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missty4 · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:52 PM

Ok, while we wait for this BB to pick up, let me divert you with what I have so far: :)

Hi Thuy,

Thanks for the new sketches. I know what you mean about reducing "busy-ness" but I kind of liked the curved heart, and thought the angled bars tied the bag to the "origami" idea of the goldfish charm. I'm attaching a sketch of it with the rivets removed just to see.

Of the two, I prefer the arches that are narrower at the bottom, it feels like it has more dimension. We can try some things with it so it lines up or add a little something at the top of the lock so it doesn't look as obvious (like the tab we have on our Trophy bag).

As for the timeline, we'll have to check with our sample room on the specific dates, but we generally try to work within a couple of weeks of getting the proto to make revisions.

Sorry about the missing feet, I think I used an old sketch. The final product will have metal feet.

Thanks,
Joanne

I kinda like a little bit of each, so I thought I can get some votes the HHHotties since you helped me this far :) This might be it, the final product... Joanne has a preference for #1. I asked ZAnPon and it sounds like he likes #1 (and his opinion means a lot to me, /sighs)

I'll make a voting thread in a bit, here it goes!

dreamofpompidou · Jul 1st, 2009, 11:33 PM

I haven't posted in a while but I agree I like #1 also but definitely go with your gut!!!
:)

fashionista86 · Jul 5th, 2009, 03:56 PM

Not to confuse you but I think I like #2 the best

EYE HEART BAGS · Jul 5th, 2009, 04:05 PM

Misty what color is she going to be?

missty4 · Jul 5th, 2009, 04:13 PM

hehe, I think I posted your answer to this the first time you asked in the poll too.

Help me choose my final revision - missty's design for Hayden Harnett!

(there's pictures of the swatches, although i think eucalyptus looks darker than it regularly is and Joanne said I shouldn't take it for face value)

White with eucalyptus contrasting trim

EYE HEART BAGS · Jul 5th, 2009, 04:23 PM

oops!!Sorry must have missed it! Stayed up late last night & got up early because of this unbig- bang sale. It's going to be absolutely Gorgeous!!Cant wait to see it all done.

fashionista86 · Jul 12th, 2009, 12:17 PM

how are things going with the designs missty?

How did you get this awesome opportunity?

missty4 · Jul 12th, 2009, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by fashionista86

how are things going with the designs missty?

How did you get this awesome opportunity?

Hey fashionista,

I think I'm more or less done with the design tweeking of the bag. Now what's left is figuring out dimensions and interior design/lining. It's kinda put on hold for a moment since work is taking up most of my time now, and I'm going on vacation soon too (yay!)

The design project with HH - I won a bidding auction when HH was having their auction of fall sample items - and knowing HH's quirkiness, they had an auction where the winning bidder can design their "dream bag." They took the five top winners (which I think are all TPF'rs) and at least 3 of us have "DYOB" threads running on here.

I'm really excited about this! I think I need to wrap this up soon so I can get the production going

minimamak · Jul 12th, 2009, 10:08 PM

First, I LOVE this bag, can't wait to see the real thing! As an avid bag buyer and art director...number 1 is my least favorite. Here's why: It is the only one where the insets on the flap kinda of interupt the flow of the design, both 2 and 3 just seems to have a better flow to me. The pointed insets just look a little clumsy and less designed to me. JMO. Thanks so much for sharing!

missty4 · Jul 23rd, 2009, 01:50 PM

Hi Thuy,

Your goldfish charm prototype is here! Attached are some photos.

I think it's pretty darn cute, let me know what you think and what color you'd like it to be in for the final product.

Thanks,
Joanne

True Religion · Jul 23rd, 2009, 01:54 PM

THAT'S PERFECT!! You should keep it in gold, IMO - or at least something metallic! Silver metallic and white would be pretty too! Wow how awesome is it to see a vision come to life?

slsk · Jul 23rd, 2009, 01:58 PM

I love it. And I love it in gold, but silver on euc / white bag would be awesome.I think I'd want the cord / string a little shorter, though, just so it didn't get caught in something.

dreamofpompidou · Jul 23rd, 2009, 02:26 PM

OMG the goldfish is SO CUTE!!! I love it!! I agree with a metallic! :) Super cute!

avp · Jul 23rd, 2009, 02:52 PM

hey thuy, i've been lurking on your amazing adventure for a while and this is really coming along! You've got a great eye and a truly creative spirit. Your approach to this project is both intellectual and artistic (or artistically intellectual? intellectually artistic? :)) Thanks for sharing with us.

I ADORE this charm, but my one suggestion would be to add some kind of leather backing to the back of it, maybe in a contrasting color? Something to both cover the stitch marks and clean up the line of the back, since the charm will invariably flip over when hanging off a bag. If you were going to go with the goldrush fish, perhaps an oyster backing? The gold-toned thread that they are using here would be a lovely contrast to oyster or moonbeam or some such glam neutral. Or the olive sueade for some texture? maybe that's too random...

Now that I think of it, a fabric (swirly silk, et al) could be a pretty backing as well, but seems like it would be a structural challenge, not to mention the nightmare of keeping it clean. Here's to dreams, though...

lulu3955 · Jul 23rd, 2009, 04:02 PM

OMG!!! I must have it!!! That's been mainly my post through out your whole DYOB. I agree you've got a great eye and a great design concept. I just adore everything about it.

So, when can we buy your goldfishy? LOL

Jul 1st, 2009, 12:52 PM	#286
missty4 OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,243	Ok, while we wait for this BB to pick up, let me divert you with what I have so far: :) Hi Thuy, Thanks for the new sketches. I know what you mean about reducing "busy-ness" but I kind of liked the curved heart, and thought the angled bars tied the bag to the "origami" idea of the goldfish charm. I'm attaching a sketch of it with the rivets removed just to see. Of the two, I prefer the arches that are narrower at the bottom, it feels like it has more dimension. We can try some things with it so it lines up or add a little something at the top of the lock so it doesn't look as obvious (like the tab we have on our Trophy bag). As for the timeline, we'll have to check with our sample room on the specific dates, but we generally try to work within a couple of weeks of getting the proto to make revisions. Sorry about the missing feet, I think I used an old sketch. The final product will have metal feet. Thanks, Joanne I kinda like a little bit of each, so I thought I can get some votes the HHHotties since you helped me this far :) This might be it, the final product... Joanne has a preference for #1. I asked ZAnPon and it sounds like he likes #1 (and his opinion means a lot to me, /sighs) I'll make a voting thread in a bit, here it goes!
missty4 OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,243	__________________ I'm designing a bag with Hayden-Harnett!! Check out my project so far and feedback is appreciated Missty's Design for Hayden-Harnett Update 9/16: prototype arrived Update 10/5: Goldfish charm is here! Pictures taken! <3

Jul 5th, 2009, 03:56 PM	#288
fashionista86 Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 94	Not to confuse you but I think I like #2 the best
fashionista86 Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 94	__________________ "Fashions fade, style is eternal.” ~Yves Saint Laurent Follow me online: http://twitter.com/Fashionista1oh1

Jul 5th, 2009, 04:13 PM	#290
missty4 OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,243	hehe, I think I posted your answer to this the first time you asked in the poll too. Help me choose my final revision - missty's design for Hayden Harnett! (there's pictures of the swatches, although i think eucalyptus looks darker than it regularly is and Joanne said I shouldn't take it for face value) White with eucalyptus contrasting trim
missty4 OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,243	__________________ I'm designing a bag with Hayden-Harnett!! Check out my project so far and feedback is appreciated Missty's Design for Hayden-Harnett Update 9/16: prototype arrived Update 10/5: Goldfish charm is here! Pictures taken! <3

Jul 12th, 2009, 12:17 PM	#292
fashionista86 Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 94	how are things going with the designs missty? How did you get this awesome opportunity?
fashionista86 Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 94	__________________ "Fashions fade, style is eternal.” ~Yves Saint Laurent Follow me online: http://twitter.com/Fashionista1oh1

Jul 12th, 2009, 10:08 PM	#294
minimamak Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 247	New to HH Boards But Long Time HH Fan First, I LOVE this bag, can't wait to see the real thing! As an avid bag buyer and art director...number 1 is my least favorite. Here's why: It is the only one where the insets on the flap kinda of interupt the flow of the design, both 2 and 3 just seems to have a better flow to me. The pointed insets just look a little clumsy and less designed to me. JMO. Thanks so much for sharing!
minimamak Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 247

Jul 1st, 2009, 11:33 PM	#287
dreamofpompidou I love the 80s Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,421	I haven't posted in a while but I agree I like #1 also but definitely go with your gut!!! :)

Jul 5th, 2009, 04:05 PM	#289
EYE HEART BAGS Member Joined: Mar 2009 Location: USA!! Posts: 1,472	Misty what color is she going to be?

Jul 5th, 2009, 04:23 PM	#291
EYE HEART BAGS Member Joined: Mar 2009 Location: USA!! Posts: 1,472	oops!!Sorry must have missed it! Stayed up late last night & got up early because of this unbig- bang sale. It's going to be absolutely Gorgeous!!Cant wait to see it all done.

Jul 23rd, 2009, 01:50 PM	#295
missty4 OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,243	Goldfish prototype here! Hi Thuy, Your goldfish charm prototype is here! Attached are some photos. I think it's pretty darn cute, let me know what you think and what color you'd like it to be in for the final product. Thanks, Joanne
missty4 OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,243	__________________ I'm designing a bag with Hayden-Harnett!! Check out my project so far and feedback is appreciated Missty's Design for Hayden-Harnett Update 9/16: prototype arrived Update 10/5: Goldfish charm is here! Pictures taken! <3

Jul 23rd, 2009, 01:54 PM	#296
True Religion Member Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 676	THAT'S PERFECT!! You should keep it in gold, IMO - or at least something metallic! Silver metallic and white would be pretty too! Wow how awesome is it to see a vision come to life?
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Jul 23rd, 2009, 01:58 PM	#297
slsk pastry chef / sniper Joined: Apr 2006 Location: I'm just a girl, in the world. Posts: 749	I love it. And I love it in gold, but silver on euc / white bag would be awesome.I think I'd want the cord / string a little shorter, though, just so it didn't get caught in something.

Jul 23rd, 2009, 02:26 PM	#298
dreamofpompidou I love the 80s Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,421	OMG the goldfish is SO CUTE!!! I love it!! I agree with a metallic! :) Super cute!

Jul 23rd, 2009, 02:52 PM	#299
avp Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 284	hey thuy, i've been lurking on your amazing adventure for a while and this is really coming along! You've got a great eye and a truly creative spirit. Your approach to this project is both intellectual and artistic (or artistically intellectual? intellectually artistic? :)) Thanks for sharing with us. I ADORE this charm, but my one suggestion would be to add some kind of leather backing to the back of it, maybe in a contrasting color? Something to both cover the stitch marks and clean up the line of the back, since the charm will invariably flip over when hanging off a bag. If you were going to go with the goldrush fish, perhaps an oyster backing? The gold-toned thread that they are using here would be a lovely contrast to oyster or moonbeam or some such glam neutral. Or the olive sueade for some texture? maybe that's too random... Now that I think of it, a fabric (swirly silk, et al) could be a pretty backing as well, but seems like it would be a structural challenge, not to mention the nightmare of keeping it clean. Here's to dreams, though...
avp Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 284

Jul 23rd, 2009, 04:02 PM	#300
lulu3955 SHY Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Here, there and everywhere Posts: 2,850	OMG!!! I must have it!!! That's been mainly my post through out your whole DYOB. I agree you've got a great eye and a great design concept. I just adore everything about it. So, when can we buy your goldfishy? LOL
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