I have been obsessed with VBH bags for a couple of years! The classic designs and high quality materials will last you a lifetime. These particular handbags are so luxurious and the exotic skins add a touch of glamour. As always with VBH bags, the stitch detailing plays a vital role in the overall design. I'm addicted to the iridescent grayish-blue python skin, but the chocolate leather version with crocodile trim is so chic and timeless. It will undoubtedly go with everything in your wardrobe. Purchase these VBH Avenue Handbags for $4250 and $3650 respectively from Stanley Korshak.
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Hamina, Hamina, Hamina !!! Heaven in a handbag. I absolutely love VBH.
These VBH are fabulous!
Didn't YSL do this with the Muse in python blue two seasons ago?
Nice bags, but stollen style
Actually this silhouette has been around for well over 60 years, so pretty much every high-end designer out there has "borrowed" it. I think VBH's signature detailing are enough to set it apart from the Muse. The Muse is less-structured than this design.
Maybe Michael can chime in on this one. I'd be interested to know his thoughts on the subject.
I had the pleasure of viewing the python YSL Muse at Neiman Marcus in Dallas and these VBH bags are, in fact, quite similar to that design. There are three key differences however. The Muse has rounded edges versus the trapezoidal shape of the VBH bag. Perhaps more notable is the handle length. The Muse is meant to be worn over the shoulder, while the Avenue is strictly a handbag. The python skins used were also very different. The Muse was a deeper grayish-blue that more so resembled lavender, while the Avenue is a much lighter blue with flecks of light gray and even white. I certainly agree with Dania that this silhouette was used long before YSL, most notably by LV. Lastly and most importantly, the shape and design of this bag is too classic to claim foul. I feel the same way about the Ralph Lauren Ricky vs. the Hermes Birkin. Sure they look similar, but so do a lot of bags and who really knows who designed what first. Is there really anything wrong with a designer taking a traditional design and tweaking it to their liking? Marc Jacobs has built his entire career on that philosophy and that's what fashion is all about imo. No idea is truly original.
This is a wonderful discussion and I certainly think everyone has valid points. Thanks for commenting Anon and Dania!
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