Box Calf / Veau Box through the years #boxcalfnerds

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#346
Fabfashion said:
She looks amazing! How do you find boxcalf leather on a B? I'm assuming it keeps the structure better?
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Thanks Fabfashion! I find boxcalf on a B to be perfect as it's much lighter on the arm than other leathers. It also keeps its structure well, but I personally don't mind slouchiness for a more casual vibe. The structure of the box does give it a more formal, dressy look.
 
#348
QuelleFromage said:
Identical twins! The late 70s and early 80s were def great for Rouge H. I love the plum-colored RH bags too!
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Keep missing out posts! Sorry to bring it back but this kelly is just too luscious not to comment on! I am in love with it by just looking. 35 yo and still in wonderful shape! I hope my 15 yo will turn out like yours when she grows older. Mine is in rouge vif but I use her quite often. My policy now is to enjoy the bag ;)

Ps. Do you think rouge H and rouge vif are almost the same in box leather? Worth it to get in the same colour family?
 
#349
maplemoose said:
We are almost twins. Mine is with gold hardware. Took her on a trip to Europe, did totally fine. A few more new scuffs, definitely add lots of characters. Who says box is fragile ? Love it !!! (Actually not just me, she really makes people's heads turn anywhere we go :))
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Pleased to be your fraternal twin, GHW with Noisette box sounds like a beautiful combo!!! So glad to hear you are happily traveling with your bag, I've been uncertain about doing it with a box B but your tale gives me courage!
 
#352
nuinuinui said:
As the recent discussion is about Rouge h so may be I'll share some pics of my boxcalf here. Hope you don't find her too "juvenile" to be in this thread [emoji16]. Size 25, born in year N in a square.
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An older bigger sis of her, born in year T in a circle (1990). Yes, I found the older boxcalf more buttery too.
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Both beautiful! Nice collection. Size 25 must be great. Are they difficult to find?
 
#357
QuelleFromage said:
So does yours!! These are quintessential Kellys, I think. Do you carry yours a lot? I'd love to see mod shots...we could start a Rouge H mod shots thread :graucho:



Wowwwwwww! Beautiful!! The box calf looks amazing.

Can I ask you both, if you ever have time, to post closeups? Part of this thread is about how box changes texture, sheen, feel over the years (the rest is just pure nerding out over its sheer gorgeousness :p).
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I don't have a RH (yet) but it would be fun to view a thread about them!
 
#360
I got these both few months ago so I don't have their newborn pics to do comparison. I might return here 20 years later to do one lol.

She is a 1979.
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And a 1995.
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I know of someone who is letting go of a Rouge H box Kelly. But no no no new bags now. ~chant~
 
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