the Jimmy Choo Metallic Foldover Clutch is justifiable in my mind not only because it has a perfect champagne Italian leather colo, but also because it can be folder over to take the shape of a true clutch, or opened up to store something a little larger. Standing out is the perfectly bold gold tone hardware, outside zip pocket, and practially non-essential removable wrist strap. The price is exactly why I justify this bag to be two separate entities. A clutch for $825 is pricey, but for $413 for each version, is more feasible. Via Saks for $825. __________________ Sign up for our July Giveaway sponsored by: Devi Kroell

Jan 12th, 2007, 09:35 AM	#5
Danica Angel Headed Hipster Joined: Feb 2006 Location: TN Posts: 8,216	Its cute. __________________ Cheerleader for love

Jan 12th, 2007, 01:48 PM	#6
chloehandbags Sofa King Sherlock Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 8,927	Hmmm.....it's OK, but I'm never completely convinced about the whole fold-over thing. I think you can pretty much always tell, from looking at a fold-over bag, that it is one, because you, almost invariably, end up with two compromised looking designs; probably because that is what they are! I'm also not convinced that you wouldn't end up (or start off!) with a permanent bend, or even worse a crease, in the leather.....in which case, I'd probably just end up using it in its, rather sub-standard looking, clutch guise. So, unless you regularly go out at night and then invariably want to go shopping, on the way home on foot (when you don't care what your [creased] bag looks like), what's the point? __________________ Still missing Phoebe... 'My boss, Ralph Toledano [president of Chloé], always says to me that people come to buy at Chloé for what it is, so it does not make sense to order a Chinese and get delivered an Indian!' - Phoebe Philo, May 2005. Last edited by chloehandbags; Jan 12th, 2007 at 01:51 PM.

Jan 12th, 2007, 10:49 PM	#8
chloehandbags Sofa King Sherlock Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 8,927	^ Sorry, I thought my post was self explanatory. I mean, that if, like me, one doesn't want to carry an expensive bag with a pronounced bend (or crease) in it, where it has has been folded over (which may spoil the look of it), then, presumably, the only real use for it, in its unfolded shape, would be at times when one doesn't particularly care what the bag one is carrying looks like; but one just, suddenly, needs an emergency larger bag. This would, presumably, most often occur when one is out, otherwise, if one is at home and needs a larger bag, why wouldn't one just switch to a larger bag, with no folds, or creases, in it? This situation would also, for most people, occur mainly at night (or in the morning after a night out, after staying over with someone); as small clutches are generally carried, by most people, at night (although, I do carry mine during the day, sometimes). So, from my point of view, I would only ever use it as a small, folded over clutch and for that reason, I would rather buy a more attractive, unfolded, clutch. Hope that clarifies things! __________________ Still missing Phoebe... 'My boss, Ralph Toledano [president of Chloé], always says to me that people come to buy at Chloé for what it is, so it does not make sense to order a Chinese and get delivered an Indian!' - Phoebe Philo, May 2005. Last edited by chloehandbags; Jan 12th, 2007 at 10:59 PM.

Jan 13th, 2007, 01:08 AM	#9
Megs Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 21,017	^ I see what you are saying! __________________ Sign up for our July Giveaway sponsored by: Devi Kroell

Jan 11th, 2007, 04:32 PM	#2
Lisasbags Sofa King Banned Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,123	I LOVE JC bags ..... That one is cute. Maybe we get a JC Thread?

Jan 11th, 2007, 07:47 PM	#3
sdkatbytes Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	Beautiful and my fav color, 2-tone...goes with both gold & silver jewelry!

Jan 11th, 2007, 10:17 PM	#4
gloss_gal Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,386	Pretty color. Like the price justification Megs :*)

Jan 13th, 2007, 01:41 PM	#10
chloehandbags Sofa King Sherlock Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 8,927	^ Thanks, Megs! __________________ Still missing Phoebe... 'My boss, Ralph Toledano [president of Chloé], always says to me that people come to buy at Chloé for what it is, so it does not make sense to order a Chinese and get delivered an Indian!' - Phoebe Philo, May 2005.

Jan 17th, 2007, 07:54 PM	#11
hellolizzie Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 42	I love this JC bag...but technically, it is 412.50 per usage style. Just sayin'. __________________ It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion. that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure. ~Coco Chanel