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jadelim.lam · Oct 22nd, 2009, 02:47 AM

I was about to take the plunge and order a (continental flap) wallet in nappa, but hesitated after reading some of the threads about the durability of BV wallets. Some of the problems include fading, uneven weaving, splitting corners and tarnished zippers, and they surface after just a couple of months' usage.

I am so upset as I really want a BV wallet. I imagine it is very difficult to baby a wallet like you would a bag as it would be handled many times everyday, so I would want something more hardy.

Besides lambskin, would calf or goat skin wallets be more durable? what are the colors available right now??

LLANeedle · Oct 22nd, 2009, 05:32 AM

I have two BV wallets. One is a plain woven leather in nero and the other is a nero patent leather combo. I've have no problems with either one. They've held up well with daily use and both are stretched to capacity. I even keep my coins in them. That said, the black dye has stained the suede linings of my bags.

ssc0619 · Oct 22nd, 2009, 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by LLANeedle

That said, the black dye has stained the suede linings of my bags.

That's not good! I just got the matita one, so I guess I should expect the same. I do carry purse organizers--I guess I'll just have to make sure it goes in there.

kroquet · Oct 22nd, 2009, 08:33 AM

I didn't realize there was a color transfer issue. I guess you could leave the wallet inside the dust bag but not closed for easy access.

LLANeedle · Oct 22nd, 2009, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by kroquet

I didn't realize there was a color transfer issue. I guess you could leave the wallet inside the dust bag but not closed for easy access.

Using the dust bag seems too cumbersome for me. I don't like anything "extra" in my bags, even organizers. When I need to pull something out I'm usually in a hurry and need easy access. I think my nero cosmetic case is also a color transfer offender but I figure it's the nature of the beast.

LT bag lady · Oct 22nd, 2009, 09:08 AM

I have 2 BV wallets, a Nero Long Tab and an Ebano long zip around, oh and a Matita zip around coin purse.
The 1st 2 are Nappa leather and they look great after months of daily use. I do use a purse organizer so they are not bouncing around in my bag rubbing and bumping with everything else... The Matita coin purse is goat skin = indestructible!!

I have not experienced any problems with zippers rusting or getting stuck. The Nappa is not fading, minimal rubbing on the corners which is normal for any wallet.

Take the plunge, you will love the BV wallet. I get so many stares and compliments when I pull mine out to pay for something (happens more often than DH would like, lol). They are very elegant pieces!

annie9999 · Oct 22nd, 2009, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by LLANeedle

I have two BV wallets. One is a plain woven leather in nero and the other is a nero patent leather combo. I've have no problems with either one. They've held up well with daily use and both are stretched to capacity. I even keep my coins in them. That said, the black dye has stained the suede linings of my bags.

i used an ebano woven nappa wallet for a long time without any color transfer issues.

so far my nero ostrich wallet has been great- no color transfer.

my ottone wallet has been well used and still perfect.

piperlu · Oct 22nd, 2009, 11:29 AM

All of my wallets have held up well. I change them around every so often too.

BookerMoose · Oct 24th, 2009, 11:37 AM

I've used my Nero nappa ziparound wallet daily for almost two years and it is holding up wonderfully well - a little rubbing on the corners but no more so than I would expect with any wallet after that period of time. I also have assorted other SLGs and they are all wearing well as well. I haven't noticed any colour transfer from any of them to anything else, except when I briefly carried a Bianco (white) tab wallet - EVERYTHING transferred colour onto it but I then decided I was insane to even contemplate having a white wallet...

Oh, one other thing - I originally thought my Nero ziparound (which I bought on eBay - as there are no BV boutiques anywhere close and the only place here that sells BV doesn't sell BV SLGs) might be a second because the weaving is slightly crooked. It didn't really bother me but I was curious and so I asked about it here and found out that is perfectly normal, but if that is something that would bug you then it is best to buy a wallet IRL from a boutique because then you can check them all out and make sure you get one where the weaving is perfectly lined up.

ReRe · Oct 24th, 2009, 01:01 PM

I have a BV in the ruggiada black suede black patent weave and its held up great, haven't noticed any color transfer. I want the new double zip wallet, I saw it and its gorgeous, great price, about $550 but it was only available in black, truffle and lilac. I already have a black so maybe when it comes out in new colors.

ReRe · Oct 24th, 2009, 01:04 PM

PS My mini ottone wallet is too too gorgy, I keep admiring it and haven't used it.

blueiris · Oct 24th, 2009, 05:49 PM

I have a crimson small tab wallet (smaller than the continental tab or continental flap), and I've used it for a few months. I had durability-type concerns before buying it, but I figure nothing lasts forever, so I went ahead and bought it during the summer sale. My other wallet is built like a tank and is impervious to stains and wear, but I wanted a smaller and lighter-weight alternative (I still use the other one sometimes when I need to hold/organize more stuff).

After a few months of use (about 3x/week), I have no fading that I can see. If anything, the color has deepened. It might be from usage, but it doesn't look dirty, so I'm not unhappy with it. The corners are showing some darkening on the glaze, but I expect that of any wallet. The corners themselves are intact so far. I've only used this wallet inside a handbag with a black interior, so I can't say whether color transfer would be an issue or not.

Baggiana · Oct 24th, 2009, 07:45 PM

I have a wonderful one in limo snakeskin that I have been carrying non-stop for over a year... ok, occassionally, I change out for a day or two, but this one is my workhorse. No problems at all.

sngsk · Oct 25th, 2009, 05:55 PM

I've used mine daily for more than a year now - a turbolence continental flap- and it's still in great condition. There may be slight wearing on the sides of the leather strips but it's really minimal and you have to scrutinise it to see it.

jadelim.lam · Oct 28th, 2009, 08:15 AM

hey gals! thanks for all the great advice! i feel much more assured now.

but what is your take on goat vs lamb wallets? does goat feel alot stiffer and coarser? my local boutique doesnt carry goat wallet.

Oct 22nd, 2009, 02:47 AM	#1
jadelim.lam OP Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 160	Need expert advice on wallets I was about to take the plunge and order a (continental flap) wallet in nappa, but hesitated after reading some of the threads about the durability of BV wallets. Some of the problems include fading, uneven weaving, splitting corners and tarnished zippers, and they surface after just a couple of months' usage. I am so upset as I really want a BV wallet. I imagine it is very difficult to baby a wallet like you would a bag as it would be handled many times everyday, so I would want something more hardy. Besides lambskin, would calf or goat skin wallets be more durable? what are the colors available right now??
jadelim.lam OP Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 160

Oct 22nd, 2009, 08:33 AM	#4
kroquet Menopausal M. O. B. Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,471	I didn't realize there was a color transfer issue. I guess you could leave the wallet inside the dust bag but not closed for easy access.
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 09:08 AM	#6
LT bag lady Another addict Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Too close to NYC Posts: 4,438	I have 2 BV wallets, a Nero Long Tab and an Ebano long zip around, oh and a Matita zip around coin purse. The 1st 2 are Nappa leather and they look great after months of daily use. I do use a purse organizer so they are not bouncing around in my bag rubbing and bumping with everything else... The Matita coin purse is goat skin = indestructible!! I have not experienced any problems with zippers rusting or getting stuck. The Nappa is not fading, minimal rubbing on the corners which is normal for any wallet. Take the plunge, you will love the BV wallet. I get so many stares and compliments when I pull mine out to pay for something (happens more often than DH would like, lol). They are very elegant pieces!
	__________________ LT Bag Lady Officially on a ban... ethel, don't show me that! I mean it!!

Oct 22nd, 2009, 11:29 AM	#8
piperlu ~ Peltro Heaven ~ Joined: Jun 2006 Location: At the beach Posts: 9,393	All of my wallets have held up well. I change them around every so often too.
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Oct 24th, 2009, 11:37 AM	#9
BookerMoose Arrrooooo! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,577	I've used my Nero nappa ziparound wallet daily for almost two years and it is holding up wonderfully well - a little rubbing on the corners but no more so than I would expect with any wallet after that period of time. I also have assorted other SLGs and they are all wearing well as well. I haven't noticed any colour transfer from any of them to anything else, except when I briefly carried a Bianco (white) tab wallet - EVERYTHING transferred colour onto it but I then decided I was insane to even contemplate having a white wallet... Oh, one other thing - I originally thought my Nero ziparound (which I bought on eBay - as there are no BV boutiques anywhere close and the only place here that sells BV doesn't sell BV SLGs) might be a second because the weaving is slightly crooked. It didn't really bother me but I was curious and so I asked about it here and found out that is perfectly normal, but if that is something that would bug you then it is best to buy a wallet IRL from a boutique because then you can check them all out and make sure you get one where the weaving is perfectly lined up.
	Last edited by BookerMoose; Oct 24th, 2009 at 11:41 AM.

Oct 22nd, 2009, 05:32 AM	#2
LLANeedle Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,445	I have two BV wallets. One is a plain woven leather in nero and the other is a nero patent leather combo. I've have no problems with either one. They've held up well with daily use and both are stretched to capacity. I even keep my coins in them. That said, the black dye has stained the suede linings of my bags.

Oct 24th, 2009, 01:01 PM	#10
ReRe ReRe Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Philly area Posts: 3,434	I have a BV in the ruggiada black suede black patent weave and its held up great, haven't noticed any color transfer. I want the new double zip wallet, I saw it and its gorgeous, great price, about $550 but it was only available in black, truffle and lilac. I already have a black so maybe when it comes out in new colors.

Oct 24th, 2009, 01:04 PM	#11
ReRe ReRe Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Philly area Posts: 3,434	PS My mini ottone wallet is too too gorgy, I keep admiring it and haven't used it.

Oct 24th, 2009, 05:49 PM	#12
blueiris Member Joined: May 2008 Location: United States Posts: 1,379	I have a crimson small tab wallet (smaller than the continental tab or continental flap), and I've used it for a few months. I had durability-type concerns before buying it, but I figure nothing lasts forever, so I went ahead and bought it during the summer sale. My other wallet is built like a tank and is impervious to stains and wear, but I wanted a smaller and lighter-weight alternative (I still use the other one sometimes when I need to hold/organize more stuff). After a few months of use (about 3x/week), I have no fading that I can see. If anything, the color has deepened. It might be from usage, but it doesn't look dirty, so I'm not unhappy with it. The corners are showing some darkening on the glaze, but I expect that of any wallet. The corners themselves are intact so far. I've only used this wallet inside a handbag with a black interior, so I can't say whether color transfer would be an issue or not.

Oct 24th, 2009, 07:45 PM	#13
Baggiana Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,991	I have a wonderful one in limo snakeskin that I have been carrying non-stop for over a year... ok, occassionally, I change out for a day or two, but this one is my workhorse. No problems at all.
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Oct 25th, 2009, 05:55 PM	#14
sngsk Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 516	I've used mine daily for more than a year now - a turbolence continental flap- and it's still in great condition. There may be slight wearing on the sides of the leather strips but it's really minimal and you have to scrutinise it to see it.
sngsk Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 516	__________________ Looking for an ottone sloane. Please PM if you know of any on sale

Oct 28th, 2009, 08:15 AM	#15
jadelim.lam OP Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 160	hey gals! thanks for all the great advice! i feel much more assured now. but what is your take on goat vs lamb wallets? does goat feel alot stiffer and coarser? my local boutique doesnt carry goat wallet.
jadelim.lam OP Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 160

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