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Savvy.PurseBlog · Nov 5th, 2009, 07:05 AM

From time to time, I see a Rebecca Minkoff bag that I’m not totally fond of, but it’s a rare thing. And indeed, today is not one of those times.

The Rebecca Minkoff Love Letters Shoulder Bag is functional, on trend, and completely appealing. It must be a fairly daunting task for a fairly young designer to be expected to come up with new shapes and ideas for every season with a fairly rabid following salivating over what may come next, but Ms. Minkoff has pulled it off once again.

I must say that this bag at first seemed slightly more trend-conscious than I’ve come to expect of Minkoff’s bags, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In this case, it’s not bad at all – the purse still has the simplicity that we all know and love, with a slight bit of edge thrown in for good measure.

But because of the brand’s tendency towards simplicity, we don’t get anything too over-the-top, which is actually quite welcome. There are plenty of bags covered from tip to tail in zippers and fringe this season, and having a more muted option that still super luxe is something that I’m sure many women will appreciate. Buy through ShopBop for $495.

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LV-PRADAfanatic · Nov 5th, 2009, 07:18 AM

hhmmm... have ort see how it look on a person

NagaJolokia · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:38 AM

This is actually okay and not boring as almost all of her bags are. I like how she did something a bit different with the zippers from other "zipper bags".

ssc0619 · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:40 AM

don't like the zippers or the stringy things hanging off!

Ellie Mae · Nov 5th, 2009, 09:33 AM

I like it!

nelicquele · Nov 5th, 2009, 11:26 AM

Ooooo! the black one up there is actually kinda pretty!! I love the stitching detail on the top, around the zipper. It's gorgeous!! Me likey!

karmenzsofia · Nov 5th, 2009, 12:09 PM

I know a lot of people hate zippers and tassels, but I love this stuff--it's fun!

Blackbirdie · Nov 5th, 2009, 01:46 PM

I'm torn with this one...I didn't like it at first, then I did, and now I'm not sure. I don't know what it would look like stuffed with all my things since it is a flat bag. And ever since someone on the Rebecca Minkoff forum mentioned the front looked like an angry face, that's all I can see when I look at it.

karo · Nov 5th, 2009, 01:47 PM

Not a fan at all.

calneva · Nov 5th, 2009, 04:48 PM

Looks like the right amount of funky for me.

olialm1 · Nov 5th, 2009, 06:31 PM

Love it. Rebecca Minkoff is definitely winning me over with this and the rocker!

Nov 5th, 2009, 07:05 AM	#1
Savvy.PurseBlog OP PurseBlog Savvy Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 367	Rebecca Minkoff Love Letters Shoulder Bag From time to time, I see a Rebecca Minkoff bag that I’m not totally fond of, but it’s a rare thing. And indeed, today is not one of those times. The Rebecca Minkoff Love Letters Shoulder Bag is functional, on trend, and completely appealing. It must be a fairly daunting task for a fairly young designer to be expected to come up with new shapes and ideas for every season with a fairly rabid following salivating over what may come next, but Ms. Minkoff has pulled it off once again. I must say that this bag at first seemed slightly more trend-conscious than I’ve come to expect of Minkoff’s bags, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In this case, it’s not bad at all – the purse still has the simplicity that we all know and love, with a slight bit of edge thrown in for good measure. But because of the brand’s tendency towards simplicity, we don’t get anything too over-the-top, which is actually quite welcome. There are plenty of bags covered from tip to tail in zippers and fringe this season, and having a more muted option that still super luxe is something that I’m sure many women will appreciate. Buy through ShopBop for $495. View the original post on PurseBlog Savvy!

Nov 5th, 2009, 07:18 AM	#2
LV-PRADAfanatic Built Hot for LV Joined: Oct 2007 Location: That's ME ^_^ Posts: 14,739	hhmmm... have ort see how it look on a person
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Nov 5th, 2009, 08:38 AM	#3
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,833	This is actually okay and not boring as almost all of her bags are. I like how she did something a bit different with the zippers from other "zipper bags".
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Nov 5th, 2009, 09:33 AM	#5
Ellie Mae KIABCRS Joined: May 2008 Posts: 8,318	I like it!
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Nov 5th, 2009, 11:26 AM	#6
nelicquele waiting for xmas! Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 427	Ooooo! the black one up there is actually kinda pretty!! I love the stitching detail on the top, around the zipper. It's gorgeous!! Me likey!
nelicquele waiting for xmas! Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 427

Nov 5th, 2009, 08:40 AM	#4
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 6,028	don't like the zippers or the stringy things hanging off!

Nov 5th, 2009, 12:09 PM	#7
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	I know a lot of people hate zippers and tassels, but I love this stuff--it's fun!
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Nov 5th, 2009, 01:46 PM	#8
Blackbirdie Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,072	I'm torn with this one...I didn't like it at first, then I did, and now I'm not sure. I don't know what it would look like stuffed with all my things since it is a flat bag. And ever since someone on the Rebecca Minkoff forum mentioned the front looked like an angry face, that's all I can see when I look at it.
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Nov 5th, 2009, 01:47 PM	#9
karo Living my life Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Brussels, Europe Posts: 12,169	Not a fan at all.

Nov 5th, 2009, 04:48 PM	#10
calneva drive life Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Overworkedville Posts: 539	Looks like the right amount of funky for me.

Nov 5th, 2009, 06:31 PM	#11
olialm1 windy city Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,553	Love it. Rebecca Minkoff is definitely winning me over with this and the rocker!
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