50th Anniversary Bottega Veneta Lauren Clutch

[diane278]

Today the Lauren clutch arrived. This was an emotional purchase, as it was the first BV I ever saw (in a movie). I am glad that I got it and am going to make a real effort to actually use it.....something I sometimes struggle with.
It''s a cloudy day so I wasn't able to get any good natural light shots. I did, however, think to take a photo of it next to a barolo pillow In the store for color comparison. You can see that they're pretty much the same size. The clutch is called Gigolo Red ( after the movie) but I think it's very close to barolo. The original clutch was more of a red than this one, but I suspect the original leather may have darkened while it was sitting in the archives for 37 years. Or BV thought a darker would be better....
In the fall video, I saw Nero, metallic (?) and ostrich versions of this clutch....

 

[Silkpearl]

lovely colour and it looks like a good size clutch. Very elegant styling - congrats.

 

[diane278]

Here are photos of two of the versions for fall. (The first one looks like metallic to me.)

 

[septembersiren]

Oh Diane I love this clutch
Very casual but at the same time elegant
I think the color will fit nice in your wardrobe as well
Use it in the best of health [emoji178]

 

[LouiseCPH]

Very beautiful - and good thinking taking the photo with the Barolo. The color is lovely, and very versatile [emoji4].

 

[V0N1B2]

Nice! I expect to see a fab modshot by the end of the week.
** Blondie's "Call Me" running through my head **

 

[diane278]

lovely colour and it looks like a good size clutch. Very elegant styling - congrats.

Oh Diane I love this clutch
Very casual but at the same time elegant
I think the color will fit nice in your wardrobe as well
Use it in the best of health [emoji178]

Very beautiful - and good thinking taking the photo with the Barolo. The color is lovely, and very versatile [emoji4].

Thanks, Silkpearl, I think the size is perfect for me.

Septembersiren, I actually think this color will work with most of my clothes. It occurred to me that I was only 30 when American Gigolo came out. Geez.....

Louise, I was trying to see how close the two colors were when it occurred to me that I should take a photo for the forum. There have been many instances where photos people have posted really helped me see color similarities.

 

[grietje]

Well done Diane! It's really pretty and has a nice vibe to it.

 

[diane278]

Nice! I expect to see a fab modshot by the end of the week.
** Blondie's "Call Me" running through my head **

The version on the movie sound track is really long. I'll get a modshot together. It won't look anything like the film! My favorite scene is where Richard Gere is choosing an outfit from among several possibilities laid out on the bed. I think it may be time to watch AG again.

 

[Mousse]

Nice bag. I really like the Ostrich.

 

[pbkey]

Beautiful - thanks for sharing

 

[Lara Madeleine]

I saw it the other day at BV here too. It is so elegant. Since I do not know how to use/have not used a clutch, I do not know if I should get it. I did not know that it was not Barolo.

 

[Buckeyemommy]

This is so classy. Really love it. Hope you find many wonderful occasions to enjoy it.

 

[diane278]

Thank you, everyone, for your support. I have slowed down on adding to my collection lately. As I am unlikely to purchase a knot (I doubt I would use one), having an opportunity to acquire this clutch makes me feel like I have an entire new category covered.

 

[6efox]

Love!!! Love the rich colour and space. Absolutely gorgeous[emoji175]