The Valextra “Namaste” is one of my all-time favorite bags. Guess which bag I’ve been using non-stop this week? The beauty of its clean lines is absolute perfection and its functionality cannot be matched. Now in crocodile? Large-scale crocodile, all one luxuriant panel, topped with a lustrous sheen? Seriously, I might hurt myself from excitement.
Imagine how many skins Valextra needs to go through to find the perfect piece (with the right pattern and graduation, no less) to fit this large-sized hobo. This is the highest quality of crocodile you will find – immaculate with no pinholes or pockmarks whatsoever.
Namaste is a greeting from Napal and India that translates directly to, “I bow to the divine in you.” While I agree that the price is daunting, trust me: you are getting something divine that will live on forever and be well-loved, if not bowed down to, every second you have it. Valextra Namaste big hobo at Barneys New York for $21,580.
Pair with: Besides everything, including my pajamas? I’m seeing this deep chocolate color offset with a strand of pearls, redux. I’m wild about the South Sea bargain I recently scored, but I’m also obsessing over Kenneth Jay Lane’s twisty bracelet ($175), Lanvin’s layered strands ($1,700), Jude Frances’ medieval spin ($1,485), and Linda Lee Johnson’s precious pearls ($44,950).
