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foxie-pooh · Jul 13th, 2009, 01:13 AM

I have decided to compare my op cabat with some old pictures to see how well it has aged, and the result is...very well! The skin has become very soft and slouchy, yet sturdy. It now behaves more like a piece of luxurious woven brocade or molten metallic sheet. Keep in mind that it has gone through considerable uses, such as airport travels, subway/train rides, brushing through crowded NYC streets, and extensive daily usage. The only visible wear is the slight rubbing on the handles, which undetectable under lights. I hope this helps people who are considering BV metallics but have been too cautious to take the plunge!

Before 2/08

After 7/09

foxie-pooh · Jul 13th, 2009, 01:17 AM

Handle wears, don't confuse reflection/flash with rubbing...

No flash

doloresmia · Jul 13th, 2009, 01:19 AM

foxie-pooh - MARVELOUS pictures! molten gold!!!!

i am also totally impressed you carry this around so much as I am sure it gets heavy. do you have a similar story of how your biceps evolved?

foxie-pooh · Jul 13th, 2009, 01:20 AM

Corner wear, nonexistent!

cabat after corners.jpg

cabat after corners1.jpg

cabat corners3.jpg

cabat corners4.jpg

foxie-pooh · Jul 13th, 2009, 01:23 AM

Bottom, again flawless

foxie-pooh · Jul 13th, 2009, 01:27 AM

Originally Posted by doloresmia

foxie-pooh - MARVELOUS pictures! molten gold!!!!

i am also totally impressed you carry this around so much as I am sure it gets heavy. do you have a similar story of how your biceps evolved?

I'm used to the weight now...I consider this training for the arrival of my 40cm clemence birkin, whenever it comes...however, since I mostly wear it on my shoulders, my biceps remain underdeveloped lol...

MNS · Jul 13th, 2009, 01:40 AM

Wow. Thank you SO MUCH, foxie-pooh, for those pics! They're so helpful!

uclaboi · Jul 13th, 2009, 01:41 AM

foxie - is the black parts of the handles that are wearing out or the actual metallic color?

jelts · Jul 13th, 2009, 04:54 AM

Thanks for the comparison pictures!

I think the information will be put to good use!

ssc0619 · Jul 13th, 2009, 07:37 AM

Thanks for taking the time to do this! Great to are how well the metallic wears!

castorny · Jul 13th, 2009, 08:12 AM

GORGEOUS. I'm glad it is wearing so well. I'm sure you wear it well!

annie9999 · Jul 13th, 2009, 09:27 AM

very impressive, thanks for sharing.

kroquet · Jul 13th, 2009, 09:55 AM

Wow, absolute perfection!!! Thank you for posting such great pictures!

septembersiren · Jul 13th, 2009, 10:09 AM

Lovley just breathtakingly lovely
women and BV bags get better with age

Originally Posted by foxie-pooh

I have decided to compare my op cabat with some old pictures to see how well it has aged, and the result is...very well! The skin has become very soft and slouchy, yet sturdy. It now behaves more like a piece of luxurious woven brocade or molten metallic sheet. Keep in mind that it has gone through considerable uses, such as airport travels, subway/train rides, brushing through crowded NYC streets, and extensive daily usage. The only visible wear is the slight rubbing on the handles, which undetectable under lights. I hope this helps people who are considering BV metallics but have been too cautious to take the plunge!

Before 2/08

After 7/09

noddanard · Jul 13th, 2009, 11:25 AM

Wow, thank you for posting.
Your bag looks great.
I'm less worried about my Rame wallet now.

Jul 13th, 2009, 01:20 AM	#4
foxie-pooh OP Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 555	Corner wear, nonexistent! cabat after corners.jpg cabat after corners1.jpg cabat corners3.jpg cabat corners4.jpg
foxie-pooh OP Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 555

Jul 13th, 2009, 01:40 AM	#7
MNS Member Joined: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 230	Wow. Thank you SO MUCH, foxie-pooh, for those pics! They're so helpful!
MNS Member Joined: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 230

Jul 13th, 2009, 01:41 AM	#8
uclaboi Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,639	foxie - is the black parts of the handles that are wearing out or the actual metallic color?
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Jul 13th, 2009, 04:54 AM	#9
jelts Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,796	Thanks for the comparison pictures! I think the information will be put to good use!
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Jul 13th, 2009, 08:12 AM	#11
castorny LuxuryObsessed Joined: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,252	GORGEOUS. I'm glad it is wearing so well. I'm sure you wear it well!
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Jul 13th, 2009, 01:19 AM	#3
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,513	foxie-pooh - MARVELOUS pictures! molten gold!!!! i am also totally impressed you carry this around so much as I am sure it gets heavy. do you have a similar story of how your biceps evolved?

Jul 13th, 2009, 07:37 AM	#10
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,936	Thanks for taking the time to do this! Great to are how well the metallic wears!

Jul 13th, 2009, 09:27 AM	#12
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,700	very impressive, thanks for sharing.
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,700

Jul 13th, 2009, 09:55 AM	#13
kroquet Menopausal M. O. B. Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,457	Wow, absolute perfection!!! Thank you for posting such great pictures!
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Jul 13th, 2009, 11:25 AM	#15
noddanard Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Bangkok Posts: 503	Wow, thank you for posting. Your bag looks great. I'm less worried about my Rame wallet now.

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