Cole Haan Alexis Clutch: A safe investment

Prie: $248.00

Where to Buy: Cole Haan Stores,

Who Carries it: Maria Sharapova

Bagopedia's Rating: 3 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: The economy is bad. You can see designers are making bags providing multiple purposes. Like this Cole Haan clutch, you can carry it as a shoulder bag as well as a clutch by removing the strap. I always put one like this inside my large tote bags. I can take it out for lunch when I don't need to carry my large bag.

I like this clutch even I personally find Cole Haan too safe. The design is simple so carrying it during the day time is quite ok too. The price tag also doesn't burn your wallet.

Maria Sharapova + Cole Haan Viola Satchel

Maria Sharapova celebrates her spring 2011 collection for Cole Haan on Tuesday (March 22) at The Village of Merrick Park in Coral Gables, Florida.

Bag: Cole Haan Viola Satchel

Price: $428.00

Where to Buy: colehaan.com, Cole Haan Stores,

Bagopedia's Rating: 2 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: Cole Haan makes nice bags: nice design and good quality with affordable price tags. The details and the executions are also good. However, Bagopedia always feels that Cole Haan bags are heavy- not just the weight and color. There are also something missing. Maybe the impulsion of wanting the bags.

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Maria Sharapova + Cole Haan Maria Frame Clutch

2009.09.25

Continuing to find work away from the tennis court, Maria Sharapova attended a press conference at the Peninsula in Tokyo on Friday (September 25).

The blonde beauty happened to be boosting interest in her collection “Maria Sharapova by Cole Haan” as a part of the company’s 2009 Fall Women’s collection.

Maris carries a Cole Haan Maria Frame Convertible Clutch ($278.00 colehaan.com) which is Cole Hann's new line designed by Maria. This is a reasonably priced clutch under a fairly good name. I am sure the bag will be successful. It is perfect for a lady who need a clutch on a budget. I also love the size which can be used as a day bag. I have been seeing celebrities carrying clutches during day time and look amazing. Since I am not a fan of cross-body bag, the large clutch might make me a new look.

Be honest, this bag doesn't have that "excitement" or "Sparkle" for me. It is a safe bag without that "something special", so I think I will skip this bag. Also, the snake look is embossed which is not a real snake. I don't expect a real snake skin bag for $278.00, but I don't like the "look-alike" tone. I think all skins are beautiful and have different texture. They don't need to be pretended to be "Exotic" or embossed to be other skins. If you don't like the snake look either, the bag comes with gold in natural grain leather- same price.

Comments: Safe with a good price tag

Ratings: 2 Bags (Out of 5)

Name the Bag: Maria Sharapova

Tennis superstar and global brand ambassador for Sony Ericsson Maria Sharapova strikes a pose in the window of Liberty store as she unveils winning designs from students at UKs’ London College of Fashion on Wednesday (June 17).

Can you name her bag?