ABACO Paris bags are not common, hard to find, and when I finally got the opportunity to see one IRL - I got bit....their lambskin bags are so soft and yummy! The lambskin feel is somewhere in-between Sissi Rossi and Bulga.
The bag I admired at Bloomies was too big for me, so it didn't make the journey home. Oh well. I started my search.....
These bags are made in France and they do have this chic, understated look to them. I'm just so thrilled with my new bag and wanted to share my enthusiasm with you and to give you some feedback on ABACO since there is such little information on the Forum about this manufacturer.
So - how did I find this beauty? On ebay, of course!!!
Here's a link to the ebay listing for better photos http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140216013040&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004
(courtesy of Styledose - great seller!) along with my photos.
I am just LOVIN'
this bag - I love the way it looks, I love the way it feels, I love how comfortable it is to wear and to use - - what more can you ask for! 
("sh t"....I wish I knew how to insert photos and then text, pls. bear w/me!)
So, forgive me for this dry and technical information, but hey - some of us like these details, so here I go:
I have no clue about the production year of this bag - but I think it's at least a year old. The bag weights under two pounds and is lined in a black, sturdy cloth with ABACO imprinted. There is a zippered compartment and a cell phone pouch. Though it is deep and black inside, I'm amazed at how easy it has been to find/access my stuff. There are two capacious pockets on the outside/front with cool lookin' hardware along with two gussetted pockets on the sides - plenty of room for sunglasses, etc. These pockets are SO helpful and easy to use.
The shoulder strap is comfortable, the bag doesn't slip off and I like how they designed the strap: not as wide when its on top of your shoulder and than gradually gets thicker. The shoulder drop is generous and I like how there is an additional strap that is removable on the side of the bag - just in case you need a longer strap AND you can use this in tandem with the top strap to make a "backpack" look to this purse! Groovy!!!
As for the construction - EXTREMELY good quality. There are lots of gathers on this bag, and the folds are done with great care and precision. To give a "boho" feel, there's fringe that hangs off the bag in three areas - front and back, a semi-drawstring feature on the sides, more for aesthetic appeal than function, the magnetic closure is secure and easy to use and the quality of hardware, top notch. Just as a reference, it beats Bulga bags, hands down! Oh yes, I should somehow "qualify" how I measure quality: my "best" bags are Mulberry, a Jimmy Choo, Costume National and Etro. IMO - all of these guys use top of the line hardware, they sew their seams with great care and precision, select superior leathers and generally just finish off their purse designs with an eye to detail. This ABACO bag is just a notch below this. Retail price of this bag was $605.00. My accepted offer for the bag was $280.00
Name: Phenix/Glovy Black Lamb Skin
Size: approx. 15"x15", gussetted bottom - to 5" wide
Photo reference: I'm short (less than 5 feet - no laughing!)
Here she is (finally....):
The bag I admired at Bloomies was too big for me, so it didn't make the journey home. Oh well. I started my search.....
These bags are made in France and they do have this chic, understated look to them. I'm just so thrilled with my new bag and wanted to share my enthusiasm with you and to give you some feedback on ABACO since there is such little information on the Forum about this manufacturer.
So - how did I find this beauty? On ebay, of course!!!
Here's a link to the ebay listing for better photos http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140216013040&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004
(courtesy of Styledose - great seller!) along with my photos.
I am just LOVIN'
this bag - I love the way it looks, I love the way it feels, I love how comfortable it is to wear and to use - - what more can you ask for! ("sh t"....I wish I knew how to insert photos and then text, pls. bear w/me!)
So, forgive me for this dry and technical information, but hey - some of us like these details, so here I go:
I have no clue about the production year of this bag - but I think it's at least a year old. The bag weights under two pounds and is lined in a black, sturdy cloth with ABACO imprinted. There is a zippered compartment and a cell phone pouch. Though it is deep and black inside, I'm amazed at how easy it has been to find/access my stuff. There are two capacious pockets on the outside/front with cool lookin' hardware along with two gussetted pockets on the sides - plenty of room for sunglasses, etc. These pockets are SO helpful and easy to use.
The shoulder strap is comfortable, the bag doesn't slip off and I like how they designed the strap: not as wide when its on top of your shoulder and than gradually gets thicker. The shoulder drop is generous and I like how there is an additional strap that is removable on the side of the bag - just in case you need a longer strap AND you can use this in tandem with the top strap to make a "backpack" look to this purse! Groovy!!!
As for the construction - EXTREMELY good quality. There are lots of gathers on this bag, and the folds are done with great care and precision. To give a "boho" feel, there's fringe that hangs off the bag in three areas - front and back, a semi-drawstring feature on the sides, more for aesthetic appeal than function, the magnetic closure is secure and easy to use and the quality of hardware, top notch. Just as a reference, it beats Bulga bags, hands down! Oh yes, I should somehow "qualify" how I measure quality: my "best" bags are Mulberry, a Jimmy Choo, Costume National and Etro. IMO - all of these guys use top of the line hardware, they sew their seams with great care and precision, select superior leathers and generally just finish off their purse designs with an eye to detail. This ABACO bag is just a notch below this. Retail price of this bag was $605.00. My accepted offer for the bag was $280.00
Name: Phenix/Glovy Black Lamb Skin
Size: approx. 15"x15", gussetted bottom - to 5" wide
Photo reference: I'm short (less than 5 feet - no laughing!)
Here she is (finally....):
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