Simons
Knotted Pleated Minaudière
The Knotted Pleated Minaudière is a rectangular hard-shell evening bag made of braided faux-straw with a polyester lining. It features a click closure, a front knotted pleat detail, and a gold-tone faceted clasp, plus a removable chain crossbody strap. Measuring 4.5 inches in height, 7.75 inches in length, and 1.5 inches in width, it can be carried as a clutch or worn crossbody for formal events.
- Material
- Braided faux-straw; Polyester lining
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Luggage & Bags
Color
Size
Specifications
Braided faux-straw minaudière with removable chain strap and click closure.
Removable chain crossbody strap; Click closure; Polyester lining
- Material
- Braided faux-straw; Polyester lining
- Secondary
- polyester
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 7.75 x 1.5 x 4.5 in
- Category
- Luggage & Bags
Additional Attributes
- braided faux-straw
- polyester lining
- removable chain strap
- click closure
- compact size
Product Insights
The Knotted Pleated Minaudière is a delicate statement piece offering crossbody versatility via its removable chain strap, but trades substantial storage for its slim silhouette—it holds only a smartphone and a few cards flat, with no interior pockets. Its honey/camel color evokes organic straw, yet requires careful maintenance: trim loose strands, spot-clean with mild soap, and store with the chain removed or stuffed to prevent deformation, while the chain strap attachment points demand periodic inspection to avoid fraying.
Verified claims
- Interior pockets
- No interior pockets, card slots, or compartments.
- Packing capacity
- Holds only a slim smartphone and a few cards laid flat.
- Interior organization
- No interior pockets or card slots.
- Closure
- Mechanical click closure prevents accidental opening.
- Wear options
- Removable chain strap enables crossbody wear.
- Crossbody conversion
- Removable chain strap converts the minaudière into a hands-free crossbody for events.
- Strap durability
- Chain strap attachment points need periodic inspection and trimming to prevent fraying.
- Storage
- Store the bag with chain strap removed or stuffed to prevent shape deformation.
- Color aesthetic
- Honey/Camel colorway naturally reads as organic, sun-bleached straw.
- Color care
- Cold-water spot cleaning with mild soap preserves dye; alcohol fades it.
- Material maintenance
- Trim loose strands and stuff with tissue paper to prevent unraveling and warping.
- Cleaning
- Spot clean with cold water and mild soap; avoid alcohol wipes and soaking.
- Fray care
- Trim loose synthetic strands with scissors; do not pull.
- Fray prevention
- Trim loose strands with scissors, clean with cold water and mild soap, and avoid heat to prevent fraying.
Product record
- Title
- Knotted Pleated Minaudière
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Cleaning and maintaining braided synthetic straw
- Periodically inspect the braided surface for any loose synthetic strands — trimming them with small, sharp scissors rather than pulling prevents the weave from unraveling further, which is especially important around the rigid frame and strap attachment points where pressure can cause the faux-straw to split.
- To keep the Honey/Camel or Red braided faux-straw vivid, spot-clean with a soft cloth moistened in cold water and a few drops of mild dish soap rather than alcohol-based wipes or harsh detergents — alcohol can strip dye and cause the synthetic fibers to fade or become brittle, and cold water minimizes dye bleed during cleaning; always test on an interior seam first.
- For the rigid minaudière structure, always store the bag stuffed with tissue paper in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight — tissue prevents the braided walls from bowing or collapsing under the weight of the chain strap when stored, and shade protects the synthetic color from fading; extreme heat, such as a hot car interior, can soften and warp the braided form.
What braided faux-straw feels like and how it wears
- The Honey/Camel colorway retains the paper fiber's inherent warm beige, so the faux-straw reads as organic and sun-bleached rather than artificially dyed, enhancing its summer-evening versatility.
What you can actually carry in this minaudière
- With a fixed 1.5" depth and no give in the braided faux-straw shell, the minaudière holds a slim smartphone and a few credit cards laid flat against the polyester lining—a bulky phone case or a full-size key fob will push the hard edges, so plan to carry flat essentials only.
- The removable chain strap shifts the minaudière from a hand-held piece into a crossbody, keeping your phone and cards accessible while freeing both hands during standing receptions or cocktail mingling—a practical layer for an evening bag that isn’t purely decorative.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Rectangular hard-shell evening minaudiere with textured beige woven exterior, center knotted pleat detail on the front, and a small gold-tone metal top clasp.
- Overall shapeRectangular box clutch with softly rounded corners and straight top and bottom edges, shown front-facing.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.65 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Exterior textureFinely textured woven or basketweave-like fabric covering the entire visible body, producing a subtle grid texture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.65 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Front pleated knotAsymmetrical pleated panels gathered into a central knot-like twist on the front face, with pleats radiating outward horizontally and diagonally from the center.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.68 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Top claspSmall gold-tone metal clasp centered on the top edge; the clasp has a faceted, gem-like top with reflective facets and a polished finish.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.61 · w 0.07 · h 0.04 (high) - Seam lineHorizontal seam wraps around the bag near the mid-height where the top and bottom halves meet, visible as a slightly darker line.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.73 · w 0.60 · h 0.02 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light gray background with soft shadow beneath the bag; centered composition with even diffuse lighting.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop occupying the full image, with no visible props or packaging.
- ShadowSoft, subtle drop shadow directly beneath the bag, darker at center and fading outward.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.82 · w 0.44 · h 0.03 (high) - CompositionBag centered horizontally and placed in the lower half of the frame with large empty space above.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse studio lighting with small specular reflections visible on the gold clasp and gentle highlights on textured surface.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.61 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high)
Colors
light beige· body#E3C3A4warm gold· top clasp#D4B49B- Overall shapeRectangular box clutch with softly rounded corners and straight top and bottom edges, shown front-facing.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a rectangular hard-shell minaudiere covered in a tightly woven cream-beige textured material, showing a gold-tone faceted top clasp and a detachable gold chain with lobster clasp attached at the bag's left top corner.
- Overall body shapeRectangular hard-sided box shape with softly rounded vertical corner visible at the left edge; front and top faces visible in a three-quarter close-up.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.84 · h 0.76 (high) - Exterior textureTight basket-weave or woven textile texture covering the entire visible exterior, composed of small square weave units giving a slightly raised textured surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.62 · h 0.64 (high) - Top faceted claspGold-tone faceted rectangular metal clasp mounted on the top edge; faceted flat planes and bevelled edges produce small highlights and shadows.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.02 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Chain and attachmentDetachable gold-tone chain composed of medium oval links; chain attaches to a small gold lobster clasp hooked to a metal ring at the bag's top left corner.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.44 · w 0.12 · h 0.44 (high) - Seam detailNarrow vertical seam running along the left edge where the front and side panels meet, visible as a stitched or joined line following the rounded corner.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.11 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with plain light gray background and soft shadow beneath the clutch; image cropped to show a close-up detail of the left/top area of the bag.
- Background and shadowUniform light gray background with a soft diffuse shadow beneath the bag extending to the lower right, indicating studio lighting from above-left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up three-quarter crop focusing on the left end and top edge of the minaudiere; right edge of the bag extends out of frame.
- Image qualitySharp focus on bag details and hardware with even lighting and minimal glare; no visible people or props.
Colors
cream beige· exterior fabric#DCC3ACwarm gold· metal hardware- Overall body shapeRectangular hard-sided box shape with softly rounded vertical corner visible at the left edge; front and top faces visible in a three-quarter close-up.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Very elegant
The bag is beautiful and so we'll made.
Q&A
3 answered- Does the minaudière have any interior pockets, card slots, or compartments?
- The product description only mentions a polyester lining; no interior pockets, card slots, or compartments are listed. The bag likely has a single main compartment.
- How should the braided faux-straw material be cleaned or maintained?
- Care instructions are not provided in the listing, but braided faux-straw is typically a synthetic material that can be spot cleaned with a soft, damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking or machine washing.
- Is the click closure magnetic or a mechanical latch? How secure is it against accidental opening?
- The click closure is a mechanical latch that audibly clicks into place, not a magnetic closure. It provides a secure fastening suitable for an evening bag.