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PurseBlog.com · Oct 30th, 2009, 09:05 AM

Back in June, we found out that Jimmy Choo was going to be releasing a line this fall in conjunction with Elton John’s AIDS charity, and now the first vestiges of that limited edition line are making their way to market for pre-order. Everything from flip-flops to clutches will be available, but the centerpiece of the effort is the Jimmy Choo Project PEP Glazed Canvas Tote.

Just as they said it would, the bag’s pattern includes a mishmash of symbols from the Choo design lexicon – studding, eyelet, the British flag, animal print. The overall feeling is slightly punk but still high end, just like what they appear to be going for lately. It’d be a great bag for casual weekend use or for bad weather since the canvas is glazed.

The best part of the bag, though, is the big charitable contribution that it will make – 25% of the net sales from the Project PEP line will go to the Simelela Rape Center in South Africa, which provides anti-HIV medication and healthcare to rape victims. Nearly $250 will be donated for every one of these totes that is sold. Buy through Nordstrom for $995.

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NagaJolokia · Oct 30th, 2009, 09:10 AM

The collage on this one is nicely done! Usually, they turn out just messy and ugly. The little studs on the thin strips for handles add a nice touch. I like this one and can see myself using it at rock concerts, amusement parks, touristy trips, etc. Unfortunately, I def. don't love it, so I couldn't see myself paying 995 bucks for it.

karo · Oct 30th, 2009, 11:06 AM

Great cause, but not such a great bag.

karmenzsofia · Oct 30th, 2009, 01:56 PM

Another ridiculously priced canvas tote--one with a funky print--but still...

carterazo · Oct 30th, 2009, 02:16 PM

I actually like the collage in this bag. But $995 for canvas???? Oh wait, people already pay that for LV and Gucci canvas.....

I rather donate the money and get a nice leather bag for $450.... But that's just me.

LV-PRADAfanatic · Oct 30th, 2009, 06:47 PM

too muhcv going on

gacats · Oct 30th, 2009, 07:48 PM

The saving grace for this bag is the that it's for Elton's AIDS charity.

ssc0619 · Oct 30th, 2009, 08:37 PM

No thank you.

calneva · Oct 30th, 2009, 11:56 PM

I really love this, but I would have a hard time pulling the trigger at the price.
But it has so much going on that I love.

M_Butterfly · Nov 2nd, 2009, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by karmenzsofia

another ridiculously priced canvas tote--one with a funky print--but still...

exactly!!

Blackbirdie · Nov 5th, 2009, 02:05 PM

it's not ugly, and it's a great cause, but $995? ouch.

hotshot · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by gacats

The saving grace for this bag is the that it's for Elton's AIDS charity.

Agree here

pursesuader · Nov 7th, 2009, 10:21 AM

I saw this in a smaller clutch design and loved it, this is just too much (size & price).

Oct 30th, 2009, 09:05 AM	#1
PurseBlog.com OP PurseBlog.com Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 442	Jimmy Choo Project PEP Glazed Canvas Tote Back in June, we found out that Jimmy Choo was going to be releasing a line this fall in conjunction with Elton John’s AIDS charity, and now the first vestiges of that limited edition line are making their way to market for pre-order. Everything from flip-flops to clutches will be available, but the centerpiece of the effort is the Jimmy Choo Project PEP Glazed Canvas Tote. Just as they said it would, the bag’s pattern includes a mishmash of symbols from the Choo design lexicon – studding, eyelet, the British flag, animal print. The overall feeling is slightly punk but still high end, just like what they appear to be going for lately. It’d be a great bag for casual weekend use or for bad weather since the canvas is glazed. The best part of the bag, though, is the big charitable contribution that it will make – 25% of the net sales from the Project PEP line will go to the Simelela Rape Center in South Africa, which provides anti-HIV medication and healthcare to rape victims. Nearly $250 will be donated for every one of these totes that is sold. Buy through Nordstrom for $995. View the original post on PurseBlog.com!

Oct 30th, 2009, 09:10 AM	#2
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,829	The collage on this one is nicely done! Usually, they turn out just messy and ugly. The little studs on the thin strips for handles add a nice touch. I like this one and can see myself using it at rock concerts, amusement parks, touristy trips, etc. Unfortunately, I def. don't love it, so I couldn't see myself paying 995 bucks for it.
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Oct 30th, 2009, 01:56 PM	#4
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	Another ridiculously priced canvas tote--one with a funky print--but still...
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Oct 30th, 2009, 02:16 PM	#5
carterazo Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: cerquita, muy cerquita... Posts: 198	I actually like the collage in this bag. But $995 for canvas???? Oh wait, people already pay that for LV and Gucci canvas..... I rather donate the money and get a nice leather bag for $450.... But that's just me.
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Oct 30th, 2009, 06:47 PM	#6
LV-PRADAfanatic Built Hot for LV Joined: Oct 2007 Location: That's ME ^_^ Posts: 14,670	too muhcv going on
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Oct 30th, 2009, 11:06 AM	#3
karo Living my life Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Brussels, Europe Posts: 12,169	Great cause, but not such a great bag.

Oct 30th, 2009, 07:48 PM	#7
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 7,086	The saving grace for this bag is the that it's for Elton's AIDS charity.
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Oct 30th, 2009, 08:37 PM	#8
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,994	No thank you.

Oct 30th, 2009, 11:56 PM	#9
calneva drive life Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Overworkedville Posts: 539	I really love this, but I would have a hard time pulling the trigger at the price. But it has so much going on that I love.

Nov 5th, 2009, 02:05 PM	#11
Blackbirdie Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,071	it's not ugly, and it's a great cause, but $995? ouch.
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Nov 7th, 2009, 10:21 AM	#13
pursesuader Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Way out West Posts: 992	I saw this in a smaller clutch design and loved it, this is just too much (size & price).

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