If you asked me five years ago whether I would wear studs in my clothing or accessories, I would have thought “Don’t those belong on a motorcycle jacket or something?”
But ask me today if I’d wear studs and I would say “Of course!”
Part of my fascination with studs came about when I started paying attention to Alexander Wang a bit more. Alexander Wang clothing and accessories undisputedly give off a vibe of downtown cool.
One of Alexander Wang’s standout creations (now one of his signatures) is the subtlety studded Rocco bag. It is compact and functional, but has unexpected studs on the bottom of the bag. I’ve thought about getting one for a while but was always a little worried about the weight of the bag. The Rocco now comes in a slightly smaller size and the studs have varied from brass to rose gold to lucite. I’ll still definitely think about this bag, but it is nice to know there are similar studded bags as well (the Eros studded tote is only $65 and a complete copy in the saddle color but is sold out for now).
So would be you be savvy or splurge on a studded duffle bag?
Black mixed stud barrel bag, Dorothy Perkins, $44
Rocco in soft black with pale gold, Alexander Wang, $895
HaHa! My answer would’ve been the same as yours! The savvy bag looks better than the splurge. I’m thinking about purchasing some spiked sandals 🙂
Ooh get the spiked sandals! I bet they would look amazing on you!
Oh my – I think I just fell in love with the Alexander Wang handbag. I do like the style of the cheaper bag but the leather in Wang offering looks so soft and buttery!
The leather in the Alexander Wang actually is pretty nice. I bet you would like the different color studs – it has come in black, brass, rose gold, and lucite!
I like them both!! The savvy bag does have a bot more detail though, so lovely xx
I actually think I prefer the dorothy Perkins bag! A Fine Balance
I like the Splurge bag more – just in a different color {Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has a gray/taupe shade that I love}. I guess I’m just not one for studs… :/
I JUST posted this gray shade on my Facebook page. It is such a beautiful neutral color! Maybe you’d like it more with the rose gold or lucite studs?
I actually like the “savvy” bag better, but would probably want to feel it in person. There is something about a real leather bag that is just so luxe!
i like the splurge! i always love these posts. however, it verifies that i have expensive taste all the time!
Haha, we both have expensive taste!
I must stay that the Dorothy Perkins makes a statement too… I love studs if “dosed” like in these two bags, while I’ve seen a lot of items covered with an exaggerated amount of sparkly metal! Love
I like the cheaper version this time!
Gotta say I’d be a big spender on this one.
People say that when I look at two things, I always pick the most expensive one – but this time I will go savvy – I really loved the style!
I actually quite like the style of the Dorothy Perkins bag – But I’d rather have a leather bag over a plastic bag any day.
great find but i would have to say that I would love to rock the alexander wang!
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i think this time i would splurge! the alexander wang duffle is just so beautiful.
You are so right Jella. I love the Alexander Wang duffle too, especially in the brighter colors and with different colored studs. I hear the smaller version is at least lighter and still cute!