Duret bag

[Tasha1]

My journey for an exotic bag started a couple years ago. I spent enough time on my research. I found loads of information on this forum and I am very thankful two ladies Tracey SH and 880 who helped me enormously in this journey.


The bag that appealed to me was on the Duret site. I liked her shape. Also, I discovered on the net ,Duret’s workshop was not far from my hometown. I emailed Mr Duret to make an appointment, as I wanted to see the bag irl. Mr Duret gave me a call. Unfortunately, the workshop had been moved to Paris, but he could make a bag for me.


I had a good feeling that I could trust him and he wouldn’t let me down. So I ordered the bag BLINDLY.

First, he sent me pics of skin colours. I could choose. He works with different skins, as for croc, he uses porosus mostly.

 

[Tasha1]

I had my doubts between Bordeaux and Pink, he helped me with my choice.

It took a little bit longer to make my bag, as Mr Duret wasn’t pleased with the old design of the bag. The high quality skin didn’t match that shape to make a perfection.

 

[Cool Breeze]

I had my doubts between Bordeaux and Pink, he helped me with my choice.

It took a little bit longer to make my bag, as Mr Duret wasn’t pleased with the old design of the bag. The high quality skin didn’t match that shape to make a perfection.

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What a beautiful bag! I love everything about it! Wear it in good health

 

[Tasha1]

We were in touch weekly. I managed to follow all steps how the bag was being made. A very unique experience, isn’t it?!

 

[Tasha1]

My bag arrived last week.Completely hand made!!! A masterpiece!!! I don’t exaggerate, believe me.

My applause to Mr Duret.

 

[Tasha1]

and some details of the bag



And of course my beauty needs a “sibling”, but it is in the future.....

 

[JolieS]

Nothing like a custom order experience. Congratulations on your beautiful bag!

 

[880]

OMG! Congratulations! Your bag, the beautiful skins, the gorgeous colors, the design and craft! It’s beautiful and what a wonderful experience! I cannot wait to travel and order one too! DH has worn his custom duret belts nonstop!
hugs

 

[Tasha1]

DH has worn his custom duret belts nonstop!

Yesss, Mine has done the same)))

 

[Christofle]

Stunning! Enjoy your lovely bag in the best of health!

 

[swallowtails]

Thank you for sharing your bag journey and these lovely pictures! I just happened to find Duret's website the other day and I like his classic bag designs which are really complemented by a striking colour and texture like yours. Do you know if he uses non-exotic i.e. calf leather as well? The weather where I live doesn't take kindly to exotic leathers...

 

[liliBuo]

What an incredible experience for a bag lover, and such a stunning bag, thank you for sharing with us. May you wear it in good health

 

[Tasha1]

Thank you for sharing your bag journey and these lovely pictures! I just happened to find Duret's website the other day and I like his classic bag designs which are really complemented by a striking colour and texture like yours. Do you know if he uses non-exotic i.e. calf leather as well? The weather where I live doesn't take kindly to exotic leathers...

I think you can send him an email and ask
I know for sure he works with calf skins as he makes gorgeous belts as well.

 

[Tasha1]

Ladies,

thanks for your likes and warm words

 

[880]

@swallowtails, @Tasha1, I believe Duret will easily do calf skin. DH contacted Duret to ask if he could make a bag for me in Buffalo Dalmatian. Duret kindly sent three swatches of Buffalo Dalmatian for me to choose from (black/gray; green; and, blue) and assured us that he can also custom color. His colors are exquisite.

His source for the material will send several hides for me to choose from. I’ve spoken to him and he is very nice and enthusiastic about the process!