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leilani01 · Jun 11th, 2008, 07:05 PM

Since I couldn't get a wallet during the recent sale, I thought I'd hurry up and purchase one before the upcoming price increase.

I'm interested in the flap continental wallet:

http://www.bottegaveneta.com/shoponl...bdd26&page=all

The website shows a nice pix of the inside.

I'm hoping others have purchased this style and can provide any pros and cons. Also does anyone know what colors this style comes in? I was considered an ebano but might try something more colorful, i.e., blue or purple.

I'm planning on visiting my local BV boutique tomorrow and would appreciate any information.

Thank you!

Belgians · Jun 11th, 2008, 07:21 PM

I love it. I have 2. Nero and this one
http://www.bottegaveneta.com/shoponl...bdd26&page=all

In my opion it's the best wallet I ever owned.

Don't know what color you're considering, but I would stay away from the light colors. I bought the black 6 months ago and it looks as good as new.

blugenie · Jun 11th, 2008, 10:32 PM

I have the nero one as well and ditto Belgians - the best wallet I've ever owned. I sold my pink BV checkbook wallet because it didn't function as well as this one - everything else pales in comparison for me. It's sleeker than a zip-around style, has plenty of room for everything IMO, all is accessed from the top instead of flipping around, and IMO it looks dressier than a zip-around or checkbook style (where you can see the credit cards from the side) if carrying in a dash as a clutch. The only thing that would make it perfect is if the zipped section were one straight zip instead of 3-sided - just faster access I guess.

I'm not familiar with all the colors besides classic, but you should be able to find it in seasonal colors too. They also did this flap style in the cervo-illusion line that's on sale - oleander and perhaps glacier or oceano? The metallic cervo looks gorgeous too

leilani01 · Jun 12th, 2008, 11:12 AM

Belgians - Thanks for the information. I'm glad your Nero wallet still looks pristine! Agree with your advice about staying away from light colors, from past experience I avoid both light purses and wallets.

blugenie - Thanks for the ringing endorsement of the continental flap style wallets. I did look at the cervo-illusion line in glacier during the pre-sale but I prefer the look of the traditional weave. I love that weave and whenever I see styles without it or with very little weave, I think they look a bit "naked."

Jun 11th, 2008, 07:05 PM	#1
leilani01 OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,053	Help! I need information/feedback on BV wallet.... Since I couldn't get a wallet during the recent sale, I thought I'd hurry up and purchase one before the upcoming price increase. I'm interested in the flap continental wallet: http://www.bottegaveneta.com/shoponl...bdd26&page=all The website shows a nice pix of the inside. I'm hoping others have purchased this style and can provide any pros and cons. Also does anyone know what colors this style comes in? I was considered an ebano but might try something more colorful, i.e., blue or purple. I'm planning on visiting my local BV boutique tomorrow and would appreciate any information. Thank you!
	Last edited by leilani01; Jun 11th, 2008 at 07:20 PM.

Jun 11th, 2008, 07:21 PM	#2
Belgians Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 120	I love it. I have 2. Nero and this one http://www.bottegaveneta.com/shoponl...bdd26&page=all In my opion it's the best wallet I ever owned. Don't know what color you're considering, but I would stay away from the light colors. I bought the black 6 months ago and it looks as good as new.
Belgians Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 120

Jun 11th, 2008, 10:32 PM	#3
blugenie Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,745	I have the nero one as well and ditto Belgians - the best wallet I've ever owned. I sold my pink BV checkbook wallet because it didn't function as well as this one - everything else pales in comparison for me. It's sleeker than a zip-around style, has plenty of room for everything IMO, all is accessed from the top instead of flipping around, and IMO it looks dressier than a zip-around or checkbook style (where you can see the credit cards from the side) if carrying in a dash as a clutch. The only thing that would make it perfect is if the zipped section were one straight zip instead of 3-sided - just faster access I guess. I'm not familiar with all the colors besides classic, but you should be able to find it in seasonal colors too. They also did this flap style in the cervo-illusion line that's on sale - oleander and perhaps glacier or oceano? The metallic cervo looks gorgeous too
blugenie Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,745

Jun 12th, 2008, 11:12 AM	#4
leilani01 OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,053	Belgians - Thanks for the information. I'm glad your Nero wallet still looks pristine! Agree with your advice about staying away from light colors, from past experience I avoid both light purses and wallets. blugenie - Thanks for the ringing endorsement of the continental flap style wallets. I did look at the cervo-illusion line in glacier during the pre-sale but I prefer the look of the traditional weave. I love that weave and whenever I see styles without it or with very little weave, I think they look a bit "naked."

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