Valentino Lace and Straw Shopper

Lace? Straw? What are those two doing together? Few designers could make such opposing details work as well as Valentino. The label’s Lace and Straw Shopper is relatively transfixing, if only because it’s so unique in its construction. The sheer, black lace overlay gives a romantic feel to what would otherwise be just another straw bag. Of course, a Valentino isn’t a Valentino without a big, floppy bow somewhere on it. This is certainly sweet, but are they serious? $1395 for a straw bag? Available at wholesaleage.com.