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Can people show off their kelly cuts with colors and hardware?! Im thinking about asking for one but am so confused about the color to ask for! I already have so many black with gold hardware bags so wanted to get something colorful! I am dying for some inspiration!

Thanks in advance!

Hi, I want to buy the Valentino Garavani 08 tote but I can't find it anywhere on US sites. Any idea where I can purchase?

Im saving for a Birkin 40 in Togo, either in gold, taupe or black with gold hw. It can be in used condition, but preferably not more battered than it can be fixed at Hermes spa. Approx how much will I do have to pay for a bag like this?
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Hi all!

So I thought it would be a fun idea if we could share our personal “lessons learned” regarding our preferences when it comes to bags, RTW, jewelry etc. that we’ve come to realize along our “journey” (I know its a controversial word )

I’m sure we’ve all made some expensive mistakes along the way, but ultimately these mistakes made us know more about our deal-breakers, what we like/dislike, things that we look for when considering big H purchases..

I got this idea after recently deciding to let go of my Mini Lindy in Rouge Tomate GHW.. although its a STUNNING bag and I was very fortunate to have bought it from the Hermès website, I triiied and I tried to make it work for me, tried adding twillies, rodeos, tried convincing myself that its a fun “pop” of color but alas! I realized I cannot make a bright red bag work for me. I am just not a red bag person.

So here are my lessons learned:

• Reds (except burgundies, maroons), blues (unless in exotics), oranges and yellows are not my colors. I can do pinks, purples and greens. Otherwise - neutrals are what my heart desires!
• I certainly do not have the clutch life. No clutches for me!
• Stick to sizes 25 and smaller. They are what fits my petite frame the most.
• I thought I was a diehard GHW fan - but PHW is beautiful too and now I know that hardware isn’t actually a dealbreaker for me if a bag was in a color that I love.
• I realized I am past the phase where I need to buy something just because it is rare or highly coveted by others. I used to get sucked into the hype but I’m proud to say that I’m not anymore (I hope!) for example: Box leather, although it is beautiful, I am certain that I will not be able to maintain smooth leathers.

I’ll think of more to add as we go, would love to hear from everyone!

For those who use a different currency, is Chanel on sale in the EU?! Or has the prices in the EU (specifically Germany) been adjusted so it’s a wash?

I just realized how weak the euro is again and thought I should pull the trigger on a few items. I’m in the US (so will convert from USD) but plan to purchase in Germany.

Please post pics of your Loewe shoes!

I took a quick trip to Las Vegas a few weeks ago and specifically went to the Wynn to go to the Loewe boutique. Their sale items were at the back of the store and clearly marked. I tried on the PVC Flow Runner and their smallest size of 7 was way too big for me. I asked the SA if she had smaller sizes or if she could check for a smaller size... she responded no. ZERO helpfulness. This was further confirmed by me asking about sale bags to which she replied that the Herbarium Flamenco was the only bag on sale - ZERO offer to bring it out for me to look at. Shame on you Las Vegas location! It was my first time in a Loewe boutique and I was very disappointed.

(As an aside, the SA's at Balenciaga, Prada and Burberry were fantastic!)

I left and ordered the Light Blue runners (35) on loewe.com which fit perfectly. I am normally a 6 in Adidas runners, 6.5/7 in heels, and 7 in boots/pumps.

I am thinking of keeping only one set. Wich one would you choose? Price is not a factor. I am in my late 30’s.

I used to be fond of Doc Martins in the 90s (and the pairs I had lasted over a decade before I retired them), but was disappointed when I tried a pair a few years ago and they didn't fit the same. I recently learned that they moved their production to Asia and the factory that used to make them kept making them under a new name: Solovair.

I haven't tried any shoes from Solovair and my feet have changed a bit over the years, but I'm considering ordering some so that I can see whether they are more like I remember.

Anyone have any experience with this brand?

Hi Dior ladies (and gents!)

Happy Monday!

I posted in the chat thread while I was literally in the Dior store but didn't get any responses and didn't post in depth as I was in a rush!

I am an LV girl who has dabbled a bit in Fendi and YSL but Christian Dior has caught my attention as of late.

My partner is the financier of all of my bags so it's important that he likes the bag and sees it as a good investment and he is NOT sold on Dior at all. His mom told him that Dior goes in and out of style and the bags lose their value quickly. We have never resold a bag but he loves that everything he has bought me from LV is either exclusive/limited edition and can't be bought for retail or that it has gone up in retail cost since we purchased. (example - he bought me the rose pink Coussin bag last year for $3,550 and the color is now unavailable and the bag now retails for $4700).

I fell DEEPLY in love with the mini lady dior from the new zodiac collection in the latte color and got a chance to see it in person last week. I LOVE the size, the shape, the chain strap, the colors, the feet on the bottom. I just fell for the bag so hard. My partner did not and this is literally the first time he has ever disagreed with me on a bag that I see as a NEED (haha). He feels that the bag is very trendy and that the $4900 price tag is not justified at all. He is concerned that it will lose significant value and I will never be able to resell it if I wanted to do down the road.

Can you ladies help me with facts, information, and stories that I can share with him to prove that CD is not going to wane in popularity, that this particular bag is worth the price tag, and just any other information that might help my case!!

The Dior SA said that only 26 of this bag in this color were produced. My partner asked me why was the bag sitting in the store if it was so exclusive. He feels that if it were actually in high demand, we wouldn't have just seen it sitting on the shelf at the store.

PLEASE HELP ME!!!! haha I need any and all information on Dior, Diors maintaining their value, and any other info you can help me with!

Thank you so much, TPF family!!!

Just got this SO hammered wg 5 motif bracelet and was wondering if anyone had some suggestions on what would stack well with this?

I like the JUC small model but it doesn’t come in wg, would rg be a decent option? Not a fan of anything in yellow.

I am interested in buying a watch for my big birthday next year and narrowed it down to 2 models. I need a bit of advice which one to go for?
I currently have a date just 26 mixed with diamond dot dial gold and a gold date just 36 oyster strap. My style is elegant and understated

Hello all!

Sorry if I am breaking any rules here. I recently purchased a Mini Neo Classic City and am concerned about the quality. It looks like some of the glazing is peeling in multiple spots. It's actually coming off a bit on the strap. Is this normal? Quite sad as I just got this a week ago.

Side question as well - I bought this from Luisaviaroma. Does anyone have experience with repairs through them or through Balenciaga when purchasing through a third party?

So, I've had a suspicion for awhile that our bags are going the way of "chemically enhanced". That suspicion was borne out of studying, at first, Chanel's coco handle, the rubbing on the edges to brown, and the plasticky feel. When the 19 came out, it was insanely obvious that the leather wasn't "real" leather. It was very treated, coated, and durable, for certain, because of that. Then came the 22, and as most of us know, that is far from "real" leather.

I have to admit, I hadn't really "woken" up to all of this until I let myself. And then the research began. I started studying processes used for leathers, how to tell leather vs. quasi-leather, how leathers are split at tanneries, how different countries allow manufacturers to use the term "leather" even if it's only 1% real leather.

I learned about bonded leather (or polyurethane leather), how top end leathers have bases that are split from them and used for cheaper leathers (which many involve chemical processes to alter their appearances). How 100% leather doesn't get hot, doesn't peel, doesn't melt, and doesn't ever ever smell like chemicals. And, 100% real leather does NOT look uniform unless it's been stamped.

THEN I started really doing deep dives into different designers...what do they disclose? And it hit me that any brand who is proud of their leathers, TALKS ABOUT THEM! They are happy to disclose where they are from, how they are tanned, type of grain, etc. And these companies that don't disclose anything other than "leather" or even "calfskin" are leaving out what those other brands are disclosing...."100% calfskin", "100% lamb leather", or other information that gives us some transparency about what they use, how they get it, how they prepare it, and how we can be confident in it (from sustainability to purity).

So I guess my question is, does anyone really care? Below is a great article from Ingrid Chua (@thebaghag) and well worth a follow on IG as she's always got her head on straight.

So far, I've come across some good transparency on the obvious houses (Hermes, Delvaux, Moynat) and some more mid-tier brands (LV, BV, Chloe).

Does anyone have a sales associate in Mykonos?

I purchased the 16 mm - mono adjustable strap last year and have only used it a few times. I found it very stiff and not very comfortable on the shoulder or crossbody. Question: If you own this strap can you tell me if I use it more will soften up over time?

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Tried on these beauties at Cartier in Madrid. Thoughts?

I just got my custom closet installed and would like to get new uniform hangers to complete the look. Anyone has has any experience with the California Closets hangers? I was thinking of using the thin space saving plastic ones in the photo for most items and their wood ones for heavier suits etc. I couldn’t find many reviews online, so I’m hoping that the TPF crowd can help. Thank you in advance!

I started a new job last week and I wanted to treat myself to a new work bag. I'm normally an LV fan but lately I've been drawn to Coach and this is my fifth bag from the brand. I have been so impressed with the quality, and I've been loving all my bags, particularly this new briefcase. It's the Gotham Brief in signature leather. Holds a ton, too!

Celine fans in SF Bay Area can finally rejoice, for a Celine standalone boutique is opening in Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose/Santa Clara in Winter 2022!

Super excited! Always found it strange that the SF Bay Area never had a standalone boutique and only some of their products can be found in Neiman Marcus's and selected Nordstroms.

Because this happened to me this week, I thought it would be funny to start a thread on how we shared are unexpected purchase with our significant others.

I made 2 visits in a week and let’s just say my DH was very surprised to see our CC bill. As he has been away for work and didn’t see me coming home with any goodies til everything was well tucked away. he said, it was surely a welcome home . I honestly, did not realize how much was spent since I am still riding high on available inventory of rtw in my size, and shoes after waiting so long for basics. We had a good laugh and I’m pretty sure I’m on ban island

I notice that there's more stock now. Though I can't say if that's a result of shopping limits, people's budgets being tightened due to inflation, or other factors.

It's going to take some getting used to the new ILD website.
So far, I'm not a fan. Hard to find things and hard to navigate.
Since I don't need anymore handbags.... maybe that's a good thing.