A bandeau is what Louis Vuitton calls its narrow silk pieces (equivalent to the Twillies of Hermès). The word bandeau in French refers to a strip of fabric, traditionally used to tie in your hair.
Plural is Bandeaux.
Anyone Tired of Twillies and Not Afraid to Say It?
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Plural is Bandeaux.
I am not a fan of twilles or bag charms but it's not my money that is being used by to purchase these things so I never really thought deeply about it. Each to their own really.
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A plural form of bandeau .
Oh now I see! It’s basically the same as twilly right? In my world a bandeau, is a top like the one in the photo. And I could not for the life of me understand how it’s possible to get a bag to wear one...
Yeah. Also this!
Oh now I see! It’s basically the same as twilly right? In my world a bandeau, is a top like the one in the photo. And I could not for the life of me understand how it’s possible to get a bag to wear one...View attachment 4650924
Oh now I see! It’s basically the same as twilly right? In my world a bandeau, is a top like the one in the photo. And I could not for the life of me understand how it’s possible to get a bag to wear one...View attachment 4650924
For some reason it makes me think of the band Spandau Ballet and I can’t get the song True out of my head!
Not everyone speaks French so that's okay.
Oh now I see! It’s basically the same as twilly right? In my world a bandeau, is a top like the one in the photo. And I could not for the life of me understand how it’s possible to get a bag to wear one...View attachment 4650924
LOVE Spandau Ballet - just listened to „Gold“
Oh now I see! It’s basically the same as twilly right? In my world a bandeau, is a top like the one in the photo. And I could not for the life of me understand how it’s possible to get a bag to wear one...View attachment 4650924
Glad you thought that too, because that is what came to mind at first for me as well. lol. Definitely not a bag accessory.
This was my thought of bandeau as well.
Oh now I see! It’s basically the same as twilly right? In my world a bandeau, is a top like the one in the photo. And I could not for the life of me understand how it’s possible to get a bag to wear one...View attachment 4650924
This was my thought of bandeau as well.
well.... maybe someone should use this kind of bandeau and put it on the bag. We can then give our opinions on whether we love it or hate it! LOL!
Well there has to be some tube top from the 80's on ebay right? Just pinch it in the middle with a ribbon.well.... maybe someone should use this kind of bandeau and put it on the bag. We can then give our opinions on whether we love it or hate it! LOL!
Thank you ! I had no idea what they were either !Had to google what a twilly was, too (my best guess out of context would have been something similar to a swirly, a pinwheel, or a ribbon used by rhythmic gymnasts
It would seem that the original intention of a twilly may have been a bit pretentious as they would have been practical only for the elite at the time:
http://blog.madisonavenuecouture.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hermes-twilly/
But pretentious is a subjective word when we are talking to a bunch of people who love expensive purses whether it be Hermes or Coach...TPF is dedicated to designer bags after all.
But I think now people use all sorts of scarves to accessorize their bags (of any brand) and it's a way to style a bag like adding a key fob/bag charm/whatever people are calling them now or a novelty strap.
I think only certain bags and styles are suited for wrapping a scarf around. It depends on how it is executed whether it looks appropriate in my opinion. I would consider it on my Coach Regina as the white untrimmed leather on the top handle is easy to decolor from the rest of the bag. But my inability to tie a scarf (and also not completely destroy a silk scarf immediately) has prevented me from doing this.
I agree it's been a bit overdone recently but I think it's how most trends are. One could probably say the same for the Rexy bag charms or Coach signature print.
I agree with @Alexa5 above on this being an odd thread, too. But at least we know what a twilly is now!
i don't own any twillys; but i do buy matching ribbon in the bag colour and blanket stitch/wrap it around handles prone to discolouring.
I feel the need to make my signature something along these lines, you inspired me. Something like, "I love em' naked.......bags that is!"
I'd love to see a picture of this!