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Obsessed does not begin to describe how I feel about this Bottega beauty. It has all the elements of a sophisticated classic while being fresh and modern. I saw this at the Bottega Veneta showroom back in September and have not stopped thinking about it. The waxed python renders the scales smooth and soft, not dry and scaly. This is a major issue with many of my bag snob friends, they love the look of python but not the feel of it!  The bag is pieced together seamlessly down the center so it appears to be one giant piece of python skin. You could call this a frame bag but it's not rigid in the traditional way, a wire through each side allows it to keep its shape but you can also adjust it accordingly. Lastly, the bottom is wide and flat, so that your things aren't squished together in the center when you pick it up. A perfect bag? Pretty damn close. At Bottega Veneta for $3,400 gucci handbag