There seem to be increasing whisperings around that handbag lovers' community around the skills (or lack thereof) of prominent shoe designers to design handbags. Are the two skills the same? So many brands cross over successfully that it's sometimes easy to assume that the talent translates, but I'm not sure that's always the case and this new offering by Louboutin could be a case in point.
It's not the first time that a shoe designer's bag has provoked a mixed response either. Remember the Bag Snob's observations on the uncanny likeness of Jimmy Choo's 'Daphne' bag to Spongebob Squarepants? That was the first time I remember a real red flag appearing above various shoe designers' handbag prowess, and I've been on the alert ever since.
As for this Louboutin bag, I just find it a bit too busy and don't like the way the bag appears to be wearing a "scarf"! Winter it may be, but I don't think we need worry too much about keeping our luggage warm. What do you think?