I went to the Bottega Veneta trunk show to preview their Fall 2008 bags but it was this Spring/Summer crocodile frame bag that had my full attention. This picture is criminal in its injustice, the actual bag is so spectacular it really puts everything else to shame. The shape is lady-like and a total classic that will outlive anything but it is also very updated and modern. It is wide at the bottom and has one big loose gather on each side. This is a frame bag but not any typical frame, it has 6 hinges so the bag opens up
entirely (the opening becomes a big hexagon that allows you to access the whole interior). It is really easy to open and close and has a beautiful fold-over clasp closure. I am not crazy about this ash color shown here, the one I am eying is a white with charcoal grey shadow, like the bag on the left (that bag is also great but it is a messenger so too casual for a croc). This bag will be used year round, the white of course is the most amazing thing you can imagine for summer but how fabulous would it be with a grey sweater and black pants for fall? Oh dear god, I really want this bag really really badly. The catch of course is the price, it is $16,800 which is decent for a croc of this caliber but I need a plan!! Call Katherine at Bottega Veneta in Beverly Hills at 310.858.6533 to inquire. $16,800.
