Exotic Skin Handbags

jun3machina · 25-09-2005

i guess a thread devoted solely to bags from exotic skins, like eel, stingray, python, lizard, etc. i like the silverado by chloe in python and have seen pics of CK's new lizard skin stuff. does anyone have any pics of the new CK bags??? i was also wondering about the structure of exotic skins...im making a bag out of python right now and was curious about any of the silverado owners could tell me what their bags are lined in and if they back the snakeskin in leather. hope someone can help! oh and did anyone see that LV bag last season out of the stingray multicolor skin. i thought it was gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!

jun3machina · 25-09-2005

anyone own a python bag of any kind??? anything would be helpful!

Taitai · 25-09-2005

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Originally Posted by jun3machina

anyone own a python bag of any kind??? anything would be helpful!

I have the fendi spy in python. It's held up really well, despite very regular use. The scales are pretty "firm", there've stayed in place. It's a surprisingly low maintenance bag. I've schlepped it around and it doesn't show any wear and tear.

Guessgirl96 · 25-09-2005

I have the python silverado. It's held up pretty well but I'm more gentle with it than the rest of my bags. The scales are curling a little bit but it's not bad at all.

jun3machina · 25-09-2005

are they lined with leather??? or fabric???

Guessgirl96 · 26-09-2005

mine is lined particially in leather, and partially in fabric

INTER · 26-09-2005

My Loewe bag made of iguana and snake is lined in leather

bagqueen · 26-09-2005

I have a python silverado and the skins have curled and started to flake. I love the bag and used it every day for a month so I am now putting it back in my closet for awhile.

jun3machina · 26-09-2005

so im thinking if i get a soft buckskin, or lightweight leather hide, it should do...i'll have to post it when im done.

cigalechanta · 26-10-2005

I have a VERY old cranberry python bag by Carlo Falchi (sp?)

morgause · 28-10-2005

I have a python Emilio Pucci bag for about 6 years. It held up well for about 3-4 years.. I've schlepepd so many papers and files in. But the scales started to curl especially around the handle area.. the person who sold it to me told me I was supposed to oil it every now and then..but I couldn't be bothered..
but Python bags are stunning and elicit looks from everyone.

Guessgirl96 · 28-10-2005

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Originally Posted by morgause

I have a python Emilio Pucci bag for about 6 years. It held up well for about 3-4 years.. I've schlepepd so many papers and files in. But the scales started to curl especially around the handle area.. the person who sold it to me told me I was supposed to oil it every now and then..but I couldn't be bothered..
but Python bags are stunning and elicit looks from everyone.

What kind of oil would you use? I wonder if I should oil my python silverado...

morgause · 28-10-2005

yea I was wondering that too. I've started a new Handbag care/repair thread. Hopefully someone can give us an answer.. With proper care, python bags should last years.. or so I'm told =)

lduv143 · 28-10-2005

i didnt know where else to put this picture but i had to share. juicy couture makes a very unattractive python bag now. and its $1800!! for juicy couture, that's crazy talk!

photo from shopbop.com

loves · 20-02-2006

Hi can't find any thread on caring for croco bags.

How do you take care of croc leather?
I've got a matte white croco bag, any tips? Thanks

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25-09-2005	1
jun3machina V.I.P. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: along the lines of my mind Gender: femme Posts: 7,199	Exotic Skin Handbags i guess a thread devoted solely to bags from exotic skins, like eel, stingray, python, lizard, etc. i like the silverado by chloe in python and have seen pics of CK's new lizard skin stuff. does anyone have any pics of the new CK bags??? i was also wondering about the structure of exotic skins...im making a bag out of python right now and was curious about any of the silverado owners could tell me what their bags are lined in and if they back the snakeskin in leather. hope someone can help! oh and did anyone see that LV bag last season out of the stingray multicolor skin. i thought it was gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Guessgirl96 V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cleveland Gender: femme Posts: 9,522	I have the python silverado. It's held up pretty well but I'm more gentle with it than the rest of my bags. The scales are curling a little bit but it's not bad at all.

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Guessgirl96 V.I.P. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cleveland Gender: femme Posts: 9,522	mine is lined particially in leather, and partially in fabric

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INTER backstage pass Join Date: May 2005 Location: Basque Country Gender: femme Posts: 539	My Loewe bag made of iguana and snake is lined in leather

26-09-2005	8
bagqueen front row Join Date: Jun 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 376	I have a python silverado and the skins have curled and started to flake. I love the bag and used it every day for a month so I am now putting it back in my closet for awhile.

26-10-2005	10
cigalechanta front row Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 213	I have a VERY old cranberry python bag by Carlo Falchi (sp?)

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morgause rising star Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 104	I have a python Emilio Pucci bag for about 6 years. It held up well for about 3-4 years.. I've schlepepd so many papers and files in. But the scales started to curl especially around the handle area.. the person who sold it to me told me I was supposed to oil it every now and then..but I couldn't be bothered.. but Python bags are stunning and elicit looks from everyone.

28-10-2005	14
lduv143 rising star Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: michigan Gender: femme Posts: 136	i didnt know where else to put this picture but i had to share. juicy couture makes a very unattractive python bag now. and its $1800!! for juicy couture, that's crazy talk! photo from shopbop.com

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loves backstage pass Join Date: May 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 584	Hi can't find any thread on caring for croco bags. How do you take care of croc leather? I've got a matte white croco bag, any tips? Thanks