Linea Pelle Dylan Croco Shoulder Bag
Aug 19, 2008 / Posted in Reviews, Shoulder Bags by Megs Mahoney Dusil.
Linea Pelle is a brand that we have not covered much but deserves the recognition. Vlad and I had the pleasure of meeting with Andrew Cotton, the VP/Design Director of Linea Pelle, a few months ago in New York City. Andrew shares a love of handbags with me along with a dislike of pictures of himself that are not flattering (we bonded over this, because sometimes the camera dislikes me).
The brand had been on my radar for quite some time, but after meeting with Andrew we struck up a relationship and Vlad and I have been closely reviewing some of the latest and greatest bags from Linea Pelle. The much anticipated Linea Pelle Dylan Croco Shoulder Bag should be placed on your must buy list, right now. This is the bag that we recently reviewed; in Cognac (brown), Yellow, Topaz (orange), Emerald (green), Viola (purple) and Turquoise.
Ask me to choose which color I adore most and I will be at a loss. The yellow would easily work for fall, transition beautifully into Spring, and then be great for summer. The other colors are just as amazing. And while the color debacle has me stumped, the leather and overall look of the bag has me sold. To be quite frank, I was shocked at the leather being so supple, so touchable. The bag fit so beautifully under my shoulder, was light weight, and not too snug. And if you need to seal the deal anymore, talk to my mother. My mom, who does not always jump for joy when she sees a handbag, was OBSESSED with the Linea Pelle Dylan Croco Shoulder Bag. She was at my house when I received the box, and after cutting it open, she sat next to it like a kid under a Christmas tree. She had a bag on each shoulder, looked and me and reminded me of her upcoming birthday. She had a problem too, it was which color to choose. I feel her pain.
The practicality and usability of these bags are astounding. Like I said before, the washed Italian lambskin is super soft and luxurious. Because of this the croco embossing does not look fake or forced, it flows together ideally. The leather has a rich texture that is stunning! The hardware is sold brass and there are two usable font zipper pockets. Inside there is also a zipper pocket and funky zebra printed silk lining. We put the bags together for a lineup that made me never want to part with the bags. The rainbow of colors, the soft leather, the perfect fit, all have my heart.
These Line Pelle Bags will start shipping in September, so you have a bit of time to decide what color you want. Choose a color, but this is a must have bag, you will not be disappointed. Order through Linea Pelle for $575.
I’m so in love with the practical simplicity yet edgy flare given by the outer zipper….. decisions decisions. Maybe I’ll order the crocodile green and name her Dundee.
^ She is beautiful! The green has more hues of brown, so for fall and winter is is perfect!
OMG I love these!!! What color should I get???
My feelings about this particular Croco line-up mirrors my feelings about M&M’s. I LOVE every color, I can’t choose which one I like the most, and I have a feeling that the supple leather melts in my hand just like my little M&M’s! Perhaps Meg’s mom could share one of these bags that are strapped to her shoulder…juuuuust maybe!
^ We could raid her closet!!
I think I will pick two of these… any ideas on colors??
YES! the yellow FOR SURE!!! and I’m torn between the turquoise and the green…but then I do like the violet too…here we go again……maybe 3?
I have been flirting with LP for a while now and this bag just pushed me over the edge! How will I ever decide on a color!
Oh my! Love that purple! And Yellow! and Green! Oh my…
All I have to say is….WOW.
I must have the turquoise.
That color is not available on the LP site however.
I’m ordering a Double Zippy in Cognac and a Shoulder bag in Yellow. Have to have 2 bags! The colors are super rich, and the deep croco pattern is so lux. I love the Dylan group in general. So many other fantastic handbags to choose from on the LP website, too.
The zipper that runs around the bag opens it to double capacity, adding even more practicalty to all that gorgeousness! (I have the Dylan leaf washed leather shoulder messenger with this feature.) The Croco leather is hand embossed, highlighting LP’s commitment to the finest details. The signature silk zebra lining is lush mid-weight.
*Turquoise and Viola Croco for me !
Thanks, Meg !
Its like choosing candy in a candy store! I don’t usually like yellow, but this bag seems to be calling out my name. Actually all the colors are calling out my name!!!
i want them all!
Such great colors! I love the texture of their leather and the zipper detail all around the bottom is cool.
I’ve never paid much attention to this brand, but the turquoise is goooooorgeous. And we all know that I love a hobo.
I’ve been wanting a green ‘croc’ bag…..I think this is it! Thanks Megs! Sadly, I don’t see the green listed on the lp website for preorder
YES!!! Just got an email from them! Who is in LA and wants to go to their sample sale this weekend…me me ME ME!!
umm, I’ll take that blue one. Damn it’s stunning. *drool*
I wish I could buy these bags at a store, just to get a real feel of the bag and to see it IRL. Oh well. I would hate to order it online and be disappointed. I guess ordering it online is the only way.
I have enough browns, don’t like orange nor this shade of green. Iffy about yellow. Do I really need more purple croc type bags even if I’m crazy about them?
Definitely the turquoise which looks more like a gorgeous peacock blue!
For 2nd bag: Toss up on the yellow (I do not have one yet) and purple (I have enough but am addicted to. It’s actually wiser for me to just get one.
I love the cognac and turquoise bags. They look like that could be used everyday.
Alvira Khan
Florida Atlantic University
FAU Alumna
If you guys like linea pelle, I found this beautiful handbag site, stefaniBags,com. I bought a gorgeous black dylan zip tote. Its new for fall and I got it for 20% off! I also got a free ecotote thats really cute too!
I’ll be nice and let u know that I used a promo code for the lineapelle discount on stefanibags.com, FAM20, Hope this helps.
We love Linea Pelle, at PierceandParker.com you can get 20% off Linea Pelle bags and wallets using customer code “toutie” and free shipping.
thanks
I am drawn to that blue colored bag and I normally always a black purse girl.
OMG…im loving em all too…really like orange and purple would be hot!
GRREEAATT review…sooo glad this one has been resurrected since I missed it originally! The color & print on these bags are KILLER, I am drooling here at my desk…looks like I will give LP a shot for reals!!
Hey, Gals!
I bought a purse that has a # okpta1519426/ok.0973628 and itnitials R.A.N, very pretty Patient Leather big. But I have never heard of the brand, can someone-help?
Thats a code for the magnetic clasps that were sent to the manufacturer… Its fake, made in China. Just google it
Nice post. Good points.