I have a sneaking love for drawstring bags. When I was a kid, we all used to carry our gym clothes to Phys Ed class in wildly-patterned drawstring bags, and I’ve had an affinity for the style ever since. Even though my drawstring bag at the time was a completely unfashionable Christmas nightmare, I loved it to death because it was just so easy – throw your stuff in, pull the string, and sling it over your shoulder. As an adult (and a stylish girl), I now have no less than three drawstring handbags of various sizes. Thankfully, these ones don’t have Christmas patterns on them.
The Zac Posen “Olivia” drawstring bag is something that I’d love to add to my collection. It’s made of a soft black leather with a hand-woven detailed exterior. That alone would make me love it, but Posen goes further by attaching a double chain and leather handle and a tasselled drawstring. The lining is suede and the whole bag is deliciously luxurious. I have a weakness for purple handbags, and the deep grape color of this one is enough to send me into raptures.
With more and more fashionistas looking for bags that go with casual couture, this bag will be a hit among those girls in skinny jeans, slouchy peasant tops, and long woollen sweaters. The bag also works if you’re going business-casual. I personally feel that you could wear this bag with anything, save an evening gown. Find yours for $1895.00 at Nordstrom.com.
The BCBG Max Azria Drawstring bag is like the Posen, except that it’s a little bigger and less adorned. Nevertheless, it still falls into my “awesome drawstring handbag” category. Made of soft green leather, it has stud and grommet details, a top drawstring closure, and a detailed interior lining with a back wall zip pocket. Fit just about anything you want in here – the dimensions are generous, at 13.5 by 14.5 inches. I found it at Zappos.com for $304.00.
Looking for a little drawstring? The Treesje Prebble Mini Drawstring Shoulder Bag might be just the ticket. It’s made of pebbled leather and has brushed gold-toned eyelet and grommet detailing. I personally like the color – an edgy army green. The bag’s big enough to fit all your essentials and includes the proverbial cell phone compartment. Hey, a girl’s got to have her personal technology to hand! Get yours for $214.79 at Endless.com.
