Please read me FIRST for BV Basics and FAQs! - The BV Newbies Guide

[jburgh]

Welcome all newbies! Here is your primer on BV and our BV forum. To make your visit here much more enjoyable, please take the time to read this thread as it contains details about how the BV forum is set up and great information for those new to BV.

We also have rules and guidelines for the Purse Forum as well as the BV forum so please read those right away to ensure that your stay here is trouble-free.

The Purse Forum rules can be found here:
http://forum.purseblog.com/general-d...uidelines.html

If you have any questions at any time, please feel free to PM the BV Mod - jburgh.

There will be a separate discussion thread if you have questions or need clarification.

Link to Discussion thread: Discuss the BV Newbies Guide

Happy reading!

[jburgh]

The BV forum is set up in the following manner - the stickies in each top section are fixed in position for easy location, but there are many threads in each section:


Main Forum which contains stickies at the top on:
Bottega Veneta Sightings *** Pics and Comments***
Bottega Veneta in Action: Photos of you wearing your Bbags *** Pics and Comments***
Bottega Veneta Collections *** Pics and Comments***
Celebrities with BV Bags *** Pics and Comments***
What is IN your Bottega Veneta? *** Pics and Comments***
Our tPF SO (temporary location) *** Pics and Comments***


Bottega Veneta Style Reference Library (located at the top of the page) which contains stickies on:
From BV Site
Read Me: Rules for the Style Reference Threads

Within the Style Reference Library, there are threads containing styles and pictures ***Pics ONLY thread***


Bottega Veneta Color Reference Library (located at the top of the page) which contains stickies on:
Bunkie's Color Thread
Colors by Season
Read Me: Rules for the Style Reference Threads

Within the Color Reference Library, there are threads containing colors and pictures ***Pics ONLY thread***


Bottega Veneta Shopping (located at the top of the page) which contains stickies on:
What kinds of things do I post in the BV Shopping subforum?
Please READ THIS before posting in Authentication thread (rules/guidelines)
Authenticate This Bottega Veneta
Post your Authentic Bottega Veneta Finds: e-tailers, retailers, eBay BV Special Orders - Reveals and References
Bottega Veneta Outlets: Post inventory here!
Authentic BV Sellers - Brick and Mortar, e-tailers, resellers, or eBay sellers
List of BV boutiques and contact information


Bottega Veneta FAQs and Care Reference (located at the top of the page) which contains stickies on:
Identify this BV!
Please read me FIRST for BV Basics and FAQs! - The BV Newbies Guide
Cleaning and Protecting the INSIDE of your BV
Cleaning and Protecting the OUTSIDE of your BV
Purse Insert Reference - Keep that bag clean!
Bottega Veneta Leather Guide
Worldwide BV Articles

[jburgh]

Do a Search!

Don't be scared of using the Search feature so you can find out if there is information already available BEFORE you post a new thread. You are welcome to post on threads already started.

If you cannot find what you are looking for and need to post a thread, please make your thread title specific and descriptive. Titles that are too general like "Help" or "New BV" will not assist others when they do a search, and may be edited by a mod to be more specific.

Please note that if a new thread is created and the exact inquiry appears several times in a search, you will be asked to conduct a search and the thread will be subsequently closed.

[jburgh]

There is NO buying/selling/trading or soliciting for such allowed on tPF. If you are found to be doing so, your membership may be revoked. Additionally, you cannot offer to buy a bag for someone else.

Please do a search of completed listings on eBay to determine how to price your bag or your own judgement to determine how much you should pay for a specific bag.

If it appears that you may be soliciting for sales, a reminder may be posted on your thread and it may be closed. If you are looking for a bag that is out of production, please know that a reseller or eBay are pretty much the only sources.


Buying/Selling on tPF
Public selling/buying/trading is not permitted. Threads of WTS or WTB nature will be locked or deleted.
Soliciting your items for sale via Private Messages is prohibited.
Linking your own auctions is not permitted, in posts, signatures or otherwise. This includes eBay, Bonanzle, eCrater, iOffer and other auction-type sites.
Selling of personal items is only permitted in the invite-only Marketplaza. Instructions on how to gain access are posted here:tPF Marketplaza - Application Requirements and Instructions


Promoting your business & listings
Store/business promotions in form of signature or profile links are only permitted for well established members with 500+ posts and 3+ months of membership.
Soliciting via Private Messages or spamming the forums with links to your business is prohibited.
For advertising opportunities, please contact an Administrator.

Breaking any of the above listed forum rules can result in the loss of posting privileges and loss of your Purse Forum account. We also reserve the right to ban any user, at any time, and for any reason. The administrators frequently review forum messages for those that are in violation of PF rules. Any messages found to be in violation will be deleted without warning or explanation. We reserve the right to edit, reprint, distribute, or delete any posting for any reason and without prior notification or explanation to the author.

[jburgh]

Bottega Veneta 101 In process, please be patient...

Q. What is a short history of the brand? (from the Wikipedia)
Bottega Veneta was launched by Vittorio and Laura Moltedo in 1966.
However interest in the brand declined during the 1990s so in 2000, the Moltedos brought in British designer Giles Deacon to shake up the languishing house. Under Deacon the company launched a successful line of Ready-To-Wear clothing, but in July 2001 Tom Ford persuaded Gucci Group to buy Bottega Veneta. Ford moved Deacon to Gucci womenswear, and German-born designer Tomas Maier took over at Bottega Veneta. With Gucci's support, Bottega Veneta has reclaimed its leading position in the luxury leather goods market.

Bottega Veneta is best known for its hand-woven leather goods - bags, belts, and shoes. They are all handcrafted in Italy and retail for €1000 or more. Current Bottega handbags typically boast clean lines, the softest Intreciatto woven leathers, and a classic palette. Major trends are nodded to (such as patent leather and studs in autumn 2007), but always in a toned-down, easy-to-wear way. They are generally only labelled on the inside, although under Deacon, the metalwork had small, subtle logos). Bottega Veneta’s approach is best summed up by a company slogan that loosely translates as "When your own initials are enough"

Maier's aesthetic for Bottega Veneta Ready-To-Wear is more understated and classical than Deacon's "high-octane, ultra-sexy" look. Lines are simple and clean, with ladylike silhouettes and (particularly for Spring/Summer collections) Greco-Roman inspired draping and folding predominating. The colour palette consists largely of light-toned neutrals and pastels for recent Spring/Summer collections, and black, neutrals and faded colours, such as reds and yellows for Autumn/Winter 2007–08.

Q. What is Intrecciato and how do I pronounce it?
Intrecciato, strictly translated to Italian means interlaced. It is the description for the woven style used in many BV bags. The base layer of leather has small slits cut throughout and then leather strips are woven through this. This makes for a bag that is beautifully even, that will slouch nicely but never look mis-shapened. Prounounced: IN-TRAY-CHEEAH-TOE.

Q. How often are BV collections released?
There are four "seasons", Spring/Summer (S/S) Pre-Fall (PF), Cruise/Resort, and Fall/Winter (F/W). S/S collection bags start arriving in the stores as early as very late December and throughout the first few months of the new year. Expect Pre-Fall to arrive in July/August . F/W collections usually start to arrive in stores September, October, and even as late as November. Cruise/Resort collections arrive in late November and throughout December. The release dates are somewhat fluid. It is not unusual to see a couple seasons at a time in the stores or boutiques. Catalogs are usually available from BV after the collections hit the boutiques.

Q. Does BV ever go on sale?
Yes! The BV boutiques hold two sales per year. The end of year sale begins in December and ends February 1st. The second may start as early as late June and is throughout the month of July. Classic styles do not go on sale at the boutiques. Seasonal styles do. Also you may find a LE style. The BV outlets have end of year sales, too. And of course, department stores that carry BV have their own seasonal sales where you will find classic as well as seasonal bags at a discount.

Q. What colors are produced every season?
The classic colors as of 2009 are Nero (black), Bianco (white), Ebano (milk chocolate brown), and Noce (walnut-hazelnut brown). There is some discussion that Ferro (a medium grey) will be added to the classic colors.

Q. Where can I find discontinued colors or styles?
Rarely do stores have old stock but generally, the BV outlets, eBay or consignment stores are the only places.

Q. What is a good choice for a first BV bag?
The most popular sizes are the medium and large Veneta. The .

Q. Please give me a quick rundown of the classic bags?
Veneta - The classic zippered hobo with an integral handle. This bag is available in 4 sizes: Asian, Medium, Large, and Maxi. It slouches beautifully after use.
Campana - A hobo style with double handles. There is an E-W inner strap that unfastens and serves as a closure. Available in two sizes, Medium and Large.
Roma - A larger three compartment satchel with a middle zip section. Strap/flap closure with hardware clasp. More businesslike in feel, and roomy.
Montaigne - The classic zippered double handled small boxy duffle style. Handles are adjustable and although usually hand carried, it may fit on your shoulder, depending on your size.
Pyramid - Another classic hobo with a zippered closure. With a boxy bottom like the Sloane, but more rounded like a Veneta. Currently has a single wider strap attached by oval hardware.
Cabat - Mr. Maier's iconic double handled tote. Conventionally woven, inside and out. Available in Asian, Medium, Large, and Uomo.
Sloane - A boxy single handled shoulder bag. The strap is wide like the Pyramid, but attached to woven leather covered hardware. This bag has an overlapping flap closure. While structured looking at first, it slouches wonderfully.
Knot - BVs iconic evening clutch. A small boxy design with rounded corners. It gets its name from the "Knot" closure at the top.
Ball or New Ball - A Hobo style with a single handle similar to the Pyramid. At one time the handle was integral to the bag, and there is talk it will return to that style again. The shape of the Ball is rounded at the corners and flatter than the Sloane or Pyramid. The corners have an interesting curved seam that is like a sideways letter "Y."

Q. What is the best kind of leather?
The most commonly used is nappa. It really comes down to the touch – when you touch the bag, does it make you happy? Check out the in-process leather guide: Bottega Veneta Leather Guide

Q. Where is the authenticity tag?
The BV authenticity tag is small, rectangular and white . The logo is printed on one side, style and color information on the reverse. This tag is sewn into your bag, usually in a pocket. Sometimes it is difficult to find, but keep looking!

Q. What are these anacronyms I see in posts?
BV = Bottega Veneta
SO = Stands for Special Order. Bottega Veneta will do special order bags for clients, however they must be an upgrade. For example, if you wanted a Copper bag that was made in Nappa (but not Copper), your leather would have to be an upgrade from Nappa such as goat, snake, or croc.
HG = Holy Grail, or the most desired bag (varies with member)
LE = Limited Edition. Each year, BV produced limited quantities of some styles in unusual colors and materials. A metal plate inside the bag indicates the limited edition number.
WTS = Want to sell (these threads/posts not allowed)
WTB = Want to buy (these threads/posts not allowed)
IMO, or IMHO = Not specific to this forum but, "in my opinion" or "in my humble opinion."

[jburgh]

Welcome to TPF and the BV forum. Here are a few threads that are *MUST READS* for the a new member.

http://forum.purseblog.com/bottega-v...uidelines.html

Please READ THIS before posting in Authentication thread

http://forum.purseblog.com/feedback-dropbox/ Any and all threads here!

Posting Photos

How to Watermark your photos!!!

Introduce Yourself! and please introduce yourself!

[jburgh]

We have a format for Authenticating Bottega Veneta items. Hopefully this will be helpful to keep the threads easy to navigate, easy to respond to, and be an overall better for all involved.

Before you post in the Bottega Veneta "Authenticate This" thread you NEED to read the rules!!!! This will make it easier for EVERYONE and really make the chance of you getting your question answered much better.

Please follow the following rules:

Before you submit a request for authentication, please search this thread to make sure that the item has not previously been authenticated. This is not a thread to ask general questions about Bottega Veneta, please refer to our reference section for such information. Finally, do not submit requests for something that is obviously a fake, e.g. the item says it is a replica, or a $50 Montaigne.
This is a free service, but it is imperative that you help our authenticators by using the following format:

Item Name:
Listing number:
Seller name or ID:
Working Link:
Comments:

Here is an example I totally made up to illustrate the format:

Item Name: Bottega Veneta Roma NWT
Listing number: 123456789
Seller name or ID: idonotsellfakes
Working Link: Please read me FIRST for BV Basics and FAQs! - The BV Newbies Guide
Comments: Please authenticate this bag, this is a new seller that I don't know. Thank you.

The format accomplishes the following:

1. Allows authenticators and requesters to see all information laid out in a clear and concise manner, upfront, without wading through links to find out information.

2. Allows requesters to easily see if the items have been previously requested, when doing a search. Searches will pick up item numbers, and this is what requesters should be searching for.

3. Allows both authenticators and requesters to mentally note important information, such as "That seller sells authentic" or "Seller XXXX is a problematic seller."

4. Reduces duplications of requests which clutters the thread and takes up unnecessary time and space.

5. Respects the personal time and effort authenticators take to answer requests.



Authenticators are not required to answer every request, and it is their right to ignore a request that is not in the proper format.
Authenticators may also request additional pictures and/or information in order to assist with authentication. Please remember, it is always useful to have several close up pictures when submitting an item for authentication.
Please do not intervene to confront a troll or rudeness on the boards, just use the REPORT function (button) to alert the mods, and let them handle it from there. In the meantime, just ignore the poster until a mod can intervene.
Always be respectful when you post and treat others as you expect to be treated. This is an open thread and everyone is welcome to participate.
Do NOT PM an authenticator or moderator to request authentication. Any and all such requests must be posted in this thread.


I hopes this helps. Thank you for your compliance
PM me if you need further clarification.



Disclaimer:
All Authenticate This threads on tPF are meant to provide assistance to shoppers who are uncertain about the legitimacy and authenticity of designer goods. The evaluations posted by tPF's members are only opinions that stem from personal experiences as shoppers and collectors. They are not legally binding or professional authentications and are not to be treated as such.

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