Thread: Nancy Gonzalez Large Crocodile Tote

Pictured Above: Nancy Gonzalez Large Crocodile Tote
Photo Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue

While browsing around Saks Fifth Avenue, on the search for some beautiful handbags, I came across the Nancy Gonzalez Large Crocodile Tote in Lavender and my is it stunning!

The Nancy Gonzalez Large Crocodile tote features two double top handles that have a 3 1/2 inch drop. My favorite detail of the handbag is the magnetic closure, which is always perfect for any handbag. A zipper closure in my opinion would not only ruin the style of the handbag but also make the handbag look a tad bit tacky.

The tote is actually made of rich crocodile, which explains the handbags' hefty price! The Nancy Gonzalez Large Crocodile Tote retails for $3,350 at Saks Fifth Avenue. $3,350 is a lot of money for a purse, but compared to other designers that also sell exotic pieces it's actually not that bad of a price. Hermes, for example, sells exotic pieces that can cost over $10,000.

If you are not too fond of the Lavender tote, the Nancy Gonzalez Large Crocodile Tote also comes in a black version, which is also absolutely beautiful. In fact, the black version of the tote is probably the more classier of the two. Whichever color you prefer, there is no doubt that the Nancy Gonzalez Large Crocodile is absolutely gorgeous.

See the Nancy Gonzalez Large Crocodile Tote at: Saks Fifth Avenue

I think this is really cute! the color!

I love Heidi's clutch, the color is so pretty!

I love the lavender! So pretty!

Originally Posted by pingping

ooh I love the color! and it really is a good price for so much crocodile!

I am sorry to spoil your fun, I suspect that the low price is due to the use of caiman crocodile rather than proper crocodile or alligator (It looks like caiman from afar, and this brand does use caiman, but I can't be sure because the picture is not close enough...)-
Caiman leather is cheaper than croc or gator, it's also much stiffer and even more fragile because it tends to dry out faster and the 'joints' between the scales tend to crack faster.