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Sang A Chocolate Dust Matte Alligator

This was one of those Romeo and Juliet moments where I saw this bag from across the room and everything faded away – it was just me and the bag. This is more about luxe than bang, I don’t have to reiterate my relationship with alligator and crocodile, the skin speaks for itself without having … Continue reading “Sang A Chocolate Dust Matte Alligator”

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Ambrosi Abrianna Collection

Ambrosi Abrianna just opened a retail boutique at 850 Madison Avenue in NY. You can now get up close and personal with these exquisite exotic treasures. Ambrosi Abrianna makes bags at the highest level of quality and luxury. They use rare and very selective skins that are sent to a tannery in Paris and then … Continue reading “Ambrosi Abrianna Collection”

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Jil Sander Ring Lizard Shoulder Bag

Ring lizard is my new obsession. You don’t want to go too crazy with a ring lizard though, the natural patterns holds its own, so a simple flap with no hardware and a simple strap is just peachy perfect. The strap though is not typical, there is a solid lizard part that goes up to … Continue reading “Jil Sander Ring Lizard Shoulder Bag”

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Nancy Gonzalez Ruched Crocodile Tote

I have this bag in python and now looking at the crocodile I wish I got it in croc!!! But I love love love my python, it is the only bag I’ve had in years that I use continuously for weeks at a time without changing (except for clutches at evening functions). It is gorgeous, … Continue reading “Nancy Gonzalez Ruched Crocodile Tote”

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Roger Vivier Carla Bag

Delicate simplicity has become terribly underrated in the frenzy that is the accessories market. That said, I was refreshed to see that Roger Vivier’s Carla bag–first seen on the arm of its namesake First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy–has made its way from the French brand’s outrĂ©-expensive couture line into the ready-to-wear collection for spring. Ladies, universal … Continue reading “Roger Vivier Carla Bag”

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Jerome Dreyfuss Franky Bag

Jerome Dreyfuss is one of the most talented up-and-coming young handbag designers – when he launched his label, the designer was only 23 years old! Now that he’s been in the business for about 10 years he’s finally getting the attention he deserves thanks to his knack for creating staple creations with eye-catching amounts of … Continue reading “Jerome Dreyfuss Franky Bag”

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