Zambos & Siega Umbrella Purse
August 6, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: BrS
Zambos & Siega Umbrella Purse
Ingenious invention or utter catastrophe? I was browsing over at Shop Bop the other day and I came across this… um… “interesting” looking handbag. Meet the Zambos & Siega Umbrella Purse. Why do they call it the Umbrella Purse? Because this particular handbag comes complete with an umbrella caddy on it’s side (and an umbrella to go in it). One might argue that it is practical — finally a place to keep that pesky umbrella. Unfortunately, it looks absolutely ridiculous. I mean, the umbrella is mounted on the side of the bag like a sword in a sheath. Frankly, I would feel like Mary Poppins if I were toting this around.
Another problem that I see with the Zambos & Siega Umbrella Purse is the fact that this bag is constructed of wrinkled patent leather. The umbrella holder is simply a sheath of leather attached to the front of the bag. My concern is, what happens if your umbrella is wet? Everyone knows that water is a handbag’s worst enemy. You’d be sunk as soon as that sudden downpour was over, leaving you to question exactly how practical this design really is.
The Zambos & Siega Umbrella Purse measures 11″ x 16″ x 4″, meaning it could probably hold a laptop along with some other work-related materials. The main compartment opens up wide with its 37″ zipper. If it wasn’t for that umbrella on the side, it actually might have made a decent work bag.
You can find it over at shopbop.com, where it retails for $825.
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This doesn’t look like a ladies bag to me. I think if the bag were a bit more masculine then I would have to have this. It’s a re-freshly new idea.
Never in a million years would I wear this bag.
Maybe in london..
What exactly am I looking at?
I love this. I wouldn’t wear it.. but it’s different.
it’s unique to say the least but i live in california so won’t be needing it. i can’t see myself with this bag.
If I lived in London or NYC then yay. But I live in Mexico. So Nay.
This bag is awesome!!!
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I think this bag would look too plain without the umbrella.
This isn’t really wearable or practical for anyone living in hot areas. lol. Like me for example, southern california, no way.
Interesting idea, but not for me.