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carrera · Oct 19th, 2009, 01:53 AM

Hi all BV lovers,

I am a new addict to BV bags, and currently I am eyeing on a sloane bag and would really like to own it in nero (black) color. My understanding from my reading up from this forum is that, nero is a classic color, and therefore should be available every season. I did not expect much difficulty in finding one in my local store actually. BUT, when I was down at the store today, I was told that sloane is no longer available in nero. In place of it is a color call 'blue black'. The SA showed it to me, it looked just like black ( under the dim lighting in the store). She took out a nero purse for me to compare the color with, and I think the difference is minimal. But I felt that the nero purse's leather looked more shinny somehow. So I would still prefer to buy it in nero if it is still in production. So, I have a little bit of doubt about the info given by the SA in the store. Is she telling me this so that she can quickly close the deal on the 'blue black' sloane or does any one have any idea whether the info she gave was true?
Thanks very much for any info relevant...

TDL · Oct 19th, 2009, 02:46 AM

I don't know if they have discontinued producing Nero Sloanes but the one you described as "blue black" sounds like the color "Night". It's a very dark midnight blue and does look like black under dim conditions. I actually love that color but it's always relative to the beholder.

The difference in the "shine" or finish of the leather is due to the fact that some bags use nappa (Nero) leather as opposed to nappa umbria (Night). The latter slightly thicker in texture but also allows for color variation and extra gradients.

carrera · Oct 19th, 2009, 04:55 AM

Originally Posted by TDL

I don't know if they have discontinued producing Nero Sloanes but the one you described as "blue black" sounds like the color "Night". It's a very dark midnight blue and does look like black under dim conditions. I actually love that color but it's always relative to the beholder.

The difference in the "shine" or finish of the leather is due to the fact that some bags use nappa (Nero) leather as opposed to nappa umbria (Night). The latter slightly thicker in texture but also allows for color variation and extra gradients.

Thanks for the info TDL. I believe you are right.. the color should be night. But i really hates it when the SA do not talk in BV color language... maybe she think its easier for me to understand by telling me it's 'blue black'? I have also read that sloane are usually in nappa umbria... so could you advise me whether the wax coating makes the leather harder to maintain? In your opinion, does night and nero look very far apart under natural broad day light?

boxermom · Oct 19th, 2009, 09:49 AM

The Nappa Umbria is supposed to be easier to maintain--that's why the leather is treated. Some people say Nappa Umbria feels just like regular Nappa, but in my experience, it's firmer feeling and I can notice the coating or however it's treated.

blueiris · Oct 19th, 2009, 10:20 AM

Nero is a "classic" color, but not in the Sloane--it was a seasonal color for the Sloane. I have a nero Sloane, and my BV SA told me it was made for Spring/Summer 2008. It is not in current production, but there might be some still out there somewhere.

On this forum, I've seen references and photos to Sloanes in "night," which seems to be a black/grey, and "dark navy," which seems to be true to its name. If your SA describes it as blue-black, it could be dark navy. I've never seen dark navy or night in person, so I can't be of more help than that.

As for the shine or lack of shine, my nero Sloane--according to my SA--is nappa capri. I think my SA likened it to glove leather, and my nero Sloane indeed has a very soft hand and drape, it it seems to have a glow or sheen that my regular nappa items don't have. I don't think it's treated leather, but I think nero, generally, is pretty forgiving in terms of care and maintenance.

This is my bag (and you might see other helpful photos and posts there, too):
Sloane - PICS ONLY!!!

carrera · Oct 19th, 2009, 11:01 AM

Boxermom,
thanks! i am glad to know that it is not difficult maintaining nappa umbria ...

Blueiris,
yes I have looked at all the sloane pics in the thread and your nero sloane is very lovely... too bad i think its too late for me to get my hand on one by now. Seems like this is indeed a seasonal item.... and I am not sure what to get now.

lilndc · Oct 19th, 2009, 11:06 AM

Carrera - I also wanted the sloane in nero and was told the same thing by my SA. I ended up buying the night sloane, and to tell you the truth, it looks black to me. It is such a rich dark color, that unless you put it right next to a black bag and look closely, you can't really tell the difference. I wear black a lot, and even next to my clothes, i dont' see a difference. I posted some pictures of my night sloane next to some othe black BV bags when I did a reveal early in the summer. Hope this helps.

carrera · Oct 19th, 2009, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by lilndc

Carrera - I also wanted the sloane in nero and was told the same thing by my SA. I ended up buying the night sloane, and to tell you the truth, it looks black to me. It is such a rich dark color, that unless you put it right next to a black bag and look closely, you can't really tell the difference. I wear black a lot, and even next to my clothes, i dont' see a difference. I posted some pictures of my night sloane next to some othe black BV bags when I did a reveal early in the summer. Hope this helps.

I saw your pics.... it does look just like black indeed. Maybe i should just get it? Oh i must tell you i love your collection! if i did buy the sloane.... think i have to hide it from DH for a while too...

lilndc · Oct 19th, 2009, 11:36 AM

LOL!!! I am still hiding the majority of my BVs from him... They will come out little by little over time so he doesn't know how nuts I went. I really do love the night sloane, even when i put it next to my black BV bag, I don't really see a difference. If they hadn't told me in the store, I wouldn't have known. But you should be comfortable with your choice, and love the bag you pick, so I would suggest trying it on again and maybe taking it outside in the light of day. Maybe try it on with a black outfit?

LT bag lady · Oct 19th, 2009, 11:39 AM

Carrera, just to confuse you some more,

the Nero did come in Nappa Capri & nappa Umbria. Here is a side by side of both Black/Grey Color Family- PICS ONLY!!!
The Hawaiian SA told my friend her 2007 was Nappa Capri, my 2008 is Nappa Umbria. I did not take pictures of her bag's inside label which did say 2007 and would also have the code for the Nappa... wish I had.

Sloane is a beautiful bag!!

carrera · Oct 19th, 2009, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by lilndc

LOL!!! I am still hiding the majority of my BVs from him... They will come out little by little over time so he doesn't know how nuts I went. I really do love the night sloane, even when i put it next to my black BV bag, I don't really see a difference. If they hadn't told me in the store, I wouldn't have known. But you should be comfortable with your choice, and love the bag you pick, so I would suggest trying it on again and maybe taking it outside in the light of day. Maybe try it on with a black outfit?

yes I am probably going to head back to the store to have a second look... but now i am worried that I will be lured into buying the uluru montaigne too... oh my oh my....

carrera · Oct 19th, 2009, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by LT bag lady

Carrera, just to confuse you some more,

the Nero did come in Nappa Capri & nappa Umbria. Here is a side by side of both Black/Grey Color Family- PICS ONLY!!!
The Hawaiian SA told my friend her 2007 was Nappa Capri, my 2008 is Nappa Umbria. I did not take pictures of her bag's inside label which did say 2007 and would also have the code for the Nappa... wish I had.

Sloane is a beautiful bag!!

they look like twins..... one thing i recalled about my visit today... the SA gave me the color code... it did not starts with 1XXX, think she said 4XXX... any idea whether that's night or some other color altogether?!

LT bag lady · Oct 19th, 2009, 12:02 PM

Black/Grey Color Family- PICS ONLY!!!
post #38 is Night but her color code is 1108 from 2008, the plot thickens...
lilndc, what is the color code in your Night?

lilndc · Oct 19th, 2009, 12:05 PM

Ooooh... I will have to check when I get home, she is not with me at work today.

blueiris · Oct 19th, 2009, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by carrera

they look like twins..... one thing i recalled about my visit today... the SA gave me the color code... it did not starts with 1XXX, think she said 4XXX... any idea whether that's night or some other color altogether?!

Then maybe it's the dark navy? There is a color called "dark navy" for the Sloane, but I don't know the color code.

Oct 19th, 2009, 01:53 AM	#1
carrera OP Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 23	Sloane Bag , nero or blue black ? Hi all BV lovers, I am a new addict to BV bags, and currently I am eyeing on a sloane bag and would really like to own it in nero (black) color. My understanding from my reading up from this forum is that, nero is a classic color, and therefore should be available every season. I did not expect much difficulty in finding one in my local store actually. BUT, when I was down at the store today, I was told that sloane is no longer available in nero. In place of it is a color call 'blue black'. The SA showed it to me, it looked just like black ( under the dim lighting in the store). She took out a nero purse for me to compare the color with, and I think the difference is minimal. But I felt that the nero purse's leather looked more shinny somehow. So I would still prefer to buy it in nero if it is still in production. So, I have a little bit of doubt about the info given by the SA in the store. Is she telling me this so that she can quickly close the deal on the 'blue black' sloane or does any one have any idea whether the info she gave was true? Thanks very much for any info relevant...
carrera OP Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 23

Oct 19th, 2009, 02:46 AM	#2
TDL Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 422	I don't know if they have discontinued producing Nero Sloanes but the one you described as "blue black" sounds like the color "Night". It's a very dark midnight blue and does look like black under dim conditions. I actually love that color but it's always relative to the beholder. The difference in the "shine" or finish of the leather is due to the fact that some bags use nappa (Nero) leather as opposed to nappa umbria (Night). The latter slightly thicker in texture but also allows for color variation and extra gradients.
TDL Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 422

Oct 19th, 2009, 11:01 AM	#6
carrera OP Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 23	Boxermom, thanks! i am glad to know that it is not difficult maintaining nappa umbria ... Blueiris, yes I have looked at all the sloane pics in the thread and your nero sloane is very lovely... too bad i think its too late for me to get my hand on one by now. Seems like this is indeed a seasonal item.... and I am not sure what to get now.
carrera OP Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 23

Oct 19th, 2009, 11:39 AM	#10
LT bag lady Another addict Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Too close to NYC Posts: 4,451	Carrera, just to confuse you some more, the Nero did come in Nappa Capri & nappa Umbria. Here is a side by side of both Black/Grey Color Family- PICS ONLY!!! The Hawaiian SA told my friend her 2007 was Nappa Capri, my 2008 is Nappa Umbria. I did not take pictures of her bag's inside label which did say 2007 and would also have the code for the Nappa... wish I had. Sloane is a beautiful bag!!
	__________________ LT Bag Lady Officially on a ban... ethel, don't show me that! I mean it!!

Oct 19th, 2009, 12:02 PM	#13
LT bag lady Another addict Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Too close to NYC Posts: 4,451	Black/Grey Color Family- PICS ONLY!!! post #38 is Night but her color code is 1108 from 2008, the plot thickens... lilndc, what is the color code in your Night?
	__________________ LT Bag Lady Officially on a ban... ethel, don't show me that! I mean it!!

Oct 19th, 2009, 09:49 AM	#4
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,691	The Nappa Umbria is supposed to be easier to maintain--that's why the leather is treated. Some people say Nappa Umbria feels just like regular Nappa, but in my experience, it's firmer feeling and I can notice the coating or however it's treated.

Oct 19th, 2009, 10:20 AM	#5
blueiris Member Joined: May 2008 Location: United States Posts: 1,385	Nero is a "classic" color, but not in the Sloane--it was a seasonal color for the Sloane. I have a nero Sloane, and my BV SA told me it was made for Spring/Summer 2008. It is not in current production, but there might be some still out there somewhere. On this forum, I've seen references and photos to Sloanes in "night," which seems to be a black/grey, and "dark navy," which seems to be true to its name. If your SA describes it as blue-black, it could be dark navy. I've never seen dark navy or night in person, so I can't be of more help than that. As for the shine or lack of shine, my nero Sloane--according to my SA--is nappa capri. I think my SA likened it to glove leather, and my nero Sloane indeed has a very soft hand and drape, it it seems to have a glow or sheen that my regular nappa items don't have. I don't think it's treated leather, but I think nero, generally, is pretty forgiving in terms of care and maintenance. This is my bag (and you might see other helpful photos and posts there, too): Sloane - PICS ONLY!!!

Oct 19th, 2009, 11:06 AM	#7
lilndc Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Washington DC Posts: 104	Carrera - I also wanted the sloane in nero and was told the same thing by my SA. I ended up buying the night sloane, and to tell you the truth, it looks black to me. It is such a rich dark color, that unless you put it right next to a black bag and look closely, you can't really tell the difference. I wear black a lot, and even next to my clothes, i dont' see a difference. I posted some pictures of my night sloane next to some othe black BV bags when I did a reveal early in the summer. Hope this helps.

Oct 19th, 2009, 11:36 AM	#9
lilndc Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Washington DC Posts: 104	LOL!!! I am still hiding the majority of my BVs from him... They will come out little by little over time so he doesn't know how nuts I went. I really do love the night sloane, even when i put it next to my black BV bag, I don't really see a difference. If they hadn't told me in the store, I wouldn't have known. But you should be comfortable with your choice, and love the bag you pick, so I would suggest trying it on again and maybe taking it outside in the light of day. Maybe try it on with a black outfit?

Oct 19th, 2009, 12:05 PM	#14
lilndc Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Washington DC Posts: 104	Ooooh... I will have to check when I get home, she is not with me at work today.

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