How often do you see a celebrity toting a mini crossbody on the red carpet instead of the usual clutch with her floor-length dress?
Not often, in fact. The last time we spotted a famous face carry a purse bigger than a box clutch was a few years ago – Sarah Jessica Parker in VBH while attending the NYC Ballet Spring Gala in 2011.
Marion Cotillard making a graceful entrance at the BAFTA Los Angeles 2013 Awards Season Tea Party, showcasing a unique blend of elegance with her mini purse at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles on January 12, 2013 (Credit: Tony DiMaio / Startraksphoto)
It’s a rare sight to see, actually. So whenever we do come across one, we write about it. For 2013, it looks like that write-up will go to Marion Cotillard.
The fashionable French movie star, who has crossed over to Hollywood in a big way, attended the BAFTA 2013 Awards Season Tea Party with a bow-detailed mini purse slung across her shoulder. She used it to cap off a silk floral gown from the Erdem Pre-Fall 2013 Collection.
A closer look at Marion Cotillard’s chic mini purse, elegantly complementing her silk floral gown at the BAFTA 2013 Awards Season Tea Party (Credit: Brian To / WENN)
The mix was a little odd, but somehow, she made it work. In fact, with the purse, she could dress down her look by a few notches (something we think she did on purpose).
Marion Cotillard radiates in an Erdem Pre-Fall 2013 silk floral gown, perfectly accessorized with a bow-detailed mini purse (Credit: Brian To / WENN)
Do you like the combination? Would you wear it? And how do you like her fishnet satin Christian Louboutin mini ‘Sweet Charity’ bag?
It’s actually a clutch, but she opted to use the chain strap and wear it hands-free:
Christian Louboutin Sweet Charity Clutch in Fishnet Lace Satin, $995
Christian Louboutin Sweet Charity Clutch in Python, $1,295
Christian Louboutin Sweet Charity Mini Spiked Shoulder Bag, $1,295
Christian Louboutin Sweet Charity Shoulder Bag in Paisley Python, $3,595
Christian Louboutin Sweet Charity Shoulder Bag in Fluorescent, $1,595
Christian Louboutin Sweet Charity Two Tone Flap, $1,695
Grabbing a “Sweet Charity” is no joke. Marion’s bag, for example, retails at a hefty $995. If you don’t want to spend that much, here’s a designer alternative that won’t cost you as much.
Rebecca Minkoff Mini Sweetie Clutch in Navy, $350