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hanyeu · Oct 26th, 2009, 05:46 AM

Hi

I am relatively new to the BV forum on TPF. This is my first time doing a reveal on this particular forum although I've been using various BV items for quite awhile...

I have always wanted an item made out of exotic. So finally, while passing through HK enroute to China, I passed by BV in Elements and made an impulse purchase.

Can you guess what it is?

excessbaggage · Oct 26th, 2009, 06:15 AM

oh oh lets see it please!!!

annelovepuggy · Oct 26th, 2009, 06:22 AM

CROC WALLET !?

sunflower808 · Oct 26th, 2009, 06:29 AM

hanyeu · Oct 26th, 2009, 06:39 AM

introducing my new matte brown croc wallet! i am sorry that i don't know the exact name since the receipt didn't say what it is except it is SLG! i am absolutely in love with the matte texture as well as the beautiful brown color.

it is a longer version of the standard wallet with the built in coin pocket. after using a standard wallet with a separate coin pouch, i find myself always forgetting my coins and having to accumulate more and more coins!

i also have to say that due to the leather used in BV, i have to go through 3 different wallets in order to find one that is unblemished and perfect! the Elements store actually had to transfer one while I wait on the spot (20 min wait) from another HK store. all in all, as always, i was very impressed with the service received in BV!

on a separate note, does anyone know where BV gets its croc? one of the "silly" excuse that BV SA gave me regarding blemishes on the croc wallet was that crocs used for BV (as opposed to H) were wild crocs and hence, it is difficult to get a blemish free croc item from BV. is that true?

annelovepuggy · Oct 26th, 2009, 06:57 AM

OH, this is such a BEAUTY !! I love BV croc wallet [or any bag] ! BV service is amazing, isn't it ?

Congradulation and enjoy it in good health !

Sammyjoe · Oct 26th, 2009, 07:30 AM

Stunning croc wallet!! I cannot help on the bv croc sourcing question. I agree that BV does have such great service! Congrats!!

kroquet · Oct 26th, 2009, 07:45 AM

Stunning wallet!! Congrats!

SJ - love your sig!

annie9999 · Oct 26th, 2009, 07:49 AM

beautiful wallet. i don't know anything about the crocs being wild. would love to know.

anyway enjoy your gorgeous wallet. it is amazing.

LT bag lady · Oct 26th, 2009, 08:17 AM

Beautiful SLG (small leather goods)! Love croc and in ebano, just divine!
Enjoy!

excessbaggage · Oct 26th, 2009, 08:53 AM

Really beautiful! Enjoy it in good health. BV service is the best!

doloresmia · Oct 26th, 2009, 09:11 AM

beautiful wallet! what is the weave i see behind the wallet?

i don't know whether the crocs are wild or farmed, i do believe that BV vegetable dyes and has a particular treatment for its leathers and exotics that allows the natural coloring and variation to be preserved and accented. this means there will always be slight variation that enhances the overall look. i know some people don't like that, personally i think NO ONE, not even H, handles exotics as well as BV.

there are others with more extensive knowledge and perhaps they will weigh in

BagEssence · Oct 26th, 2009, 10:07 AM

makes me wana have wilds.......

hanyeu · Oct 26th, 2009, 10:50 AM

excessbaggage, annelovepuggy, Sammyjoe, kroquet, annie9999, LT bag lady, doloresmia and BagEssence, thanks for the compliments, everyone.

just a quick question, i assume that BV exotics like any other brands should be handled with care, particularly when it comes to water (rain and etc). any other thing i should note? should i pre-treat it with something to protect it?

the SA did show me an "older" display model which has been handled quite frequently and has acquired a beautiful patina (almost going from completely matte (almost like gris elephant in H speak!) like I have now to a more slightly glossy look) so i am looking forward to seeing my wallet evolves as time goes on!

doloresmia, the bag behind the wallet is my ebano laptop bag which has pretty much gone around the world with me for quite a few times!

boxermom · Oct 26th, 2009, 12:52 PM

What a handsome wallet! Very classy. If BV's exotic leathers are similar to Nappa, the "feel" will improve with age.

Congratulations!

Oct 26th, 2009, 06:15 AM	#2
excessbaggage Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Not too far from the Mall Posts: 81	oh oh lets see it please!!!
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Oct 26th, 2009, 06:22 AM	#3
annelovepuggy Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: US East Coast Posts: 1,035	CROC WALLET !?
	__________________ 'Real elegance is in the mind; if you've got that, the rest comes from it.' - Diana Vreeland, < 2009 > BV - 2 handbags, 1 knot clutch, 1 pencil case, 2 bangle bracelets, and a pair croc flip-flop H - 4 handbags, 9 scarves, 2 shawls, 2 scarf rings, 3 horn jewelries, 1 belt and 2 bracelets

Oct 26th, 2009, 06:29 AM	#4
sunflower808 Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 37
sunflower808 Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 37

Oct 26th, 2009, 06:57 AM	#6
annelovepuggy Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: US East Coast Posts: 1,035	OH, this is such a BEAUTY !! I love BV croc wallet [or any bag] ! BV service is amazing, isn't it ? Congradulation and enjoy it in good health !
	__________________ 'Real elegance is in the mind; if you've got that, the rest comes from it.' - Diana Vreeland, < 2009 > BV - 2 handbags, 1 knot clutch, 1 pencil case, 2 bangle bracelets, and a pair croc flip-flop H - 4 handbags, 9 scarves, 2 shawls, 2 scarf rings, 3 horn jewelries, 1 belt and 2 bracelets

Oct 26th, 2009, 07:30 AM	#7
Sammyjoe Night and Day Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,839	Stunning croc wallet!! I cannot help on the bv croc sourcing question. I agree that BV does have such great service! Congrats!!
Sammyjoe Night and Day Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,839	__________________ 1 Cabat Noce ( Thx Doloresmia and TankerToad!)

Oct 26th, 2009, 07:45 AM	#8
kroquet Banned & Menopausal Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,490	Stunning wallet!! Congrats! SJ - love your sig!
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Oct 26th, 2009, 07:49 AM	#9
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,707	beautiful wallet. i don't know anything about the crocs being wild. would love to know. anyway enjoy your gorgeous wallet. it is amazing.
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,707

Oct 26th, 2009, 08:17 AM	#10
LT bag lady Another addict Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Too close to NYC Posts: 4,443	Beautiful SLG (small leather goods)! Love croc and in ebano, just divine! Enjoy!
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Oct 26th, 2009, 08:53 AM	#11
excessbaggage Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Not too far from the Mall Posts: 81	Really beautiful! Enjoy it in good health. BV service is the best!
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Oct 26th, 2009, 09:11 AM	#12
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,527	beautiful wallet! what is the weave i see behind the wallet? i don't know whether the crocs are wild or farmed, i do believe that BV vegetable dyes and has a particular treatment for its leathers and exotics that allows the natural coloring and variation to be preserved and accented. this means there will always be slight variation that enhances the overall look. i know some people don't like that, personally i think NO ONE, not even H, handles exotics as well as BV. there are others with more extensive knowledge and perhaps they will weigh in
	__________________ Looking for a BV ottone sloane or cabat, please. It doesn't have to be soon, just some day.

Oct 26th, 2009, 10:07 AM	#13
BagEssence ACMC Ltd. Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 204	makes me wana have wilds.......
BagEssence ACMC Ltd. Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 204	__________________ visit my slow growing small collection of sinful indulgence http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...-o-427810.html Accessories & Clothes Wishlist: - BV clutch - Hermes belt Bag Wishlist: - BV Cabat <----checked, copper mini cabat (reveal on page 2)

Oct 26th, 2009, 10:50 AM	#14
hanyeu OP Member Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Posts: 508	excessbaggage, annelovepuggy, Sammyjoe, kroquet, annie9999, LT bag lady, doloresmia and BagEssence, thanks for the compliments, everyone. just a quick question, i assume that BV exotics like any other brands should be handled with care, particularly when it comes to water (rain and etc). any other thing i should note? should i pre-treat it with something to protect it? the SA did show me an "older" display model which has been handled quite frequently and has acquired a beautiful patina (almost going from completely matte (almost like gris elephant in H speak!) like I have now to a more slightly glossy look) so i am looking forward to seeing my wallet evolves as time goes on! doloresmia, the bag behind the wallet is my ebano laptop bag which has pretty much gone around the world with me for quite a few times!

Oct 26th, 2009, 12:52 PM	#15
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,689	What a handsome wallet! Very classy. If BV's exotic leathers are similar to Nappa, the "feel" will improve with age. Congratulations!

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