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amanda · Mar 9th, 2009, 12:28 PM

Brahmin is a brand that we don’t discuss that often, and it might be because many of their bags don’t vary much in appearance. They do almost exclusively stamped croc in neutral shades of brown, tan, grey, and black. That probably limits their potential audience and the types of bags that they can make, so it’s about time that they branched out a little bit. It appears that they’ve done just that with the Brahmin Soft Croc Tote which comes in a great shade of pink. I’ve never been much of a fan of the color, but I’m much more open-minded about dark or bright pink than about baby pink, and this bag falls into the former category. As far as shape goes, it’s not rocket science - it’s a big ol’ tote bag that will fit all your stuff for the day without breaking a zipper trying to close it. The straps also look long enough that you’ll have plenty of elbow clearance when swinging it onto your shoulder (a requirement for me), and the straps are flat instead of rolled, so it’ll probably be decent to carry once it gets there. Although the departure from the normal Brahmin aesthetic isn’t huge, perhaps they’ll continue to try new things if these bags are successful. At a mere $295, I don’t see why they wouldn’t be. Buy through Nordstrom for $295.

karmenzsofia · Mar 9th, 2009, 01:29 PM

I like this design a lot...which it wasn't croc.

stormy · Mar 9th, 2009, 06:29 PM

Brahmin is another bag that IMO is a great value for the price.

gacats · Mar 9th, 2009, 08:04 PM

Well, that's a nice tote, and look, Amanda, it's Georgia red!

LV-PRADAfanatic · Mar 10th, 2009, 10:58 PM

cute

karo · Mar 11th, 2009, 03:28 AM

I really like it.

purses and gold · Mar 11th, 2009, 11:07 PM

I just saw this tote today and it's gorgeous. Finally, Brahmin has a tote that isn't stiff as a board. It's roomy, lightweight and very cute. And the price wasn't bad either.

kate83675 · Mar 12th, 2009, 09:06 AM

I like the shape too and have a Brahmin wallet I love. But yeah, why does everything have to be 'croc'?

When I bought my wallet at Dillards the sales lady told me it is made from Brahma bull hide so of course would be very sturdy. I didn't point out to her there's a difference between a "Brahmin" and a "Brahma" at that time or when I over heard her giving the misinformation to another customer.

I like their red/burgandy color.

BagsRmyLife · Mar 12th, 2009, 11:17 AM

Sexie bag for a great price.

laloki · Mar 12th, 2009, 07:21 PM

A great bargain priced bag for weekend use...I love the shape and colour.

just1morebag · Jun 25th, 2009, 09:30 PM

great,,, thanx for the info on brahmin,,, im getting ready to try a wallet in one of theyre new colors and styles,,, its red patent croc,,, and such a HOT red color. its the scusi line,,, anyone familiar with or have one yet??

Compass Rose · Jun 25th, 2009, 10:54 PM

I love it! And I really am liking the solid highly polished brass hardware.

sesrup · Jun 26th, 2009, 05:28 AM

I know this one is old but I must say I love this! It's so cute and the price makes it even more attractive. Love the shape. Hit!

M_Butterfly · Jun 26th, 2009, 10:21 AM

I do like it too as it is!! Good one!

agape9293 · Aug 1st, 2009, 09:18 PM

I have the brahmin melbourne selma in black. I was a bit pricey for me however I get more compliments and it is good to see a designer purse that doesn't have knock-off's on every corner.

Mar 9th, 2009, 12:28 PM	#1
amanda OP I Bleed Georgia Red Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 11,696	Brahmin Soft Croc Tote Brahmin is a brand that we don’t discuss that often, and it might be because many of their bags don’t vary much in appearance. They do almost exclusively stamped croc in neutral shades of brown, tan, grey, and black. That probably limits their potential audience and the types of bags that they can make, so it’s about time that they branched out a little bit. It appears that they’ve done just that with the Brahmin Soft Croc Tote which comes in a great shade of pink. I’ve never been much of a fan of the color, but I’m much more open-minded about dark or bright pink than about baby pink, and this bag falls into the former category. As far as shape goes, it’s not rocket science - it’s a big ol’ tote bag that will fit all your stuff for the day without breaking a zipper trying to close it. The straps also look long enough that you’ll have plenty of elbow clearance when swinging it onto your shoulder (a requirement for me), and the straps are flat instead of rolled, so it’ll probably be decent to carry once it gets there. Although the departure from the normal Brahmin aesthetic isn’t huge, perhaps they’ll continue to try new things if these bags are successful. At a mere $295, I don’t see why they wouldn’t be. Buy through Nordstrom for $295.
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Mar 9th, 2009, 01:29 PM	#2
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,424	I like this design a lot...which it wasn't croc.
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Mar 9th, 2009, 06:29 PM	#3
stormy Shepherds Rule!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: In the Mountains Posts: 749	Brahmin is another bag that IMO is a great value for the price.
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Mar 9th, 2009, 08:04 PM	#4
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 7,008	Well, that's a nice tote, and look, Amanda, it's Georgia red!
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Mar 10th, 2009, 10:58 PM	#5
LV-PRADAfanatic Built Hot for LV Joined: Oct 2007 Location: That's ME ^_^ Posts: 14,305	cute
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Mar 11th, 2009, 03:28 AM	#6
karo Living my life Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Brussels, Europe Posts: 12,129	I really like it.

Mar 11th, 2009, 11:07 PM	#7
purses and gold Purse Lover Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 236	I just saw this tote today and it's gorgeous. Finally, Brahmin has a tote that isn't stiff as a board. It's roomy, lightweight and very cute. And the price wasn't bad either.
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Mar 12th, 2009, 09:06 AM	#8
kate83675 Throw It!! Joined: Nov 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 1,790	I like the shape too and have a Brahmin wallet I love. But yeah, why does everything have to be 'croc'? When I bought my wallet at Dillards the sales lady told me it is made from Brahma bull hide so of course would be very sturdy. I didn't point out to her there's a difference between a "Brahmin" and a "Brahma" at that time or when I over heard her giving the misinformation to another customer. I like their red/burgandy color.
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Mar 12th, 2009, 11:17 AM	#9
BagsRmyLife Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: - NyC - Posts: 5,108	Sexie bag for a great price.

Mar 12th, 2009, 07:21 PM	#10
laloki Cheeky! Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 4,576	A great bargain priced bag for weekend use...I love the shape and colour.
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Jun 25th, 2009, 09:30 PM	#11
just1morebag Member Joined: Jun 2008 Location: just a lil-o country girl now!!! Posts: 585	great,,, thanx for the info on brahmin,,, im getting ready to try a wallet in one of theyre new colors and styles,,, its red patent croc,,, and such a HOT red color. its the scusi line,,, anyone familiar with or have one yet??

Jun 25th, 2009, 10:54 PM	#12
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,573	I love it! And I really am liking the solid highly polished brass hardware.
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Jun 26th, 2009, 05:28 AM	#13
sesrup Purses, backwards ;) Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 658	I know this one is old but I must say I love this! It's so cute and the price makes it even more attractive. Love the shape. Hit!
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Jun 26th, 2009, 10:21 AM	#14
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,131	I do like it too as it is!! Good one!
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Aug 1st, 2009, 09:18 PM	#15
agape9293 Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	I have the brahmin melbourne selma in black. I was a bit pricey for me however I get more compliments and it is good to see a designer purse that doesn't have knock-off's on every corner.
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