What looks like white pearl rivets are actually shiny metal rivets - up close they look like gray pearls.
I like the red suede lining very much, it looks very rich with the dark hardware IMO. I've noticed before that sometimes oxblood can look dull and "muddy brown" in some lighting - but the rivet detailing and the red suede lining prevents this bag from looking dull and muddy and brings out the dark red tones in the oxblood leather on the outside of the bag - at least that's how I feel about it!
I've wanted oxblood because it is unusual and I didn't have that color in my purse wardrobe (I didn't have any rivet bags either) but I actually bought and returned 3 oxblood bags for various reasons before I got this one. It was worth the wait - she's a keeper - but everybody is different so buy what you like best.
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