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PurseBlog.com · Aug 25th, 2009, 01:05 PM

One company that appears to be paying absolutely no attention to fall trends is Versace. And why would we expect them to? They pay no attention to good taste or reasonable pricing standards, so this is about par for the course.

Objectively, the Versace Socialite Satchel is not a terrible Bag. It’s perfectly fine. But it is completely tone deaf when compared to what else is going on in fashion right now. And, as always, the price is astronomical.

But first, does anyone else feel like Versace might be reaching a little bit when they name the bag the “Socialite Satchel.” Sort of like the fashion industry version of “If we build it, they will come?” It’s been ages since I saw a celebrity or socialite wearing one of their bags, if ever, and the name seems more hopeful than realistic.

But if they want to make an It-Bag, they’re going to have to try harder. The color of this bag is nice, as are the bold hardware details at the handle attachments, but I’m just not loving anything else. I want slouch and style, not insane rigidity and over-designed pockets. If they could take some of the elements here and work them into something that feels more relevant to current styles, they may have a huge winner. As it is, I’m unmoved, and certainly unimpressed with the price. Buy through Nordstrom for $3600.

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M_Butterfly · Aug 25th, 2009, 01:59 PM

Not bad but I have to agree that is not extraordinary to get the attention of masses which they have been lacking and with that price tag.. oh well!!

Stella Fleuret · Aug 25th, 2009, 05:16 PM

So sad that Versace is barely getting any love, but their bags have yet to impress me too. The blue color is insanely beautiful, but too much going on. And with that price tag I rather go to a much better fashion brand. This bag does not seem to be worth of a $3.6K price tag, that's ridiculous. I've yet to see a lady strut around with this ridiculous piece of work.

ssc0619 · Aug 25th, 2009, 05:49 PM

It looks hard and harsh to me.

LV-PRADAfanatic · Aug 25th, 2009, 07:43 PM

looks like my school bag

gacats · Aug 25th, 2009, 09:00 PM

Looks like a Walmart special to me.

Compass Rose · Aug 26th, 2009, 08:22 AM

It looks way to harsh for me! Not a big fan at all!

GottaShop2 · Aug 26th, 2009, 11:41 PM

Not a look for me either--

Liberté · Aug 27th, 2009, 03:05 AM

Originally Posted by PurseBlog.com

One company that appears to be paying absolutely no attention to fall trends is Versace. And why would we expect them to? They pay no attention to good taste or reasonable pricing standards, so this is about par for the course.

Right on spot.

karo · Aug 27th, 2009, 03:33 AM

I actually like this bag, but it's way too expensive.

bunny · Aug 27th, 2009, 09:45 AM

The colour is nice but too structured for me and alot going on, so not for me.

karmenzsofia · Sep 10th, 2009, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by ssc0619

It looks hard and harsh to me.

Ditto.

Selkie · Sep 10th, 2009, 02:10 PM

I love this bag, but it's way beyond my price point.

moi et mes sacs · Sep 10th, 2009, 07:00 PM

Its not my style but its very cute and sophisticated for the right person.

noon · Sep 10th, 2009, 07:17 PM

All im gonna say is its ridiculously priced....

Aug 25th, 2009, 01:05 PM	#1
PurseBlog.com OP PurseBlog.com Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 443	Versace Socialite Satchel One company that appears to be paying absolutely no attention to fall trends is Versace. And why would we expect them to? They pay no attention to good taste or reasonable pricing standards, so this is about par for the course. Objectively, the Versace Socialite Satchel is not a terrible Bag. It’s perfectly fine. But it is completely tone deaf when compared to what else is going on in fashion right now. And, as always, the price is astronomical. But first, does anyone else feel like Versace might be reaching a little bit when they name the bag the “Socialite Satchel.” Sort of like the fashion industry version of “If we build it, they will come?” It’s been ages since I saw a celebrity or socialite wearing one of their bags, if ever, and the name seems more hopeful than realistic. But if they want to make an It-Bag, they’re going to have to try harder. The color of this bag is nice, as are the bold hardware details at the handle attachments, but I’m just not loving anything else. I want slouch and style, not insane rigidity and over-designed pockets. If they could take some of the elements here and work them into something that feels more relevant to current styles, they may have a huge winner. As it is, I’m unmoved, and certainly unimpressed with the price. Buy through Nordstrom for $3600. View the original post on PurseBlog.com!

Aug 25th, 2009, 01:59 PM	#2
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157	Not bad but I have to agree that is not extraordinary to get the attention of masses which they have been lacking and with that price tag.. oh well!!
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157

Aug 25th, 2009, 07:43 PM	#5
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Aug 25th, 2009, 09:00 PM	#6
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 7,086	Looks like a Walmart special to me.
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Aug 26th, 2009, 08:22 AM	#7
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,626	It looks way to harsh for me! Not a big fan at all!
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Aug 25th, 2009, 05:16 PM	#3
Stella Fleuret Sofa King Banned Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,603	So sad that Versace is barely getting any love, but their bags have yet to impress me too. The blue color is insanely beautiful, but too much going on. And with that price tag I rather go to a much better fashion brand. This bag does not seem to be worth of a $3.6K price tag, that's ridiculous. I've yet to see a lady strut around with this ridiculous piece of work.

Aug 25th, 2009, 05:49 PM	#4
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 6,009	It looks hard and harsh to me.

Aug 26th, 2009, 11:41 PM	#8
GottaShop2 Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: United States of America Posts: 670	Not a look for me either--

Aug 27th, 2009, 03:33 AM	#10
karo Living my life Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Brussels, Europe Posts: 12,169	I actually like this bag, but it's way too expensive.

Aug 27th, 2009, 09:45 AM	#11
bunny Handbags R Us Joined: Feb 2006 Location: London Posts: 972	The colour is nice but too structured for me and alot going on, so not for me.
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Sep 10th, 2009, 02:10 PM	#13
Selkie <3 tPF Joined: Jul 2009 Location: N. E. Scotland Posts: 636	I love this bag, but it's way beyond my price point.
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Sep 10th, 2009, 07:00 PM	#14
moi et mes sacs Science Geek! Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,862	Its not my style but its very cute and sophisticated for the right person.
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Sep 10th, 2009, 07:17 PM	#15
noon Sun in my eyes Joined: Apr 2007 Location: in the middle of the desert Posts: 4,557	All im gonna say is its ridiculously priced....
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