Kooba Ashley

Megs · Jun 26th, 2008, 10:32 AM

Kooba Ashley in Metallic Silver Python

Ever see a bag (or anything, I guess) and immediately think “Oh my God, that is GORGEOUS” and then, after you get yourself all excited and paw at it for a few seconds, realize, “Wait...something isn’t right.”

That’s what happened to me last weekend when I encountered the Kooba Ashley at Bloomingdales in Lenox Square Atlanta. I have a soft spot for Kooba since the Kooba Meredith in Slate from Fall/Winter ’07 is my favorite handbag of all time. I also think that pewter is the classiest metallic out there, and the Kooba Ashley’s most striking finish is a dark silver faux python. So, this bag should be practically made for me, right? Have the handbag gods been listening to all of my silent prayers? That’s what I thought, too.

And the bag is a stunner, don’t get me wrong. It’s just...missing something. In pictures on many shopping sites, the bag looks like it might have some sort of pockets on the front, which gives the bag both visual interest AND added functionality (a girl’s gotta put her cell phone somewhere). In person, though, I realized that there were no pockets of any sort on the exterior of the bag - just rouching.

Well, there is also some sort of nonfunctional buckle/strap down the middle, but it had no use that I could discern. It certainly wouldn’t hold a cell phone, and really, a big factor in my bag decisions is the potential for purse-cell phone symbiosis. Also, the straps are a little too long to carry it as a satchel, and the bag is an awkward shape to be carried as a shoulder bag (plus, it has two handles, which means any attempt at shoulder carrying will just make me want to stab it).

So, I’m not sure. It’s a beautiful bag. It’s got a lot of nice things about it (seriously, the color is trying to distract me from the two handles, the weird strappy thing, and the nonexistent pockets. The color is trying REALLY HARD). I really want to covet it. But I just don’t think that I am. $675 via Kooba.

Also available in black leather for $625 via Shop Bop and taupe leather for $625 via Shop Bop.

lovinalotofbags · Jun 26th, 2008, 12:30 PM

Not for me.

scarlett_2005 · Jun 26th, 2008, 04:17 PM

I love the shape of the bag but I'm not digging the python.

ellacoach · Jun 26th, 2008, 05:56 PM

I think this bag looks best in the taupe leather. I love metallic, but I just don't like this bag in the metallic.

Megs, I agree, the Meredith in slate is a beauty! I have one sitting upstairs in my closet and love it!!!

ValleyO · Jun 26th, 2008, 06:00 PM

Looks more like a "Kooba for Target" than an actual Kooba bag

amanda · Jun 26th, 2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ellacoach

I think this bag looks best in the taupe leather. I love metallic, but I just don't like this bag in the metallic.

Megs, I agree, the Meredith in slate is a beauty! I have one sitting upstairs in my closet and love it!!!

meeee, it's meeeee who has the meredith in slate!

TheGirlGotSoul · Jun 26th, 2008, 10:55 PM

I usually don't prefer bags in metallics or faux anything prints, but I checked out the links for the bag in black & tan leather, and it just doesn't look as good. At all.

gacats · Jun 27th, 2008, 07:17 AM

Maybe this bag doesn't photograph well.

Compass Rose · Jun 27th, 2008, 12:12 PM

I think Kooba makes fabulous metallics.

moi et mes sacs · Jun 27th, 2008, 07:44 PM

Not for me. The colour is too much, looks a bit high street not top designer.

JAP4life · Jun 27th, 2008, 08:50 PM

Yep, definitely not for me.

ellacoach · Jun 27th, 2008, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amanda

meeee, it's meeeee who has the meredith in slate!

ooopss! Sorry amanda!!!

You have great taste in bags!! i love mine!

lilja · Jun 28th, 2008, 01:44 AM

Not liking this one either...

Jun 26th, 2008, 10:32 AM	#1
Megs Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 21,705	Kooba Ashley Kooba Ashley in Metallic Silver Python Ever see a bag (or anything, I guess) and immediately think “Oh my God, that is GORGEOUS” and then, after you get yourself all excited and paw at it for a few seconds, realize, “Wait...something isn’t right.” That’s what happened to me last weekend when I encountered the Kooba Ashley at Bloomingdales in Lenox Square Atlanta. I have a soft spot for Kooba since the Kooba Meredith in Slate from Fall/Winter ’07 is my favorite handbag of all time. I also think that pewter is the classiest metallic out there, and the Kooba Ashley’s most striking finish is a dark silver faux python. So, this bag should be practically made for me, right? Have the handbag gods been listening to all of my silent prayers? That’s what I thought, too. And the bag is a stunner, don’t get me wrong. It’s just...missing something. In pictures on many shopping sites, the bag looks like it might have some sort of pockets on the front, which gives the bag both visual interest AND added functionality (a girl’s gotta put her cell phone somewhere). In person, though, I realized that there were no pockets of any sort on the exterior of the bag - just rouching. Well, there is also some sort of nonfunctional buckle/strap down the middle, but it had no use that I could discern. It certainly wouldn’t hold a cell phone, and really, a big factor in my bag decisions is the potential for purse-cell phone symbiosis. Also, the straps are a little too long to carry it as a satchel, and the bag is an awkward shape to be carried as a shoulder bag (plus, it has two handles, which means any attempt at shoulder carrying will just make me want to stab it). So, I’m not sure. It’s a beautiful bag. It’s got a lot of nice things about it (seriously, the color is trying to distract me from the two handles, the weird strappy thing, and the nonexistent pockets. The color is trying REALLY HARD). I really want to covet it. But I just don’t think that I am. $675 via Kooba. Also available in black leather for $625 via Shop Bop and taupe leather for $625 via Shop Bop. __________________ Sign up for our September Giveaway sponsored by: Vivre

Jun 26th, 2008, 12:30 PM	#2
lovinalotofbags Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Carolinas Posts: 1,377	Not for me. __________________ Always forgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Jun 26th, 2008, 04:17 PM	#3
scarlett_2005 Crazy 4 LV Joined: Dec 2005 Location: USA Posts: 6,329	I love the shape of the bag but I'm not digging the python. __________________

Jun 26th, 2008, 05:56 PM	#4
ellacoach Resistance is futile Joined: Feb 2007 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,900	I think this bag looks best in the taupe leather. I love metallic, but I just don't like this bag in the metallic. Megs, I agree, the Meredith in slate is a beauty! I have one sitting upstairs in my closet and love it!!! __________________ On My Mind: Rebecca Minkoff Cloud Grey Nikki Botkier Sophie large Tote - Grey Louis Vuitton Damier Trevi PM Balenciaga Argent coin purse David Yurman Petite Albion Pave Ring

Jun 26th, 2008, 10:55 PM	#7
TheGirlGotSoul Marc Jacobs Fangirl Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 1,315	I usually don't prefer bags in metallics or faux anything prints, but I checked out the links for the bag in black & tan leather, and it just doesn't look as good. At all. __________________ 2008 Wishlist Marc Jacobs STAM in COBALT Marc Jacobs HUDSON in TEAL Marc Jacobs BRUNA in DARK GREY Marc Jacobs MAYFAIR in GREY Marc Jacobs SOFI in PETROL Marc Jacobs LILY in GREY L.A.M.B. MANDEVILLE in SHADOW _____________________________

Jun 26th, 2008, 06:00 PM	#5
ValleyO Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11,163	Looks more like a "Kooba for Target" than an actual Kooba bag

Jun 27th, 2008, 07:17 AM	#8
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,807	Maybe this bag doesn't photograph well. __________________ GaCats My 2008 wish list: LV damier Hampstead PM (found it!) Marc by Marc Jacobs patent utility bag in Espresso ( I got one!) Jumbo CHANEL lambskin flap with gold hardware (got it!) And I'm done for this year! YAY!

Jun 27th, 2008, 12:12 PM	#9
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 5,515	I think Kooba makes fabulous metallics. __________________ Teddie says......"They'll never find me in here"! Visit Me! www.greenfeatherdesigns.com

Jun 27th, 2008, 07:44 PM	#10
moi et mes sacs Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,368	Not for me. The colour is too much, looks a bit high street not top designer. __________________ I got my studded Nightingale!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jun 27th, 2008, 08:50 PM	#11
JAP4life Lindsey Buckingham ♥ Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Steel City! Posts: 8,140	Yep, definitely not for me. __________________ - something MJ in Seafoam (Priority) please grant me my HG Coach python clutch:

Jun 28th, 2008, 01:44 AM	#13
lilja Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 751	Not liking this one either...