R & Y Augousti Minaudiere

Megs · Apr 7th, 2008, 02:08 PM

R & Y Augousti Shagreen Minaudiere

R & Y Augousti is known for their furniture and decorative objects. The brand brings a eclectic touch to its line and now includes handbags and purses in exotic skins and natural materials. The furniture is quite appealing and can work in many different styles of homes, adding that funky touch to the contemporary room. But what are your thoughts on this handbag? The R & Y Augousti Minaudiere is a modern take on an evening bag, featuring a bronze body with red shagreen and an ostrich leg center inlay. The interior is lined in velvet and the clutch measures 8.25" x 3.5". With such an artistic feel, I expected this clutch to cost at least $1,000 more than it does. Sure it is a bag deal, but is it a fun piece you care to have? How do you feel about this whimsical piece? Buy through Barneys for $295.

Leelee · Apr 7th, 2008, 02:51 PM

Too "art deco" for me. I'm definitely a classic girl.

Florasun · Apr 7th, 2008, 03:00 PM

I really like this. I don't feel "art deco" - the vibe I get is "mid-century modern".

Liberté · Apr 7th, 2008, 03:10 PM

It's hard to tell the true finishing and quality from the pic, but the price is just amazing. I thought it eould cost much more than this based on the picture.

It's pretty.

xIcyBluex · Apr 7th, 2008, 07:09 PM

Gorgeous but I don't know if I could pull it off. And with what to match?

mjlover1977 · Apr 7th, 2008, 07:50 PM

Its def cool but not for me. Am surprised about the price too! I thought it would be so much more.

Chi town Chanel · Apr 8th, 2008, 09:24 AM

It looks very interesting. I agree about the price. I thought it would cost more than $295.

gacats · Apr 8th, 2008, 10:03 AM

That is an eye-catcher but I think one would be limited in what one could wear with it.

BagsRmyLife · Apr 8th, 2008, 01:24 PM

I can see the furniture designer in that clutch.

ValleyO · Apr 8th, 2008, 07:07 PM

It certainly looks well made but not very "pretty" if you know what I mean.

moi et mes sacs · Apr 9th, 2008, 06:36 PM

Not sure about this. I ight prefer it in a display cabinet than out for an evening..

TygerKitty · Apr 11th, 2008, 12:50 AM

In the picture on the left I thought I was looking down at some sort of funky coffee table so I guess it's no stretch coming from a company that makes furniture! I agree with moi et mes sacs that I would prefer to see this in a display cabinet as it is interesting but seems awkward to actually use.

scarlett_2005 · Apr 11th, 2008, 02:37 AM

I like it but its not something I would carry.

Apr 7th, 2008, 02:08 PM	#1
Megs Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 21,720	R & Y Augousti Minaudiere R & Y Augousti Shagreen Minaudiere R & Y Augousti is known for their furniture and decorative objects. The brand brings a eclectic touch to its line and now includes handbags and purses in exotic skins and natural materials. The furniture is quite appealing and can work in many different styles of homes, adding that funky touch to the contemporary room. But what are your thoughts on this handbag? The R & Y Augousti Minaudiere is a modern take on an evening bag, featuring a bronze body with red shagreen and an ostrich leg center inlay. The interior is lined in velvet and the clutch measures 8.25" x 3.5". With such an artistic feel, I expected this clutch to cost at least $1,000 more than it does. Sure it is a bag deal, but is it a fun piece you care to have? How do you feel about this whimsical piece? Buy through Barneys for $295. __________________ Sign up for our September Giveaway sponsored by: Vivre

Apr 7th, 2008, 02:51 PM	#2
Leelee Up On My Toes! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Highland, Maryland Posts: 7,250	Re: R & Y Augousti Minaudiere Too "art deco" for me. I'm definitely a classic girl.

Apr 7th, 2008, 03:00 PM	#3
Florasun Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,602	Re: R & Y Augousti Minaudiere I really like this. I don't feel "art deco" - the vibe I get is "mid-century modern". __________________ Truly, madly, deeply... BANNED!

Apr 7th, 2008, 03:10 PM	#4
Liberté Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 6,301	Re: R & Y Augousti Minaudiere It's hard to tell the true finishing and quality from the pic, but the price is just amazing. I thought it eould cost much more than this based on the picture. It's pretty. __________________ AYUMI HAMASAKI A COMPLETE ten years of hard work compiled Pleasure to the eyes Pleasure to the ears Pleasure to the soul

Apr 7th, 2008, 07:09 PM	#5
xIcyBluex I want it. Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 913	Re: R & Y Augousti Minaudiere Gorgeous but I don't know if I could pull it off. And with what to match? __________________ Current Lovlies: Rebecca Minkoff MAM Tangerine\|\|Rebecca Minkoff Kiss and Makeup Almond\|\|Christian Dior Mini Gaucho Saddle Black\|\|Louis Vuitton Mono Pochette\|\|Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Cles\|\|Coach Chocolate Leather Ergo

Apr 7th, 2008, 07:50 PM	#6
mjlover1977 engaged/over da moon Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,196	Re: R & Y Augousti Minaudiere Its def cool but not for me. Am surprised about the price too! I thought it would be so much more. __________________ my lil bag collection chloe silver silverado LV mono speedy 25 Balenciaga ink shoulder LV Amarante large cles Marc Jacobs emerald green elastic stam Chloe tan paddington Chanel black mini flap Balenciaga french blue city with GGH Prada dark brown cervo lux medium tote miu miu metallic purple small matelasse MBMJ midnight terri Marc Jacobs black quilted banana hobo Marc Jacobs black icey little stam

Apr 8th, 2008, 09:24 AM	#7
Chi town Chanel Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,642	Re: R & Y Augousti Minaudiere It looks very interesting. I agree about the price. I thought it would cost more than $295.

Apr 8th, 2008, 10:03 AM	#8
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,807	Re: R & Y Augousti Minaudiere That is an eye-catcher but I think one would be limited in what one could wear with it. __________________ 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!

Apr 8th, 2008, 01:24 PM	#9
BagsRmyLife Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: - NyC - Posts: 3,466	Re: R & Y Augousti Minaudiere I can see the furniture designer in that clutch.

Apr 8th, 2008, 07:07 PM	#10
ValleyO Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 11,182	Re: R & Y Augousti Minaudiere It certainly looks well made but not very "pretty" if you know what I mean.

Apr 9th, 2008, 06:36 PM	#11
moi et mes sacs Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,373	Re: R & Y Augousti Minaudiere Not sure about this. I ight prefer it in a display cabinet than out for an evening.. __________________ I got my studded Nightingale!!!!!!!!!!!!

Apr 11th, 2008, 12:50 AM	#12
TygerKitty shopaholic Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,544	Re: R & Y Augousti Minaudiere In the picture on the left I thought I was looking down at some sort of funky coffee table so I guess it's no stretch coming from a company that makes furniture! I agree with moi et mes sacs that I would prefer to see this in a display cabinet as it is interesting but seems awkward to actually use. __________________ "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance." ~~ Tano Wishlist ~~ - too many choices in crunch and waiting for velvet!

Apr 11th, 2008, 02:37 AM	#13
scarlett_2005 Crazy 4 LV Joined: Dec 2005 Location: USA Posts: 6,334	Re: R & Y Augousti Minaudiere I like it but its not something I would carry. __________________