Simone Camille is a line of handbags handmade by stylist Simone Harouche. The story goes that the stylist, who has an extensive collection of antique textiles, was tired of seeing the same leather handbags all over the place and so fashioned one for herself out of some of her treasured textiles. One of her clients, Nicole Richie, was so taken by the bag that she asked Harouche to make one for herself; this in turn inspired the stylist to start her own line of one-of-a-kind, handmade bags. I think it’s great that these are made out of re-purposed vintage textiles that come from all around the world, but the patchwork designs are absolutely hideous! They look like something I’d find in an Arizona Indian Reservation souvenir shop. Can you believe the bag above retails for $2,000? I certainly can’t!
What do you think about Nicole Richie’s Simon Camille bag? Snob or Slob?
Agreed – this may be the most hideous bag I have ever seen.
I like it… VERY 60’s. but at $2,000 I would have to pass.
I wouldn’t even carry this if it was $5.
re-defines ugly and waaay too expensive
Slob…I do like the concept behind the bag though. But the price and patchwork style are just ridiculous.
SLOB. I despise patchwork on clothing and accessories! When will it go away!?
Oh honey, no.
Snob. I love the colors and vintage fabrics. I saw a picture of Nicole with this bag months ago and fell in love. That love quickly dissapated when I saw how much one cost.
I LOVE IT!!!!
I think it actually looks cute on Nicole Richie b/c she is wearing basic white, but it would be hideous on 99% of the population and with 99% of other colors, plus the price is so ridiculous that only a fool would pay for this. It looks like a project that one would do with your kid if you lived on a hippie commune. It also reminded me of all those freaky tie dye bags they used to sell on college campuses (except those were $5-10!)
I like the bag but not for $2000.
Those colors really beautiful. Love it. but 2000..
Love the line about the souvenir shop….Priceless!
This bad really depends on which one is using it. If I bought most of people will think is just market bag…
wow… being american indian i am really insulted. im not saying bag snob has to be totally PC, cause that gets boring, but lets not insult a whole race k thanks?
besides, american indian textiles look nothing like that, it looks much more eastern/india
WOW. For claiming to be such “snobs” you seem to have almost no knowledge of textiles. the fact is that all of that fabric is handwoven in countries that still respect weavers as artists. i wish i could say the same for america. you think a dead croc is of the highest value? do you even know how long it takes to weave something that intricate?! of course you don’t.
I agree with you about the extensive amt of time to weave or embroidery these. Simone doesn’t seem to have a clue about where they really come from,what they are for. The history. Some of the shops who sell these pieces hate the fact they are just cut up and pieced together.
I know all the places she shops for her pieces and what she pays. You can buy the bags all over, Jaipur, Jasilmere, Pushkar for $6 – $25 dollars. How is she doing it?
Good for her if she can Mark them up that much and sell them to a bunch idiots. Ride the wave…….
But Simone respect the history.
It’s one thing to have an opinion it’s another to insult Native Americans with your tasteless comment. Have you ever seen the priceless work that Native Americans put into their textiles? Thank you for pointing out your ignorance as this looks nothing like what us Native Americans would produce.
@Lokelani, Devany- Those particular textiles happen to be East Indian, and it’s also very difficult and intricate to make East Indian textiles 🙂 Actually all handwork should be valued for the skill level required. having said that, this bag looks like an expensive version of these ‘sari inspired’ hobo shoppers that were popular at Urban outfitters 5-6 years ago. By “expensive” we mean $50– even if those textiles are vintage. Looks sloppy, could be cool as a diaper bag or a mid range satchel.
I LOVE this bag! OK, I’m partial to hippie/boho since I grew up in the 60’s, but the work on this bag is incredible. And since I just got one for mothers day, I’m thrilled!!!
Just thought I would add this: Each handbag has been hand sewn using various vintage textiles from many different countries, cultures and tribes. People from India, Pakistan, Egypt, Morocco, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Ethiopia and Tunisia made these textiles by HAND as far back as the 1800’s!!Every patch of fabric has been thought out and put together with a specific theme or story in mind. Each bag is individually numbered. It is one of a kind, totally unique! and I really do LOVE mine!
You can get the same bag in India with much better design starting at $5 a bag. Rather spend the $2000 on a trip and pick up many more of these 🙂
Looks like some cheap crap I can pick up on the street in India…well probably the ones being sold in India are made of better fabric for less money. This should be banned! And the story behind it sounds BOGUS to me. She should stick with styling only…or maybe not that either…sorry to be hating, but this is daylight robbery at its best!
was the racist slur against native americans
necessary to make you feel better about yourself?
sad and pathetic you have to justify your identity by doing this.