Carla Mancini Handbag - Audrey Tote - Grey - Leather

Carla Mancini – Audrey Fringe Tote – Grey - Leather

I purchased this pretty bag during a Carla Mancini boutique sales event sponsored by a members’ only shopping network about which I learned on the Purse Forum. It's the “Audrey Tote” in soft, smooth, deep luster satin finished cowhide leather. What's so gorgeous about this bag are the five vertical rows of falling fringe and contrasting chestnut hand stitching, braided leather handles and loop closure. (There is also a magnetic snap mounted on the top interior walls). The top and side edges have leather whip stitches. At the top of the sides there are hanging leather ties that end in flirty tassels. It’s lined with chocolate grosgrain and inside there’s a zippered pocket, open pocket and plenty of room for all the usual things you need to carry, including a large cosmetics bag, PDA, MP3 player and small bottled water. Another plus is that despite the large size, since the only hardware is the magnetic snap, it’s not heavy. I obtained permission from the network to include the professional modeling photo they took as it better depicts the beautiful style lines that those I took myself. There are also two photos of my husband modeling the bag. To help you envision size, the model is probably 5’ 4” tall and weighs 130. Ron is 5’ 6” tall and weighs 140. 

If you’ve read any celebrity, style or fashion magazines lately, you know that the "boho" look is back ... there are pages dedicated to fringed clothing, shoes and of course, handbags. This one is especially nice because the vertical rows of fringe on the front provide an accent; it’s not “overdone”. The dark gray color has blue undertones and will coordinate with most casual or work outfits and is year-round appropriate. The bag is new, unused with no flaws like scratches, scuffs, rips, tears, stains or smells (smoke free household). There's no reserve and insured UPS ground shipping within the USA is free.  International buyers, to determine the shipping cost to your location, choose your country from the drop down menu of the calculator behind the “Shipping and Payments” tab at the top of this listing. The available methods with charges will then appear in the table below the menu. If the calculator doesn’t work for you, please contact me for assistance.

About the Designer/Brand:

They've been featured on fashion-forward TV shows including Dirty Sexy Money, 90210 and Gossip Girl. With only a limited quantity released each season and available at only the trendiest of shops, such as Verve in New York and Fred Segal in Santa Monica, a Carla Mancini bag truly is something to gossip about. They are quickly gaining a celebrity following; becoming arm candy for some of the most famous "A-listers" whose names I cannot specify here or ebay will pull the listing. But pick up a recent issue of your favorite celebrity or style magazine and you'll spot them. Together, Mariana Goschin and Richard Elgrichi have been crafting these exquisite carry-alls since 1995. To refer to this duo as passionate about their art is an understatement. When lauded for their ability to create such simultaneously chic and utilitarian bags, the two plead for focus to shift off of them on to the designs themselves. Only the softest leathers are selected and assembled using the label's signature chestnut-colored, saddle-stitched thread. The line boasts a wide range of exotic hues in structured yet slouchy shapes along with modern day accoutrements: outside zip pockets, enclosed fabric pouches and cell phone holders. Carla Mancini's role as a status brand is a consequence of the fine craftsmanship poured in to each piece and as the label's innovation continues to thrive, so too will it's popularity.  

Bag Specifics:

Authenticity Money Back Guarantee:

I am a member of the Purse Forum (TPF) and attest that this is absolutely, positively an authentic Carla Mancini bag; money back guarantee including return shipping at my expense. Regardless whether you're interested in this listing or that of another seller, I strongly recommend you paste the auction link to the general authentication thread of the Purse Forum (www.purseforum.com). Although not professional authenticators, members there have special expertise in recognizing genuine bags. It's what I do when I'm not sure myself from looking at the listing photos or the seller doesn't respond to or answer questions to my satisfaction. My TPF co-members have never steered me wrong. Since the network is endorsed by the Purse Forum and I’ve purchased lots of things from them (always authentic), I'm positive this is a genuine bag. If upon receipt and inspecting it yourself you have any doubts and if all of the tags are still intact, the bag unused and all accompanying information still present, please contact me and I will provide information for return. However, it’s always best to post the auction link to TPF and ask questions BEFORE you bid/buy. I would also recommend that you take the bag to the reputable store of your choice that regularly sells Carla Mancini bags and ask them to confirm authenticity. If the retailer is of the opinion that the bag is not genuine and will provide that opinion, the reasons therefore and contact information in writing, I would be most appreciative as I will need it to have a serious conversation with the network’s customer service manager. (Upon receipt, prior to issuing a refund, I will perform an inspection to ensure all the components are present, intact, the bag is unused and the same one I sent you. Sorry, but I have to protect myself from those who practice "bait and take" and "modeling"). Please contact me if you’d like to know my TPF ID.

Payment Information:

The payment method accepted for this auction is PayPal, where anyone can use echeck, direct bank debit or the credit card of your choice. (You do not have to have an existing PayPal account nor are you required to create one to make your payment using a debit or credit card).

Shipping Information:

Shipping via insured UPS ground within the USA is free. To ensure there is a mechanism to cover potential damage or loss during shipment and document that the package was delivered to the intended recipient at the address specified on the PayPal payment notification, all packages shipped within the USA will be insured and require a signature for delivery. For those of you who work full time (like me), requiring a signature can be inconvenient. However, since the package will be shipped to the address specified on the PayPal payment notification, you can change the address in PayPal for that specific payment to your work or other location of your choice, such as a UPS store in your area. I wrap packages very securely and have not yet experienced damage or loss. But, there is always a first time for everything so the insurance protects us both. I'm sorry that I cannot afford to offer USPS as a free shipping alternative. If you choose USPS, please understand that the estimated cost includes not only the postage based upon the weight of the bag inside the shipping box w/packaging materials to keep it safe/undamaged during transit but also insurance coverage based upon the replacement value of the bag and the fee for signature required delivery.

I will do my best to securely wrap your package but if on the rare chance your bag does get damaged, please contact me immediately and keep the box and all packaging as the carrier will need to see it for the insurance claim. If you use a knife or other sharp object to open the box, be careful not to let it slip inside where it could penetrate the dust cover and cut the bag. Shipping insurance will not cover that type of damage.

International buyers, I'm sorry but I cannot afford to absorb your shipping cost, but I will do all you need me to do to "facilitate" customs clearance. Depending on value declaration, up to $100 of shipping insurance is included (the max amount the USA will cover and allow me to purchase). 

Thanks for understanding. If the actual charge for international or domestic USPS shipping is less than my estimate, I will refund you back the difference. I firmly believe you should never have to pay more than it actually costs me. Please check my feedback for shipping speed and cost; it speaks for itself.