Maison Martin Margiela Line 11 Sleeve Frame Clutch, Handbag of the Day

by Annie Scott (RSS feed)
Aug 23rd 2010 at 5:01PM

The Maison Martin Margiela Line 11 Sleeve Frame Clutch is one of the more unexpected handbags we've seen in awhile.

"I could get a shammy from an auto parts store, turn it inside out and sew it up and have the same thing," commented my fiance as he looked at the item. "And it would be a lot cheaper."

I admit I had to use Google to find out what a "shammy" was, and when I replied that the shammy didn't really seem to look like this, he countered with "well, what if I just turn your old pair of Uggs inside-out?"

Hmm. Well, 1. I don't think anyone would want to do that; those are well-worn Uggs. 2. He has a point. Uggs are a lot less expensive than this purse.

This 8" x 14" x 5" frame clutch is shearling, like Uggs. It has a kisslock closure and a fabric-lined interior with a leather trimmed zipper pocket. While this clutch offers a unique texture and is a perfect match for your shearling-trimmed coat ... we just ... we're flabbergasted by this purse. I mean ... come on. You could get a zero-emissions G-Bike for the same price.

The Maison Martin Margiela Line 11 Sleeve Frame Clutch is available from Barneys for $1,115.

Tags: clutch, handbag of the day, Maison Martin Margiela, shearling