Versace Croc embossed satchel

I make a lot of fun of Versace, and it’s for a lot of good reasons. They make mostly unattractive handbags in strange shapes and with odd stuff stuck to them, and then they charge prices so high that they verge on insulting. They’re not a brand that’s well-known for their quality handbags, nor are they widely carried by tastemakers or celebrities, so it’s hard to say why they think they can get away with such outrageous designs and pricing. They end up in the sale section a lot.

And maybe, just maybe, someone at Versace has been paying attention, because the Versace Croc embossed satchel is decidedly unoffensive. It’s not the best bag I’ve ever seen, but it has a structure that subscribes subtly to the recent origami bag trend without being unnecessarily complicated. The structure is classic Versace, but it lacks the obvious, gaudy branding and enormous, shiny gold hardware that have characterized so numerous of the brand’s less-successful bag ideas. The color is gorgeous, as is the variation of the croc-stamped leather, and it all comes together in a reasonable, tasteful way. the best part, though, is the price. It’s still too high, but compared to some of the brand’s recent price points, it’s fairly unoffensive. purchase through Nordstrom for $1770.