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Savvy.PurseBlog · Oct 6th, 2009, 08:05 AM

Shock of shocks, folks: this bag isn’t made of suede. I know, I’m shocked too.

In all actuality, the Andrew Marc Amadeus Anastasia Leather Hobo is made out of highly processed matte leather, and if looks are not continuing to deceive me, it appears to be wonderfully soft and supple – perfect for the hobo shape.

Even on close-up, I’m still kind of wondering if this bag’s material wasn’t misidentified on the Bloomingdale’s website. It has such an oddly tactile look to it – nubby and matte, just like suede. I bet it would feel like buttah in person.

They also did a fairly decent job of avoiding one of the major color pitfalls of the leather world: the red dye is decently vibrant. Usually reds read brown, particularly on super-soft leathers, but it’s saturated enough in this situation that the brown undertones don’t overtake the color. It could be a bit better, but few designers can pull off that combination of color and material. Buy through Bloomingdale’s for $395.

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NagaJolokia · Oct 6th, 2009, 09:59 AM

This is okay-looking. The shape is kinda cute, but I've seen much better versions of this shape. Apart from the shape, it doesn't really have anything else going for it.

karmenzsofia · Oct 6th, 2009, 01:52 PM

This one is a Nay for me.

HandbagAngel · Oct 6th, 2009, 02:17 PM

This is nothing special to me. I will pass.

M_Butterfly · Oct 6th, 2009, 03:36 PM

Nothing special for me either!

ssc0619 · Oct 6th, 2009, 07:32 PM

Not for me.

calneva · Oct 22nd, 2009, 02:10 AM

I am not a fan of the bag. The shape is all wrong, but I like the look of the leather. An alternative to suede that does not dirty so easily, would be great.

hotshot · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:56 PM

not for me

Awwgeez · Nov 5th, 2009, 09:37 PM

Nope, not gonna happen.

Oct 6th, 2009, 08:05 AM	#1
Savvy.PurseBlog OP PurseBlog Savvy Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 363	Andrew Marc Amadeus Anastasia Leather Hobo Shock of shocks, folks: this bag isn’t made of suede. I know, I’m shocked too. In all actuality, the Andrew Marc Amadeus Anastasia Leather Hobo is made out of highly processed matte leather, and if looks are not continuing to deceive me, it appears to be wonderfully soft and supple – perfect for the hobo shape. Even on close-up, I’m still kind of wondering if this bag’s material wasn’t misidentified on the Bloomingdale’s website. It has such an oddly tactile look to it – nubby and matte, just like suede. I bet it would feel like buttah in person. They also did a fairly decent job of avoiding one of the major color pitfalls of the leather world: the red dye is decently vibrant. Usually reds read brown, particularly on super-soft leathers, but it’s saturated enough in this situation that the brown undertones don’t overtake the color. It could be a bit better, but few designers can pull off that combination of color and material. Buy through Bloomingdale’s for $395. View the original post on PurseBlog Savvy!

Oct 6th, 2009, 09:59 AM	#2
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,829	This is okay-looking. The shape is kinda cute, but I've seen much better versions of this shape. Apart from the shape, it doesn't really have anything else going for it.
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Oct 6th, 2009, 01:52 PM	#3
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	This one is a Nay for me.
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Oct 6th, 2009, 02:17 PM	#4
HandbagAngel Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,170	This is nothing special to me. I will pass.
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Oct 6th, 2009, 03:36 PM	#5
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157	Nothing special for me either!
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157

Oct 6th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#6
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 6,002	Not for me.

Oct 22nd, 2009, 02:10 AM	#7
calneva drive life Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Overworkedville Posts: 539	I am not a fan of the bag. The shape is all wrong, but I like the look of the leather. An alternative to suede that does not dirty so easily, would be great.

Nov 5th, 2009, 08:56 PM	#8
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,868	not for me
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,868

Nov 5th, 2009, 09:37 PM	#9
Awwgeez Gone Vegan Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,211	Nope, not gonna happen.
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