Bottega Veneta Woven Leather Wallet

Megs · Aug 15th, 2007, 02:11 PM

If you buy a well-made wallet it will last for years. If you are like many people out there, you may think that a wallet over $500 is way over priced. But trust me, many of these expensive wallets are crafted meticulously, with sturdy leather and stitching, to keep the wallet holding its shape for years to come. I still am using my Christian Dior wallet that the lovely Vlad bought me, but I am thinking it is time for a new wallet, just because I need a change (not because I actually need a new wallet). Don't let the lush leather Bottega Veneta uses fool you. Just because the leather is soft and buttery does not mean that their bags and wallets loose shape easily. Bottega Veneta has figured out the perfect implementation of weaving soft leather while keeping the shape of the product as seen on the Bottega Veneta Woven Leather Wallet. A press stud fastening tab opens to reveal the inside; containing a section for notes and cards and a coin pocket. Buy through Net A Porter for $630.

maxter · Aug 15th, 2007, 07:16 PM

You are so right! I have a brown BV wallet I've been using now for awhile. I like it better than my Chanel Caviar French Purse Wallet. It holds up amazing well and that weaving is just so elegant and stylish. You can even use it as a clutch if you are just running around.

jane · Aug 15th, 2007, 07:57 PM

I have a woven black BV wallet and it is wonderful. Goes with everything and feels good to hold! Also I got it on BlueFly at a very good discount.

ms piggy · Aug 15th, 2007, 10:55 PM

This wallet style is made of deer skin versus the intrecciato (full weave) ones which are nappa (lambskin). I have this wallet in the french style (shorter version) and the intrecciato one as well. Although deer skin is more sturdy and hence hardier, the lambskin is holding up equally well also. BV is

HandbagAngel · Aug 16th, 2007, 12:12 AM

Bottega Veneta is my forever love. I love its zipper and credit card slots. It sure is a very functional wallet. I love it!!!

Liberté · Aug 16th, 2007, 01:52 AM

Ever since I saw the BV woven leather IRL I don't really like it. =/ Apart from that it's an ok basic wallet I guess.

noon · Aug 16th, 2007, 05:41 AM

Lovely wallet. BV is very classic and timeless imo.

RoseMary · Aug 18th, 2007, 07:10 AM

too boring for me.

gacats · Aug 18th, 2007, 08:43 AM

Too expensive for me- a wallet is just something I don't give much thought to.

theglamorous · Aug 18th, 2007, 09:09 AM

It is cute.

BagLuver · Aug 18th, 2007, 11:23 AM

Gorgeous wallet! BV is so classy!

Lady Chinadoll · Aug 18th, 2007, 06:07 PM

love it.

Liberté · Aug 18th, 2007, 06:49 PM

*Yawn* it's a drab to me. I'd rather keep my Dior if I were you megs.

maxter · Aug 18th, 2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jane

I have a woven black BV wallet and it is wonderful. Goes with everything and feels good to hold! Also I got it on BlueFly at a very good discount.

You're right - It just feels good in your hand!

karo · Aug 19th, 2007, 01:35 PM

As much as I love almost everything by BV, I'm not crazy about this one.

Aug 15th, 2007, 02:11 PM	#1
Megs Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 21,695	If you buy a well-made wallet it will last for years. If you are like many people out there, you may think that a wallet over $500 is way over priced. But trust me, many of these expensive wallets are crafted meticulously, with sturdy leather and stitching, to keep the wallet holding its shape for years to come. I still am using my Christian Dior wallet that the lovely Vlad bought me, but I am thinking it is time for a new wallet, just because I need a change (not because I actually need a new wallet). Don't let the lush leather Bottega Veneta uses fool you. Just because the leather is soft and buttery does not mean that their bags and wallets loose shape easily. Bottega Veneta has figured out the perfect implementation of weaving soft leather while keeping the shape of the product as seen on the Bottega Veneta Woven Leather Wallet. A press stud fastening tab opens to reveal the inside; containing a section for notes and cards and a coin pocket. Buy through Net A Porter for $630. __________________ Sign up for our September Giveaway sponsored by: Vivre Last edited by Megs; Sep 16th, 2007 at 09:16 PM.

Aug 15th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#3
jane It's an investment! Joined: Sep 2005 Location: the Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,018	I have a woven black BV wallet and it is wonderful. Goes with everything and feels good to hold! Also I got it on BlueFly at a very good discount. __________________ :: read my blog ::

Aug 16th, 2007, 01:52 AM	#6
Liberté Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 6,295	Ever since I saw the BV woven leather IRL I don't really like it. =/ Apart from that it's an ok basic wallet I guess. __________________ AYUMI HAMASAKI A COMPLETE ten years of hard work compiled Pleasure to the eyes Pleasure to the ears Pleasure to the soul

Aug 18th, 2007, 07:10 AM	#8
RoseMary ♥ my dog ♥ Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Somewhere in Europe Posts: 20,955	too boring for me. __________________

Aug 18th, 2007, 08:43 AM	#9
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,799	Too expensive for me- a wallet is just something I don't give much thought to. __________________ GaCats My 2008 wish list: LV damier Hampstead PM (found it!) Marc by Marc Jacobs patent utility bag in Espresso ( I got one!) Jumbo CHANEL lambskin flap with gold hardware (got it!) And I'm done for this year! YAY!

Aug 15th, 2007, 07:16 PM	#2
maxter Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,152	You are so right! I have a brown BV wallet I've been using now for awhile. I like it better than my Chanel Caviar French Purse Wallet. It holds up amazing well and that weaving is just so elegant and stylish. You can even use it as a clutch if you are just running around.

Aug 15th, 2007, 10:55 PM	#4
ms piggy schall mania Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Dr. Enuf H. Schall's office Posts: 6,057	This wallet style is made of deer skin versus the intrecciato (full weave) ones which are nappa (lambskin). I have this wallet in the french style (shorter version) and the intrecciato one as well. Although deer skin is more sturdy and hence hardier, the lambskin is holding up equally well also. BV is

Aug 16th, 2007, 12:12 AM	#5
HandbagAngel Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,070	Bottega Veneta is my forever love. I love its zipper and credit card slots. It sure is a very functional wallet. I love it!!!

Aug 16th, 2007, 05:41 AM	#7
noon Sun in my eyes Joined: Apr 2007 Location: in the middle of the desert Posts: 2,947	Lovely wallet. BV is very classic and timeless imo.

Aug 18th, 2007, 09:09 AM	#10
theglamorous Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 16,170	It is cute. __________________ I WANT MORE

Aug 18th, 2007, 11:23 AM	#11
BagLuver Work it! Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,318	Gorgeous wallet! BV is so classy! __________________ My Collection - FINALLY updated 8/31/08 - starting on page 8, post #115 - thanks for looking! Please join us for tPF meet in ATLANTA - Sept 14 @ 1:00 pm, Tavern at Phipps

Aug 18th, 2007, 06:07 PM	#12
Lady Chinadoll Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,163	love it.

Aug 18th, 2007, 06:49 PM	#13
Liberté Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 6,295	Yawn it's a drab to me. I'd rather keep my Dior if I were you megs. __________________ AYUMI HAMASAKI A COMPLETE ten years of hard work compiled Pleasure to the eyes Pleasure to the ears Pleasure to the soul

Aug 19th, 2007, 01:35 PM	#15
karo Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Brussels, Europe Posts: 8,752	As much as I love almost everything by BV, I'm not crazy about this one.