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castorny · Feb 2nd, 2009, 04:14 PM

There is a new bag in the men's collection for Spring/Summer '09 that is an East-West tote about the size of an Hermes 40 Birkin. It is in black oil or vegetable tanned cowhide. It is very sturdy.

But, the most interesting thing is that in the tanning process, mica is embedded in the skin. It is a very subtle effect. I do think it will appeal to women more than men, in size and in effect.

What do you think?

http://www.bottegaveneta.com/shoponl...4ec23&page=all

jburgh · Feb 2nd, 2009, 04:34 PM

castorny - Because I was a crow in a previous life, or have some crow DNA or something...I would love this look! WOW. I cannot tell from the picture, but will look for it this weekend at the boutique.

castorny · Feb 2nd, 2009, 06:00 PM

You have to be very close to the bag to realize there is a shimmer. I say shimmer because it is not obvious enough to be a sparkle. Does that make sense?

Gorgeous bag and I love that it is a more natural leather.

Ranag · Feb 2nd, 2009, 07:25 PM

^^^^
gorgeous bag castorny

piperlu · Feb 2nd, 2009, 07:52 PM

I love this bag. Nicole from Atlantic City boutique actually sent me some pics of this sometime ago. She thought I would love it. Of course, I do. LOL I've been bad lately, so I have to live vicariously through others.

Get it!

uclaboi · Feb 2nd, 2009, 11:36 PM

Love the simple style of this tote.

BTW, what color is Matita? Is it a black or a dark blue? TIA

doloresmia · Feb 2nd, 2009, 11:39 PM

Lurrrve!

kimberf · Feb 3rd, 2009, 12:28 AM

I think I would really like it in person. I can't see the shimmer well in the photo. It looks very pretty and subtle.

bv.luxury · Feb 3rd, 2009, 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by uclaboi

Love the simple style of this tote.

BTW, what color is Matita? Is it a black or a dark blue? TIA

Love Matita!

The color is very similar to "pencil lead". It's technically black with a hint of (what I call) glitter, but it's a very subtle shimmer.

It's uber hard to describe / explain - you have to see it in person.

uclaboi · Feb 3rd, 2009, 02:47 AM

^Thanks, Bryan!

That's right! "Matita" means pencil in Italian.

castorny · Feb 3rd, 2009, 11:28 AM

Like pencil graphite. Very accurate.

jburgh · Feb 3rd, 2009, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by castorny

Like pencil graphite. Very accurate.

If anyone can get a good picture of the leather, showing its personality, please post it here...I'd like to add it to the color threads!

annelovepuggy · Feb 3rd, 2009, 02:29 PM

Love pencil graphite color. I did see [plenty] graphite zip around wallets when I visited NYC a month ago. 'graphite' was what the SA told me; I wonder if it is the same as Matita. At that time I thought 'Oh, this is a very dark version of ferro!' The graphite sheen is just like [maybe a tiny bit more than] the sheen in ferro sloane [in my eyes].
I love all BV mens' simple yet stylish totes.

stormy · Feb 3rd, 2009, 03:06 PM

Gorgeous color!

uclaboi · Feb 3rd, 2009, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by annelovepuggy

I wonder if it is the same as Matita.

No, Graphite is similar to Ferro, but Matita is a new color for S/S 09

Feb 2nd, 2009, 04:14 PM	#1
castorny OP LuxuryObsessed Joined: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,252	Anyone like a little shimmer? There is a new bag in the men's collection for Spring/Summer '09 that is an East-West tote about the size of an Hermes 40 Birkin. It is in black oil or vegetable tanned cowhide. It is very sturdy. But, the most interesting thing is that in the tanning process, mica is embedded in the skin. It is a very subtle effect. I do think it will appeal to women more than men, in size and in effect. What do you think? http://www.bottegaveneta.com/shoponl...4ec23&page=all
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Feb 2nd, 2009, 04:34 PM	#2
jburgh BV, Choo, Ferragamo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: where the Corgis frap Posts: 7,197	castorny - Because I was a crow in a previous life, or have some crow DNA or something...I would love this look! WOW. I cannot tell from the picture, but will look for it this weekend at the boutique.
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Feb 2nd, 2009, 06:00 PM	#3
castorny OP LuxuryObsessed Joined: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,252	You have to be very close to the bag to realize there is a shimmer. I say shimmer because it is not obvious enough to be a sparkle. Does that make sense? Gorgeous bag and I love that it is a more natural leather.
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Feb 2nd, 2009, 07:25 PM	#4
Ranag Advanced Shopaholic Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Drooling Over A Handbag... Posts: 3,582	^^^^ gorgeous bag castorny
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Feb 2nd, 2009, 07:52 PM	#5
piperlu ~ Peltro Heaven ~ Joined: Jun 2006 Location: At the beach Posts: 9,391	I love this bag. Nicole from Atlantic City boutique actually sent me some pics of this sometime ago. She thought I would love it. Of course, I do. LOL I've been bad lately, so I have to live vicariously through others. Get it!
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Feb 2nd, 2009, 11:36 PM	#6
uclaboi Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,639	Love the simple style of this tote. BTW, what color is Matita? Is it a black or a dark blue? TIA
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Feb 2nd, 2009, 11:39 PM	#7
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,514	Lurrrve!

Feb 3rd, 2009, 12:28 AM	#8
kimberf Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,870	I think I would really like it in person. I can't see the shimmer well in the photo. It looks very pretty and subtle.

Feb 3rd, 2009, 02:47 AM	#10
uclaboi Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,639	^Thanks, Bryan! That's right! "Matita" means pencil in Italian.
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Feb 3rd, 2009, 11:28 AM	#11
castorny OP LuxuryObsessed Joined: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,252	Like pencil graphite. Very accurate.
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Feb 3rd, 2009, 02:29 PM	#13
annelovepuggy Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: US East Coast Posts: 1,035	Love pencil graphite color. I did see [plenty] graphite zip around wallets when I visited NYC a month ago. 'graphite' was what the SA told me; I wonder if it is the same as Matita. At that time I thought 'Oh, this is a very dark version of ferro!' The graphite sheen is just like [maybe a tiny bit more than] the sheen in ferro sloane [in my eyes]. I love all BV mens' simple yet stylish totes.

Feb 3rd, 2009, 03:06 PM	#14
stormy Shepherds Rule!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: In the Mountains Posts: 749	Gorgeous color!
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