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NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES

1. Bags by Brand Showcase!

Each week, share photos of your bags from the specified brands. Choose a posed “beauty” shot or get your bags out and about in action shots!

We highlight 3 brands per week: 2 premier and 1 contemporary in alphabetical order as listed on tPF. Any brands not listed are showcased in our last week. Brands change to the next set each Sunday.

Our first brand week starts now - Sunday, Oct 31. Please share photos of bags from these brands:
  • Bottega Venetta
  • Burberry
  • Alexander Wang

Tip: Grab your photos from last year in the 2020 resolution thread. Search your user name and the brand to find your photos.

2. Special Stories
Thanks @Claudia Herzog for the suggestion

Wear a bag that has a backstory involving a person, place, or opportunity for which you feel grateful.
 
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cowgirlsboots said:
As long as I can get my deliveries with some extra effort from my site I try to discuss it with him directly without reporting him (though we already had quite a few fruitless conversations.)
I think being a courier driver is not the best job and badly paid. He might have to feed a family.
When I order something and have the choice I stay away from UPS.
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A bag I ordered last month is supposed to have been shipped UPS in the US. I complained to the company because the package that was supposedly shipped on the 7th still hasn't tracked. They replied that it is a problem with UPS not scanning their packages. But I order from a lot of other companies that ship UPS and they don't have that problem.
 
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@cowgirlsboots, when I used to consign scarves, I would always dry clean first. Yours is gorgeous now!
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Thank-you! For expensive silk scarves dry cleaning must be the only option and I´m sure the people who bought from you were very happy about their purchases.
Here with my Galliano piece we talk 20 Euro. (So I almost feel a bit silly complaining it arrived dirty.) I didn´t hesitate to handwash it. It´s only silk...I´ve been machine washing my (cheap) silk nighties for many years- together with my normal clothes, not even on a special cycle- and they have not suffered, either.
 
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@doni, Happy Birthday! You deserve the gorgeous rouge H calvi plus coin purse and the lippies! Enjoy them! I hope you have an amazing birthday week! :D

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MaiTai, an expert on Hermès scarves, says she hand washes all of hers and gives directions on how to/what to use and has never had an issue. I hand wash mine as soon as I get them, so they are clean for when I want to wear them. Gets the funky smell out too so you don’t have that up near your face.
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I remember Maitai when she was active on TPF, and I used to hand wash as per her instructions, ( or those of SDsurfchick/Jan) :biggrin: but honestly now I am too lazy. I dry clean only occasionally and ask for hand ironing or steaming as per the dry cleaners preference. (I’ve trained him and I trust him). But, I don’t exactly worry or berate him if my hems aren‘t super plump ;)

@SakuraSakura, I checked your link as soon as I read your post, and the cles had already sold! Congrats! I forgot, did you get your Papillion?

@BowieFan1971, @Cookiefiend, I have a different take on the rigide bolide versus the alma. I actually think the bolide is more casual bc there is less hardware.In comparison to the DE or classic alma, the bolide, in traditional colors, can be either classic or conservative (depending on how it’s styled). I sadly consigned an edgy, dressy rigide bolide and still have sellers remorse about it. it was black troika (evercalf and calf hair) bolide, phw (bought from private day sample sale in perhaps 2010 or 2012). while the troika’s lines were classic, the calf hair prevented it from being conservative. IMO the rigide bolide is the most French and pairs best with French RTW Or tailored fashion sartorial Italian RTW, like etro. The relaxed bolide is almost Italian in sensibility, as if Loro piana or armani country riffed on Hermes And would look best with Italian RTW, like brunello cuchinelli (i think of BC as Italian American in style sensibility) With the popularity of small bags, the larger (37, 35, and even perhaps a 31) relaxed bolide seems to have declined in popularity. But, the pendulum always swings back.

I think the alma can be more flashy, fashionable, and edgy than the rigide bolide. (I still have a black and white sprouse long alma, known as the knitting needle alma, and I’ve always admired the shiny, jewel tone, metallic ones (I never bought one bc I could never decide which color). There were also many designer collaborations, for example with aazzedine alaia, louboutin etc etc that essentially dressed up the original. I’m not a bag charm person, and I tend to think that if you put a charm on a bolide or H bag, it may express your personality, but they usually aren‘t fashionable or edgy. But, it’s a different animal altogether than the relaxed bolide.

JMO of course.

ITA with @JenJBS re DHL. Fed Ex personal signature only (named recipient only) during covid is a joke. Though i do agree with @cowgirlsboots re the issues of reporting someone who is trying to feed his family through covid. we are fortunate to have such first world problems

i don’t have much in the way of colorful or embellished bags Bc I wear a lot of colorful RTW and over the top accessories like prescription sunglasses. Jay Kos striped men’s jacket (vintage from my own closet — and tailored to fit) and dead stock vintage pucci worn this week bc it got cold with vuori or athleta joggers
At one point, I thought of buying a pink bag to go with, but it would be overkill
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cowgirlsboots said:
As long as I can get my deliveries with some extra effort from my site I try to discuss it with him directly without reporting him (though we already had quite a few fruitless conversations.)
I think being a courier driver is not the best job and badly paid. He might have to feed a family.
When I order something and have the choice I stay away from UPS.
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I am lucky to have great service from UPS and outstanding service from DHL.
 
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DHL offer perfect service here. I'm very happy with Hermes, too. I think it depends a lot in the actual drivers who deliver to your house. DPD used to work great until the driver changed.
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I've had both FedEx and UPS customer service be horrible, and straight up lie to me. The one time I had to deal with DHL customer service about paying Duties, it was a breeze.
 
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880 said:
@doni, Happy Birthday! You deserve the gorgeous rouge H calvi plus coin purse and the lippies! Enjoy them! I hope you have an amazing birthday week! :biggrin:


I remember Maitai when she was active on TPF, and I used to hand wash as per her instructions, ( or those of SDsurfchick/Jan) :biggrin: but honestly now I am too lazy. I dry clean only occasionally and ask for hand ironing or steaming as per the dry cleaners preference. (I’ve trained him and I trust him). But, I don’t exactly worry or berate him if my hems aren‘t super plump ;)

@SakuraSakura, I checked your link as soon as I read your post, and the cles had already sold! Congrats! I forgot, did you get your Papillion?

@BowieFan1971, @Cookiefiend, I have a different take on the rigide bolide versus the alma. I actually think the bolide is more casual bc there is less hardware.In comparison to the DE or classic alma, the bolide, in traditional colors, can be either classic or conservative (depending on how it’s styled). I sadly consigned an edgy, dressy rigide bolide and still have sellers remorse about it. it was black troika (evercalf and calf hair) bolide, phw (bought from private day sample sale in perhaps 2010 or 2012). while the troika’s lines were classic, the calf hair prevented it from being conservative. IMO the rigide bolide is the most French and pairs best with French RTW Or tailored fashion sartorial Italian RTW, like etro. The relaxed bolide is almost Italian in sensibility, as if Loro piana or armani country riffed on Hermes And would look best with Italian RTW, like brunello cuchinelli (i think of BC as Italian American in style sensibility) With the popularity of small bags, the larger (37, 35, and even perhaps a 31) relaxed bolide seems to have declined in popularity. But, the pendulum always swings back.

I think the alma can be more flashy, fashionable, and edgy than the rigide bolide. (I still have a black and white sprouse long alma, known as the knitting needle alma, and I’ve always admired the shiny, jewel tone, metallic ones (I never bought one bc I could never decide which color). There were also many designer collaborations, for example with aazzedine alaia, louboutin etc etc that essentially dressed up the original. I’m not a bag charm person, and I tend to think that if you put a charm on a bolide or H bag, it may express your personality, but they usually aren‘t fashionable or edgy. But, it’s a different animal altogether than the relaxed bolide.

JMO of course.

ITA with @JenJBS re DHL. Fed Ex personal signature only (named recipient only) during covid is a joke. Though i do agree with @cowgirlsboots re the issues of reporting someone who is trying to feed his family through covid. we are fortunate to have such first world problems

i don’t have much in the way of colorful or embellished bags Bc I wear a lot of colorful RTW and over the top accessories like prescription sunglasses. Jay Kos striped men’s jacket (vintage from my own closet — and tailored to fit) and dead stock vintage pucci worn this week bc it got cold with vuori or athleta joggers
At one point, I thought of buying a pink bag to go with, but it would be overkill
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I enjoyed reading your post-- such an education. Personally, I have really been debating between a rigide and a relaxed. I could see getting a bolide in either style and being perfectly happy with it.I have a lot of soft-structured bags but I have a soft spot for box leather, and I think that the Bolide style showcases box leather so well due to minimalist hardware.

Your fashion is beautiful. the third and fourth picture--what is the label? It is stunning on you, and I just love the details.
 
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I enjoyed reading your post-- such an education. Personally, I have really been debating between a rigide and a relaxed. I could see getting a bolide in either style and being perfectly happy with it.I have a lot of soft-structured bags but I have a soft spot for box leather, and I think that the Bolide style showcases box leather so well due to minimalist hardware.

Your fashion is beautiful. the third and fourth picture--what is the label? It is stunning on you, and I just love the details.
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Thank you so much for your kind words! I don’t know if a souple or relax bolide came in box leather. . . but there is probably a reason you gravitated towards soft structure :biggrin: from your posts re trims and other bags I could see you in a soft structured smooth leather bolide! I do have a retourne box kelly 28, phw (found it in great condition for 7K last year), so I don’t see why there couldn’t be a soft box bolide?

The pink jacket and skirt is dead stock pucci. I bought it on eBay years ago, perhaps 2010 or 2012? I was thinner then, but it was still too small, but with an ankle length skirt, so plenty of fabric). It ended up waiting in the closet until covid when I discovered that my local dry cleaner and tailor (I wanted to use local business — by local I mean within a few blocks of my home) trained as pattern cutters and between them, they took the two pieces apart and managed to create a new waistband, vertical detail and match up the floral panels so you cannot tell the alteration.
 
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Thank you so much for your kind words! I don’t know if a souple or relax bolide came in box leather. . . from what you say, either would suit :biggrin: The pink jacket and skirt is dead stock pucci. I bought it on eBay years ago, perhaps 2010 or 2012? I was thinner then, but it was still too small, but with an ankle length skirt, so plenty of fabric). It ended up waiting in the closet until covid when I discovered that my local dry cleaner and tailor (I wanted to use local business — by local I mean within a few blocks of my home) trained as pattern cutters and between them, they took the two pieces apart and managed to create a new waistband, vertical detail and match up the floral panels so you cannot tell the alteration.
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Pucci -- of course.. those colors, that pattern. How wonderful -- lucky you to have such a good tailor close by who can work with the patterns and seams. Tailoring is everything. I didn't realize this until after I had children and found myself with plenty of good clothes that no longer fit me well because of all the physical changes I went through. Instead of buying new clothes, I decided to get them tailored and was so glad that I did-- it made me appreciate my clothing all over again. I even had my really nice designer jeans tailored and she was careful to find thread to match. She eventually went on to specialize in wedding gowns (making and altering), and I miss her magic. I wish I had such skills.
 
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880 said:
@doni, Happy Birthday! You deserve the gorgeous rouge H calvi plus coin purse and the lippies! Enjoy them! I hope you have an amazing birthday week! :biggrin:


I remember Maitai when she was active on TPF, and I used to hand wash as per her instructions, ( or those of SDsurfchick/Jan) :biggrin: but honestly now I am too lazy. I dry clean only occasionally and ask for hand ironing or steaming as per the dry cleaners preference. (I’ve trained him and I trust him). But, I don’t exactly worry or berate him if my hems aren‘t super plump ;)

@SakuraSakura, I checked your link as soon as I read your post, and the cles had already sold! Congrats! I forgot, did you get your Papillion?

@BowieFan1971, @Cookiefiend, I have a different take on the rigide bolide versus the alma. I actually think the bolide is more casual bc there is less hardware.In comparison to the DE or classic alma, the bolide, in traditional colors, can be either classic or conservative (depending on how it’s styled). I sadly consigned an edgy, dressy rigide bolide and still have sellers remorse about it. it was black troika (evercalf and calf hair) bolide, phw (bought from private day sample sale in perhaps 2010 or 2012). while the troika’s lines were classic, the calf hair prevented it from being conservative. IMO the rigide bolide is the most French and pairs best with French RTW Or tailored fashion sartorial Italian RTW, like etro. The relaxed bolide is almost Italian in sensibility, as if Loro piana or armani country riffed on Hermes And would look best with Italian RTW, like brunello cuchinelli (i think of BC as Italian American in style sensibility) With the popularity of small bags, the larger (37, 35, and even perhaps a 31) relaxed bolide seems to have declined in popularity. But, the pendulum always swings back.

I think the alma can be more flashy, fashionable, and edgy than the rigide bolide. (I still have a black and white sprouse long alma, known as the knitting needle alma, and I’ve always admired the shiny, jewel tone, metallic ones (I never bought one bc I could never decide which color). There were also many designer collaborations, for example with aazzedine alaia, louboutin etc etc that essentially dressed up the original. I’m not a bag charm person, and I tend to think that if you put a charm on a bolide or H bag, it may express your personality, but they usually aren‘t fashionable or edgy. But, it’s a different animal altogether than the relaxed bolide.

JMO of course.

ITA with @JenJBS re DHL. Fed Ex personal signature only (named recipient only) during covid is a joke. Though i do agree with @cowgirlsboots re the issues of reporting someone who is trying to feed his family through covid. we are fortunate to have such first world problems

i don’t have much in the way of colorful or embellished bags Bc I wear a lot of colorful RTW and over the top accessories like prescription sunglasses. Jay Kos striped men’s jacket (vintage from my own closet — and tailored to fit) and dead stock vintage pucci worn this week bc it got cold with vuori or athleta joggers
At one point, I thought of buying a pink bag to go with, but it would be overkill
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Love the Pucci!
To me the Bolide’s handles and lack of hardware give it a more graceful and elegant feel...almost sculptural...and let the shape speak more for itself. That reads as more formal to me. The Alma, because of the handles and utilitarian hardware, to me looks squatter and more workmanlike, less fluid. Functional. Especially in canvas. I could see edgy or more youthful in dark vernis or Epi. But not the same kind of classic fluid elegance of the Bolide.
Nothing wrong with either one...I like them both and will wear them both. Each one has it’s own look. I actually appreciate my Alma more now because it is an even better fit for my “no nonsense” everyday style than I had thought.
Just my two cents....
 
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