(Title is a play on the song Mambo No. 5 by Lou Vega.)
My Lido quest is complete! She’s in phenomenal condition: very light handle wear, two tiny scuffs on the base that you have to hunt for, and no corner or interior scuffs. She’s so shiny and supple and squishy, and while she's a bit too big to serve as an every-day carry for me, I’m nonetheless thrilled to have her.
And because I’m a total nerd, I dove deep into the Reference Library and keyword searching, and I compiled an FAQ of details. Hopefully sharing it helps others who encounter this (or similar) Lidos in the future.
Which collection?
This bag was in the 2010 Resort/Cruise collection(s). Several details below are from @Cabochon’s post here.
Name?
In the chatter for that collection and earlier iterations, it was simply called a tote. It wasn’t until later in 2011 that its official name, Lido, started appearing on this forum (possibly this special order thread run by @jburgh). It originally retailed for $6,200.
Colors?
It came in multiple colors, possibly not all from 2010 Resort/Cruise. Note, these are solid color bags, i.e. not Lidos with treatments that featured a mix of colors. And yes, I’m oversimplifying the nuance of BV’s beautiful colors with my mini description in parentheses: Assenzio (chartreuse), Magma (orange) , Empire (dark blue), Lagoon (turquoise), and Nero (black).
Structure?
Lidos from this era that were sold in California came with calf handles, and Lidos that were sold outside of California came with pitone (python) handles. Like a Cabat, it’s double-faced with the same weave both outside and in, and therefore it has a flat leather base sewn in to hide the seams. Apparently some older versions of the Lido tote, (e.g. the Fringe) didn’t have a flat base sewn in. Also, this is not a diminutive bag:
Finish?
The lambskin has a vernice/vernicetta (patent) finish. It’s gorgeous in real life. It's shiny, not plasticky, and it’s not at all stiff or creaky. The finish in Nero even shows subtle bronze undertones (possibly from wear, but I don't mind).
Weave?
We're really getting into the technical weaves—ahem weeds—here. I think the weave is Nuvolato, but the other BV pieces I’ve seen in Nuvolato, e.g. the Paille Nuvolato Veneta or accessories like these don’t have the same, I’ll call it ‘quantity of texture’ as a Lido. Cabochon’s earlier post mentioned a ‘second generation’ Nuvolato, but I didn’t see anything definitive elsewhere about different Nuvolato generations.
There was a Tie Dye Cabat with a weave that looks similar to the Lido’s texture, and according to BV (later in the thread) the fetucce strip is seamed on one side while it is folded inside-out, then turned right side out for a tubular effect.
According to this post by doloresmia, the Lido took that texture up a notch:
P.S.
I enthusiastically welcome BV connoisseurs to correct me and/or add more info. If others want to add to this thread with chatter about other Lido models, that would be amazing too. Thank you!
My Lido quest is complete! She’s in phenomenal condition: very light handle wear, two tiny scuffs on the base that you have to hunt for, and no corner or interior scuffs. She’s so shiny and supple and squishy, and while she's a bit too big to serve as an every-day carry for me, I’m nonetheless thrilled to have her.
And because I’m a total nerd, I dove deep into the Reference Library and keyword searching, and I compiled an FAQ of details. Hopefully sharing it helps others who encounter this (or similar) Lidos in the future.
Which collection?
This bag was in the 2010 Resort/Cruise collection(s). Several details below are from @Cabochon’s post here.
Name?
In the chatter for that collection and earlier iterations, it was simply called a tote. It wasn’t until later in 2011 that its official name, Lido, started appearing on this forum (possibly this special order thread run by @jburgh). It originally retailed for $6,200.
Colors?
It came in multiple colors, possibly not all from 2010 Resort/Cruise. Note, these are solid color bags, i.e. not Lidos with treatments that featured a mix of colors. And yes, I’m oversimplifying the nuance of BV’s beautiful colors with my mini description in parentheses: Assenzio (chartreuse), Magma (orange) , Empire (dark blue), Lagoon (turquoise), and Nero (black).
Structure?
Lidos from this era that were sold in California came with calf handles, and Lidos that were sold outside of California came with pitone (python) handles. Like a Cabat, it’s double-faced with the same weave both outside and in, and therefore it has a flat leather base sewn in to hide the seams. Apparently some older versions of the Lido tote, (e.g. the Fringe) didn’t have a flat base sewn in. Also, this is not a diminutive bag:
- Weight: approx. 2.4lbs (1.1kg)
- Dimensions, excluding handles: approx. 14.5in w x 7in deep x 9in tall (37 x 18 x 23cm)
Finish?
The lambskin has a vernice/vernicetta (patent) finish. It’s gorgeous in real life. It's shiny, not plasticky, and it’s not at all stiff or creaky. The finish in Nero even shows subtle bronze undertones (possibly from wear, but I don't mind).
Weave?
We're really getting into the technical weaves—ahem weeds—here. I think the weave is Nuvolato, but the other BV pieces I’ve seen in Nuvolato, e.g. the Paille Nuvolato Veneta or accessories like these don’t have the same, I’ll call it ‘quantity of texture’ as a Lido. Cabochon’s earlier post mentioned a ‘second generation’ Nuvolato, but I didn’t see anything definitive elsewhere about different Nuvolato generations.
There was a Tie Dye Cabat with a weave that looks similar to the Lido’s texture, and according to BV (later in the thread) the fetucce strip is seamed on one side while it is folded inside-out, then turned right side out for a tubular effect.
According to this post by doloresmia, the Lido took that texture up a notch:
- “The entire body is made with tubular leather instead of flat "strips" like the tie dye. The new weave is very special & completely different to others in the collection. In this case, the weave works horizontally, adding a new fettuccia for each passage. This technique is like crochet chaining each stitch to the other. As the work evolves, it is knotted regularly to highlight the intreccio and create vertical lines. This job requires skilled craftsmen as it is highly complex. The weaving stage alone takes 1 day.”
P.S.
I enthusiastically welcome BV connoisseurs to correct me and/or add more info. If others want to add to this thread with chatter about other Lido models, that would be amazing too. Thank you!
You’re welcome for the ear worm! 
What a wonderful day for BV reveals. You and 
its a classic color/style you can carry forever. Truly a work of art. Love how you summarized all the key points, i will be using your post as a reference — so detailed, thorough, and informative. This is a gorgeous bag, congratulations on adding it to your collection
I totally agree with you about the python handles- they really take the bag up a notch!
