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bagaddict4life · Sep 30th, 2008, 08:27 PM

Hi gals,

Do you think it's a good idea for Ignes to expand the shape, color of the hardware that is currently offered? I recently ordered the Ormala and the Gaby but also wanted the Francis but since the hardware and shape was so similar to Ormala, I decided to sleep on the idea. I think I definitely would have ordered the Francis if the hardware connecting the handle, and the pocket was different from the Ormala... What are your thoughts?

dsrk · Oct 1st, 2008, 12:49 AM

Really great question bagaddict4life!!! Ignes will be adding gunmetal hardware later this fall, I think. Other than another color, I'm not sure about other shapes. When you communicate with Ignacio, please share your thoughts with him and see what he has to say. I think they use interchangeable hardware to save on production costs, although I have never discussed this with Ignacio. Personally, I focus much more on my leather choices than hardware choices. To my eye, the leather I choose really defines the bag more so than the hardware; although, if there were other hardware choices, this would be pretty cool as well.

bagaddict4life · Oct 1st, 2008, 07:12 PM

I do agree that quality of the leather is top of the list important, which I will have to wait and see... my first 2 Ignes should be arriving mid Oct. Reading the comments here, I'm sure it is of the highest quality but was thinking that it could be even better if we had more options on the hardware. Perhaps different shape, different enamel colored buckles, etc. I will discuss with Ignacio. Although, with more options the harder to decide, it took me almost a month to finally decide on the color, leather combination of my 2 bags...

merrygold · Oct 1st, 2008, 11:58 PM

I asked Ignacio about a soft silver/gold hybrid hardware like a lot of brands are using these days, and he said that he'd look into it! In his email, he said that he has recently hired a person to research trends and plan products, and she is on it. This is sooo cool how Ignes listens to our suggestions!

baghag411 · Oct 2nd, 2008, 12:08 AM

I like the hybrid option! That's a great idea!

Originally Posted by merrygold

I asked Ignacio about a soft silver/gold hybrid hardware like a lot of brands are using these days, and he said that he'd look into it! In his email, he said that he has recently hired a person to research trends and plan products, and she is on it. This is sooo cool how Ignes listens to our suggestions!

No Cute · Oct 2nd, 2008, 08:57 PM

Hardware catches my eye, too. But I have so few bags that several Ignes with the same hardware isn't an issue, though I can see enjoying more options and understand why those options are limited given the bazillion leather options. Hmmm...curious how things will develop.

Euridice · Oct 2nd, 2008, 10:28 PM

I love the Ignes hardware! I can't wait to see the gunmetal, and that's so cool that he has someone on board to research this hybrid thing, that sounds intriguing!

zuzu maxx · Oct 3rd, 2008, 04:15 AM

I can't wait for the gunmetal HW. I am waiting for it so Ignacio can make my Veronica

. Is it just me, or do you wish the drooling smiley was cuter like the rest?

No Cute · Oct 3rd, 2008, 08:12 AM

The gunmetal will be amazing.

And yes, the drooling emoticon is rather creepy.

kuwa · Oct 3rd, 2008, 10:50 AM

Gunmetal would be at the top of my list for hardware choices. I'm curious about a hybrid, sounds interesting. But gunmetal would still be first.

Zuzu, you crack me up. The drooling smilie looks like it got stabbed in the back!

adoptastray · Oct 3rd, 2008, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by bagaddict4life

...but since the hardware and shape was so similar to Ormala, I decided to sleep on the idea. I think I definitely would have ordered the Francis if the hardware connecting the handle, and the pocket was different from the Ormala.

I couldn't agree more only because I don't really like the squared HW--that's just my personal preference in bags. I'll admit that HW is an important decision driver to me in addition to the leather. I'd love an option with rounded hardware.

adoptastray · Oct 3rd, 2008, 08:54 PM

Would the hybrid get a carpool sticker in California?

baghag411 · Oct 5th, 2008, 02:36 PM

^^ lol!

dsrk · Oct 5th, 2008, 03:43 PM

It reminds me of Night of the Living Dead.

Originally Posted by No Cute

And yes, the drooling emoticon is rather creepy.

Sep 30th, 2008, 08:27 PM	#1
bagaddict4life OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 70	New Hardware? Hi gals, Do you think it's a good idea for Ignes to expand the shape, color of the hardware that is currently offered? I recently ordered the Ormala and the Gaby but also wanted the Francis but since the hardware and shape was so similar to Ormala, I decided to sleep on the idea. I think I definitely would have ordered the Francis if the hardware connecting the handle, and the pocket was different from the Ormala... What are your thoughts?
bagaddict4life OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 70

Oct 1st, 2008, 12:49 AM	#2
dsrk In deo speramus Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,176	Really great question bagaddict4life!!! Ignes will be adding gunmetal hardware later this fall, I think. Other than another color, I'm not sure about other shapes. When you communicate with Ignacio, please share your thoughts with him and see what he has to say. I think they use interchangeable hardware to save on production costs, although I have never discussed this with Ignacio. Personally, I focus much more on my leather choices than hardware choices. To my eye, the leather I choose really defines the bag more so than the hardware; although, if there were other hardware choices, this would be pretty cool as well.
dsrk In deo speramus Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,176

Oct 1st, 2008, 07:12 PM	#3
bagaddict4life OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 70	I do agree that quality of the leather is top of the list important, which I will have to wait and see... my first 2 Ignes should be arriving mid Oct. Reading the comments here, I'm sure it is of the highest quality but was thinking that it could be even better if we had more options on the hardware. Perhaps different shape, different enamel colored buckles, etc. I will discuss with Ignacio. Although, with more options the harder to decide, it took me almost a month to finally decide on the color, leather combination of my 2 bags...
bagaddict4life OP Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 70

Oct 2nd, 2008, 08:57 PM	#6
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	Hardware catches my eye, too. But I have so few bags that several Ignes with the same hardware isn't an issue, though I can see enjoying more options and understand why those options are limited given the bazillion leather options. Hmmm...curious how things will develop.
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Oct 2nd, 2008, 10:28 PM	#7
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	I love the Ignes hardware! I can't wait to see the gunmetal, and that's so cool that he has someone on board to research this hybrid thing, that sounds intriguing!
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Oct 1st, 2008, 11:58 PM	#4
merrygold Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Chasing the ban wagon Posts: 2,348	I asked Ignacio about a soft silver/gold hybrid hardware like a lot of brands are using these days, and he said that he'd look into it! In his email, he said that he has recently hired a person to research trends and plan products, and she is on it. This is sooo cool how Ignes listens to our suggestions!

Oct 3rd, 2008, 04:15 AM	#8
zuzu maxx Anonymous Bag Lady Joined: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 2,134	I can't wait for the gunmetal HW. I am waiting for it so Ignacio can make my Veronica . Is it just me, or do you wish the drooling smiley was cuter like the rest?

Oct 3rd, 2008, 08:12 AM	#9
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	The gunmetal will be amazing. And yes, the drooling emoticon is rather creepy.
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	__________________ Congratulations to tPF's newbaglover for WINNING the Ignes purse design contest: http://ignesbags.com/epages/eshop123...nnouncement%22 Thank you, nbl, for selecting the HER Foundation www.helpher.org as your charity of choice in the contest. The donation will be used to translate HG documents in Spanish.

Oct 3rd, 2008, 10:50 AM	#10
kuwa Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,053	Gunmetal would be at the top of my list for hardware choices. I'm curious about a hybrid, sounds interesting. But gunmetal would still be first. Zuzu, you crack me up. The drooling smilie looks like it got stabbed in the back!
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Oct 3rd, 2008, 08:54 PM	#12
adoptastray springtime lavender Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,038	Would the hybrid get a carpool sticker in California?

Oct 5th, 2008, 02:36 PM	#13
baghag411 Got Blood? Joined: May 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 9,806	^^ lol!
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