AW18 RTW and Accessories Thread: Pics and Musings

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I completely love the scarf, so that’s what I visualize when I see these. I guess it is all about associations. I agree with PT that the bolide is the lovelier option, but then again I love the scarf, so I like that I can see more of the landscape; the larger canvas of the bag seems to work better for achieving that.

I think Plumes, Bolides and bags with less hw generally work better for these types of things. Not sure about the type of 'perforation' of the 'lower sky', my only aesthetic reservation.

My brain works like this.

Q. Is this 'conversation' hypothetical (as in am I just passing time)?
A. Depends on cash-flow at time of arrival
Q.Would I even be offered one?
A. Possibly as I was offered the Man's 'Shark'. Possibly not since I've turned down 3 'coveted' bags in a row.
Q.Would I love it if it were say, Prada?
A. Possibly actually, but not for the same price
Q.Would I pay 3 x < price of a normal Bolide
A Possibly worth it.
Q Will I pursue it?
A See first answer
Q. Do I need a another Bolide?
A. Shut-up.

I wouldn't kick-out the rd/wht/blu multi-letter K that goes with the new scarf either. What these ltd ed really are, as always, is a visual marketing opportunity for the new season and so worth making for H. On social media a noteworthy bag that gets shared x 1M can't be measured in cost alone, that they're for sale at all ups that share-ability, clever H.

For the record, the Mangeoire (black 'bucket') 'curious face' bag caught my eye before any of the others and is a lot more 'me' in many ways. That also has a very late 1980s H look to me (I have a nautical 'novelly' bag from that time) and a time of the Sac a Malices, that as @BBC pointed out has already said are much more H, spirited and fun. For the record, I would rather be offered that Mangeoire than anything, coming round to the surreal Bolide too.

I love ABdM scarf too, I can't stop buying more.

Can't believe the price of the pre-loved Sac Himalayas, no disrespect to anyone who may have actually bought one. I guess whatever floats people's boats or mountains... I won't be asking abut that 'hillside' Constance either.
 
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I think Plumes, Bolides and bags with less hw generally work better for these types of things. Not sure about the type of 'perforation' of the 'lower sky', my only aesthetic reservation.

My brain works like this.

Q. Is this 'conversation' hypothetical (as in am I just passing time)?
A. Depends on cash-flow at time of arrival
Q.Would I even be offered one?
A. Possibly as I was offered the Man's 'Shark'. Possibly not since I've turned down 3 'coveted' bags in a row.
Q.Would I love it if it were say, Prada?
A. Possibly actually, but not for the same price
Q.Would I pay 3 x < price of a normal Bolide
A Possibly worth it.
Q Will I pursue it?
A See first answer
Q. Do I need a another Bolide?
A. Shut-up.

I would't kick-out the rd/wht/blu multi-letter K that goes with the new scarf either. What these ltd ed really are, as always, is a visual marketing opportunity for the new season and so worth making for H. On social media a noteworthy bag that gets shared x 1M can't be measured in cost alone, that they're for sale at all ups that share-ability, clever H.

For the record, the Mangeoire (black 'bucket') 'curious face' bag caught my eye before any of the others and is a lot more 'me' in many ways. That also has a very late 1980s H look to me (I have a nautical 'novelly' bag from that time) and a time of the Sac a Malices, that as @BBC pointed out has already said are much more H, spirited and fun. For the record, I would rather be offered that Mangeoire than anything, coming round to the surreal Bolide too.

I love ABdM scarf too, I can't stop buying more.

Can't believe the price of the pre-loved Sac Himalayas, no disrespect to anyone who may have actually bought one. I guess whatever floats people's boats or mountains... I won't be asking abut that 'hillside' Constance either.

The Way Home HAC is $43k-$47k USD so I can’t imagine the exotic combo prices...
 
I think Plumes, Bolides and bags with less hw generally work better for these types of things. Not sure about the type of 'perforation' of the 'lower sky', my only aesthetic reservation.

My brain works like this.

Q. Is this 'conversation' hypothetical (as in am I just passing time)?
A. Depends on cash-flow at time of arrival
Q.Would I even be offered one?
A. Possibly as I was offered the Man's 'Shark'. Possibly not since I've turned down 3 'coveted' bags in a row.
Q.Would I love it if it were say, Prada?
A. Possibly actually, but not for the same price
Q.Would I pay 3 x < price of a normal Bolide
A Possibly worth it.
Q Will I pursue it?
A See first answer
Q. Do I need a another Bolide?
A. Shut-up.

I would't kick-out the rd/wht/blu multi-letter K that goes with the new scarf either. What these ltd ed really are, as always, is a visual marketing opportunity for the new season and so worth making for H. On social media a noteworthy bag that gets shared x 1M can't be measured in cost alone, that they're for sale at all ups that share-ability, clever H.

For the record, the Mangeoire (black 'bucket') 'curious face' bag caught my eye before any of the others and is a lot more 'me' in many ways. That also has a very late 1980s H look to me (I have a nautical 'novelly' bag from that time) and a time of the Sac a Malices, that as @BBC pointed out has already said are much more H, spirited and fun. For the record, I would rather be offered that Mangeoire than anything, coming round to the surreal Bolide too.

I love ABdM scarf too, I can't stop buying more.

Can't believe the price of the pre-loved Sac Himalayas, no disrespect to anyone who may have actually bought one. I guess whatever floats people's boats or mountains... I won't be asking abut that 'hillside' Constance either.

PT I didn’t want to mention it, but that perforation kind of bothers me also! It reminds me of the Chanel perforated classic flaps/boys, and they do not age well at all. Of course this is H, but regardless, if a bag is going to be used, perforated sections will not wear as well.
 
Hm....I know it’s way too early to say, but nothing here is ringing my bell. I’m not even a fan of this primary-color-palette. I see a lot of “bold” and “adventurous” and “striking”, but not a lot of “pretty”.

However, I have found over the years that these press photos only tell part of the story...like watching a runway show before they reinterpret everything for the real world...the press pieces show the overarching theme(s), but in the actual stores there will be a lot more “real life” stuff, even for girly-girls like me.
 
What is this bag called? I've never seen it before and it's full Barenia, is it tote, crossbody? for men or women?

From this pic, it’s called Cabavertige, but don’t know how credible this is. It’s a tote, not a crossbody, and looks like unisex. But others will have to chime in as I don’t have any insider information. :flowers:
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