Pour La Victoire Marseille Tote | Quirky Mongolian Lamb Fur Handbag

Lauren — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:44:02 +0000

The curly coat of the Mongolian lamb makes this Marseille tote from Pour La Victoire something special.

I must admit though that I'm torn by the use of this fur. On a purely aesthetic level, it's quirky and interesting. I love the depth and texture it brings to the design, although I acknowledge that it's probably too unusual to suit everybody. I have my ethical reservations though.

Traditionally Mongolian lambswool was sourced with respect for the animal. However as the wool became more popular, farming practices in the Asian nation changed to meet the demand. The sheep began to be seen as a disposable commodity, and their welfare was not considered. Consequently it's become increasingly more difficult to find cruelty free Mongolian lambswool. As Pour La Victoire does not disclose information about the wool it uses, I'm left with serious concerns.

Those concerns tend to make everything else fade into the background. I don't mind so much that the tote is spacious, with a range of carrying straps, because I've seen these attributes on bags that I know are made with animal welfare in mind. And often they're much cheaper than the $595 Pour La Victoire is charging.

Do the ethics discourage you from indulging in a bag like the Marseille?

More Features of This Mongolian Lambskin Tote

Made of Vachetta leather and Mongolian lamb fur
Hook closure
Front flap pocket
Fully lined interior
An adjustable and detachable leather strap
Measures 16 x 16 x 4.75 inches
Made in China

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B. Makowsky Marseille Shopper Bag | Stylish and Soft Leather Purse

Lauren — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:46:04 +0000

You'll look stylish while you shop with this beautiful B. Makowsky bag on your arm.

This timeless handbag is made from soft and supple leather with a classic pebbled finish. Shiny round studs and a silver "B" charm add extra flair without being overly flashy.

Plenty of pockets inside and out make organization easy. Open the magnetic snap closure to see a large zippered compartment which separates the bag into three parts. These partitions help keep your girly goodies in order so you can always find what you want when you want it.

The chain straps do add a little extra weight, but they look so fabulous you probably won't mind!

More Features of This B. Makowsky Shopping Bag

An exterior cell phone pocket
Leopard print lined interior
Made in China
Dual shoulder straps with a 9 inch drop
Measures 7.25 x 18.5 x 5 inches
Available in chestnut, espresso, white, and dusty blue

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