Inspired by a vintage Cooper saddle carrier, the luxurious Ricky bag from Ralph Lauren is crafted from exquisite American alligator and finished with custom Italian hardware. It's also one of the best deals in exotic bags on the market. The Burberry crocodile bag is $22,000 and a Croc Hermes birkin is $30,000, in comparison the Ricky gator bag is a mere $14,000, which means you can make your mortgage payment and look stylish. (What's the difference you ask? Alligators are the giant scary reptiles from America, Crocodiles are the giant scary reptiles from the rest of the world). I know what you're thinking, it resembles the birkin but think of it as the American equestrian interpretation. I played around with it and also like the birkin, it's best used open to avoid the hassle of getting in and out of the straps. And seriously, do you not want to dive in to the Ralph Lauren catalogue and live his vision? It's available in half a dozen shades and four sizes, but I love the glossy black version, it's a classic that will last a lifetime. Call Dana Guercio at the Ralph Lauren store in Highland Park 214-522-5270 to purchase!
PRICE UPDATE: $14,000 for 35cm, $10,000 for 30cm, call Dana for the price of 25cm.
I absolutely adore this bag. Saw it last year and fell in love. Unfortunately, I don't have 14,000 to spare.
this is a gorgeous bag and it does resemble the birkin like you said but
stil.l has it's own look
I think the bag is beautiful - elegant and timeless.
The birkin is nothing more then a classic Lady's bag style . Hermes just made the style really really famous ... So any bag that has that style will remind you of it. I love the Ralph, its beautiful just like the birkin and any other well made croc or alligator ladies bag. :)
This is gorgeous... but I'm sure you bagsnobs will choose croc birkin over this any time, right??
I know everybody's going to think I'm crazy now, but... I would rather have this than a Birkin, any Birkin. It's more elegant IMHO
@ Matilda
Your not crazy , you just like what you like :)
And the ralph does have a softer feel to it. I can see why you like it so much.
Sorry "You're" not "your"
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Wow, this bag is huge!
Do you think if they cut the size in half, they would also cut the price in half?
I didn't think so.....
i would consider selling my ricky bag for half price without cutting the bag lol, if you are interested please contact me on b4blobby@hotmail.com for further details and my contact number
(bag still has lables on it and is new)
It's a bit too conservative for my style, if I was in the market for that type of bag I'd rather go for something more unique. RL is not exactly known for his bag design abilities.
FYI ladies, this bag comes in leather for a mere $3000!
How much would you pay for the alligator ricky bag...i have a brand new brown colour and a red colour one which i would like to sell...