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gemibebe · Jan 10th, 2009, 05:10 PM

I called the UK BV boutique today to inquire the below bag from SS09:

The SA told me that the bag is George V in Copper Ostrich and it'll soon arrive in boutique. They don't know the exact retail price yet, but will be round 5,000 pounds.

Well, I really love this style, however, due to its exotic skin, the price is a bit

Also I was told that the bag only comes in one color. After reading the threads on special order, I start to think may be it's good to make a SO in this style in metallic colors such as Ferro and Ottone? What do you all think?

BookerMoose · Jan 10th, 2009, 05:19 PM

Wow - that is quite the price... but it is SUCH a stunning bag. I'm glad it has a name, too - so we can know what we are referring to when we talk about it here! A SO in Ferro or Ottone might be a good option, and definitely more affordable than ostrich, but I would be reluctant to sink "even" that much into a bag without having seen the style IRL first - just in case the size and workings of the bag don't fit what I like in a bag. But if the style works for you - then definitely!

BookerMoose · Jan 10th, 2009, 05:26 PM

I just noticed this bag on a site that was posted on another thread - is it the same style?

http://bygeorgeaustin.com/item/1017/

BookerMoose · Jan 10th, 2009, 05:34 PM

And this one too from FW 08 - ostrich again but this time Ebano with croc trim... perhaps the same style (and all of them in ostrich)?

ebano_ostrich_bag.JPG

boxermom · Jan 10th, 2009, 06:33 PM

It's beautiful in copper!

gemibebe · Jan 11th, 2009, 04:11 AM

BookerMoose, I will definitely first see the bag IRL then decide if I want a SO. If it's the same style as the FW 08 Ostrich one, then that one is a bit bigger than the Montaigne. I find the Montaigne size fine for me, so I'm a bit worried if this style will be a bit bigger for me.

The first bag you posted looks similar but it's not woven leather. So this woven leather one is def. more expensive. I tend to think that it's the same one as the FW08 Ostrich one, but that one costs around $8k

I'm very much lean towards metallic for this style, the SO I'm thinking of are (pics courtesy of the BV reference threads, thanks everyone for the beautiful BVs!):

Ottone (for me probably the closest to the copper):

Parma Chevre (purple ottone):

Exotics:
Ottone karung:

Iron karung:

Ferro/Ottone Lizard (I'm not sure of the color name and leather of this one):

jburgh · Jan 11th, 2009, 12:49 PM

BookerMoose - the one at bygeorge.com looks like the George V bag. Did you notice that it is 22" long? That is duffle size!

doloresmia · Jan 11th, 2009, 01:40 PM

that ottone karung!!!! wow

BookerMoose · Jan 11th, 2009, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by jburgh

BookerMoose - the one at bygeorge.com looks like the George V bag. Did you notice that it is 22" long? That is duffle size!

I saw that - can that be a typo?! That is a pretty good price for an ostrich duffle, if so!

Jan 10th, 2009, 05:10 PM	#1
gemibebe OP Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,580	The George V I called the UK BV boutique today to inquire the below bag from SS09: The SA told me that the bag is George V in Copper Ostrich and it'll soon arrive in boutique. They don't know the exact retail price yet, but will be round 5,000 pounds. Well, I really love this style, however, due to its exotic skin, the price is a bit Also I was told that the bag only comes in one color. After reading the threads on special order, I start to think may be it's good to make a SO in this style in metallic colors such as Ferro and Ottone? What do you all think?
gemibebe OP Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,580

Jan 11th, 2009, 04:11 AM	#6
gemibebe OP Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,580	BookerMoose, I will definitely first see the bag IRL then decide if I want a SO. If it's the same style as the FW 08 Ostrich one, then that one is a bit bigger than the Montaigne. I find the Montaigne size fine for me, so I'm a bit worried if this style will be a bit bigger for me. The first bag you posted looks similar but it's not woven leather. So this woven leather one is def. more expensive. I tend to think that it's the same one as the FW08 Ostrich one, but that one costs around $8k I'm very much lean towards metallic for this style, the SO I'm thinking of are (pics courtesy of the BV reference threads, thanks everyone for the beautiful BVs!): Ottone (for me probably the closest to the copper): Parma Chevre (purple ottone): Exotics: Ottone karung: Iron karung: Ferro/Ottone Lizard (I'm not sure of the color name and leather of this one):
gemibebe OP Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,580

Jan 11th, 2009, 12:49 PM	#7
jburgh BV, Choo, Ferragamo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: where the Corgis frap Posts: 7,224	BookerMoose - the one at bygeorge.com looks like the George V bag. Did you notice that it is 22" long? That is duffle size!
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Jan 10th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#2
BookerMoose Arrrooooo! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,579	Wow - that is quite the price... but it is SUCH a stunning bag. I'm glad it has a name, too - so we can know what we are referring to when we talk about it here! A SO in Ferro or Ottone might be a good option, and definitely more affordable than ostrich, but I would be reluctant to sink "even" that much into a bag without having seen the style IRL first - just in case the size and workings of the bag don't fit what I like in a bag. But if the style works for you - then definitely!

Jan 10th, 2009, 05:26 PM	#3
BookerMoose Arrrooooo! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,579	I just noticed this bag on a site that was posted on another thread - is it the same style? http://bygeorgeaustin.com/item/1017/

Jan 10th, 2009, 05:34 PM	#4
BookerMoose Arrrooooo! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,579	And this one too from FW 08 - ostrich again but this time Ebano with croc trim... perhaps the same style (and all of them in ostrich)? ebano_ostrich_bag.JPG

Jan 10th, 2009, 06:33 PM	#5
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,691	It's beautiful in copper!

Jan 11th, 2009, 01:40 PM	#8
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,542	that ottone karung!!!! wow

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