Box Calf / Veau Box through the years #boxcalfnerds

[maplemoose]

I love seeing everyone's beautiful box bags!

Here's my much loved Brique box leather Le La.

I am not sure of the age as I can not find the code anywhere (if anyone knows where it hides on this bag, I'd love to know! TIA!)

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I LOVE this bag !!!

 

[jyyanks]

I'm finally able to contribute to this thread though some of you are probably sick of my pics. Here's my Raisin Box dalvy from 2002, my new-to-me BBK from 1989 and my refurbished drag from the 1950's. Like others have said, the box from the 80's seems to be thinner and glossier than the box calf from 2002 which is thicker and more matte. The box from the 50's is almost a combo of both - thick leather but glossy and plush.

 

[jyyanks]

Here are the close ups of the leathers - Dalvy (00), Kelly (80's), Drag (50's)

 

[juliet827]

Here are the close ups of the leathers - Dalvy (00), Kelly (80's), Drag (50's)

All beautiful, and each so unique.

 

[QuelleFromage]

Here are the close ups of the leathers - Dalvy (00), Kelly (80's), Drag (50's)

These are such exquisite bags in three ultimate H colours....raisin and RH are my favorite non-neutral colours hands down (and one can argue easily that they ARE neutrals). What a great eye you have!

 

[Jadeite]

I'm finally able to contribute to this thread though some of you are probably sick of my pics. Here's my Raisin Box dalvy from 2002, my new-to-me BBK from 1989 and my refurbished drag from the 1950's. Like others have said, the box from the 80's seems to be thinner and glossier than the box calf from 2002 which is thicker and more matte. The box from the 50's is almost a combo of both - thick leather but glossy and plush.

Ohhhh that Drag is quite something. Well loved but still looking good - the leather is obviously thicker. The raisin is divine. Can't get enough of these pics!

 

[Couture Coco]

I'm finally able to contribute to this thread though some of you are probably sick of my pics. Here's my Raisin Box dalvy from 2002, my new-to-me BBK from 1989 and my refurbished drag from the 1950's. Like others have said, the box from the 80's seems to be thinner and glossier than the box calf from 2002 which is thicker and more matte. The box from the 50's is almost a combo of both - thick leather but glossy and plush.

Absolutely love your set! That's why I especially love the box from 50's/60's, they seem to be a perfect blend of thick and glossy yumminess

 

[Macaroon13]

I have been looking for a vintage red box calf kelly for a while now and I finally found one I loved on eBay - here is my new to me brique box calf Kelly retourne from 2002! Paired it with a fleurs et papillons twilly.

 

[Mariapia]

gorgeous bag!

 

[Couture Coco]

I have been looking for a vintage red box calf kelly for a while now and I finally found one I loved on eBay - here is my new to me brique box calf Kelly retourne from 2002! Paired it with a fleurs et papillons twilly.

Congrats - she's beautiful! I have 3 bags in this colour - love it

 

[QuelleFromage]

I have been looking for a vintage red box calf kelly for a while now and I finally found one I loved on eBay - here is my new to me brique box calf Kelly retourne from 2002! Paired it with a fleurs et papillons twilly.

I'm so glad it came I got your PM. Beautiful bag and the contrast stitching is TDF. Anyone know the "rules" on contrast stitching on box? None of my box bags have it....yet :devil:

 

[Jadeite]

I have been looking for a vintage red box calf kelly for a while now and I finally found one I loved on eBay - here is my new to me brique box calf Kelly retourne from 2002! Paired it with a fleurs et papillons twilly.

Swoon!! That contrast stitch is each outstanding feature in brique bags.

 

[Jadeite]

Anyone know the "rules" on contrast stitching on box? None of my box bags have it....yet :devil:

My wild wild guess was many moons ago some craftsman was stitching the bag late into the night and in poor light conditions picked the "wrong" thread colour which ended up wonderfully.

 

[birkinmary]

Here are the close ups of the leathers - Dalvy (00), Kelly (80's), Drag (50's)

I can't get enough of that beautiful Drag, jyyanks! What a great job you did!

 

[Hermeneutics]

I LOVE this bag !!!

Thank you!! It's an oldie but a goodie; I do love her.