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katev said:
Thanks! The Coach Parker Exotics Small Flap Bag 13417 was released in March 2009 as part of the Resort Collection. It is handcrafted from genuine karung snakeskin and the retail price was $898 - but I paid a lot less for mine!

The bag has rosegold hardware like so many of the Parker bags and it was offered in fuchsia (pink) and rosegold (blush) colors. My bag is fuchsia and there is a photo below of Eva Longoria carrying the rosegold bag. They also produced a similar bag made of genuine python; see the attached photos.

The smaller photo showing both the fuchsia and python bags was from a preview in Nov/Dec 2008 but they changed the style of the hangtags and added the mixed-bead strap in the final version.

There are more pics of my pretty little bag here:

My Most Exotic (and Expensive!) Coach Bag - Reveal and Modeling Pics!

I have been jabbering about this bag all over the internet for about a week so it may be that everyone on earth already knows what I bought; but I've finally received it and I promised to do reveal with real-life pics so here we go! I have always had a weakness for small, impractical bags and...
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It's a lovely bag, not an everyday practical bag, but very special!

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Omg that chain and that shape! I love it in the tan color also.
 
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Jereni said:
Omg that chain and that shape! I love it in the tan color also.
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Thank you! It really is a very special bag and I would love to also find it in the Rosegold color but I was lucky to get it in the Fuchsia pink.

It's interesting because the genuine snakeskin truly is different from simulated snakeskin leather bags. It's hard to see in the photos but the karung snake bag actually "sparkles" without sequins or glitter. I've posted a close-up photo below to try and show what I mean by sparkles.

I have also posted a photo of the Parker next to my beloved Legacy Bridget 11622 so you can compare the size. The Parker Flap bag weighs around 1.5 lbs and the Bridget weighs about 2 lbs.

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katev said:
Thank you! It really is a very special bag and I would love to also find it in the Rosegold color but I was lucky to get it in the Fuchsia pink.

It's interesting because the genuine snakeskin truly is different from simulated snakeskin leather bags. It's hard to see in the photos but the karung snake bag actually "sparkles" without sequins or glitter. I've posted a close-up photo below to try and show what I mean by sparkles.

I have also posted a photo of the Parker next to my beloved Legacy Bridget 11622 so you can compare the size. The Parker Flap bag weighs around 1.5 lbs and the Bridget weighs about 2 lbs.

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Please point us in the direction of your handbag collection thread! Wow, wow , wowie!!
 
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musiclover said:
Jen, do you carry this bag over your shoulder, crossbody or as an elegant hand carry? It’s very pretty and has captured my interest for awhile now. Wondering if I should buy one?
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I love this bag! For a short distance (apartment to car, car to office) I hand carry it. Walking around the grocery store today I used the crossbody strap. imo, the crossbody strap is too long for shoulder carry. It's a great bag!
 
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JenJBS said:
I love this bag! For a short distance (apartment to car, car to office) I hand carry it. Walking around the grocery store today I used the crossbody strap. imo, the crossbody strap is too long for shoulder carry. It's a great bag!
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Thanks for the feedback, Jen. It’s just such a cute style! I can see myself hand carrying it. It’s good to know about the longer strap and that crossbody is best. I’m going to take a look around! :graucho:
 
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