Valentino Petale Tote
Tisk, tisk, tisk. To me, this bag is just all wrong. I really don’t know what the designers were doing over at Valentino when they came up with this idea. The Valentino Petale Tote doesn’t just hurt my eyes, but it also would undoubtedly hurt my wallet. The layers of black tulle make this handbag look cheap and simply thrown together haphazardly. Not only that, but could you imagine how the tulle would feel as it rubs against your arm as you run around trying to take care of errands? I doubt it would feel good. I guess one good thing is that when it comes to how you can carry the bag, you have options. There are double patent leather handles and a detachable patent shoulder strap. Now of course, don’t hesitate to let me know if you think I am off base here, but for the price, is there anything about this purse that is worth it? Buy through Saks for $1,495.
- by Shannon on 11.10.2008 in Valentino Handbags.
I actually really like it…I think it’s very chic and classy, and the tulle adds a little flare against the normally boring black. Also, this is obviously a winter bag, so why would the tulle rub up against your arm unless you’re wearing short sleeves?
11.10.2008 - 3:04 pm
Valentino has this `thing´with roses(not bad) and bows. Some are ok some not. Not sure about this one.
11.10.2008 - 3:17 pm
I find Valentino bags to be craftsy… which is both good and bad. Good because they don’t just give you a plain bag slapped on with a giant logo plate or made from tacky uninspired monogrammed material. Bad because the designs (with all the roses and bows as described above) are getting tired and too literal (and maybe even unsophisticated…?) and ultimately looking like something from Etsy (which I love and isn’t bad except that Valentino bags are a hefty $1,500)
11.10.2008 - 9:48 pm
I kind of like this bag
kind of
i do think it looks rather cheap in the picture
but i love the artistic detail. (maybe bc im in art school?) :]
but I would def have to see it in person
11.10.2008 - 10:42 pm
I would not spend more than 20 dollars on a bag made of tulle.. Though it would be lovely in a baby pink or beige leather!
11.10.2008 - 11:14 pm
Abysmal…
11.11.2008 - 4:56 am
Is the idea to wear this with your tu-tu?
It’s a crazy waste of tulle,and don’t even
get me started on the price!
11.11.2008 - 9:06 am
I really like this bag! sooo Valentino.. although a bit expensive for tulle.
11.15.2008 - 8:12 pm
I really like this bag, but I think black doesn’t go with the design.
12.11.2008 - 10:54 pm
I think the OP is off on this one. I wonder if she has seen or carried the bag in person? I would agree NK though which states the picture makes it look cheap. This bag is gorgeous in person and would look better without the sides tucked in. The tulle isn’t rough at all and I’m sure that was considered during design and manufacturing. I saw this in person at OPM in Minneapolis - if you are on the fence I’d check it out first.
1.2.2009 - 1:32 pm