Cheap Thrill!
Posted by
Dain,
Sunday, May 15, 2005
6:08 PM (Eastern)
I'm a hopeless bag snob, and 'tisn't necessarily label-wise, because I don't like, say, Longchamp (the ubiquitous nylon totes) or Louis Vuitton for the sake of LV (though I like the idea of monogrammed luggage). My current drool-over bag is the impossible-to-find, $1380 investment, the Chloé Paddington.
Imagine my surprise when I stumbled across the Africa Tote at the GAP. Originally $45 or so, it was on sale for $20. Dirt cheap. It's the right size, too, large enough to hold an Exacompta folder, but not unwieldy. Made of ivory canvas (there was a black, as well), with hardware, wood ring details, and an exotic-print interior.
 
 
 
Of course, the pale canvas will get dirty very soon. But I'm of the philosophy that bags are meant to get beat-up, from a $20 bag like this to a $5000 Hermès Birkin. They're like shoes, meant to be worn, meant to be used; they signify everyday life. It's a little preposterous to keep things pristine.
I'm just happy to have found the perfect casual bag, one I needn't worry needlessly about, with spot-on details, and a unique style.
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