We’re all pretty familiar with Lauren Merkin’s little pleated clutches. They’re adorable. But this one, this Lauren Merkin Ostrich Lotte Clutch- it really takes the cake, in my opinion. It’s the epitome of cutesy sophistication, of dainty tea party style combined with a sly innocence. It would look at home held a white-gloved hand, or by one with nails painted a slick black.
I think it’s the ostrich that takes the cream color to another level. By itself, a cream clutch might be a bit… ordinary. But the ostrich, it makes it so versatile. At once, I can imagine it with a Rihanna-esque rocker ensemble (and I do think this would look amazing), a 50’s wasp-waisted dress with a tiny hat, and of course, with the timeless LBD. This clutch is really all about the texture: the soft bumps of the ostrich skin mesh seamlessly with the pleats and the rounded shape. And that, I believe, is what can take this clutch right from rocker to the Ritz. Buy through Shopbop for $250.
It’s really interesting with the ostrich skin/color combo. I’d buy it! A cream clutch that doesn’t look cheap is hard to come by.
Now we’re taliking! Edgy and yet classy. I’d wear it with skiny jeans a white v-neck T and a charcoal grey tight motorcycle inspired leather jacket with tons of pearls! Why keep the Crystal and China only for special occasions??
One of the best clutches I have seen in a long time! Just gorgeous, and very well priced. I love Lauren Merkin’s bags — they are incredibly well made and timeless, yet not stuffy. Great to see her work featured here!!!
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It is a beauty! I’d do white with grey pokadots and open-toed pumps with a tasteful bow across the instep and a single-strand pearl choker. Or, dress it down with black capris, a tuxedo shirt, and Victorian jet beads.