It’s not often that I fall so hard, so fast for something. I am an over-thinker by nature, and it is both a blessing and a curse. I analyze every single, minute detail of an item before I make a purchase. I’ll carefully compare sizes and color options of any bag I’m into before I even consider clicking that “add to cart” button, not to mention the stalking I’ll do on Instagram. As if that isn’t enough, then I talk about it until I’m blue in the face and my friends are begging me to just buy it already so I’ll stop obsessing over it. It’s a rarity that I walk into a store and out with a brand new bag–it almost never happens.
So when I carried the Acne Studios Musubi Knot Shopper in Black to NYFW, I was surprised when I instantly fell in love! It’s big enough for me to fit all of my daily essentials, as well as all of the essentials that go along with working here at PurseBlog! I can’t go anywhere without my digital camera and notebook, as there is literally always an image to capture or a thought that I need to jot down. So often, I’m jetting from place to place looking like an NYC bag lady. It was super nice to find a stylish, roomy bag that was big enough to fit everything I needed for the day.
The body of the bag is rendered in calf leather and lined in contrasting lamb leather, and the bag’s strap is large enough to throw over your shoulder but also fits nicely in the crook of your arm. The bag comes with a detachable pouch, and its knotted front makes for the perfect unique detail. Dimensions are 7.48″ x 13.39″ x 14.57″, and it is priced at $1,800. This bag is the perfect mix of function and fashion, and I’m definitely ready to commit to it!
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I like how you put that bouquet in the bag.
That is horrible.
Acne Studios’ Stockholm subculture roots are evident. Unfortunately, the bag’s heavy wintry aesthetic won’t translate well to other cities (or even other seasons!).
There’s nothing wintry about it lol
Out of curiosity, why do you say it’s “wintry”? I live somewhere with only two “seasons” so maybe that accounts for the difference in perspective, but to me it’s a black bag. Black bags are usually season-less.
Can we get a clear picture without the flowers?
Let me see if we have another photo! We loved the flowers as you can tell ha
Gorgeous flowers! (And the bag is pretty too–haha!–I’m surprised by how much I like the bow!)
That’s what I really like – the bow! And those flowers were so pretty which is why we used them so much
Not worth the price. Looks like a design that I would expect to find in Madewell or J. Crew for an eighth of the price.
I’m surprised a lot of you don’t like it – I love this bag! It’s so different from almost everything we see and I appreciate that so much 🙂
The bag doesn’t seem worth its high price tag… but then again, I’ve only seen it in pictures. And the bouquet of flowers just seems to be a distraction from the bag. Was this post sponsored?
No, not sponsored. We actually just really like the bag and wanted to share. We always mark sponsored posts as sponsored 🙂
Not really liking the shape as everything would just settle at the bottom of the bag. I hate rummaging around for stuff. I also agree that it’s expensive for a design house not known for handbags.
Ya, problem with many bags!
I really like the style, but since I think I’d grow weary of it after a couple of seasons, I wouldn’t be willing to pay retail.
It’s a really cool bag – I like how different it is!
What’s with the flowers? My eyes are immediately drawn to the bouquet and can’t see the bag.
We were using them for fun and forgot to take them out!
15 years ago I had a bag by Kooba that looked exactly like this one. Dated.
Really? I feel like I might remember a Kooba bag like that too… have a pic?
Kooba Elisha. PB did a blog on this bag back in 2008 with Hayden Panettiere carrying it.
…dang it!…I thought they were part of the purse. Now, I don’t want one…..
Haha ya those flowers were really pretty!