Alexander McQueen Elvie Patent Handbag

April 19, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: BrS

Alexander McQueen Elvie Patent Handbag
Whenever I think of Alexander McQueen, I always seem to think of skulls. If its not the skulls that are coming to mind, then I think of black & white, sleek & simple, or a little bit bad girlish. But I have found recently that there is a lot more to Alexander McQueen than I had originally thought. Net-A-Porter is currently chalked full of brightly colored, Japanese-inspired, and retro-inspired items from Alexander McQueen’s Spring 2008 Collection. Wow! What a shock that was!

So I have pictured above the Alexander McQueen Elvie Patent Handbag for Spring 2008. What I like most about this particular Elvie bag is its bright purple color and slick croco-embossed patent leather. I also like how it feels a little bit retro with its framed styling and turnlock closure. The pleats add a lot of interesting texture as well, on top of the already interesting croco pattern. Since the bag looks kind of small in the regular picture, I have also included a picture of a model holding the bag (Net-A-Porter does not provide measurements). To my surprise, the bag appears to be quite similar in size to a Marc Jacobs Stam. That’s a relief, since this bag retails for $2,150.

You can find the new Alexander McQueen Elvie Handbag here: Designer Fashion | NET-A-PORTER.COM

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Megs

April 19, 2008 10:57 am

Lovin the bag, but even more so that shirt!

Tina F.

April 19, 2008 12:38 pm

I wouldn’t say Stam-like.. I was thinking more like a blown up Novak bag (by mcQ). It’s too structured to look like the stam, also they are shaped differently.
I do really love this bag though. Ive never seen this purple color before. Thanks for posting.

BRS

April 19, 2008 4:46 pm

It’s not Stam-like, it’s just similar in size to a Stam. I was trying to give people an idea of how big it was, the Stam is a well known bag.

Tina F.

April 19, 2008 10:44 pm

Do you happen to know the measurements? I apologize if I sounded rude.

Penelope

April 20, 2008 1:19 pm

Very pretty, I like the color.

BRS

April 20, 2008 1:27 pm

Tina - Don’t worry about it, I just didn’t want people getting the wrong idea. As for the size, other Elvie bags measure 18 1/2″ x 10″ x 7″… so I assume this one would be similar. I really wish Net-A-Porter would include measurements with their items.

savvygal

April 20, 2008 4:50 pm

I like the purple but don’t really care for the shape.

hanna

April 20, 2008 5:13 pm

I don’t like McQueen bags that much.

savvy mode

July 9, 2008 11:40 am

I love the color but do not care for the shape as well. This is a sale bag, ladies.

Sophie

July 17, 2008 8:26 am

I’ve been obsessed with this bag since Miranda wore it in the SATC movie in gold. Just ordered it in maxi pebble from the AMQ SITE!!