I agree with this statement and I found it is a fact actually. I bought a TM era bag, it is accordion style made from brown karung leather with braided handles and braided trim. I saw the bag was carried on Fall 2008 (or 2009?) runway. When I bought the bag, it was clear that the bag was well loved by the previous owner, however the craftmanship still surpass some of the newer bags I have seen. The stitches, zipper, the tiny braided trims are still strong and no loose threads yet. The skin still in shape and the dots of the karung skin are still "glowing". NO cracked skin or anything. must be amazing treatment TM had for his bags. I replaced the lining at Madison Avenue boutique and have carried it everyday for two weeks. I cant help to admire the bag beside me when the morning sun softly hit the bag while I am driving. She is just gorgeous. I am not sure if DL's bags would be able to last that long.
I think you've chosen two of the best pieces of the collection.I'm clearly in the minority among OG BV fans - I actually like what Daniel Lee is doing and it's reinvigorated my interest in the brand! To me, it feels fresh and modern where, if I'm being honest, old BV had begun to bore me. TM's design and quality were of course lovely, but for me the line had begun to feel a bit repetitious and I hadn't really desired anything new in a long time. Of course not everything DL is doing is "practical" (I'm talking to you Maxi Cabat!), but I do like his aesthetic and I've found that IRL, a lot of the new BV pieces manage to feel both modern and sumptuous. At the same time, I fully appreciate why DL's aesthetic is gonna put others off. It's a very different vibe for BV... I've never been one to chase a trend bag - I really do like classics, which is why I'm willing to spend on them - so I do wait a beat to make sure the new designs are something I think are really going to work for me long term. So far I've gone for a Padded Cassette and an intrecciato Pouch and I adore both!
That’s what I got tooI'm clearly in the minority among OG BV fans - I actually like what Daniel Lee is doing and it's reinvigorated my interest in the brand! To me, it feels fresh and modern where, if I'm being honest, old BV had begun to bore me. TM's design and quality were of course lovely, but for me the line had begun to feel a bit repetitious and I hadn't really desired anything new in a long time. Of course not everything DL is doing is "practical" (I'm talking to you Maxi Cabat!), but I do like his aesthetic and I've found that IRL, a lot of the new BV pieces manage to feel both modern and sumptuous. At the same time, I fully appreciate why DL's aesthetic is gonna put others off. It's a very different vibe for BV... I've never been one to chase a trend bag - I really do like classics, which is why I'm willing to spend on them - so I do wait a beat to make sure the new designs are something I think are really going to work for me long term. So far I've gone for a Padded Cassette and an intrecciato Pouch and I adore both!
Would have to see it unstuffed but yes, I think I like it too. I’d like it a lot better with the old weave though.
Not as keen on that but again you need to see how it hangs with your own stuff in it.
I was thinking the same thing about the leather strips. I have three older bags and they have the normal woven strips- none of them have turned over or look frayed.
