Ralph Lauren is one of the biggest if not the biggest American designers but besides the Ricky bag, there has not been any other Ralph Lauren bags worth mentioning. This Spectator Bag in crocodile replicates the formula being used on the Ricky bag itself by looking very Hermes Birkin-like which is believed to represent the highest luxury status a handbag could. The price of the Spectator is about the same as the Ricky, which is about half of an Hermes Birkin price of a similar material. The Spectator crocodile is made in Italy, crafted from hand-selected African Crocodile. The size is about the size of an Hermes Birkin 40. Priced at USD16,500, I personally feel it is a worthy subsitute of a Birkin bag. Afterall, Ralph Lauren has represented luxury in America for decades too. You could buy this online at Ralphlauren.com or visit any Ralph Lauren Collection store.

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