Jimmy Choo Hot off the presses - The Nubuck Phython Marla

[jburgh]

This from Casey today....
"Just got a bag in this morning and thought you might like to see it. I am truly in awe of this fabrication. It’s a Nubuck Python (literally a skin that has been painstakingly sanded down to create a suede texture). Much softer than the liquid patent makes for a more comfortable carry."

The bark is a taupey grey/brown color. The first picture was taken in the yellow boutique lighting, which makes it appear a little warmer. What do we think, girls and Matt?

 

[lionlaw]

OMG, this is so funny. this is the bag she was transferring in for me after I saw the maxine but wanted it in a bigger size. After seeing the marla pics, I think it looks like a glorified duffle/gym bag. I think the maxine is so much prettier.

I have about four more pics of this bag if anyone wants to see them.

 

[bonniec]

I'd have to see this in person. JC bags always do look better in person. The python material sounds interesting, but if it's unwashable like traditional suede than I am O-U-T!

 

[Stinkerbelle]

It looks a bit odd to me....like python embossed suede. But I'm with Lionlaw, the second I saw it, I thought "gym bag".

Nice color though!

 

[jburgh]

lionlaw - yes, that is the same fabrication as the Maxine that you posted in the Fall 09 thread. What are the measurements of the Maxine?

 

[lionlaw]

lionlaw - yes, that is the same fabrication as the Maxine that you posted in the Fall 09 thread. What are the measurements of the Maxine?

To be honest, I can't remember. It was too small for me though. Like an oversized clutch. Here is a pic. I think it is really pretty in this shape. The suede and scales even look better. Really odd.

Not so much in the marla.

 

[dsrk]

The photo is not showing.

To be honest, I can't remember. It was too small for me though. Like an oversized clutch. Here is a pic. I think it is really pretty in this shape. The suede and scales even look better. Really odd.

Not so much in the marla.

 

[lionlaw]

Sorry not sure what happened. Here is the pic of the maxine again:

 

[dsrk]

Thanks lionlaw ~ the Maxine is sweet!!! I like this much better than the Marla.

So, these are python, right? The scales have been removed and the surface sanded to make the python skin into nubuck? Sounds labor-intensive.

Anyone know the prices of these?

 

[Bichon Lover]

I think that Maxine looks great, it hasn't showed up in any of my stores yet in any fabrication.

 

[MissEvil]

I agree about the gym bag. It is exactly that shape. The leather looks nice though. I prefer the smaller handbag.

 

[jburgh]

Glad they decided to incorporate leather at the top of the chain strap. This will be much more comfortable to wear.

 

[Stinkerbelle]

I REALLY like this one! It's beautiful!

Anyone know how much it costs??

 

[jburgh]

I REALLY like this one! It's beautiful!

Anyone know how much it costs??

You mean the Maxine, right? I like it too. No idea of the price.

 

[jmcadon]

I like them both! I saw the Marla IRL and it did not remind me of a gym bag at all...but that is just my opinion. I love the sueded look of this so much more than the slick look of most exotics!