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Contemporary designers w/ potential to become Premier

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papertiger said:
More often than not, premier is separated from contemporary by design, price-point and market anyway.

I think The Row is premier in terms of products, prices, marketing. It's modern luxury.

It's best bag brands find a USP and niche in the market and don't lose it IMO. There's no shame in being a contemporary brand so long as the products are good quality and are good value.
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I actually would agree with you on The Row as being premier already (it certainly has premier pricing), it's just somewhat under the radar for a lot of people. Well known among the celeb set. And the quality is great IMHO.
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Dent in Caviar Classic Flap

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L.refuerzo said:
There was no way the slant could have been fixed with my first flap. My other issue with the first flap was the fact that it leaned forward. I believe the leaning is a common occurrence with flaps as well, and I was willing to accept the lean. But the slanted side was the dealbreaker for me
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my Point is not that the slant can be definitively fixed. Rather it’s a legitimate pretext (oxymoron perhaps:smile: to get the SA invested in working with you for a solution. I often Think that by jumping so quickly to return or exchange, the level of service and bags presented for ones perusal deteriorates. JMO of course. And I have had issues with RTW that required substantial and willing SA help.

a TPfer noted above, if the SA wants to keep the sale, they would help. However, I learned from another thread that an SA makes maybe 100 usd commission on a 6K usd bag. Chanel corporate apparently trains them to brush off a lot of concerns as routine wear and tear and with such a de minimus commission, there is no incentive unless you start by opening up an Thoughtful of exchange. in an ideal world, of course they should want to bend over backwards to help on this issue. I was also reminded on another thread (entitled something like, wore it two times and my bag is peeling) that Chanel, despite churning out zillions of bags, doesn’t consider itself a leather company, but rather views bags as an accompaniment to RTW. Thus, it may be against their business model to make bags that last. That’s why for the exorbitant price, some tPfers regretfully switch to other brands. Keep in mind to, the SA is only like the front house of a restaurant. They don’t make the bags. And they may not be able to send a bag back to the chef and have a perfect one whipped up. JMO. I hope you can come up with the solution that makes you happiest!
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K32 black Sellier Chevre Vs Ardennes, which one would you choose ?

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Henelalee said:
My result has arrived today ladies,
K32 in ardennes GHW. and with most you guys agree on, my first impression was how sturdy and structure it is after all of these years. hardware is stiff, and leather is still shinny. Loving it so much so far and really want to share with you ladies

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Wow! This is lovely! Is it heavier than chevre?
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The Row Banana

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elenam12345 said:
I just ordered myself a row banana bag after doing all my research I went with the large thinking its the one for me at my 5'7 slim frame but when It arrived It felt HUGEEEEEE. I just ordered the small to compare It should be coming by friday.

does anyone favor the small over the large?
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I have the large and I'm 5'1" and love the size. But I don't carry it in front.
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Next color after black (Opinion thread)

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I think it depends on your wardrobe colors and which bag you are wanting in what leather. I don't wear red, but found that Rough H was an amazing 'neutral' color in that it worked with so many of my wardrobe items. I also love Indigo (or any neutral dark blue) because it is more mysterious than black and less "obvious", if that makes sense. Barenia or Gold are great colors that go with most wardrobe colors. And, my favorite, is Bleu Jean. That color works with EVERYTHING that I own and wear for all seasons! (I live in the midwest USA). Best of luck to you!
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Experience with shopluxurybliss.com, SCAM???

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alyssamay_xx said:
Wow even after the police report they still didn’t investigate?? Can you try taking any legal action? I’m so sorry this happened to you :sad:
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I am not sure how to take any legal action. I filed police report, talked to them over the phone. I guess that's all I can do. I do not know the business address besides the account, the emails, the phone number. I gave the police all the information I have. And that's on their end to investigate I guess. I knew a lot of people got scammed online as well, not from the same seller, but from other online platform. It's sad that these scammers still around and nothing we could do.
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Best pieces to start a luxury jewelery collection with?

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canto bight said:
Does anyone have any recommendations for "edgier" fine jewelry? I know they are basics and classics, but diamond studs, tennis bracelets, and pearls just aren't my style. I waited for many, many years to "grow up" a little before I started really investing in fine jewelry but those classics still don't appeal to me or suit my style and I don't think they will even when I get even older.

I am open to anything except earrings.
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My new favorite piece is from bulgari (serpenti tubogas), and while that isn’t edgy by any definition, I think some of the serpenti line or the other lines could be. Or, as edgy as a mainstream premier luxury brand could be. Years ago, there was a perhaps Turkish designer called Gurkhan. I seem to recall his pieces wdould be construed as s9mewhat edgy.

probably it would vary depending if your definition of edgy was
1. gothic, romantic
2. baroque (could be edgy if paired with, for example, ripped denim
3. hammered, exotic,
4. bohemian
5. machined, oversized

perhaps any of thr above could be edgy set into juxtaposition with your other style. Choices, IDK
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Advice on taurillon Clemence leather

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Clemence is practically indestructible and is beautiful in Gold (I had a Gold Clemence Birkin). In the Evelyne as others have said it is softer and mods to your body, IMO an ideal leather.
There isn't much hardware on the Evelyne so I certainly wouldn't worry too much about scratches.

If you are more petite, or want to be able to wear as a shoulder bag, you can have the strap adjusted by Hermès. I took eight inches off my Evie strap, which for me at 5'2" makes it good for both crossbody and shoulder. You can have it measured in-store when you buy. The strap will look exactly as if it was bought that way.
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Small reveal

AzahM
sf_newyorker said:
Beautiful Bastia (I bought the same one last year) and heartbreakingly beautiful backstory. Enjoy, and I hope you and your daughter continue to experience beauty in many forms.
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Thank you for your kind comment. We do lots of travelling and hiking together with my son prior pandemic. We are treasuring experience more than material items. I hope we can find cure to this novel corona virus very soon so we can continue travelling and enjoy hiking again.
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