Gerard Darel Bags

Megs · Jun 23rd, 2008, 08:36 AM

Gerard Darel 36-Heures Bag sold at Delcina for $590

The buzz building around Gerard Darel is a force to be reckoned with. Our forum has been known to catapult bags into stardom, with thousands of posts surrounding one subject and the ability to create an enormous awareness of a new brand. The new kid on the block, as far as being discussed ad nauseum on tPF, is Gerard Darel. Now don't get me wrong, the brand has been holding its own for years now, but to the US customers they are more of an underground sensation. We discussed the Drape in 2005 and no one was satiated. The craving for more from Gerard Darel is expected, as the brand utilizes a slouchy shape with brilliant leather and a casual feel. If you are in the US you are mostly out of luck in tracking down this designer, except for a few eBoutiques who carry some of the line, like Delcina. When I was in Spain last month my mom and I were on a wild goose chase at each and every El Corte Ingles (department store) that said they carried Gerard Darel bags. They lied. A Gerard Darel bag was no where to be found. But where I constantly see Gerard Darel bags is on celebrities, namely Eva Longoria. She is practically a walking Gerard Darel ad, carrying their bags in an array of colors and then bringing python into the mix. Other lovers of Gerard Darel include Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, Angelina Jolie, and Lindsay Lohan. My new obsession from Gerard Darel is the Midday Midnight Barcelona Bag, which is available in glazed leather and python. Other options that are highly coveted are the Gerard Darel 36-Heures and Gerard Darel 48-Heures. Check out Delcina's options for Gerard Darel. We hope to bring you more from this fabulous designer soon!

Check out more Gerard Darel discussion on The Purse Forum at these threads: Gerard Darel in the US, Gerard Darel Spring/Summer 2008 Handbags, and Celebrities and their Gerard Darel Bags.

Megs · Jun 23rd, 2008, 08:36 AM

Melanie · Jun 23rd, 2008, 09:11 AM

I love that bag and the color!!

Etincelle · Jun 23rd, 2008, 04:39 PM

I love Gerard Darel bags! I bought a black 24 heures last year and I'm still in love with it! I intend to buy another one soon but well, I live in Paris so I have no problem to find it in the shops! lol And Eva Longoria's collection is great, I wish I had the same!

kmh1190 · Jun 23rd, 2008, 04:55 PM

Megs-so is it true that the bags available for sale in the US are "down-market" versions? Are the Gerard Darel bags here any different than those sold in France/Europe? I keep hearing this and it really bugs me. I have a 24hr bag (white/natural) that is absolutely gorgeous, bought from delcina and I can't imagine how it could be better.

moi et mes sacs · Jun 23rd, 2008, 05:11 PM

I love Angelinas one. Its kind of crocheted, LOVE IT!

Megs · Jun 23rd, 2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmh1190

Megs-so is it true that the bags available for sale in the US are "down-market" versions? Are the Gerard Darel bags here any different than those sold in France/Europe? I keep hearing this and it really bugs me. I have a 24hr bag (white/natural) that is absolutely gorgeous, bought from delcina and I can't imagine how it could be better.

I think there are just MANY more offered in France... which I would love to see in person!

Kellybag · Jun 23rd, 2008, 06:29 PM

great thread Megs!

Roo · Jun 25th, 2008, 12:51 AM

I have the 36 hours bag in black. I LOVE IT. Although I don't think it's designed to be a shoulder bag, I wear it as a shoulder bag and it fits over my shoulder fine. The only "complaint" I have is that because it is super smooshy, it can be hard to find stuff in the bottom of the bag because the lining is black. If you have brightly colored or patterned accessories, I recommend you use them in this bag if you buy one. The bag is very well made and smells great. Its a wonderful value IMO for a French-made bag. I got mine at Clutch Seattle and the staff there are really nice.

Malishka · Jun 25th, 2008, 01:05 AM

Delcina once had this bag (in white, if I am correct) on sale. Why didn't I take it? This is a simple bag that does not look so simple.

karo · Jun 25th, 2008, 07:29 AM

I really love GD bags. They're really gorgeous and I love the variaty of colors they come in.

lovinalotofbags · Jun 25th, 2008, 11:22 AM

I have never been for for drawstrings, but I like the style of it.

gacats · Jun 25th, 2008, 05:48 PM

I just wish it were smaller, I have not gotten on board with the giant bag trend.

Roo · Jun 25th, 2008, 06:48 PM

gacats, the 24 hour bag is smaller. It's great if you like smaller bags.

Louis_gal · Jun 25th, 2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roo

gacats, the 24 hour bag is smaller. It's great if you like smaller bags.

I love the way they look and am contemplating a 24 myself.....only I can't seem to find them anywhere.

Jun 23rd, 2008, 08:36 AM	#1
Megs Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 21,695	Gerard Darel 36-Heures Bag sold at Delcina for $590 The buzz building around Gerard Darel is a force to be reckoned with. Our forum has been known to catapult bags into stardom, with thousands of posts surrounding one subject and the ability to create an enormous awareness of a new brand. The new kid on the block, as far as being discussed ad nauseum on tPF, is Gerard Darel. Now don't get me wrong, the brand has been holding its own for years now, but to the US customers they are more of an underground sensation. We discussed the Drape in 2005 and no one was satiated. The craving for more from Gerard Darel is expected, as the brand utilizes a slouchy shape with brilliant leather and a casual feel. If you are in the US you are mostly out of luck in tracking down this designer, except for a few eBoutiques who carry some of the line, like Delcina. When I was in Spain last month my mom and I were on a wild goose chase at each and every El Corte Ingles (department store) that said they carried Gerard Darel bags. They lied. A Gerard Darel bag was no where to be found. But where I constantly see Gerard Darel bags is on celebrities, namely Eva Longoria. She is practically a walking Gerard Darel ad, carrying their bags in an array of colors and then bringing python into the mix. Other lovers of Gerard Darel include Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, Angelina Jolie, and Lindsay Lohan. My new obsession from Gerard Darel is the Midday Midnight Barcelona Bag, which is available in glazed leather and python. Other options that are highly coveted are the Gerard Darel 36-Heures and Gerard Darel 48-Heures. Check out Delcina's options for Gerard Darel. We hope to bring you more from this fabulous designer soon! Check out more Gerard Darel discussion on The Purse Forum at these threads: Gerard Darel in the US, Gerard Darel Spring/Summer 2008 Handbags, and Celebrities and their Gerard Darel Bags. __________________ Sign up for our September Giveaway sponsored by: Vivre

Jun 23rd, 2008, 08:36 AM	#2
Megs Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 21,695	__________________ Sign up for our September Giveaway sponsored by: Vivre

Jun 23rd, 2008, 04:55 PM	#5
kmh1190 Too many flip-flops! Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Northern California/Central Valley Posts: 1,291	Megs-so is it true that the bags available for sale in the US are "down-market" versions? Are the Gerard Darel bags here any different than those sold in France/Europe? I keep hearing this and it really bugs me. I have a 24hr bag (white/natural) that is absolutely gorgeous, bought from delcina and I can't imagine how it could be better. __________________ Banned-Can look but cannot buy/touchBut bans are made to be broken..... Tano Fall Haul: Boogie Bucket (blueberry), Minilisa (raspberry and truffle), Sex Bomb (pomegranate), Glitterati (black-slowly making its way across the country!)

Jun 23rd, 2008, 05:11 PM	#6
moi et mes sacs Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,349	I love Angelinas one. Its kind of crocheted, LOVE IT! __________________ Waiting for my studded Nightingale

Jun 25th, 2008, 12:51 AM	#9
Roo Up to the Minute Mod Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Rue Roo Posts: 8,879	I have the 36 hours bag in black. I LOVE IT. Although I don't think it's designed to be a shoulder bag, I wear it as a shoulder bag and it fits over my shoulder fine. The only "complaint" I have is that because it is super smooshy, it can be hard to find stuff in the bottom of the bag because the lining is black. If you have brightly colored or patterned accessories, I recommend you use them in this bag if you buy one. The bag is very well made and smells great. Its a wonderful value IMO for a French-made bag. I got mine at Clutch Seattle and the staff there are really nice. __________________ Reality leaves a lot to the imagination. Last edited by Roo; Jun 25th, 2008 at 12:54 AM.

Jun 23rd, 2008, 09:11 AM	#3
Melanie Compulsive Shopper! Joined: Sep 2006 Location: CT Posts: 874	I love that bag and the color!!

Jun 23rd, 2008, 04:39 PM	#4
Etincelle Member Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Paris, France Posts: 56	I love Gerard Darel bags! I bought a black 24 heures last year and I'm still in love with it! I intend to buy another one soon but well, I live in Paris so I have no problem to find it in the shops! lol And Eva Longoria's collection is great, I wish I had the same!

Jun 23rd, 2008, 06:29 PM	#8
Kellybag Hermezzy Mod Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 13,304	great thread Megs!

Jun 25th, 2008, 01:05 AM	#10
Malishka Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 315	Delcina once had this bag (in white, if I am correct) on sale. Why didn't I take it? This is a simple bag that does not look so simple.

Jun 25th, 2008, 07:29 AM	#11
karo Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Brussels, Europe Posts: 8,752	I really love GD bags. They're really gorgeous and I love the variaty of colors they come in.

Jun 25th, 2008, 11:22 AM	#12
lovinalotofbags Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Carolinas Posts: 1,372	I have never been for for drawstrings, but I like the style of it. __________________ Always forgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Jun 25th, 2008, 05:48 PM	#13
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,799	I just wish it were smaller, I have not gotten on board with the giant bag trend. __________________ 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!

Jun 25th, 2008, 06:48 PM	#14
Roo Up to the Minute Mod Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Rue Roo Posts: 8,879	gacats, the 24 hour bag is smaller. It's great if you like smaller bags. __________________ Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.