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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

The Real Monica - Henri Bendel Bag

I know I haven't posted anything for a while. It's funny how life gets in the way of fun.

Anyway, at the beginning of November, I acquired a Real Monica, Henri Bendel, green and black tiger pattern handbag. I was very excited when I made the purchase, and was absolutely blown away when I received it.

I don't know much about the supposed exclusivity of this bag to Henri Bendel; I haven't seen this bag in any of the images found online.

This first image is a view of the front exterior.


This next image is a close up view of the exterior fabric. As you might have noticed in the first shot, the fabric is not only plush and a green/black tiger pattern, but there is also a wavy pattern, too. The wavy pattern is actually like a fabric grain of sorts.



The other exterior feature of note is the fastening button. This is one classy button that matches an interior feature.


This next shot is of the interior on the outside. What's cool about this type of bag is that it's reversible.


As I mentioned, the interior pocket is the feature that coordinates with the button; the whole dark floral theme.


This next image is of the original price tag as it was when this bag was originally purchased.


This is one really nice hand bag that is a very fine addition to my collection of inspirations. You would be so impressed with the quality of materials if you were allowed to hold it in your hands.

3 comments:

  1. Very nice button... I'm a button freak. :)
    Insane retail price.

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  2. The price was what it was, and people initially purchased the bags from Henri Bendel when they were released, so it was a price point that was agreeable to some.

    I cannot disclose at what price I acquired this bag. What I will say is this bag is worth a whole lot more than the initial price tag, to me.

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  3. I would never ask you to disclose the price. That would be rude.

    I've always found the retail prices on women's handbags to be insane, generally speaking.

    The price doesn't matter here. What matters is the worth of the item to you. It's a great addition to your inspiration collection.

    Create on!

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