You don't really think of Gianfranco Ferre when you are shopping for a bag but they have really amazingly interesting bags. They are avante-garde and very engineered, that is the only word I can think of because their bags are technical and futuristic almost in design. They have an entire mens bag collection that most will debate as to whether it is for men. When I saw this bag, I totally went nuts until I realized it was printed python instead of real python. Their bag collection is not cheap so I don't know why they wouldn't just make this with the real deal, and exotic skin these days have come a long way in durability, pliability and finishes. It is still a kick ass fabulous design with the the diagonal pleats and loose bow, except I would rather have it in a textured leather if it can't be in real python. And how cool would this be in croc? Nancy Gonzales uses the softest crocodile that folds and bends so I don't see why this couldn't be accomplished with that skin. This is a new bag for Fall that is not out in their boutiques yet so I do not have a price. I guess the reason most people don't know about Ferre bags is because their PR is inept or non-existent. I went through 2 different sources to contact their corporate office for details on this bag and although both were able to speak to someone, they would not or could not give answers. Well, it could be a good thing, no one would ever know what this bag is, you could stump your friends and make a game out of it. I will update with more info when (and if) I get it. But I will be checking out their Two Rodeo boutique more often now!
I don´t like fake anything, Not so sure I´d even fancy this bag -announcing big drama- if it were real python or croc. Somehow it is just too grande.
this bag is just TOO MUCH! the braided handle, the fake python, the pleating, the bowler shape. i'll pass.
In this case I think design trumps whether or not it is fake. Okay, I've regained my senses. That it is fake wouldn't be a dealbreaker because the design makes up for it. Am I having it both ways?
Can't believe, in this economy, that the marketing people are so inept. Send them a link to the blog, Kelly: that might wake them up!
I for one am in love with this bag - with the exception of the handles. The pleating is beautiful. I don't think owning a bag with printed python means you can't afford the real thing so I don't see that as a deal breaker).
Well, I like this bag, but it is the only one out of 10 or 11 bags in their Fall'08 collection that doesn't look like a samurai armor or a freak of nature with three jeweled heads.
Ok, maybe they have one more bag that seem decent, but that's about it. It is highly disappointing because I really do like this bag.
why does it need to be real animal skin! If the bag speaks for its self in design texture and style then an animal does not have to die.