Considering functionality is often cited as one of the best features of a cross body bag, it’s odd that Maison Martin Margiela’s has so little. Honestly, this is the world’s most annoying bag. Crystal fringe decorates the flap, meaning that each and every single time you open this little cross body, you’ll have to flip the strands off to the side. Don’t even bother wearing shorts or a mini skirt – the fringe is super long (twice as long as the bag itself), so your legs will get hit as you strut along. While it’s nice when your accessories display a little movement, I definitely don’t want one that’s this hell-bent on irritating me. The resulting aesthetic isn’t cool enough to make the trouble worthwhile. MMM’s creation is cheap rhinestone on a basic, nude bag. It does have a rock-n-roll vibe, but the look is more mosh pit than glam rock. On Shopbop for $2,125.
That would be a great bag if the length of the crystal fringe was much shorter, yes. It also should be a bright color, too. If you’re going to embellish something, go all out and no drab colors!