There has been thoughts that the Snobs should be more sensitive to the economic crisis at hand and should feature more sensible options for our readers. Well, we tried, and to heck with that idea - it's no fun for us and that is not why you read Bag Snob! You want sensible, go to Target and buy toilet paper and laundry detergent. You want and expect extravagance, decadence and excessive self indulgence from us!! And we have the same expectations of celebrities and their wardrobe. Ashley Olsen was seen all over NY during fashion week with this lush and gorgeous gray croc from Maïa N. It is making me swoon the way only my husband can (I am feeling extra romantic because he said he will buy this for me for our anniversary that's coming up! Now I feel guilty so I have to say no. He already gives me so much, I feel like getting extravagant gifts on top of it is being exceedingly greedy). Sorry, you don't care about my personal life, let's get back to the bag. It is puffed croc, kind of like Zagliani croc but I am not sure if they inject it with silicone. I'm certain I will get an email from them later today to give me full detail, when I do, I will update with the info. The puffing makes it supple and eliminates that dead and dry look. And with the high sheen, it is full of vim and vigor! ARRLLLLLL (I'm trying to make that sex bomb tongue roll, in case you're wondering). You might think it looks totally old lady and way too classic, but look at Ashley, she is as young as they come and she is rocking it with her clean cut mess look. The one she has is 40 cm and roughly $7,775 (roughly because of the exchange rate), there is a smaller 35 cm that is around $7400. Look at how the scales are perfectly uniform and large! This is super high grade croc so the prices are reasonable for what you are getting.
One more awesome bag after the jump:
If I was seriously shopping for one of these, I would have a hard time choosing between that gray one and this denim / blue jean bowler. This one is limited edition, by special order only and is $8,250. I love that super matte finish, it makes it so modern and every day wearable. Maïa N is going to be sold at Intermix and Takashimaya in NYC but for now you must order directly through them. Email Sumaya to get your order in.
UPDATE: I was told that the crocs are not injected with silicone or treated in any way. It is just the high quality of the crocs that gives it the puffiness.
Love that cute funny post! Hehe, I like how Ashley wears something that "by right" be carried by an older socialite with her Chanel suits, but Ashley tones it down perfectly and makes it look casual and looks really gorgeous!
Btw, you should totally get the denim blue bowler - super cute and super chic - which is so you. ;)
Love that grey bag...Kelly enought about feeling guilty already your hubby realises your a complete gem and need treating....accept the gift, if not tell your hubby this would look great in my bag wardrobe...LOL=)
L.xo
Hmm... does your husband have a younger brother? I know that I should not spend my extra grad school loans on that wonderful purse. That $$$ should go to less important stuff like eating and living.
wow..the grey one is gorgeous. shame they dont stock them in many stores as i'd like to go and have a feel of one!
Beautiful if it is in your budget but if you are looking for a steal Ideeli has the Bryna Nicole Loyola satchel for $260 in a lovely grey and also in an embossed croc in black.
These bags somehow resemble the Bottega Veneta bags, which I like. The price is too much though IMO. So I´ll pass.
Boooo. Billionaires that dress like frumps will not encourage me to spend MY hard earned cash on a purse. Especially not this purse. I think I might be over exotics. It was fun having a croc purse when it wasn't all the rage... now everyone has one. Yawn. I'll pass.
K~~OMG!!! I really LOVE that grey bag, SO AMAZING!!!! I wish I can see it in person...I too would like to know if Rich has a brother...lol...(funny post BTW!!)
B..oxo
not sure about the navy blue but loves the gray all in all sweeeet!!
funny post about the economy, credit cruch? what credit cruch?
next!!!!
sorry meant to say credit "crunch" not "cruch"..oh yea where were we ..
yes next!!!!
Does anyone know which bag she is carrying in this picture: http://dlisted.com/node/28647/images/81007L4_OLSEN_M_B_GR_07.jpg
Amanda, That's the accordion bag by Devi Kroell. around $4k
ARLLLLL! haha! hilarious Kelly. <3
i also swooned when i saw this bag... whew... that photo looks a bit like Gwyneth. classy all the way.
She really is a beauty.
OMG kelly...i'm in LOVE with the grey one! hey b...i already called dibs on rich's brother (if he has one)...LOL! i just realized that you asked me where i've been twice. sorry it has taken me so long to respond! i've been graduating from college, traveling, relocating, getting a job, losing a job, getting a job again and i still don't have a new laptop, which is why i post so infrequently now. maybe i shouldn't have thrown away my college laptop before purchasing a new one? duh! ;) what have you been up to?
James, LMAO-lolo-I will rock you for him, lol....YES, been Missin u, sounds like you've been busy, hope you get settled and get a new lap top so you can entertain me with your funny posts....xox
B...
I believe that in tough times, it's irresponsible to spend on throwaway fashion. If we HAVE to spend, it should be on something that'll last a lifetime--like that beautiful gray croc bag! If it's gonna last me from my 20s to my golden years, how is it being irresponsible to buy it????
PLEASE! I must, must, must have this bag...Maia N Puffy Croc Gray Tote.
Smaller then 35cm...31,32?? 35cm will do just fine if not.
Hummm...is the 40cm really too big? [I'm only 5'2'' so probably too big?]
What do you think?
Can you [if not you, who??] get this bag...PLEASE.
As you can see/read, I am rendered coo-coo by this bag!
I was totally smitten by this bag and immediately contacted them. They replied right away. Guess what, they also send me a color charts with all available colors to order from. It will take 10 weeks if they don't have it on stock. Now the problem is choosing which ones???? Since I already have a grey croco, I am thinking about blue or red maybe.....
Judie1 - They have 35 and 42cm. I'm also confused which sz to get. But since I'm only 5'3" I'll probably goes for the 35cm. They gave me the dimension as well. sml 35x23x14cm and lg 42x27x18cm.
so Kelly, which color should I get as I probably only get one ?????
Kelly, I hope you get this, this croc bag looks divine! great find