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LadyLouboutin08 · Jun 8th, 2008, 09:09 PM

I've never really been into bottega veneta but after seeing this one my interest was sparked. Do you guys think I could get long lasting wear out of this bag? I really like it!

jeaniep · Jun 8th, 2008, 09:16 PM

It's completely sold out of the company and has been for awhile. I did see the tan version at Neiman's and it is beautiful!!!!! Plus the strap can double for a belt.

Everlong · Jun 8th, 2008, 09:56 PM

this is an awesome bag! i remember seeing it on sale at Saks several months ago tdf!

CaliforniaGal · Jun 8th, 2008, 10:26 PM

How long it lasts -- depends on how you use: don't overload it, don't let it brush up against or rub anything! ..don't get it wet, store it carefully, don't jam it into closet with other stuff. (what have I forgotten?)
How long? Ok I'll try to estimate, based on bags I've had ..
1. Hard, everyday use on medium quality bag 2-4 years
2. Gentle care and occasional use -- 10-20 years

annie9999 · Jun 8th, 2008, 11:23 PM

that bag is fabulous.

Graciella · Jun 9th, 2008, 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by CaliforniaGal

How long it lasts -- depends on how you use: don't overload it, don't let it brush up against or rub anything! ..don't get it wet, store it carefully, don't jam it into closet with other stuff. (what have I forgotten?)
How long? Ok I'll try to estimate, based on bags I've had ..
1. Hard, everyday use on medium quality bag 2-4 years
2. Gentle care and occasional use -- 10-20 years

Wow, I'd expected high priced stuff to last a lot longer that that really!

CaliforniaGal · Jun 9th, 2008, 03:09 PM

..longer than 10-20 years? Well, I'm just estimating...
Trying to think of vintage on eBay .. you don't see much that is older than 80's??

Syma · Jun 9th, 2008, 05:22 PM

It's a gorgeous bag, but as an exotic I think you would have to be careful with it compared to leather bags.

Samantha's Collection · Jun 9th, 2008, 07:21 PM

I think using it as an everyday bag would be pushing it. If you rotate it frequently with others I think it would last a long time. I own 2 BV pythons, a Chloe, and a Zagliani, and I am surprised at how hardy they are. I just conditioned all my bags with DYO and they look really supple and smooth. I think the key is to condition them regularly and make sure they don't get wet. Water is not good for snakeskin from what I have read.

purly · Jun 9th, 2008, 07:34 PM

My experience with Python is that it tends to have -- issues. Maybe BV is different? Regardless I don't buy python anymore due to many many unfortunate experiences with color transfer.

chiaoapple · Jun 11th, 2008, 11:48 PM

that bag makes me weep with longing -- good thing it's sold out, effectively removing it from my fantasies!
can someone talk more about the "python issues"? I recently became obsessed with python, so any advice will be appreciated!

Sum · Jun 12th, 2008, 06:27 AM

yes, i think the bag style will definitely carry through more than one season :)

blackpearl · Jun 12th, 2008, 07:46 AM

I love it. Gorgeous, gorgeous bag.

jelts · Jun 13th, 2008, 11:23 AM

It's a gorgeous bag!
But python and/or anaconda really needs special care.
I would rotate them and really condition it properly, whilst taking very good care of it. That way, I think it could last a long time.

lovinalotofbags · Jun 13th, 2008, 11:25 AM

Jun 8th, 2008, 09:09 PM	#1
LadyLouboutin08 OP Next Up! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: In a land of Zanotti, Kirkwood, and Loubs Posts: 7,853	Would this carry through more than one season? I've never really been into bottega veneta but after seeing this one my interest was sparked. Do you guys think I could get long lasting wear out of this bag? I really like it!
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Jun 8th, 2008, 09:16 PM	#2
jeaniep Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 522	It's completely sold out of the company and has been for awhile. I did see the tan version at Neiman's and it is beautiful!!!!! Plus the strap can double for a belt.
jeaniep Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 522

Jun 8th, 2008, 09:56 PM	#3
Everlong DaMOMMYier Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 1,274	this is an awesome bag! i remember seeing it on sale at Saks several months ago tdf!
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Jun 8th, 2008, 10:26 PM	#4
CaliforniaGal Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,151	How long it lasts -- depends on how you use: don't overload it, don't let it brush up against or rub anything! ..don't get it wet, store it carefully, don't jam it into closet with other stuff. (what have I forgotten?) How long? Ok I'll try to estimate, based on bags I've had .. 1. Hard, everyday use on medium quality bag 2-4 years 2. Gentle care and occasional use -- 10-20 years
CaliforniaGal Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,151

Jun 8th, 2008, 11:23 PM	#5
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,708	that bag is fabulous.
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,708

Jun 9th, 2008, 03:09 PM	#7
CaliforniaGal Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,151	..longer than 10-20 years? Well, I'm just estimating... Trying to think of vintage on eBay .. you don't see much that is older than 80's??
CaliforniaGal Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,151

Jun 9th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#8
Syma Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,348	It's a gorgeous bag, but as an exotic I think you would have to be careful with it compared to leather bags.
Syma Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,348	__________________ "We measure Life not by the number of breaths we take but by The moments that take our breath away."

Jun 9th, 2008, 07:21 PM	#9
Samantha's Collection Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,658	I think using it as an everyday bag would be pushing it. If you rotate it frequently with others I think it would last a long time. I own 2 BV pythons, a Chloe, and a Zagliani, and I am surprised at how hardy they are. I just conditioned all my bags with DYO and they look really supple and smooth. I think the key is to condition them regularly and make sure they don't get wet. Water is not good for snakeskin from what I have read.

Jun 9th, 2008, 07:34 PM	#10
purly EkkiEkki Pitang Zoom Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,657	My experience with Python is that it tends to have -- issues. Maybe BV is different? Regardless I don't buy python anymore due to many many unfortunate experiences with color transfer.
purly EkkiEkki Pitang Zoom Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,657	__________________ .

Jun 11th, 2008, 11:48 PM	#11
chiaoapple Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 636	that bag makes me weep with longing -- good thing it's sold out, effectively removing it from my fantasies! can someone talk more about the "python issues"? I recently became obsessed with python, so any advice will be appreciated!
chiaoapple Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 636

Jun 12th, 2008, 06:27 AM	#12
Sum Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 572	yes, i think the bag style will definitely carry through more than one season :)
Sum Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 572

Jun 12th, 2008, 07:46 AM	#13
blackpearl Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 459	I love it. Gorgeous, gorgeous bag.
blackpearl Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 459

Jun 13th, 2008, 11:23 AM	#14
jelts Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,804	It's a gorgeous bag! But python and/or anaconda really needs special care. I would rotate them and really condition it properly, whilst taking very good care of it. That way, I think it could last a long time.
jelts Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,804

Jun 13th, 2008, 11:25 AM	#15
lovinalotofbags In for the long haul Joined: Mar 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,553
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