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#17
Username: Muchstuff
Age: Just turned 60 not sure I'm loving that yet
Gender: Old chick
Resides: Vancouver BC Canada
Occupation/ Industry: Mom with grown up twin girls/ DH and I are about to purchase a few acres and plant grapes in our local wine country, three year project:yahoo:
Favorite brand:
- Clothes Nothing specific although Aritizia, Free People, Anthropologie are some of the places I shop
- Bags Balenciaga obsessed, have had one BV in the past, really liked it, and am on the track to being obsessed here too, Older loves are Alexander Wang and old Marc Jacobs
Hobbies: reading, drinking wine, scouring the web for bags,
Favorite drink: wine, champagne, sparkling water, wine, champagne...wine
Favorite food: Oddly, soup
Favorite TV show: Game of Thrones, The Blacklist, The Great British Baking Show (you MUST watch!), Mash, Big Bang Theory (depending on this season)
Odd things about me: Pretty much everything
Things that scare me: Pretty much everything
Current obsessions: Handbags, my kids (in a good, not stalking, way) and my standard poodle
 
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#18
muchstuff said:
Username: Muchstuff
Age: Just turned 60 not sure I'm loving that yet
Gender: Old chick
Resides: Vancouver BC Canada
Occupation/ Industry: Mom with grown up twin girls/ DH and I are about to purchase a few acres and plant grapes in our local wine country, three year project:yahoo:
Favorite brand:
- Clothes Nothing specific although Aritizia, Free People, Anthropologie are some of the places I shop
- Bags Balenciaga obsessed, have had one BV in the past, really liked it, and am on the track to being obsessed here too, Older loves are Alexander Wang and old Marc Jacobs
Hobbies: reading, drinking wine, scouring the web for bags,
Favorite drink: wine, champagne, sparkling water, wine, champagne...wine
Favorite food: Oddly, soup
Favorite TV show: Game of Thrones, The Blacklist, The Great British Baking Show (you MUST watch!), Mash, Big Bang Theory (depending on this season)
Odd things about me: Pretty much everything
Things that scare me: Pretty much everything
Current obsessions: Handbags, my kids (in a good, not stalking, way) and my standard poodle
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Welcome! Wine is pretty good stuff! [emoji4]. Good luck with the 3 year project.
 
#20
I am still learning to navigate TPF, it's such a great forum. I really enjoy all the photos of everyone's collections, and a big thank you to all who contribute the great info. Here's some stuff about me.
Username: Nibb
Age: 50ish
Resides: The OC
Occupation/ Industry: Graphic Arts
Favorite brand: Any brand as long as it is well made and stylish.
Hobbies: Wine, pet rescue, travel, cooking
Favorite drink: Wine, coffee, water
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite TV show: Netflix
Odd things about me: Most everything
Things that scare me: Most politicians
Current obsessions: Italian reds: wine, bags & shoes.
 
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Nibb said:
I am still learning to navigate TPF, it's such a great forum. I really enjoy all the photos of everyone's collections, and a big thank you to all who contribute the great info. Here's some stuff about me.
Username: Nibb
Age: 50ish
Resides: The OC
Occupation/ Industry: Graphic Arts
Favorite brand: Any brand as long as it is well made and stylish.
Hobbies: Wine, pet rescue, travel, cooking
Favorite drink: Wine, coffee, water
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite TV show: Netflix
Odd things about me: Most everything
Things that scare me: Most politicians
Current obsessions: Italian reds: wine, bags & shoes.
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Welcome Nibb!
 
#22
Nibb said:
I am still learning to navigate TPF, it's such a great forum. I really enjoy all the photos of everyone's collections, and a big thank you to all who contribute the great info. Here's some stuff about me.
Username: Nibb
Age: 50ish
Resides: The OC
Occupation/ Industry: Graphic Arts
Favorite brand: Any brand as long as it is well made and stylish.
Hobbies: Wine, pet rescue, travel, cooking
Favorite drink: Wine, coffee, water
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite TV show: Netflix
Odd things about me: Most everything
Things that scare me: Most politicians
Current obsessions: Italian reds: wine, bags & shoes.
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I love the fact that wine is listed in three categories, you're my kind of girl...welcome!
 
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Nibb said:
I am still learning to navigate TPF, it's such a great forum. I really enjoy all the photos of everyone's collections, and a big thank you to all who contribute the great info. Here's some stuff about me.
Username: Nibb
Age: 50ish
Resides: The OC
Occupation/ Industry: Graphic Arts
Favorite brand: Any brand as long as it is well made and stylish.
Hobbies: Wine, pet rescue, travel, cooking
Favorite drink: Wine, coffee, water
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite TV show: Netflix
Odd things about me: Most everything
Things that scare me: Most politicians
Current obsessions: Italian reds: wine, bags & shoes.
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Welcome Nibb! Have fun here. We are a friendly and helpful bunch here. If you have any questions do not hesitate to message me. Join us in the chat thread!
 
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#26
jburgh said:
Bottega Veneta 101 In process, please be patient...

Q. What is a short history of the brand? (from the Wikipedia)
Bottega Veneta was launched by Vittorio and Laura Moltedo in 1966.
However interest in the brand declined during the 1990s so in 2000, the Moltedos brought in British designer Giles Deacon to shake up the languishing house. Under Deacon the company launched a successful line of Ready-To-Wear clothing, but in July 2001 Tom Ford persuaded Gucci Group to buy Bottega Veneta. Ford moved Deacon to Gucci womenswear, and German-born designer Tomas Maier took over at Bottega Veneta. With Gucci's support, Bottega Veneta has reclaimed its leading position in the luxury leather goods market.

Bottega Veneta is best known for its hand-woven leather goods - bags, belts, and shoes. They are all handcrafted in Italy and retail for €1000 or more. Current Bottega handbags typically boast clean lines, the softest Intreciatto woven leathers, and a classic palette. Major trends are nodded to (such as patent leather and studs in autumn 2007), but always in a toned-down, easy-to-wear way. They are generally only labelled on the inside, although under Deacon, the metalwork had small, subtle logos). Bottega Veneta’s approach is best summed up by a company slogan that loosely translates as "When your own initials are enough"

Maier's aesthetic for Bottega Veneta Ready-To-Wear is more understated and classical than Deacon's "high-octane, ultra-sexy" look. Lines are simple and clean, with ladylike silhouettes and (particularly for Spring/Summer collections) Greco-Roman inspired draping and folding predominating. The colour palette consists largely of light-toned neutrals and pastels for recent Spring/Summer collections, and black, neutrals and faded colours, such as reds and yellows for Autumn/Winter 2007–08.

Q. What is Intrecciato and how do I pronounce it?
Intrecciato, strictly translated to Italian means interlaced. It is the description for the woven style used in many BV bags. The base layer of leather has small slits cut throughout and then leather strips are woven through this. This makes for a bag that is beautifully even, that will slouch nicely but never look mis-shapened. Prounounced: IN-TRAY-CHEEAH-TOE.

Q. How often are BV collections released?
There are four "seasons", Spring/Summer (S/S) Pre-Fall (PF), Cruise/Resort, and Fall/Winter (F/W). S/S collection bags start arriving in the stores as early as very late December and throughout the first few months of the new year. Expect Pre-Fall to arrive in July/August . F/W collections usually start to arrive in stores September, October, and even as late as November. Cruise/Resort collections arrive in late November and throughout December. The release dates are somewhat fluid. It is not unusual to see a couple seasons at a time in the stores or boutiques. Catalogs are usually available from BV after the collections hit the boutiques.

Q. Does BV ever go on sale?
Yes! The BV boutiques hold two sales per year. The end of year sale begins in December and ends February 1st. The second may start as early as late June and is throughout the month of July. Classic styles do not go on sale at the boutiques. Seasonal styles do. Also you may find a LE style. The BV outlets have end of year sales, too. And of course, department stores that carry BV have their own seasonal sales where you will find classic as well as seasonal bags at a discount.

Q. What colors are produced every season?
The classic colors as of 2009 are Nero (black), Bianco (white), Ebano (milk chocolate brown), and Noce (walnut-hazelnut brown). There is some discussion that Ferro (a medium grey) will be added to the classic colors. In 2009 Noce was discontinued.

Q. Where can I find discontinued colors or styles?
Rarely do stores have old stock but generally, the BV outlets, eBay or consignment stores are the only places.

Q. What is a good choice for a first BV bag?
The most popular sizes are the medium and large Veneta.

Q. Please give me a quick rundown of the classic bags?
Veneta - The classic zippered hobo with an integral handle. This bag is available in 4 sizes: Asian, Medium, Large, and Maxi. It slouches beautifully after use.
Campana - A hobo style with double handles. There is an E-W inner strap that unfastens and serves as a closure. Available in two sizes, Medium and Large.
Roma - A larger three compartment satchel with a middle zip section. Strap/flap closure with hardware clasp. More businesslike in feel, and roomy.
Montaigne - The classic zippered double handled small boxy duffle style. Handles are adjustable and although usually hand carried, it may fit on your shoulder, depending on your size.
Pyramid - Another classic hobo with a zippered closure. With a boxy bottom like the Sloane, but more rounded like a Veneta. Currently has a single wider strap attached by oval hardware.
Cabat - Mr. Maier's iconic double handled tote. Conventionally woven, inside and out. Available in Asian, Medium, Large, and Uomo.
Sloane - A boxy single handled shoulder bag. The strap is wide like the Pyramid, but attached to woven leather covered hardware. This bag has an overlapping flap closure. While structured looking at first, it slouches wonderfully.
Knot - BVs iconic evening clutch. A small boxy design with rounded corners. It gets its name from the "Knot" closure at the top.
Ball or New Ball - A Hobo style with a single handle similar to the Pyramid. At one time the handle was integral to the bag, and there is talk it will return to that style again. The shape of the Ball is rounded at the corners and flatter than the Sloane or Pyramid. The corners have an interesting curved seam that is like a sideways letter "Y."

Q. What is the best kind of leather?
The most commonly used is nappa. It really comes down to the touch – when you touch the bag, does it make you happy? Check out the in-process leather guide: http://forum.purseblog.com/bottega-...ence/bottega-veneta-leather-guide-418845.html

Q. Where is the authenticity tag?
The BV authenticity tag is small, rectangular and white . The logo is printed on one side, style and color information on the reverse. This tag is sewn into your bag, usually in a pocket. Sometimes it is difficult to find, but keep looking! The tag format was changes in 2012-2013 to a serial number. This new style can only be deciphered by a BV employee.

Q. What are these acronyms I see in posts?
BV = Bottega Veneta
SO = Stands for Special Order. Bottega Veneta will do special order bags for clients, however they must be an upgrade. For example, if you wanted a Copper bag that was made in Nappa (but not Copper), your leather would have to be an upgrade from Nappa to an exotic such as snake or croc.
HG = Holy Grail, or the most desired bag (varies with member)
LE = Limited Edition. Each year, BV produced limited quantities of some styles in unusual colors and materials. A metal plate inside the bag indicates the limited edition number.
LPM - Leopard Print Montaigne, a bag from 2008
PDP = Pied de Poule, a Cabat pattern from 2009
PO - Platino Ossidato, a color from 2008
tPFer - the Purse Forum member
WTS = Want to sell (these threads/posts not allowed)
WTB = Want to buy (these threads/posts not allowed)
IMO, or IMHO = Not specific to this forum but, "in my opinion" or "in my humble opinion."
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Love this. BV in among my fav top 3!
 
#27
Hi. I'm a new member.
Just got my first cross body BV.


Username: jsolar
Age: 43
Gender: F
Resides: Philadelphia
Occupation/ Industry: Teacher
Favorite band: Chanel
Shoes: Vince Camuto, Fit Flops, Uggs
Bags LV, Chanel, now BV
Hobbies: Tennis
Favorite drink: Dirty martini
Favorite food: Icecream
Favorite TV show: This is us
Current obsessions: Needlepoint.
 
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jsolar said:
Hi. I'm a new member.
Just got my first cross body BV.


Username: jsolar
Age: 43
Gender: F
Resides: Philadelphia
Occupation/ Industry: Teacher
Favorite band: Chanel
Shoes: Vince Camuto, Fit Flops, Uggs
Bags LV, Chanel, now BV
Hobbies: Tennis
Favorite drink: Dirty martini
Favorite food: Icecream
Favorite TV show: This is us
Current obsessions: Needlepoint.
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Welcome to the world of BV. I love This is Us, also:heart:
 
#30
Username: morningperson
Age: 54
Gender: F
Resides: AL
Occupation/ Industry: SAHM
Favorite brand:
- Clothes
- Bags Bottega Veneta, undecided
Hobbies: Exercise, gemology/coloured stones, meteorology
Favorite drink: coffee
Favorite food: varies weekly
Favorite TV show: Planet Earth ll, Firefly, Breaking Bad
Odd things about me: I won't wear any shade of pink
Things that scare me: heights, even though DH is a pilot and we fly often
Current obsessions: handbags!
 
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