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wontonies · Oct 14th, 2009, 08:58 PM

I purchased my first BV from the outlet last week and I was really excited to receive my bag. However, when I opened the box and looked at the bag, I noticed the bag is not in perfect condition.

Since I've never bought a BV bag before, I am not sure about the quality of their leather. But as you can see in the picture, it seems like they didn't trim the leather very well and I could see the fabric hanging on the edges of the leather. Is this normal? Would the leather eventually look like this after some wear and tear?

jadelim.lam · Oct 14th, 2009, 10:14 PM

mine was from BV boutique and it did, after the first time i wore it. but i would say the fraying was minimal and inevitable as the bag is woven from strips of leather?

lets hear what the experts here say...

uclaboi · Oct 14th, 2009, 10:26 PM

Yes, it is normal.

ILYNN · Oct 15th, 2009, 12:47 AM

This happen to my brand new sloane too.

Baggiana · Oct 15th, 2009, 10:52 AM

Totally normal! I know that it bothers some, but not me. You could only prevent this by coating each edge with that plastic stuff everyone seems to use, and which eventually cracks and looks awful... not to mention that the bag would not drape. If you can get over the completely reproducible perfection look, you will be able to appreciate a largely handmade item of natural materials... and appreciate the differences - even consider it part of the beauty.

jburgh · Oct 15th, 2009, 11:19 AM

If you are careful and good at surgery, you can clip it off with tiny sharp scissors. It doesn't bug me, though. This is very characteristic of leather.

jmcadon · Oct 15th, 2009, 12:03 PM

Funny. I have a couple of BV's that are several years old and beautifully worn and aged and I even looked with a magnifying glasss and did not see this. Maybe with time the edges might soften and curl under a bit? My only brand new BV is the copper rame and it does not have the freying either although I think the leather is coated with something.

Since the other BV's gals say this is typical, I would not worry about it getting worse...only better!

sportsger2001 · Oct 15th, 2009, 12:12 PM

its totally normal so don't worry about it

My veneta,sloane and cosmetic pouches all have the same fraying characteristic except for my rame veneta.Maybe this occurs with most nappa leather items

wontonies · Oct 15th, 2009, 01:00 PM

Thanks ladies! I feel much better about my bag now.

Mid- · Oct 15th, 2009, 01:42 PM

Hi there, wontonies. I too agree that it is quite natural. This topic comes up from time to time, as it is rather nerve-wracking especially if you are relatively new to BV.

Here are a couple of threads on it with some pics.
Sloane Owners! A Question!
Any recommendations?

I wouldn't worry too much. Enjoy your lovely BV! What style is it?

wontonies · Oct 16th, 2009, 08:26 AM

Thanks for the info Mid...they are very informational for a newbie like me.

Since this is my first BV, I've got the classic Veneta...can't go wrong with it right?

annelovepuggy · Oct 16th, 2009, 07:28 PM

Mid - I really admire your skill of digging old threads. Very very helpful !

Originally Posted by Mid-

This topic comes up from time to time, as it is rather nerve-wracking especially if you are relatively new to BV.

Here are a couple of threads on it with some pics.
Sloane Owners! A Question!
Any recommendations?

noddanard · Oct 17th, 2009, 08:57 PM

Mine's like that too.
It bothers me a bit but I do understand that it's handmade : )

beth001 · Oct 18th, 2009, 01:37 PM

I think the amount of "fraying" (and I hate to use that term because it implies something more akin to damage) probably varies depending on the type of leather used. My White Grommet Veneta has none. My (much newer!) Crimson Veneta has the same kind of fraying as yours. Yes, it is a part of the exquisitely hand-crafted nature of BV. Have you seen the video of Thomas Maier on the Martha Show? They show a woman weaving a BV bag. It will knock your socks off!

Oct 14th, 2009, 08:58 PM	#1
wontonies OP Member Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 64	Is this normal? I purchased my first BV from the outlet last week and I was really excited to receive my bag. However, when I opened the box and looked at the bag, I noticed the bag is not in perfect condition. Since I've never bought a BV bag before, I am not sure about the quality of their leather. But as you can see in the picture, it seems like they didn't trim the leather very well and I could see the fabric hanging on the edges of the leather. Is this normal? Would the leather eventually look like this after some wear and tear?
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Oct 14th, 2009, 10:14 PM	#2
jadelim.lam Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 160	mine was from BV boutique and it did, after the first time i wore it. but i would say the fraying was minimal and inevitable as the bag is woven from strips of leather? lets hear what the experts here say...
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Oct 14th, 2009, 10:26 PM	#3
uclaboi Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,641	Yes, it is normal.
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Oct 15th, 2009, 12:47 AM	#4
ILYNN Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 33	This happen to my brand new sloane too.
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Oct 15th, 2009, 10:52 AM	#5
Baggiana Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,994	Totally normal! I know that it bothers some, but not me. You could only prevent this by coating each edge with that plastic stuff everyone seems to use, and which eventually cracks and looks awful... not to mention that the bag would not drape. If you can get over the completely reproducible perfection look, you will be able to appreciate a largely handmade item of natural materials... and appreciate the differences - even consider it part of the beauty.
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Oct 15th, 2009, 11:19 AM	#6
jburgh BV, Choo, Ferragamo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: where the Corgis frap Posts: 7,216	If you are careful and good at surgery, you can clip it off with tiny sharp scissors. It doesn't bug me, though. This is very characteristic of leather.
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Oct 15th, 2009, 12:03 PM	#7
jmcadon Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,482	Funny. I have a couple of BV's that are several years old and beautifully worn and aged and I even looked with a magnifying glasss and did not see this. Maybe with time the edges might soften and curl under a bit? My only brand new BV is the copper rame and it does not have the freying either although I think the leather is coated with something. Since the other BV's gals say this is typical, I would not worry about it getting worse...only better!
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Oct 15th, 2009, 12:12 PM	#8
sportsger2001 Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 255	its totally normal so don't worry about it My veneta,sloane and cosmetic pouches all have the same fraying characteristic except for my rame veneta.Maybe this occurs with most nappa leather items
sportsger2001 Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 255

Oct 15th, 2009, 01:00 PM	#9
wontonies OP Member Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 64	Thanks ladies! I feel much better about my bag now.
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Oct 15th, 2009, 01:42 PM	#10
Mid- ありがとう Joined: Mar 2007 Location: ottone~chocolate heaven Posts: 3,563	Hi there, wontonies. I too agree that it is quite natural. This topic comes up from time to time, as it is rather nerve-wracking especially if you are relatively new to BV. Here are a couple of threads on it with some pics. Sloane Owners! A Question! Any recommendations? I wouldn't worry too much. Enjoy your lovely BV! What style is it?
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Oct 16th, 2009, 08:26 AM	#11
wontonies OP Member Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 64	Thanks for the info Mid...they are very informational for a newbie like me. Since this is my first BV, I've got the classic Veneta...can't go wrong with it right?
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Oct 17th, 2009, 08:57 PM	#13
noddanard Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Bangkok Posts: 503	Mine's like that too. It bothers me a bit but I do understand that it's handmade : )

Oct 18th, 2009, 01:37 PM	#14
beth001 Purse Slut Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 2,453	I think the amount of "fraying" (and I hate to use that term because it implies something more akin to damage) probably varies depending on the type of leather used. My White Grommet Veneta has none. My (much newer!) Crimson Veneta has the same kind of fraying as yours. Yes, it is a part of the exquisitely hand-crafted nature of BV. Have you seen the video of Thomas Maier on the Martha Show? They show a woman weaving a BV bag. It will knock your socks off!
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