IMAGE // ALEXIA KAFKALETOS
The Alaia Le Teckel Bag has gotten to the forefront of Alaia’s bag creations, even more trendy this year than their famous heart bag. With popularity comes questions and criticism this one in particular has been stacking up a few, mostly for its unique shape. It’s the main drawing factor that captures attention, but also the most questionable aspect because when spending thousands, you want to be certain it’s actually practical. If you feel this way, you’re in for a stun, because this bag will exceed all of your expectations and dispel all of its previously perceived limitations.
The bag has two long, structured handles that can be easily thrown over the shoulder with a very low drop meaning the bag’s structure is still visible, comfortable, and not cramped up under the armpit. It can be held together by an extra buttoning leather strip Alaia includes as a detail, being another layer of dimension, inducing character to the bag, and being practical. There is also a removable mirror included in the inside bag pocket. Additionally, the Alaia Le Teckel Bag has an elongated body with thicker dimensions than you would usually find on a shoulder bag and follows a more trapezoid shape than a rectangular one, which is nice for squeezing extra items in. The zipper also extends to the sides of the bag, making it easier to maneuver items in and out.
IMAGE // REGINA RYZHKO
Looks can be deceiving in many cases when it comes to handbags but in this case, looks can be overlooked. People often focus on the height and not the width of this bag, not seeing all that can be placed into its long frame. This bag may be short in height but has a normal width size, making it capable of accommodating most items you would usually carry in your bag. It’s honestly the same width as a medium tote and could fit all the essentials one would need for every day across it, within reason of course, most items we take with us in our bag are more compact and seem to be tamed in their height or width, so placing things horizontally in the Alaia Le Teckel Bag you’d get in the average essentials without any issues.
Tested and Approved it can fit – A large iPhone (which basically means most phones), sunglasses, a wallet long or short (wallets tend to be longer horizontally so it should fit easily but be mindful of height), Keys, Airpods, Lip balm, and a travel perfume. With a little maneuvering probably more if needed, so don’t be afraid to venture out into the Alaia Le Teckel Bag because it has been demonstrated more useful by its owners than numerous judgers have thought it to be.
