That Birkin is amaze*****. I actually love gloss on Rouge H. Beautiful bags! But the woofer takes the cake!
Box Calf / Veau Box through the years #boxcalfnerds
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They all look lovely, but I have to agree, your Briard is perfect! We may need a couple more puppy pics, just to be sure!
Here's my new-to-me 1976 black box Constance 23. The leather is super smooth except for the strap, which is dry and cracking a bit. There is a subtle glow that is completely absent in the 2001 raisin box Dalvy I have. This shiny plushness is the reason I love box leather so much.
When fall and the rainy weather starts up again, I am going to take her to H to see if I can get a new strap put on. Hoping H craftsmen can work their magic and find a matching piece.
When fall and the rainy weather starts up again, I am going to take her to H to see if I can get a new strap put on. Hoping H craftsmen can work their magic and find a matching piece.
GORGEOUS! Congrats, she's lovely and that shine is stunning. This is why I have way more box calf than I need, the leather can be beautiful. Thanks for sharing...
A Vintage treasure, Purrsey,,,,it's a rare beauty.
I waited and waited to get one from my home store but finally found the perfect one pre-loved! My new to me Kelly sellier 28 black box with PHW. I can feel some dryness but she’s from 2000 so that’s to be expected! I’m getting conditioning products recommended by Docride to make sure she lasts for many, many more years. Wow, this bag is my pride and joy right now! I won’t have to baby her as much as a new bag, the chèvre on the inside is so thick, and she’s just going to be a fun one to use and have as a part of my collection. I am absolutely obsessed with box leather!
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Beautiful bag
You are so right; because it is not brand new you will feel much freer about using; as you work the conditioner in, you will find out how to build up the patina and obscure the marks you will undoubtedly make - always remember DocRide's dictum that bags should be looked at from a metre away.
In some ways an older, well cared for, box leather bag can have more presence that a brand new one.
You are so right; because it is not brand new you will feel much freer about using; as you work the conditioner in, you will find out how to build up the patina and obscure the marks you will undoubtedly make - always remember DocRide's dictum that bags should be looked at from a metre away.
In some ways an older, well cared for, box leather bag can have more presence that a brand new one.
I’m feeling the need for a BBK or BBB in the future.
Ladies, as a hypothetical question, if you were choosing between two box bags (same style/color), how would you weigh the following factors:
1) minor leather blemishes such as corner scuffs
2) hardware scratches
3) age difference: e.g., 2004 vs. 2009
Thank you for your insights!