Twelth St. by Cynthia Clutch
I’m so over the whole voltage hippie. It is a subculture that I would have stayed before, and I do not think has much to add to the fashion conversation today. Most of the pieces contain hippie does not seem high-end for me, they just seem derivative and stale.
Unfortunately, “derivative” is the most likely word I can think of to describe the Twelth St. by Cynthia Vincent Outlaw clutch. If the Native Americans would like to reclaim the visual elements of their culture by fashionistas and hipsters, we really appreciate it. Something tells me you are probably all that jazzed about having rich, skinny urban dwellers will cut off their culture, while trying to survive, either.
The whole thing just seems so … unpleasant. The true culture of this style comes from dying (and the participants of the culture still face racism in many parts of the country), and fashion items as the clutch co opting the culture itself, without obtaining any benefit. Perhaps my outrage is a bit much, but the bag is so costume-like and unoriginal that does just unhappy with clear ol “. Buy through ShopBop for $ 295.