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PurseBlog.com · Oct 21st, 2009, 09:05 AM

I’ve had a particular proclivity for Gucci python for quite a while now; the skins that they use always seem to look more plump and luxurious than most other brands. I’m not sure if it’s because the skins themselves or better or because the way they treat them results in a better final product, but their snakeskin bags are almost always highly textured and soft-looking.

Which is why I’m kind of disappointed in the Gucci Jungle Large Tote. Don’t get me wrong, it’s an attractive bag, but I hold Gucci python to such a high standard that I’m having trouble getting excited.

Unlike most of their exotic bags, this one seems a bit rigid to me. It’s too flat, too shiny, and not nearly as texture-rich as I would hope (and expect for what they’re charging). The finish of the skin almost looks like it might be embossed rather than the real deal, and why wants a dubiously faux python tote when the price tag is so high? It’s a cute, functional bag, but we all know that Gucci can do better with an exotic. Buy through Saks for $3800.

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NagaJolokia · Oct 21st, 2009, 09:13 AM

I like the print and color scheme of this bag, but that's really it. Everything else is okay at best.

love2shop_26 · Oct 21st, 2009, 09:17 AM

I was just looking at the Cruise collection on NM's website and I think I like the smooth leather better: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...742cat24650734

But I don't care much for that chain; glad it's detachable. I agree about this bag, the finish looks dull.

ssc0619 · Oct 21st, 2009, 09:43 AM

I like the jungle tote and the NM one posted above ^^

Ledisis · Oct 21st, 2009, 12:12 PM

I really like this bag I wonder if its heavy?

gacats · Oct 21st, 2009, 07:05 PM

That's pretty and better yet, the size is just right.

aliysiah · Oct 21st, 2009, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by love2shop_26

I was just looking at the Cruise collection on NM's website and I think I like the smooth leather better: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...742cat24650734

But I don't care much for that chain; glad it's detachable. I agree about this bag, the finish looks dull.

I prefer this one too. The Saks version is boring.

karmenzsofia · Oct 21st, 2009, 11:11 PM

It does nothing for me. Soreee...

calneva · Oct 22nd, 2009, 02:23 AM

Originally Posted by love2shop_26

I was just looking at the Cruise collection on NM's website and I think I like the smooth leather better: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...742cat24650734

But I don't care much for that chain; glad it's detachable. I agree about this bag, the finish looks dull.

Have to agree here. Liking the normal leather more.

hotshot · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:49 PM

not one of my favorites

Oct 21st, 2009, 09:05 AM	#1
PurseBlog.com OP PurseBlog.com Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 441	Gucci Jungle Large Tote I’ve had a particular proclivity for Gucci python for quite a while now; the skins that they use always seem to look more plump and luxurious than most other brands. I’m not sure if it’s because the skins themselves or better or because the way they treat them results in a better final product, but their snakeskin bags are almost always highly textured and soft-looking. Which is why I’m kind of disappointed in the Gucci Jungle Large Tote. Don’t get me wrong, it’s an attractive bag, but I hold Gucci python to such a high standard that I’m having trouble getting excited. Unlike most of their exotic bags, this one seems a bit rigid to me. It’s too flat, too shiny, and not nearly as texture-rich as I would hope (and expect for what they’re charging). The finish of the skin almost looks like it might be embossed rather than the real deal, and why wants a dubiously faux python tote when the price tag is so high? It’s a cute, functional bag, but we all know that Gucci can do better with an exotic. Buy through Saks for $3800. View the original post on PurseBlog.com!

Oct 21st, 2009, 09:13 AM	#2
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,828	I like the print and color scheme of this bag, but that's really it. Everything else is okay at best.
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Oct 21st, 2009, 09:17 AM	#3
love2shop_26 Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: ♥In my own little world♥ Posts: 2,913	I was just looking at the Cruise collection on NM's website and I think I like the smooth leather better: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...742cat24650734 But I don't care much for that chain; glad it's detachable. I agree about this bag, the finish looks dull.
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Oct 21st, 2009, 12:12 PM	#5
Ledisis Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 135	I really like this bag I wonder if its heavy?
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Oct 21st, 2009, 07:05 PM	#6
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 7,086	That's pretty and better yet, the size is just right.
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Oct 21st, 2009, 09:43 AM	#4
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,974	I like the jungle tote and the NM one posted above ^^

Oct 21st, 2009, 11:11 PM	#8
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	It does nothing for me. Soreee...
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Nov 5th, 2009, 08:49 PM	#10
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,859	not one of my favorites
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