Rive Gauche in embossed black croco?

beana90 · Jun 20th, 2008, 01:14 PM

Has anyone seen this in person? I am debating between this and the grey ombre. I don't know which I like more.

shazam · Jun 20th, 2008, 03:05 PM

I've seen both in person and I personally prefer it in the grey ombre. It's not the embossed croc itself (I have a Catwalk in it) but I just don't think it's the best fit with the Rive Gauche. The grey ombre has a bit of interest, too, since it's not a straight solid, but in a way that I think works better with the shape and look of the RG. It's also pretty shiny with the glazed leather so you're almost getting a patent look with it if that's what you want.

It's all just personal preference, though, and in the end any Rive Gauche is a great-looking bag to me.

Bellagigi · Jun 20th, 2008, 03:15 PM

I've been pondering this myself. I never see anyone with the croc embossed. Are there any pics? I happen to love the look of it but wonder why I never see them. It makes me wonder if someone knows something that I don't??

beana90 · Jun 20th, 2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by shazam

I've seen both in person and I personally prefer it in the grey ombre. It's not the embossed croc itself (I have a Catwalk in it) but I just don't think it's the best fit with the Rive Gauche. The grey ombre has a bit of interest, too, since it's not a straight solid, but in a way that I think works better with the shape and look of the RG. It's also pretty shiny with the glazed leather so you're almost getting a patent look with it if that's what you want.

It's all just personal preference, though, and in the end any Rive Gauche is a great-looking bag to me.

That is what my concern was...I think I will go with the one I wanted first, the grey ombre.

beana90 · Jun 20th, 2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bellagigi

I've been pondering this myself. I never see anyone with the croc embossed. Are there any pics? I happen to love the look of it but wonder why I never see them. It makes me wonder if someone knows something that I don't??

I have never seen the RG in croc embossed....I have seen other bags, like the Downtown and Overseas, but never the RG.

sam22479 · Jun 21st, 2008, 05:11 PM

If you are looking for the rive gauche in croc embossed, the san francisco boutique has one on second markdown as of this posting!

lisenoktx · Jun 21st, 2008, 05:16 PM

I have the opposite experience. I've seen/tried a large embossed black croco... believe it or not yesterday actually. They had a new shippment of bags yesterday in Grapevine Mill's Last Call Neiman Marcus, with MANY YSL bags. The RG was $12K, and I was drooling over it for 30 minutes. The bag is gorgeous. I did not like the croco on Muse, but for some reason it worked for me on the RG. Gorgeous!

sam22479 · Jun 21st, 2008, 05:24 PM

Oops, just called back to place a different order and looks like its gone now. A man named Michael said they were never on sale, but had just spoken to Terri who said it was. A YSL mystery???

randr21 · Jun 23rd, 2008, 12:59 PM

i have both the black and white embossed croc medium rg. the white one is on sale at the ysl boutiques, but not the black. they are carrying the blk over to fall/winter.

i'll try to take some action pics of my two bags, as i love them to death. i think the grey is lovely too. all i can say is, i love having bags that are classics but not everyone else has them.

Bellagigi · Jun 23rd, 2008, 06:57 PM

I keep looking at the embossed croco in black and also the one in white and I have to say I really like them both. I like the structured look of them. I may get the black for fall/winter.

randr21 · Jun 24th, 2008, 02:14 PM

here's my black...which i happen to be using everyday for work. will have to take the white one another time...

crazybagmo · Jun 24th, 2008, 06:14 PM

the black croc was on sale at nm but looks like they are out now. https://neimanmarcus.com/store/catal...0733cat7040731

sometimes when people return them, the item will show up back in stock.

Bellagigi · Jun 24th, 2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by randr21

here's my black...which i happen to be using everyday for work. will have to take the white one another time...

I love it! Love it! Love it! Thanks for sharing a pic with us. It's a gorgeous handbag.

shazam · Jun 25th, 2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by randr21

here's my black...which i happen to be using everyday for work. will have to take the white one another time...

Beautiful, it looks great on you!

Bellagigi · Jun 28th, 2008, 05:21 AM

Mine arrived today and I am in love!

The patent embossed croco is so soft. I didn't expect it to feel that way. I figured it would be stiff and cold but no. It's just like buttah! It's a breathtaking handbag. I got the black but noticed that the white came back up on the NM website for a few minutes today. I was so tempted but passed on it.

Jun 20th, 2008, 01:14 PM	#1
beana90 Love it all!!! Location: East Coast	Rive Gauche in embossed black croco? Has anyone seen this in person? I am debating between this and the grey ombre. I don't know which I like more. __________________ ~~~Jill~~~

Jun 20th, 2008, 03:15 PM	#3
Bellagigi Member Location: Winchesterton..field...ville	I've been pondering this myself. I never see anyone with the croc embossed. Are there any pics? I happen to love the look of it but wonder why I never see them. It makes me wonder if someone knows something that I don't?? __________________ "When you die, if you get a choice between going to regular heaven or pie heaven, choose pie heaven. It might be a trick, but if it's not, mmmmmmm, boy." -Jack Handey

Jun 23rd, 2008, 12:59 PM	#9
randr21 On Shopping Rampage Location: New York City	i have both the black and white embossed croc medium rg. the white one is on sale at the ysl boutiques, but not the black. they are carrying the blk over to fall/winter. i'll try to take some action pics of my two bags, as i love them to death. i think the grey is lovely too. all i can say is, i love having bags that are classics but not everyone else has them. __________________ Newest Bag: YSL Rive Gauche Embossed Croc in Patent Leather Newest Shoes: Prada Vernice Cera Patent Pump

Jun 23rd, 2008, 06:57 PM	#10
Bellagigi Member Location: Winchesterton..field...ville	I keep looking at the embossed croco in black and also the one in white and I have to say I really like them both. I like the structured look of them. I may get the black for fall/winter. __________________ "When you die, if you get a choice between going to regular heaven or pie heaven, choose pie heaven. It might be a trick, but if it's not, mmmmmmm, boy." -Jack Handey

Jun 28th, 2008, 05:21 AM	#15
Bellagigi Member Location: Winchesterton..field...ville	Mine arrived today and I am in love! The patent embossed croco is so soft. I didn't expect it to feel that way. I figured it would be stiff and cold but no. It's just like buttah! It's a breathtaking handbag. I got the black but noticed that the white came back up on the NM website for a few minutes today. I was so tempted but passed on it. __________________ "When you die, if you get a choice between going to regular heaven or pie heaven, choose pie heaven. It might be a trick, but if it's not, mmmmmmm, boy." -Jack Handey

Jun 20th, 2008, 03:05 PM	#2
shazam Member	I've seen both in person and I personally prefer it in the grey ombre. It's not the embossed croc itself (I have a Catwalk in it) but I just don't think it's the best fit with the Rive Gauche. The grey ombre has a bit of interest, too, since it's not a straight solid, but in a way that I think works better with the shape and look of the RG. It's also pretty shiny with the glazed leather so you're almost getting a patent look with it if that's what you want. It's all just personal preference, though, and in the end any Rive Gauche is a great-looking bag to me.

Jun 21st, 2008, 05:11 PM	#6
sam22479 Member	If you are looking for the rive gauche in croc embossed, the san francisco boutique has one on second markdown as of this posting!

Jun 21st, 2008, 05:16 PM	#7
lisenoktx Member	I have the opposite experience. I've seen/tried a large embossed black croco... believe it or not yesterday actually. They had a new shippment of bags yesterday in Grapevine Mill's Last Call Neiman Marcus, with MANY YSL bags. The RG was $12K, and I was drooling over it for 30 minutes. The bag is gorgeous. I did not like the croco on Muse, but for some reason it worked for me on the RG. Gorgeous!

Jun 21st, 2008, 05:24 PM	#8
sam22479 Member	Oops, just called back to place a different order and looks like its gone now. A man named Michael said they were never on sale, but had just spoken to Terri who said it was. A YSL mystery???

Jun 24th, 2008, 06:14 PM	#12
crazybagmo Member	the black croc was on sale at nm but looks like they are out now. https://neimanmarcus.com/store/catal...0733cat7040731 sometimes when people return them, the item will show up back in stock.