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Can I please get some opinions? I am new to watches. I have been wanting a Cartier watch now for over 3 years. I like the history, but don't really know much about watches. I like how "classic" it is. However; after seeing all these beautiful watch pictures, I am beginning to think I should go for the Panthère de Cartier watch in gold and steel in medium. This is the Large Tank I just received a couple days ago from the online boutique. Does it look too big on my wrist? Unfortunately, I am unable to visit a boutique to check things out since we do not have one in our state, so must do everything online. Thank you in advance for your help~

Got this amazing gift last week from Miu Miu and never got a change to post it. The box itself is actually pretty heavy and the top red part is made of metal,

For the longest time I was looking at this bracelet from the Essential Pearl Collection. When I was finally ready to buy it it could not be located in the US.
But am currently traveling in Europe and just stopped by a Tiffany store. After some back and forth they indeed found one. Super happy I bought it as I would also get the VAT back and pay a little less than in the US.

After I came home I looked around the website somemore to compare prices and exchange rates. I saw that the description now says that the little round tag is sterling silver while the clasp is 18k white gold.
But in real life the little round tag has the Au750 stamp on my bracelet. Now I am not sure what is what. I'd be disappointed if indeed the clasp and the tag were not 18k. The price definitely was for a gold piece at about $1500.

Could it be that the website description is wrong?

The receipt says: 18W CP 7-7.5 TF ESS BLT

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I just purchased the Andiamo clutch in metallic gold. Should I keep it or is it too disco looking? I love the Emerald and Barolo colors too! A new gorgeous pink just dropped this week, but I’m not a pink lover. I have 2 other Bottega bags- the pouch in black and the Andiamo medium in fondant. Will be wearing this clutch both casual and dressy but only need one! Which color is your fav?

Way back in 2011, I bought a tan Kooba Devin Hobo at the thrift store for $12.99. The bag was kindly authenticated here on TPF by @BookWriter. It was made of Italian Lambskin and had been released in 2007. It originally retailed for $535.

The bag was in bad shape, it was dirty inside and out and had some pen-marks. At that time I had already rehabbed some other bag brands - but I was not familiar with Kooba or with lambskin - and so it seemeded like a challenge. I was afraid to try to rehab it, so I put it away and then I forgot about it!

Last year I got lucky again and I found a NWT gray Kooba Sloane bag at a thrift store for only $3. It was in great shape and all I had to do was moisturize it. I have worn it several times and I really like it a lot. It is also made of Italian Lambskin and the bag feels so soft and luxurious!

Recently, I was digging through my "Rehab Pile" looking for a "project purse" and I found the tan Kooba Devin stuffed inside of a tote bag. I was so surprised to discover that I already owned another Kooba! So I decided to finally attempt a rehab.

The bag was so dirty that I had to bathe it in mild soap and water and then stuff it with towels to reshape it while drying. I gave it 3 treatments with moisturizers, allowing it to rest in-between applications. That was all I did besides gently buffing the brass hardware.

The bag developed a nice, rich tan patina after rehabbing. I was able to remove/lighten the ink marks but it still shows some signs of wear. At least it is clean and it looks much better IMO. I've already carried it a few times and it is a lovely, comfortable bag; I'm glad that I found her again and gave her the attention she deserves!

Here are some before pictures of my $13 tan Kooba Devin:








Here are pictures of the tan Kooba Devin after rehab:

Hi looking for Lederer to buy. Besides Ebay and Poshmark are there other sites?

Starting a thread for the new Chanel 25 bag for everyone to share their thoughts and purchases!

I finally got around to doing a trade with Re-bag. I sold them a few David Yurman pieces and got a Cartier ecrou bracelet.
Everything went really smoothly. One bracelet I sent in had a decreased offer once received (I sent them the 9mm but accidentally told them it was the 11mm during the quote phase).
The whole process took just less than two weeks and I’m really happy about it. Sending them more stuff tomorrow for a VCA piece!

Hi all,

My first Chanel bag was a Mini Rectangle in black, I tried the Small Classic Flap recently and I immediately saw the difference with the Mini Rectangle in terms of quality and structure.. it looks more expensive as well. I also feel the SCP is much more a statement piece. In the same time I know the Mini Rectangle is difficult to get.. Should I sell it ? Need some advise ❤️thank you 😊

For anyone who has been following the Chanel 31 Mini Shopping Tote over the seasons, can anyone confirm whether it’s always been shiny lambskin leather? I’m also seeing aged calfskin, shiny calfskin, lambskin, etc? This season’s shiny lambskin seems puffier than previous seasons, but only comparing this based on pictures of preowned bags from previous seasons. Would love some insight into this!

Thought I'd start a separate thread on Guibert Paris. They're a mainly a saddlery and equestrian leather goods specialist. They use the same tannery as Hermes and Goosens designed the emblematic hardware on their Allure bag (seen below). Prices for their bags range from 260-765 Euro.

Which blue color is more appealing to most people in birkin 35; azure blue, Zanzibar or Mykonos? Thank you for your input…

Unpopular opinion: I prefer impulse purchases to planned purchases

Let's take bags for example, if I were to make a planned purchase, I would take a bit of time to go through all the reviews, size comparison, resale value, how it fits my lifestyle etc. What I noticed after years of buying, is that most of the bags I sold are the "planned" purchases. The bags which I truly love and will likely keep for life are my impulse buys. My theory is that if I am excited to shell out thousands quickly without much thought, that is the bag I TRULY Love. Luckily, this only happened a handful of times. However, I don't think this theory might work as well for lower stakes/cheaper items.

How unpopular is this opinion?

Hello everyone,

Its been awhile since I posted anything on TPF. So if this belongs on a sub-forum, mods please move it.

Its quite a long and rambling story so please bear with me.

Ok, on with the story. I am having quite the predicament. I sent in my LV x Fragment iPad pouch for repairs as the leather tab holding the chain strap was slowly fraying apart and I knew this problem will accelerate the more I use it (I use the pouch a fair amount as its the ideal size for me to hold what I need when I go out). So I sent it in along with my messenger bag that need a zipper replaced. That was on 22 Nov 2024. The usual timing of 8-16weeks were quoted and I was fine with it.

So along came 11 January and an SA from the store WhatsApp me telling me that service team returned my pouch as it was unable to be repaired due to the spare part (which is the leather tab) is unavailable anymore. At first I was quite skeptical about it and informed it as such but he reiterated that the part is unavailable. I told him I was disappointed as this is the first time LV couldn't do aftersales service for me.

So I dropped by the store on 27 Jan to collect the pouch back. Since I was in a rush with a few other errands to do, I just collected the pouch which was in a dustbag and just stuffed it in my bag. I thought everything was normal. The next day, I was going on a holiday so I had to take out the pouch from my bag. I noticed that the zipper was gone and upon further inspection, I found the zipper in a clear plastic inside the bag and was also greeted with a gaping hole inside the lining of the pouch. And to make matters worse, I also found the repair letter and in it was a clear plastic bag that held a new leather tab that was apparently sent from France. I was furious with this new development but I couldn't go back to the store as I was going on a holiday and the store was already closed for Chinese New Year.

So here I am writing 1 day after my holiday and I need some opinions on how to proceed with this. I have taken pictures which I am uploading some of them to this thread and I have taken screenshots of the WhatsApp conversation I had with the SA. Honestly, its been over a week and the anger has been replaced with disappointment as I really love this pouch and I feel sad looking at it right now. Thanks for reading this long story and I do want any help I can get on what to do right now.

Edit: Something to add. When I sent it in for repairs the only issue was the leather tab fraying. Everything else about the pouch was fine.

Hi Everyone!

I currently have a small WG Cartier Juste un Clou ring that I wear every day on my index finger. Absolutely love it! Am about to get a small WG Cartier love ring to go on my middle finger on the same hand and am wondering if I should also get a small VCA Perlee ring to stack on the same finger as the small Love ring.

Wondering if anyone has all 3 and is kind enough to show how they will look together? For an everyday wear look.

Index: JUC ring
Middle: Perlee + Love

The colour of gold doesn’t really matter as I’m just curious about the overall design look.

Would love to see a photo if anyone could help TIA!

I can’t make up my mind if I should get the WG vintage pave pendant or the YG sweet MOP pendant.

I have the vintage YG MOP and thought it would be cute to have the sweet one for my little one. But I also have the sweet WG pave and was thinking should I asked for the vintage size.

OR should I just pick something else?

Does anyone know if this tweed is available in a mini? Here is the tweed I’m looking for in a medium. TIA

Hi,
I'm torn between the Gucci Marmont in medium (black) and YSL College Medium (black).

Any thoughts? I'm loving both but I can only get one!

TIA!

I’m torn between 2 yellow gold diamond necklaces. The diamond by the yard from Tiffany is 0.30 ct of diamonds and more classic and wearable. The fringe necklace is 1.50 ct of diamonds and is more striking and unique. Theprice is about the same despite the large carat discrepancy. My independent jeweler also has beautiful DBTY designs at a much better price, although I do like the idea of the Elsa Peretti original design. What would you do? And if you went the DBTY route, would you go for a Tiffany original? Thanks, folks!

Hi Friends! I'm turning 40 this year and have saved up to buy something special. I'm hoping you can help me decide. My style is very classic and I'd like the item(s) to go with my classic tiffany 6 prong platinum engagement set and favorite bags (Birkin 30 palladium hw, Chanel mini with silver hw, Chanel classic flap gold hw). I'm looking for something I can wear everyday. Thanks for your help!

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Hello ladies
I want this ring som bad, its most of the time sold out and I dont have a Cartier store in my country so I have to buy online.

If you have this ring, is it true to size?
And is it comfartable to wear?

Hi, i was wondering if anyone had this bag? I really like the look and love that it appears to be long enough to wear crossbody. If someone has the bag, what fits inside? Is it similar in size to the large Groove or Speedy 25? Any insight would be appreciated! Thank you!

Hi everyone, hoping to get some advice on how to smooth out a crease in the flap of the Celine belt bag.
I was able to score this gorgeous one in the Taupe color which is a very soft grained calfskin. The crease is at the top of the flap, between where the handle sits. Any tips on potentially how to get this crease to be a little flatter and less noticeable ?

Having trouble attaching photos for some reason so here is a link to them: Photos

Thanks for any tips!

Hi!

Has somebody seen something about the new BTP collection that should launch in May please? 🌊

Hi all,

I’ve been wanting a pink Chanel mini bag for a while now and it’s always been tough to find anything in the boutiques! However last week I managed to see a few (as well as WOCs) and ended up purchasing a mini top handle in pale pink lambskin.

It’s a really beautiful bag but I’m starting to wonder if I should take it back and just wait until I manage to find something in caviar (although that might be while) as have read and heard that the lambskin is so delicate and feel I might be too worried to use it and it might not age well, even if I look after it. Also worried about a higher risk of colour transfer as I am petite and would mainly only be able to wear it cross body because the strap can’t be wrapped under the flap, and seems to be too narrow for chain shorteners.

On the other hand though I would try really hard to look after it and the colour just looks so nice in the lambskin.

I know this has all been discussed but would really appreciate any advice! Thanks so much.