My bags range from 1940s to last year and I don't think the quality of the workmanship has declined but the details, features and degree of difficulty of pieces has (particularly on the interior of bags) i.e. can you imagine the price of a new Sac Mallette or a fully kitted out Pullman now?
My bags range from 1940s to last year and I don't think the quality of the workmanship has declined but the details, features and degree of difficulty of pieces has (particularly on the interior of bags) i.e. can you imagine the price of a new Sac Mallette or a fully kitted out Pullman now?
That is exactly what she said. So, it is pretty much for a lot of things now. Fast and quick, no time for details. Labor cost higher, cannot afford to have the craftsman to seat there all day to perfect their craft.My bags range from 1940s to last year and I don't think the quality of the workmanship has declined but the details, features and degree of difficulty of pieces has (particularly on the interior of bags) i.e. can you imagine the price of a new Sac Mallette or a fully kitted out Pullman now?
I’d love to see your Hermes circa 1940’s- pretty -please❤️
Do you have new season box to compare it? I have a 90's green box which looks too beautiful for words, but nothing later to compare it with.I do think vintage box leather is better than that available for the past 10-15 years. I know my 1973 black box retourne Kelly looks better!
I last compared it to new box about 4-5 years ago in NYC. It's not the patina (but that does help!), it's just a finer grained leather. I think getting really fine box leather in any brand is hard today.Do you have new season box to compare it? I have a 90's green box which looks too beautiful for words, but nothing later to compare it with.
YESSSSSSSSThere is something quite amusing because this conversation is a constant for every brand, on every forum. I really think we look at the past with rose-colored glasses.