Rickys in croc and linen
Reme
mber this monumentally chic Milanesa with her Ricky?A little research led me to the Canadian firm, Crocolux, who offer this Italian-made cognac alligator Ricky for $2,090, or about $12,999 less than the branded model.
Crocodile is the luxury bag, carried strictly for day. I remember Mom wearing hers to luncheons, with matching shoes, and a linen dress.
I have a vintage lemon yellow alligator framed handbag that I bought at auction for about $250; she's a touch worn but when I'm in the mood for a Palm Beach bridge club look, she winks from my shelf, ready for drinks with umbrellas in them.
I sense an exotic skin in my future; after all, isn't this an older woman's luxury? A cashmere tee, well-cut black pants and the Ricky... now that's a Croc I'll wear!
La Milanesa's linen and leather Ricky is listed on eBay, a preowned model from seller dnmenterprises, for a starting bid of $750; auction ends today, Oct. 21.
Comments
Croc bags seem to be everywhere. Even Balenciaga has done a croc-stamped version of their classic motorcycle bag. Nancy Gonzalez has some nice selections with clean lines and no goofy hardware.
I wish I had enough cash in my stamped black croc bag to buy the alligator Ricky. It is lovely. For now, I will continue wearing my Banana Republic copy.