Tinsel, pouchette, really?

J. Crew, J. Crew, where have we gone wrong?  Tinsel bags, really?  Someone is going to need to do some convincing on this one if in fact it is deemed Collection and high quality...


A little sparkler of a bag made of shimmery metallic satin and covered with strips of festive tinsel. We topped it off with a grosgrain bow and a removable skinny leather strap. Poly/wool/acrylic. Drawstring closure. Hematite-plated brass hardware. Interior patch pocket. Satin acetate lining. Part of J.Crew Collection. Import.


Collection?  Import, from where, the craft store?  Yes, it is a little sparkler of a bag, but Collection-worthy I am afraid not.

I am certain my 9-year old daughter could have come up with something more chic for my Holiday accessories.  This is really embarrassing.  I am wondering if any of the JC designers called out desperate and cheap-looking, but surely they must have thought that one of us would buy this.  I almost wish I had not seen this.  I do not even think this could by styled up.  Where is the unique and classy?  Where is the notable J. Crew Collection that actually deserves $158 and not because tinsel was slapped all over it.  I am getting a little tired of a higher priced tag serving as appeal to a true piece of fashion either in clothing or accessories.  This one is a major fumble?  Any differing thoughts on this baby?