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jll9 · Mar 28th, 2008, 06:47 PM

Are these colors too similar to justify owning both? Thanks for your opinions.

foxie-pooh · Mar 28th, 2008, 06:51 PM

They are quite different though their base color are both gold...ottone is more of a pale matte champaign color while ossidato is more of a rustic vintage brass color...I think owing both would definitely be justifiable

Sum · Mar 28th, 2008, 07:06 PM

if one can be so lucky as to have both, why not? overall they don't look too similar and on its own each is just TDF

annie9999 · Mar 28th, 2008, 07:08 PM

I think owning both would be amazing.

LLANeedle · Mar 29th, 2008, 06:16 AM

IMO I don't see them as similar at all.

boxermom · Mar 29th, 2008, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by foxie-pooh

They are quite different though their base color are both gold...ottone is more of a pale matte champaign color while ossidato is more of a rustic vintage brass color...I think owing both would definitely be justifiable

Gosh, you described them well! If you saw them next to each other you wouldn't think they were very similar. They each have a different "vibe", if that makes any sense. The Ossidato is more fashion forward IMO, and Ottone is a (to me) classic matte light champagne (foxie-pooh, I'm stealing your words

) look. Both are stunning.

Syma · Mar 29th, 2008, 08:25 AM

Both are gorgeous, the ossidato bags are more shiny than ottone (although ottone has a lovely sheen in the light it catches on the sparkles in the bag). The ottone I have has a cream base whereas the ossidato has a black base. The only full intrecciato bags in the ossidato that I have seen are the cabat though. The others like the bucket tote, wallet and clutch only have the intrecciato swirls.

Mina · Mar 29th, 2008, 10:54 AM

I'm glad this question was brought up.

I initially thought they are both similar as they're both metallics, hence wanting them both is being too obssessive!

But after talking to BV SAs in California & New York, I have to agree that they each give a different look.

bertrell · Mar 29th, 2008, 01:05 PM

In terms of vibes:
Ossidato --> rock chick
Ottone --> lady of leisure

I saw both side by side (as cabats) today at a BV store, and actually preferred the look of the ossidato, although ottone is, by now, almost legendary. But I agree that over time, ottone would probably be more enduring as a wardrobe all-rounder.

BookerMoose · Mar 29th, 2008, 04:09 PM

Unfortunately I've never seen either one IRL... But it sounds like they are different enough to justify having both!

Mid- · Mar 29th, 2008, 04:37 PM

I played with cabat in both colours the other day and they definitely give different impressions. As foxie-pooh fabulously put it, ottone is a fine champagne (now I know why I like it so much...), while ossidato to me is an art of gladiator/armour. I wouldn't have any problem in justifying owing both, but funding is another story.

triggerpuff · Mar 29th, 2008, 08:54 PM

They are quite different, with the ossidato having that oxidized look and effect (i don't know italian, but am guessing ossidato means oxidized), while ottone is a richer and full-bodied gold. Having both would be lovely!!

Nymph · Mar 30th, 2008, 06:33 AM

Like everyone else, I think that both colours are very different IMO. While both have a metallic sheen, the Ottone is a true gold, whereas the Ossidato has that layer of darker tone painted on the Platinum to give that oxised effect.

If money wasn't an issue, I would snap both colours up in a heartbeat!

Mar 28th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#1
jll9 OP Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 173	Platinum Ossidato and Ottone Question Are these colors too similar to justify owning both? Thanks for your opinions.
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Mar 28th, 2008, 06:51 PM	#2
foxie-pooh Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 555	Re: Platinum Ossidato and Ottone Question They are quite different though their base color are both gold...ottone is more of a pale matte champaign color while ossidato is more of a rustic vintage brass color...I think owing both would definitely be justifiable
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Mar 28th, 2008, 07:06 PM	#3
Sum Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 572	Re: Platinum Ossidato and Ottone Question if one can be so lucky as to have both, why not? overall they don't look too similar and on its own each is just TDF
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Mar 28th, 2008, 07:08 PM	#4
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,708	Re: Platinum Ossidato and Ottone Question I think owning both would be amazing.
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Mar 29th, 2008, 06:16 AM	#5
LLANeedle Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,445	Re: Platinum Ossidato and Ottone Question IMO I don't see them as similar at all.

Mar 29th, 2008, 08:25 AM	#7
Syma Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,348	Re: Platinum Ossidato and Ottone Question Both are gorgeous, the ossidato bags are more shiny than ottone (although ottone has a lovely sheen in the light it catches on the sparkles in the bag). The ottone I have has a cream base whereas the ossidato has a black base. The only full intrecciato bags in the ossidato that I have seen are the cabat though. The others like the bucket tote, wallet and clutch only have the intrecciato swirls.
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Mar 29th, 2008, 10:54 AM	#8
Mina Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10	Re: Platinum Ossidato and Ottone Question I'm glad this question was brought up. I initially thought they are both similar as they're both metallics, hence wanting them both is being too obssessive! But after talking to BV SAs in California & New York, I have to agree that they each give a different look.
Mina Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10

Mar 29th, 2008, 01:05 PM	#9
bertrell Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 182	Re: Platinum Ossidato and Ottone Question In terms of vibes: Ossidato --> rock chick Ottone --> lady of leisure I saw both side by side (as cabats) today at a BV store, and actually preferred the look of the ossidato, although ottone is, by now, almost legendary. But I agree that over time, ottone would probably be more enduring as a wardrobe all-rounder.
bertrell Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 182

Mar 29th, 2008, 04:09 PM	#10
BookerMoose Arrrooooo! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,579	Re: Platinum Ossidato and Ottone Question Unfortunately I've never seen either one IRL... But it sounds like they are different enough to justify having both!

Mar 29th, 2008, 04:37 PM	#11
Mid- ありがとう Joined: Mar 2007 Location: ottone~chocolate heaven Posts: 3,567	Re: Platinum Ossidato and Ottone Question I played with cabat in both colours the other day and they definitely give different impressions. As foxie-pooh fabulously put it, ottone is a fine champagne (now I know why I like it so much...), while ossidato to me is an art of gladiator/armour. I wouldn't have any problem in justifying owing both, but funding is another story.
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Mar 29th, 2008, 08:54 PM	#12
triggerpuff from B to H... Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 304	Re: Platinum Ossidato and Ottone Question They are quite different, with the ossidato having that oxidized look and effect (i don't know italian, but am guessing ossidato means oxidized), while ottone is a richer and full-bodied gold. Having both would be lovely!!

Mar 30th, 2008, 06:33 AM	#13
Nymph Black WE please! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,266	Re: Platinum Ossidato and Ottone Question Like everyone else, I think that both colours are very different IMO. While both have a metallic sheen, the Ottone is a true gold, whereas the Ossidato has that layer of darker tone painted on the Platinum to give that oxised effect. If money wasn't an issue, I would snap both colours up in a heartbeat!
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