http://disqus.com/by/bestexoticz/enThu, 16 Jul 2009 14:01:48 -0000http://bagwhiz.com/balenciaga-bags/balenciaga-arena-crocodile-weekender/#comment-12758895<p>Oh yes, the best bags are the timeless ones and no doubt dropping a 5 - 6 digit price tag on one, you want something made out of a durable and pliable leather that you can hand down through generations.</p><p>It is far more difficult to produce a tanned crocodile, alligator, or ostrich hide than it is to produce calfskin, cowhide, or synthetics since there is a risk of cracking the material during the tanning and finishing process. Using these skins instantly increases luxury value. Hermes is now starting their own Croc farms in Australia to raise the best crocs for skins and meat for their exotic leather goods.</p><p>This bag above uses a Belly cut skin, recognized by the smooth tiles (vs. the "hornback" which has the bumpy crocodile skin. This particular bag is only using the smoother softer belly portion of the skin.</p><p>Snake, Stingray, lizard, and ostrich are all great exotic skins but crocodile and alligator are still among the most popular luxury exotic skins for production: <a href="http://www.crocodileleather.net" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.crocodileleather.net">http://www.crocodileleather...</a></p><p>Regardless of its price, this is a great bag, you could spot its quality a mile away.</p>bestexoticzThu, 16 Jul 2009 14:01:48 -0000http://bagwhiz.com/balenciaga-bags/balenciaga-arena-crocodile-weekender/#comment-12613806<p>That's a gorgeous bag - the crocodile skin quality looks top notch. I'm curious to know how many skins were used in production.</p>bestexoticzMon, 13 Jul 2009 22:00:09 -0000