Bulgari bag making

[India]

In today's NY Times, there is an article about the making of the Isabella Rossellin bag being made by Bulgari in croc.

<http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/14/the-making-of-bulgaris-isabella-rossellini-bag-from-first-sketch-to-finished-product/?hpw>

It is really quite interesting. It's a lovely bag and MUCH less expensive than an Hermes croc. It was clearly inspired by the Kelly, but does have some unique characteristics of its own - the clasp is pure jewelry.

Has anyone see this bag in person?

 

[CanadianGal]

Haven't seen it in person but it looks like a very pretty bag from the pic. I love the hardware. I wonder how much is it.

 

[chkpfbeliever]

In today's NY Times, there is an article about the making of the Isabella Rossellin bag being made by Bulgari in croc.

<http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/14/the-making-of-bulgaris-isabella-rossellini-bag-from-first-sketch-to-finished-product/?hpw>

It is really quite interesting. It's a lovely bag and MUCH less expensive than an Hermes croc. It was clearly inspired by the Kelly, but does have some unique characteristics of its own - the clasp is pure jewelry.

Has anyone see this bag in person?

I have never seen this bag but it looks very pretty. seems like a lot of other brands are copying Hermes marketing tactics by showcasing the artisan approach of a hand made high end bag.

 

[India]

I think I saw online that the croc is between $19,000 and 20,000.

Yes, Vuitton also has recently had an article in the NYTimes showing the atelier. Clearly, what Hermes is doing sells and others will copy.

 

[ABlovesH]

Wow- fascinating how the croc scales are reinforced with handcut pieces of fabric!