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Kassandra. · Jun 28th, 2009, 12:48 PM

Hi!

I' ve been eyeing this bag and I' m thinking about getting it. I haven't seen it IRL yet but I love the idea of a handheld python bag. The question is what do you think? Do you like it? Should I get this or stick with a classic black cabat? I' d love to hear your opinions! TIA!

http://www.bottegaveneta.com/shoponl...44625&page=all

kroquet · Jun 28th, 2009, 01:02 PM

I think it's gorgeous, but which do you love more? I guess for me, the classic Cabat would be my choice as an HG. But which makes your heart sing???

Bichon Lover · Jun 28th, 2009, 01:17 PM

Luuuvvvv it!!

legofish · Jun 28th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Oh, it looks great!

I love it so much~

Juda · Jun 28th, 2009, 01:55 PM

Gorgeous love it - but I prefer the black cabat
I love and own several handbags in python (all Chloe).
Humidity and rain can do a lot of damage to python leather - scales lifting and curling.
I live in humid weather I had one handbag ruined, but that didn't stop me from buying more handbags in python

I hope BV python is treated differently, they are both TDF.

doloresmia · Jun 28th, 2009, 02:13 PM

i just got a python clutch and can tell you it feels amazing.... and totally recommend BV for exotics. baggiana would be able to tell you more about care and wear for exotics....

if it were a choice between this and a cabat, i think i would go for the cabat. however, i am a classic bag person.... that being said, this one could be classic. the simplicity does not have the same feeling as an "IT" bag like the balenciaga motorcycle.... and the zipper is very practical

annie9999 · Jun 28th, 2009, 03:08 PM

i have not seen the python bag irl.
i have a medium nero cabat and it is the absolute best.
it is light, strong and weather friendly. i think it looks great with everything. i am so biased. i guess what i'm trying to say is that both bags are expensive and i feel you can't go wrong with the cabat in nero. i don't have the experience to say that about the python.

newbaglover · Jun 28th, 2009, 03:16 PM

I think this bag is gorgeous, but I would aslo go with the cabat, more a timeless bag IMO.

Kassandra. · Jun 28th, 2009, 03:52 PM

Thank you for your opinions so far!

I too am a classic bag person. I want to buy bags that have the potential to be held for many years to come. But in this case I'm torn. I think that a black python bag has the potential to become classic. A vintage beautiful piece. The python leather can contribute to this. Am I wrong? I really don't know.
On the other hand the cabat is classic on its own. But is black suitable for a cabat?
The python will be available only this season the cabat will always be around.

blackpearl · Jun 28th, 2009, 05:01 PM

Can you try both bags in person? I think you would know the answer right than and there. It is quite possible that you would have to have both and it will only be a question of which bag to buy first. Personally, I would go with Cabat. This bag looks too wide and shallow in the picture.

Baggiana · Jun 28th, 2009, 11:59 PM

I do love it, Kassandra.!!! I only have one python BV - the python duette... the hide feels very moisturized - if that is the correct word... For such a very large bag, it wears like fabric - amazing!!! It reminds me of the early Carlos Falchi skins with regard to suppleness and softness and will do no damage to your delicate clothing - only better! I would expect the skin of this bag, judging my duette, to be just as amazing. I do not know if pitone cerato means waxed python which is what the duette is. If you are serious about this bag, please see it in person first... then you can make a much better decision.

Yesterday, I decided to wear a Nancy Gonzalez python tote, and it more scratchy when I rubbed across the scales and on my silk blouse than I remembered... I was surprised, because the bag never struck me like that until I compared it to the python duette. I am spoiled now... The other day I looked at a Zagliani python bag (where the skin is injected with silicone to make it softer), and my duette is softer, more supple and much more beautiful than the skin in this bag by far!!! BV did something to the very large scales in the hide of this bag to make them just so soft and supple! (I realize that I keep using the same words, but it is true and I know of no better descriptors.) It is the amazing feel of the BV leather to which we so respond, and the python in my bag is no exception!

With python, the scales are larger and much more flexible than many other snakeskins, and do lift especially when the bag is rouched, pleated or even moves - it is the nature of the beast, and I do not find it ugly as long as the color of the underside of the scales is not vastly different than the top side. A glued down python scale with little movement is not as beautiful to me as one which has movement. I have a couple of python bags that are nearly 30 years old and they still look fabulous - in fact my very favorite python clutch is an early Falchi in a bow tie design that still garners stares and lots of attention.

I don't know if you should get this instead of the cabat. You and I seem to have very similar taste... maybe a smidge edgy interpretation to the classic. My suggestion is try them both and you will know which one - or both - will steal your heart.

Happy shopping!

IFFAH · Jun 29th, 2009, 02:31 AM

I like this bag. As mentioned by Baggiana, it's edgy with a twist to the classic. I don't think this bag will ever be outdated even if BV will no longer produce this design in future. I say yes, Kassandra.

SARM4800 · Jun 29th, 2009, 03:11 AM

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septembersiren · Jun 29th, 2009, 09:36 PM

I would buy this bag in a NY minute it is beautiful

Originally Posted by Kassandra.

Hi!

I' ve been eyeing this bag and I' m thinking about getting it. I haven't seen it IRL yet but I love the idea of a handheld python bag. The question is what do you think? Do you like it? Should I get this or stick with a classic black cabat? I' d love to hear your opinions! TIA!

http://www.bottegaveneta.com/shoponl...44625&page=all

septembersiren · Jun 29th, 2009, 09:41 PM

when you purchase BV you are purchasing timeless elegance
Mr Maier does not believe in "IT" bags
his bags are made to be in style today and 20 years from now
it is not the bag that makes the woman but the woman that makes the bag
Mr Maier believes that every woman brings her own personality to every bag and that is what makes it special

I think either the cabat or the python would be a classic choice

Originally Posted by Kassandra.

Thank you for your opinions so far!

I too am a classic bag person. I want to buy bags that have the potential to be held for many years to come. But in this case I'm torn. I think that a black python bag has the potential to become classic. A vintage beautiful piece. The python leather can contribute to this. Am I wrong? I really don't know.
On the other hand the cabat is classic on its own. But is black suitable for a cabat?
The python will be available only this season the cabat will always be around.

Jun 28th, 2009, 12:48 PM	#1
Kassandra. OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 296	Do you like this bag? Hi! I' ve been eyeing this bag and I' m thinking about getting it. I haven't seen it IRL yet but I love the idea of a handheld python bag. The question is what do you think? Do you like it? Should I get this or stick with a classic black cabat? I' d love to hear your opinions! TIA! http://www.bottegaveneta.com/shoponl...44625&page=all
Kassandra. OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 296

Jun 28th, 2009, 01:02 PM	#2
kroquet Menopausal M. O. B. Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,450	I think it's gorgeous, but which do you love more? I guess for me, the classic Cabat would be my choice as an HG. But which makes your heart sing???
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Jun 28th, 2009, 01:19 PM	#4
legofish A LV+BV Fan from HK Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 580	Oh, it looks great! I love it so much~
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Jun 28th, 2009, 01:55 PM	#5
Juda Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 954	Gorgeous love it - but I prefer the black cabat I love and own several handbags in python (all Chloe). Humidity and rain can do a lot of damage to python leather - scales lifting and curling. I live in humid weather I had one handbag ruined, but that didn't stop me from buying more handbags in python I hope BV python is treated differently, they are both TDF.
Juda Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 954

Jun 28th, 2009, 03:08 PM	#7
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,699	i have not seen the python bag irl. i have a medium nero cabat and it is the absolute best. it is light, strong and weather friendly. i think it looks great with everything. i am so biased. i guess what i'm trying to say is that both bags are expensive and i feel you can't go wrong with the cabat in nero. i don't have the experience to say that about the python.
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,699

Jun 28th, 2009, 01:17 PM	#3
Bichon Lover Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: California SF Bayarea Posts: 2,456	Luuuvvvv it!!

Jun 28th, 2009, 02:13 PM	#6
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,511	i just got a python clutch and can tell you it feels amazing.... and totally recommend BV for exotics. baggiana would be able to tell you more about care and wear for exotics.... if it were a choice between this and a cabat, i think i would go for the cabat. however, i am a classic bag person.... that being said, this one could be classic. the simplicity does not have the same feeling as an "IT" bag like the balenciaga motorcycle.... and the zipper is very practical

Jun 28th, 2009, 03:16 PM	#8
newbaglover Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: spain Posts: 2,169	I think this bag is gorgeous, but I would aslo go with the cabat, more a timeless bag IMO.
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Jun 28th, 2009, 03:52 PM	#9
Kassandra. OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 296	Thank you for your opinions so far! I too am a classic bag person. I want to buy bags that have the potential to be held for many years to come. But in this case I'm torn. I think that a black python bag has the potential to become classic. A vintage beautiful piece. The python leather can contribute to this. Am I wrong? I really don't know. On the other hand the cabat is classic on its own. But is black suitable for a cabat? The python will be available only this season the cabat will always be around.
Kassandra. OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 296

Jun 28th, 2009, 05:01 PM	#10
blackpearl Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 459	Can you try both bags in person? I think you would know the answer right than and there. It is quite possible that you would have to have both and it will only be a question of which bag to buy first. Personally, I would go with Cabat. This bag looks too wide and shallow in the picture.
blackpearl Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 459	__________________ Wish list: Ferro Pyramid Carmino Veneta

Jun 28th, 2009, 11:59 PM	#11
Baggiana Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,983	I do love it, Kassandra.!!! I only have one python BV - the python duette... the hide feels very moisturized - if that is the correct word... For such a very large bag, it wears like fabric - amazing!!! It reminds me of the early Carlos Falchi skins with regard to suppleness and softness and will do no damage to your delicate clothing - only better! I would expect the skin of this bag, judging my duette, to be just as amazing. I do not know if pitone cerato means waxed python which is what the duette is. If you are serious about this bag, please see it in person first... then you can make a much better decision. Yesterday, I decided to wear a Nancy Gonzalez python tote, and it more scratchy when I rubbed across the scales and on my silk blouse than I remembered... I was surprised, because the bag never struck me like that until I compared it to the python duette. I am spoiled now... The other day I looked at a Zagliani python bag (where the skin is injected with silicone to make it softer), and my duette is softer, more supple and much more beautiful than the skin in this bag by far!!! BV did something to the very large scales in the hide of this bag to make them just so soft and supple! (I realize that I keep using the same words, but it is true and I know of no better descriptors.) It is the amazing feel of the BV leather to which we so respond, and the python in my bag is no exception! With python, the scales are larger and much more flexible than many other snakeskins, and do lift especially when the bag is rouched, pleated or even moves - it is the nature of the beast, and I do not find it ugly as long as the color of the underside of the scales is not vastly different than the top side. A glued down python scale with little movement is not as beautiful to me as one which has movement. I have a couple of python bags that are nearly 30 years old and they still look fabulous - in fact my very favorite python clutch is an early Falchi in a bow tie design that still garners stares and lots of attention. I don't know if you should get this instead of the cabat. You and I seem to have very similar taste... maybe a smidge edgy interpretation to the classic. My suggestion is try them both and you will know which one - or both - will steal your heart. Happy shopping!
Baggiana Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,983	__________________

Jun 29th, 2009, 02:31 AM	#12
IFFAH I. Silk. U. Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,078	I like this bag. As mentioned by Baggiana, it's edgy with a twist to the classic. I don't think this bag will ever be outdated even if BV will no longer produce this design in future. I say yes, Kassandra.
IFFAH I. Silk. U. Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,078	__________________ Hermes...

Jun 29th, 2009, 03:11 AM	#13
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