I like leather bags but I feel like you never really know with exotics. You either like it or hate it. I like a snakeskin print. However, I have had a python bag before and feeling the scales creeped me out a bit.
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Another good option would be a Mila Jito Mirus in barenia if you like heritage leathers.
Me neither! It would be really hard to consider buying one without seeing it and feeling the texture of the bag
This was super useful! I've also considered outlets to buy an exotic but again depends on the style and usage of the bag
I saw a Spanish brand called Maria Oliver only on Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and a few on Saks croc and 1 alligator also for much less than Kwanpen and heard good quality, better than Nancy Gonzalez who used to have croc bags on those sites.
I use my Jimmy Choo matte crocodile in All weathers-I’ve had it for over 5 years since new and it Still looks good..I don’t baby it..lizard isn’t ok for wet weather.
Ostrich I also have, I don’t baby it at all, but it darkens from the oils in your skin, but my crocodile bags I literally treat as leather…
I guess it won’t last 100 years, but I have the fun of using it, and I’ll buy a new croc when it doesn’t look great anymore..I’m not opening a museum.
Ostrich I also have, I don’t baby it at all, but it darkens from the oils in your skin, but my crocodile bags I literally treat as leather…
I guess it won’t last 100 years, but I have the fun of using it, and I’ll buy a new croc when it doesn’t look great anymore..I’m not opening a museum.
Suarez, a family owned NY based brand, used to have a wide selection of amazing quality exotic bags. Mauro governa and other Italian manufacturers which is a different style IMO than classic French.
Can someone remind me where I got the idea that Maria Oliver is owned by the Gucci family? I can't seem to find it on Google. Did I make that up?
EDIT: Also, if no one is able to substantiate this rumor, please ignore me. I may be mixing things up. I have zero inside knowledge! Only adding this disclaimer because it's getting late in LA and I don't want to wake up to find out that I started a rumor.
Of course it’s the blue crocodile I like-my taste hasn’t changed since I was a teenager..
You didn't make it up
But Gucci are not allowed to use their own name anymore for anything at all related to what Gucci sells. I think the only exception is the 'Paolo Gucci' (separate agreement in the late '80s)
MO debuted in 2021 a century after Gucci was founded. That year MO put out through PR:
MO says it has links to Spain too, but Loewe goes much further back (1846) so I think they're manufacturing links must be with Spain whilst the founders must be related to the Gucci family. Take everything with a pinch of salt though, because a lot of people married into the Gucci family who also have the name and who have no background in leathergoods.
Before, the only Gucci related leather goods company (that I know of) was Roberto Gucci's links to House of Florence. FYI: My computer warns me it's no longer safe to go to the House of Florence website any longer.
Thank you for the clarification!You didn't make it up
But Gucci are not allowed to use their own name anymore for anything at all related to what Gucci sells. I think the only exception is the 'Paolo Gucci' (separate agreement in the late '80s)
MO debuted in 2021 a century after Gucci was founded. That year MO put out through PR:
MO says it has links to Spain too, but Loewe goes much further back (1846) so I think they're manufacturing links must be with Spain whilst the founders must be related to the Gucci family. Take everything with a pinch of salt though, because a lot of people married into the Gucci family who also have the name and who have no background in leathergoods.
Before, the only Gucci related leather goods company (that I know of) was Roberto Gucci's links to House of Florence. FYI: My computer warns me it's no longer safe to go to the House of Florence website any longer.
This thread is making me crave an alligator or croc bag 
I’m afraid it’s a slippery slope..I started aged about 17, and haven’t stopped using exotics since-it’s an expensive hobby!xxThis thread is making me crave an alligator or croc bag