Product Name:
Jimmy Choo Python Leather Chain Clutch (Evening Flap Clutch)
Brand / Manufacturer:
Jimmy Choo (Italy / UK luxury house)
Model / Line:
Python Skin Evening Clutch with Metal Bar Closure (pre-Candy / pre-Romy era evening line)
Year Produced:
~2009–2013
Original Retail Price:
~$1,800–$3,200 USD (python versions were significantly higher than standard leather)
Current Market Value:
~$300–$800 USD
(yours likely $350–$600 depending on wear + condition of python skin and hardware)
Key Characteristics:
Genuine python skin (exotic leather — higher-end Jimmy Choo tier) Deep violet/purple dye, uncommon colorway Large brushed gold metal bar closure with engraved Jimmy Choo Slim evening clutch silhouette with optional chain strap Soft, slightly slouchy body (not rigid like later acrylic clutches) Visible natural scale pattern — each piece is unique
Design Notes (Year-Specific):
Late 2000s–early 2010s Jimmy Choo focused heavily on exotic skins + glam evening pieces This predates the more commercial Candy acrylic clutches, so it’s from a more “luxury materials first” period Python bags were status pieces at the time, especially in bold colors like this Less common today due to decline in exotic skin usage and regulations
Rarity (1–100):
72