Why do we love older RM bags?

ivysun · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:16 PM

I have seem several of the older (color/hardware) bags priced higher than the newer bags. For example, the night blue Nikki/MA are more expensive than the concord Nikki/MA while these two colors are extremely similar. Personally, I love the new bags... so I wonder why do many of us prefer the older bags to the new ones?

hannahbananab · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:18 PM

The things I love about the older bags is mostly the tassels (I think they make the bags look very girly) and I like some of the color combinations with the old hardware. I do like the new hardware as well, so I guess its primarily the tassels and older colors for me.

scoobiesmomma · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:28 PM

I do love the older bags for the hardware and the tassels, what originally drew me to RM. Some of the older colors and combo's are such classics in my book, and I think the fact that they are harder to come by also makes them more desirable...Personally I don't like any of the new bags simply b/c of the hardware, it's a total turn-off for me!

Loquita · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:32 PM

i agree with scoobie, although i do like many of the new colors as well, particular concord, ruby, deep red, fuschia, tangerine, and electric blue. i also think that the neither the new HW or the old HW work with all of the color/leather combos...in an ideal world, RM would keep offering a line that's roughly 25% old silver HW; 25% old brass HW; 25% new gold/lt. gold HW; and 25% new silver HW. That would rock.

Carolina59 · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:37 PM

I think the older style bags with tassles and old HW look cooler, very downtown. The new hardware looks too refined, too Upper East Side. Plus, I saw a new HW bag at Saks, NYC, and the screw on the back of one of the side pieces of HW was already missing.

More intricate hardware=more breakage, IMO.

Older style tassles/HW=cool. New HW=staid.

RaeBelle · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:39 PM

I really don't like the new hardware. So that's a big reason I love the older bags. The tassels are also a lot fun. If I want a more casual bag, keep the tassels on. If I want to be a bit more dressed up, remove some/all of the tassels. I can be a little rocker/edge or just chic.

stillsearching · Aug 25th, 2008, 07:48 PM

I love the older styles because of the hardware!!!! Tassels are nice too. The older bags have a better look to them. The bag can be tough or girly. I like the nondescriptness of it and the lack of logo. Its kind of hard for me to explain. I just like the old better!

I have a hazelnut MAM with the new hardware - there is something about that combo that works. I think the hardware blends well with that color and does not stick out like it does on just about every other bag. I returned/sold the bags I have had with the new hardware. I just think it looks a bit cheap sometimes, I don't like the shininess. I can't get past the monogram on it. I only want to wear a monogram if it is my own.

Please RM, make more bags like you used to. Bring back the old hardware!! Tassels are a good thing!

desiprinzess718 · Aug 25th, 2008, 09:07 PM

Its not just the hardware IMO, but the leathers were much better back in the day too... I really loved that every bag had really thick supple leather, AND the linings were the best!! Fleur de lis and candy cane lining

angelchick182 · Aug 25th, 2008, 10:14 PM

Hmmm...never really thought about it, to be honest. The older RM's are the ones that I fell in love with that got me hooked on the brand. My first RM was a Saddle Nikki(which I no longer have), and I loved the simplicity of it. I really hope that the current signature hardware is as far as RM goes, in respect to logos on the bags.

dazed261 · Aug 25th, 2008, 11:42 PM

the old hardware was so much more refined/classic and not as pretentious looking like the new hardware. imo, i think the new hw looks tacky. i live in the city, so when i'm walking down the street, i want my handbag to stand out yet complement my outift, not overwhelm it. i haven't bought anything with new hw because i think it looks too flashy. i really hope they go back to making bags with old hw because i don't think i'll ever purchase a new hw bag (i know, harsh!). plus, i LOVE the tassels!

Jenny Cadine · Aug 26th, 2008, 12:09 AM

I think the older bags had a fashion-insider look, while the new bags are beautiful but more mainstream. Some of her new colors, like Iris, are so irresistable that I've sold a few classic RM's to finance them. I may regret it later. I'd still like to get my hands on a real old-school mini Nikki.

lmartinx1 · Aug 26th, 2008, 12:16 AM

I have to admit... I'm a tassel lover too.

karmenzsofia · Aug 26th, 2008, 12:26 AM

The colors, the HW, the tassels. Need I say more?

littlerock80 · Aug 26th, 2008, 12:28 AM

I like the older bags and have a few..
and I like the newer bags.. I also have a few of those.

What I personally like, is VARIETY! I like having tassels on some bags and new hardware on others and I appreciate the fact that I have different options and I'm sure will continue to have options as styles change.

bellini · Aug 26th, 2008, 12:30 AM

i hate to be the one to point this out, but there's this lamenting for the "good old days" phenomenon with EVERY design house. i'm not saying that the desirable qualities of the older bags are not there, just that as older items become rarer, and new fans come along, this classic coveting of the older, harder to find, and hence "better" items becomes inevitable.

Balenciaga, Chloe, Chanel are all classic examples.

Aug 25th, 2008, 07:16 PM	#1
ivysun Member	Why do we love older RM bags? I have seem several of the older (color/hardware) bags priced higher than the newer bags. For example, the night blue Nikki/MA are more expensive than the concord Nikki/MA while these two colors are extremely similar. Personally, I love the new bags... so I wonder why do many of us prefer the older bags to the new ones?

Aug 25th, 2008, 07:18 PM	#2
hannahbananab Member	The things I love about the older bags is mostly the tassels (I think they make the bags look very girly) and I like some of the color combinations with the old hardware. I do like the new hardware as well, so I guess its primarily the tassels and older colors for me. __________________ http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com Click every day to help homeless animals for FREE! "The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not in your environment, it is not in luck or chance, or the help of others; it is in yourself alone." – Orison Swett Marden

Aug 25th, 2008, 07:28 PM	#3
scoobiesmomma ♥♥♥RManiak♥♥♥ Location: West Coast, Florida	I do love the older bags for the hardware and the tassels, what originally drew me to RM. Some of the older colors and combo's are such classics in my book, and I think the fact that they are harder to come by also makes them more desirable...Personally I don't like any of the new bags simply b/c of the hardware, it's a total turn-off for me! __________________ Dreaming of a Chanel Coco Baby Cabas in Khaki!!!

Aug 25th, 2008, 07:32 PM	#4
Loquita Seeing R-E-D Location: Massachusetts	i agree with scoobie, although i do like many of the new colors as well, particular concord, ruby, deep red, fuschia, tangerine, and electric blue. i also think that the neither the new HW or the old HW work with all of the color/leather combos...in an ideal world, RM would keep offering a line that's roughly 25% old silver HW; 25% old brass HW; 25% new gold/lt. gold HW; and 25% new silver HW. That would rock. __________________ Lusting After: Bal: Tomato Shoulder; Mandarine & Sanguine CPs; RM: Black Studded Devote; Royal Nikki Sign up for the Royal Nikki Jan. Order: http://forum.purseblog.com/showthrea...errerid=127932 Join the revolution against eBay! Sign up for www.bonanzle.com with other TPF members today. Start listing your stuff for FREE.

Aug 25th, 2008, 07:48 PM	#7
stillsearching Member Location: Long Island, NY	I love the older styles because of the hardware!!!! Tassels are nice too. The older bags have a better look to them. The bag can be tough or girly. I like the nondescriptness of it and the lack of logo. Its kind of hard for me to explain. I just like the old better! I have a hazelnut MAM with the new hardware - there is something about that combo that works. I think the hardware blends well with that color and does not stick out like it does on just about every other bag. I returned/sold the bags I have had with the new hardware. I just think it looks a bit cheap sometimes, I don't like the shininess. I can't get past the monogram on it. I only want to wear a monogram if it is my own. Please RM, make more bags like you used to. Bring back the old hardware!! Tassels are a good thing! __________________ Patiently awaiting: Erin & Kerry in Brown Croc and Black Croc, Chocolate Woven MAB and an Almond MAC still searching for the perfect bag

Aug 25th, 2008, 07:37 PM	#5
Carolina59 Member	I think the older style bags with tassles and old HW look cooler, very downtown. The new hardware looks too refined, too Upper East Side. Plus, I saw a new HW bag at Saks, NYC, and the screw on the back of one of the side pieces of HW was already missing. More intricate hardware=more breakage, IMO. Older style tassles/HW=cool. New HW=staid.

Aug 25th, 2008, 07:39 PM	#6
RaeBelle Member	I really don't like the new hardware. So that's a big reason I love the older bags. The tassels are also a lot fun. If I want a more casual bag, keep the tassels on. If I want to be a bit more dressed up, remove some/all of the tassels. I can be a little rocker/edge or just chic.

Aug 25th, 2008, 09:07 PM	#8
desiprinzess718 Rebecca Minkoff Mod Location: Alpharetta, GA	Its not just the hardware IMO, but the leathers were much better back in the day too... I really loved that every bag had really thick supple leather, AND the linings were the best!! Fleur de lis and candy cane lining __________________ Rebecca Minkoff's amazing leathers: www.rebeccaminkoff.com Balenciaga's amazing styles: www.balenciaga.com Love Quotes Scarves in every color Tory Burch Revas in every color MY RM COLLECTION Rebecca Minkoff Sample sale: December 4th - 6th in Los Angeles Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale: December 12th - 13th in San Francisco

Aug 25th, 2008, 10:14 PM	#9
angelchick182 Member Location: Nashville, TN	Hmmm...never really thought about it, to be honest. The older RM's are the ones that I fell in love with that got me hooked on the brand. My first RM was a Saddle Nikki(which I no longer have), and I loved the simplicity of it. I really hope that the current signature hardware is as far as RM goes, in respect to logos on the bags. __________________ Current Collection: F+C Mid City(Navy Patent), RM MAB BBW, LP Gillian(Cognac), LAMB Kensington Camden(Chocolate), RM Matinee(Wine), RM Nikki(Ocean), RM MAM (Tangerine), RM MAB(Dk. Gray), RM No Strings Clutch(Nickel/Sand) Lusting After: RM Eggshell/Brown Croc Devote Tote, RM Beau Tote(Undecided color), RM Market Tote(Undecided color)

Aug 25th, 2008, 11:42 PM	#10
dazed261 Member	the old hardware was so much more refined/classic and not as pretentious looking like the new hardware. imo, i think the new hw looks tacky. i live in the city, so when i'm walking down the street, i want my handbag to stand out yet complement my outift, not overwhelm it. i haven't bought anything with new hw because i think it looks too flashy. i really hope they go back to making bags with old hw because i don't think i'll ever purchase a new hw bag (i know, harsh!). plus, i LOVE the tassels!

Aug 26th, 2008, 12:09 AM	#11
Jenny Cadine Semi-banned Location: the Dirty South	I think the older bags had a fashion-insider look, while the new bags are beautiful but more mainstream. Some of her new colors, like Iris, are so irresistable that I've sold a few classic RM's to finance them. I may regret it later. I'd still like to get my hands on a real old-school mini Nikki. __________________ Got it: Forest Mini Nikki Iris/Purple Lizard MAM Wine Nikki old hw Wishlist: SUNSHINEmini Nikki got it...Seagreen MAC!!!

Aug 26th, 2008, 12:16 AM	#12
lmartinx1 ♥♥ RM ♥ tPF♥♥ Location: Mile High State	I have to admit... I'm a tassel lover too. __________________ . Laura Current Wish list: [X] RM Matinee - chocolate, tassels & silver HW ~ got it ~ love it! [ ] Desperately seeking Blk/Blue RM Stamped MAM/MAB

Aug 26th, 2008, 12:26 AM	#13
karmenzsofia Incurable Gypsy Location: alwayZ on the moVe kuZ I'm sUpa kOoL	*The colors, the HW, the tassels. Need I say more?* __________________ ~ KZ's ~ Wishful Thinking List: Miu Miu Coffer in Anthracite Marc Jacobs Sofia in Maroon Hayden-Harnett Lorca in Violet Tod's New D-Bag Media Tote in Clay Belen Echandia Hug Me in Glossy Black

Aug 26th, 2008, 12:28 AM	#14
littlerock80 ~~Stop the Madness~~ Location: East Coast	I like the older bags and have a few.. and I like the newer bags.. I also have a few of those. What I personally like, is VARIETY! I like having tassels on some bags and new hardware on others and I appreciate the fact that I have different options and I'm sure will continue to have options as styles change. __________________ ~Banned~ My collection is complete!

Aug 26th, 2008, 12:30 AM	#15
bellini Member	i hate to be the one to point this out, but there's this lamenting for the "good old days" phenomenon with EVERY design house. i'm not saying that the desirable qualities of the older bags are not there, just that as older items become rarer, and new fans come along, this classic coveting of the older, harder to find, and hence "better" items becomes inevitable. Balenciaga, Chloe, Chanel are all classic examples. __________________ *, bellini*