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Savvy.PurseBlog · Sep 3rd, 2009, 02:05 PM

Here at PurseBlog, we generally have harsh feelings about “embossed” exotics. It always looks like the leather is trying to be something it’s not, instead of celebrating its own special unique-snowflake-dom. It usually looks a bit cheap and sad, and those are the two worst things a high-end handbag can be.

But somehow, some way, after some serious trial and error, Rebecca Minkoff has managed to find a way to make fake croc look fab with the Rebecca Minkoff Croc-Embossed Morning After Mini Bag.

The key to this bag looking high-end instead of cheap is all in the texture. So often, croc-embossing turns normal leather into a stiff, shiny mess that looks more man-made than natural, and a strong resemblance to PVC is not what most bag addicts want. Instead, we have just as much slouch here as we would expect from the regular leather version of this bag, and that helps it avoid that plastic-y nightmare into which it could have turned.

Color choice is also a key to this bag’s success (and also why I chose to feature the grey version instead of the yellow). In a bright version, the embossing would only look more unnatural. Keeping the color neutral and natural only helps support the notion that this is, indeed, “croc.” Well played, Ms. Minkoff. Buy through Luna Boston for $550.

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ssc0619 · Sep 3rd, 2009, 02:23 PM

I like it

GottaShop2 · Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:52 PM

I like this one too!

noon · Sep 3rd, 2009, 08:10 PM

Nice!

Compass Rose · Sep 4th, 2009, 07:40 AM

Yes! Very cool!

M_Butterfly · Sep 4th, 2009, 10:18 AM

I like it too!!

gacats · Sep 4th, 2009, 09:07 PM

Another "I like it" here!

Stella Fleuret · Sep 5th, 2009, 02:03 AM

Mmm... MAM! The bag looks delicious!! I love the slouch of the bag and how incredibly soft it looks. I agree it's hard to pull off the faux croc look without relying on cheap pleather. But RM did a fine job on this one! She's a beauty.

Cates · Sep 5th, 2009, 12:37 PM

yum! love it!

karo · Sep 6th, 2009, 03:45 PM

Nice!

tigertrixie · Sep 7th, 2009, 12:47 AM

Love it!

ivysun · Sep 7th, 2009, 03:45 AM

I have to say I don't like RM's croc leather.. I bought a nikki in croc last year and it was really stiff. I just wish they use the same soft croc leather that Linea pelle uses.. that would be just heavenly!

bunny · Sep 7th, 2009, 07:59 AM

I like this but would prefer it in a different colour.

Selkie · Sep 7th, 2009, 05:12 PM

Like it!

karmenzsofia · Sep 10th, 2009, 01:14 PM

I like RM's MAMs, though not a fan of the croc ones.

Sep 3rd, 2009, 02:05 PM	#1
Savvy.PurseBlog OP PurseBlog Savvy Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 362	Rebecca Minkoff Croc-Embossed Morning After Mini Bag Here at PurseBlog, we generally have harsh feelings about “embossed” exotics. It always looks like the leather is trying to be something it’s not, instead of celebrating its own special unique-snowflake-dom. It usually looks a bit cheap and sad, and those are the two worst things a high-end handbag can be. But somehow, some way, after some serious trial and error, Rebecca Minkoff has managed to find a way to make fake croc look fab with the Rebecca Minkoff Croc-Embossed Morning After Mini Bag. The key to this bag looking high-end instead of cheap is all in the texture. So often, croc-embossing turns normal leather into a stiff, shiny mess that looks more man-made than natural, and a strong resemblance to PVC is not what most bag addicts want. Instead, we have just as much slouch here as we would expect from the regular leather version of this bag, and that helps it avoid that plastic-y nightmare into which it could have turned. Color choice is also a key to this bag’s success (and also why I chose to feature the grey version instead of the yellow). In a bright version, the embossing would only look more unnatural. Keeping the color neutral and natural only helps support the notion that this is, indeed, “croc.” Well played, Ms. Minkoff. Buy through Luna Boston for $550. View the original post on PurseBlog Savvy!

Sep 3rd, 2009, 08:10 PM	#4
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Sep 4th, 2009, 07:40 AM	#5
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Sep 4th, 2009, 10:18 AM	#6
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Sep 4th, 2009, 09:07 PM	#7
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 02:23 PM	#2
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Sep 3rd, 2009, 07:52 PM	#3
GottaShop2 Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: United States of America Posts: 670	I like this one too!

Sep 5th, 2009, 02:03 AM	#8
Stella Fleuret Sofa King Banned Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,603	Mmm... MAM! The bag looks delicious!! I love the slouch of the bag and how incredibly soft it looks. I agree it's hard to pull off the faux croc look without relying on cheap pleather. But RM did a fine job on this one! She's a beauty.

Sep 5th, 2009, 12:37 PM	#9
Cates Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 628	yum! love it!
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Sep 6th, 2009, 03:45 PM	#10
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Sep 7th, 2009, 12:47 AM	#11
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Sep 7th, 2009, 03:45 AM	#12
ivysun Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,340	I have to say I don't like RM's croc leather.. I bought a nikki in croc last year and it was really stiff. I just wish they use the same soft croc leather that Linea pelle uses.. that would be just heavenly!
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Sep 7th, 2009, 07:59 AM	#13
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Sep 7th, 2009, 05:12 PM	#14
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Sep 10th, 2009, 01:14 PM	#15
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