Alma Travel GM

Hi everyone!

Sharing some pics of my new baby - the Alma Travel GM. I think this is a piece from FW 2023?

Always been a fan of Epi leather and the Alma Travel GM is made in Epi Soft (calfskin). It has the familiar ridged texture when you run your hands across the surface, but is also quite ‘soft’ when you try and squeeze and press on parts of the bag.

Definitely can’t wait to go traveling with this baby!

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Buying LV from Japan ( UK only )

Hello, I’m in UK and I bought many bags from Japan, that’s not an issue but this time I am watching two bags from same Japanese seller and he sent me two offers on both bags.
One of the bag is in better condition than the other however the total says £150 but when I click to pay it has added US $40s VAT however the second bag doesn’t have this $ VAT added and comes with the price as stated.
I am confused as usual with the VAT I always pay upon arrival to the couriers ( DHL, UPS etc) so I don’t want to pay it twice really.
Can someone from U.K. to clarify please?

  • Poll Poll
Rolex: TT Lady Datejust

TT YG Lady Datejust Diamond Markers 28mm

  • Silver dial

    Votes: 12 46.2%
  • White dial

    Votes: 14 53.8%

Hello! Looking to get my first Rolex Lady Date Just (28mm) in either:
1) TT YG silver dial with diamond markers
2) TT YG white dial with diamond markers
I am extremely conflicted - which would you choose?

I feel like silver would reflect light well but not sure if it’s a bit dated?

White looks clean and cool but not sure if it’s a bit boring? Haven’t seen much of this around - most white dials I’ve seen are spec-ed with Roman numerals.

I compare it with eg. TT YG Cartier Panthere and the white dial looks gorgeous. I currently own other watches including a Rolex OP date 31mm with a black dial so looking for something a little dressier but still appropriate for everyday.

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

Did this happen to you too? (Fine jewelry and “let me see if we have that in the back”)

Do any of you have musings about your Chanel visits to share?

Anyone been pushed to go peruse the fine jewelry pieces? Happened to me and a friend (separate visits). Just wondering if there’s some secret quota or goal? It’s pretty annoying cuz it’s not what I care about and I feel bad so I entertain it for a bit.

Anyone also feel like they only show you anything desirable if you don’t ask specifically for it? Or if you peruse for a while and turn down two or three things you’re looking at? And then they go to the back and pull out something after saying “oh we don’t have that… but let me check in the back” and it magically appears!!

The Hop Bag

I shared with the SA team I work with that I’ve noticed demand for TM-era bags—notably the classic Veneta hobo—is on the rise. He shared he’s been getting calls on if BV is still carrying Veneta hobos.

It appears BV is responding. Have any of you seen this yet? He shared they sold a large one recently so I guess they’re out there.
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Is Andiamo a hype? what's your take? Also asking for colour advice.

I've been hearing about Andiamo for the last few months. It's everywhere in the media. At first I was like "nothing special bag". By accident I ended up at the store today and they had this pale yellowish one. Should have asked but still can.
I feel stuck. It's summer which will end soon. I love all the colors, they are fun. But during the winter I wear mostly dark or literally black clothes and muted down purses. The climate is dark, rainy and moody. So the Andiamo felt right to hold, the size, practicality, every day use etc. But I wore a white summery dress. When I compared it to others bags (I literally at one time had 3 because why not look like a gypsy.), I liked this Andiamo a lot but SA and my friend came to an agreement that the color doesn't "pop" and washes me out. That green (padded cassette one) made me look alive according to them. I agree Andiamo might look basic to some. But I could buy different color. My go to bag is my black YSL - classic and simple yet sleek. Do you feel like Andiamo is a fad (and I'm too late) or not? what color is the most universal and pretty? (Just don't say bronze, it's not my color!). Watching pictures of celebs usually in California doesn't make my choice easier. Then watched the video of Cassie Thorpe (I know :biggrin:) about it. There is panic they'll stop producing the best colors. Could you help me out? Sorry for ranting!

  • Poll Poll
Which ring? Reg JUC w/ diamonds or small pave love?

Which ring to kick off my collection?

  • Regular JUC with diamonds (YG)

    Votes: 18 62.1%
  • Small pave love band (YG)

    Votes: 11 37.9%

Hey all! I am looking to build out my ring collection and want to start off with a bang. I am in-between the regular JUC with diamonds (gold or rose gold, likely to wear on my index), or the small pave love band (the super thin one in gold, to eventually stack with a plain small love wedding band on my ring finger). I did purchase the pave, and I LOVE it, but I also LOVE the JUC (lol). I'd love to hear everyone's experience with these pieces. I currently just own a YG plain love bracelet and YG reg JUC bracelet, so the sky is the limit with my fingers.

I love how the pave band can be worn alone, stacked, or even underneath my engagement ring. I dislike how it's quite a hefty price tag for such a thin diamond band. I love how the JUC ring is a fun/statement ring and definitely screams Cartier, but I don't think I would wear this daily, which is difficult to justify the price.

SLG’s - to match or not to match?

What do you prefer? I have a small LV collection - Damier Ebene Speedy B 25 and Alma BB, Epi Noir Alma BB, Mini Pochette in DE and a key pouch in DE. I want the new key pouch because the tiny extra length helps get my cards in and out much easier. I just sold my DE key pouch and am deciding between these 3: Reverse Monogram Eclipse, Damier Graphite or just getting Damier Ebene again. I use it as a wallet and attach it to me keys for ease. Would it clash if I have Reverse Monogram Eclipse or Damier Graphite? I thought it would be cool to get something in a different print because it’s kinda boring having all of the same print but figured I’d get opinions. Thanks!! :)

Kelly Messenger

The Kelly Messenger shown on the Men's runway for Spring/Summer 2023 has slowly started to trickle into stores. Per @Vlad the dimensions and weight shared here:

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A few resellers on Instagram have been posting this Kelly Messenger in Barenia Faubourg for sale:

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Anyone here plan on getting one or have been so lucky to already add one to their collection? :flowers:

Chanel preowned maxi double flap or vca alhambra 5 motif bracelet

Hello can you give me advice between preowned chanel maxi flap and vca bracelet in mop? I have around 7 chanel bags in black and i love them but i miss this classic maxi. In other hand i love jewelry i am looking for stack. I have two small love bracelet, one classic love and small juc and sweet alhambra in mop. Can you help me to choose? Thank you ladies

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Yay/nay on this Tod’s bag in gray as an everyday bag? And, is the hardware rose gold?

I reached out to Tod’s to ask because on the gray and the pink it looks like the hardware is rose gold, which I absolutely do not want. I’d prefer regular yellow gold.

Anyhow, thoughts on the bag in general in this small size? Gray looks better with my coloring and I don’t need another brown or black bag. I love the white best, but fear it will get destroyed. https://www.tods.com/us-en/T-Timeless-Shopping-Bag-in-Leather-Mini/p/XBWTSBA9100Q8EB221/

I need another black hobo like a first born doesn’t have enough toys!

I’m on Bergdorf Goodman’s mailing list and they sent me an email that sparked my interest. Has anyone seen this bag yet? It looks beautifully constructed.


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