Comments on: Derek Lam Elsa Python Clutch http://www.purseblog.com/clutches/derek-lam-elsa-python-clutch.html PurseBlog reviews luxury designer handbags and accessories in a daily editorial. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Naggy http://www.purseblog.com/clutches/derek-lam-elsa-python-clutch.html#comment-328021 Naggy Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:38:28 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/?p=14374#comment-328021 This is poorly executed for the asymmetry look; I think it needs more vision. (ipad) This is poorly executed for the asymmetry look; I think it needs more vision. (ipad)

]]> By: Naggy http://www.purseblog.com/clutches/derek-lam-elsa-python-clutch.html#comment-328020 Naggy Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:38:02 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/?p=14374#comment-328020 This is poorly executed for the asymmetry look. This is poorly executed for the asymmetry look.

]]> By: chloehandbags http://www.purseblog.com/clutches/derek-lam-elsa-python-clutch.html#comment-259673 chloehandbags Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:56:02 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/?p=14374#comment-259673 I really think people here have to feel free to say what they think, without fear of being confronted on it, otherwise what's the point in critiquing/discussing bags at all, if we're all just going to say; 'Oh, I love it!' about everything, all the time? I've had bags of mine negatively, or neutrally, critiqued on here, in the past and I've got over it! :D Admittedly, I wouldn't normally comment negatively on the same thread that someone has already admitted to owning the bag in question on, but this time I will as I think Amanda (who I often don't agree with, BTW, LOL!) needs some support, as she has been, wrongly IMO, accused of being harsh, which I think is pretty unfair. Personally, I have to agree with Amanda this time and TBTH, I don't really care whether the ring has a purpose, or not, or how difficult the technique to attach the pocket was (a lot of things are difficult to do - it doesn't, necessarily, mean they're a great idea), as I find its use here visually unappealing and I feel the same way about the style and material of the handle as, IMO, it is mismatched with the style and material of the clutch; rather than just, interestingly, juxtaposed. I imagine it looks much better in the nappa, though; mainly because it wouldn't be as obvious. :) I also don't really care who carries it... On a positive note, I really do like the design of the rest of the clutch very much (including the cute little tassel!) as it's very much my style and without the ring and the handle I'd be very tempted by the nappa version. :D I really think people here have to feel free to say what they think, without fear of being confronted on it, otherwise what’s the point in critiquing/discussing bags at all, if we’re all just going to say; ‘Oh, I love it!’ about everything, all the time?

I’ve had bags of mine negatively, or neutrally, critiqued on here, in the past and I’ve got over it! :D

Admittedly, I wouldn’t normally comment negatively on the same thread that someone has already admitted to owning the bag in question on, but this time I will as I think Amanda (who I often don’t agree with, BTW, LOL!) needs some support, as she has been, wrongly IMO, accused of being harsh, which I think is pretty unfair.

Personally, I have to agree with Amanda this time and TBTH, I don’t really care whether the ring has a purpose, or not, or how difficult the technique to attach the pocket was (a lot of things are difficult to do – it doesn’t, necessarily, mean they’re a great idea), as I find its use here visually unappealing and I feel the same way about the style and material of the handle as, IMO, it is mismatched with the style and material of the clutch; rather than just, interestingly, juxtaposed.

I imagine it looks much better in the nappa, though; mainly because it wouldn’t be as obvious. :)

I also don’t really care who carries it…

On a positive note, I really do like the design of the rest of the clutch very much (including the cute little tassel!) as it’s very much my style and without the ring and the handle I’d be very tempted by the nappa version. :D

]]> By: Jul Bug http://www.purseblog.com/clutches/derek-lam-elsa-python-clutch.html#comment-258256 Jul Bug Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:56:51 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/?p=14374#comment-258256 I think it a cute little clutch and the handle seems to serve a purpose so you can hold it in a different way. I got one of the regular leather clutches at his new store in NYC and it was about half the price of the python. To each his (her) own guess I think it a cute little clutch and the handle seems to serve a purpose so you can hold it in a different way.

I got one of the regular leather clutches at his new store in NYC and it was about half the price of the python.

To each his (her) own guess

]]> By: Miss.Sunshine http://www.purseblog.com/clutches/derek-lam-elsa-python-clutch.html#comment-258211 Miss.Sunshine Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:32:32 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/?p=14374#comment-258211 I am sorry Amanda, you seemed judging the clutch based on the picture.... too bad what you wrote, felt many of you not from the design background ,and made certain comments on things you haven't even seen in person...... too bad, you all been missing some good points in the design. - the half ring is belonging from the little flap, which there is this interesting "L" shape cut self pocket, with a very difficult technique sewed in the hidden gussets. It is very thoughtful, yet very understated.... - I owned one, thats why I did a little study on them.... not in python, in a soft nappa leather, I really love it!!! - So does Candy Pratt Price..... which she carried it at the Met Ball party while back..... kate Moss saw it and took it from Candy..... ever since she carries to everywhere..... sorry Amanda, there are reason why she is still have it around her...... Your review was a little hash I thought..... dont blame you, but please do more research before write up some horrible comments, not fair to people putting hard work behind it . XX I am sorry Amanda, you seemed judging the clutch based on the picture…. too bad what you wrote, felt many of you not from the design background ,and made certain comments on things you haven’t even seen in person…… too bad, you all been missing some good points in the design.
- the half ring is belonging from the little flap, which there is this interesting “L” shape cut self pocket, with a very difficult technique sewed in the hidden gussets. It is very thoughtful, yet very understated….
- I owned one, thats why I did a little study on them…. not in python, in a soft nappa leather, I really love it!!!
- So does Candy Pratt Price….. which she carried it at the Met Ball party while back….. kate Moss saw it and took it from Candy….. ever since she carries to everywhere….. sorry Amanda, there are reason why she is still have it around her…… Your review was a little hash I thought….. dont blame you, but please do more research before write up some horrible comments, not fair to people putting hard work behind it . XX

]]> By: simone http://www.purseblog.com/clutches/derek-lam-elsa-python-clutch.html#comment-258130 simone Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:38:40 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/?p=14374#comment-258130 the ring keeps the flap down perhaps? the ring keeps the flap down perhaps?

]]> By: gpc http://www.purseblog.com/clutches/derek-lam-elsa-python-clutch.html#comment-258093 gpc Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:23:37 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/?p=14374#comment-258093 Kate Moss loves hers - there are numerous pics out there with her carrying it (the grey python version)! BagSnob girls loved it too. But, to each is own, I guess... Kate Moss loves hers – there are numerous pics out there with her carrying it (the grey python version)! BagSnob girls loved it too. But, to each is own, I guess…

]]> By: Mandy http://www.purseblog.com/clutches/derek-lam-elsa-python-clutch.html#comment-258089 Mandy Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:04:16 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/?p=14374#comment-258089 It's a miss for me. No thanks. So far, I haven't loved too many of DL's bags. Too bad, because he's an amazing designer. It’s a miss for me. No thanks. So far, I haven’t loved too many of DL’s bags. Too bad, because he’s an amazing designer.

]]> By: Amanda Mull http://www.purseblog.com/clutches/derek-lam-elsa-python-clutch.html#comment-258084 Amanda Mull Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:42:28 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/?p=14374#comment-258084 I forgot to mention the tassel - I actually really like the little tassel. Everything else, meh. I forgot to mention the tassel – I actually really like the little tassel. Everything else, meh.

]]> By: bagpoor.blogspot.com http://www.purseblog.com/clutches/derek-lam-elsa-python-clutch.html#comment-258080 bagpoor.blogspot.com Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:26:09 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/?p=14374#comment-258080 it's funny because i agree with everything you're saying, but i still find the overall design appealing! it’s funny because i agree with everything you’re saying, but i still find the overall design appealing!

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