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Until this year, Chestnut was not one of my colors of choice.
Now, I've become obsessed with chestnut. The color is very rich.
I think part of the 'transformation' is that in the past there was a rainbow of
Florentine colors to choose from. So chestnut fell behind all the beautiful blues, aquas,
purples, bordeaux/wine, red, black, pinks, etc. Now, we get natural, chestnut, black
and if we are lucky chestnut and navy. So chestnut is now in the top 5 colors,
out of 5 colors.
I agree. For a while, I bought almost every navy or bordeaux Florentine
handbag I saw if the style worked for me.
Ivy and Forest are really nice deep greens. Dooney uses these names in multiple collections, but they are similar colors, almost black in dim light. I haven't seen Fern in person, but it's a softer color. Some of Dooney's midtone greens have a grey undertone and some a yellow undertone (like olive). It's all a
matter of what colors appeal to you.
Some people prefer softer colors, dustier shades to my eyes.
I like more fully saturated, in your face cool tone colors generally. Although, there are some bright hot shades (oranges for example) that I like in handbags, and some pastels that also appeal to me.
So, now you begin to understand why my handbag collection is overflowing.
(I'm not complaining)And I can think something is lovely even if it's not my personal preference.
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Yes...hard to choose one style or set of colors. I like the darker shades...brighter shades I have to try and match...except red. Love red for some reason. Salmon and pale blue are too bright for me LOL. I have no tmoro brown...I want something of that shade in my collection.
They will bring Tmoro brown back, I think. Chestnut is warmer, richer, but Tmoro
is beautiful and classic. My guess is when the forecast for the color palette for the season features brown, then Dooney will bring it back.
Each season the hot colors drive home décor and fashion. Spring
2021 colors are a medium grey and a sunshine yellow (they have fancier names). My guess is
we might see more handbags in these color. (Although, 2020 was such a messed up year,
who knows if any company was able to focus on new colors for the coming spring).
In November, I purchased a medium Florentine satchel in the color Fern. I was expecting to like the bag, but when I saw that Fern smoothe Florentine leather, I fell in love
. This is one of my favorite colors because it is unique, probably so unique that it can be polarizing. But I really enjoy carrying her because she is different. I also find Fern to be a neutral. I hope you grow to love her, but if not, back she goes.
lavenderjunkie, I am with you on the Chestnut love train. What I love about Chestnut Florentine is the character. Whereas, I typically desire my Florentine bags to be smoothe, I find myself wanting my Chestnut Florentine bags to have just a bit of pebbling or lumps or striation, which adds to the character and richness of the bag. I recently bought the Chestnut Florentine Perry from ILD, that bag is beautiful! My Chestnut medium Florentine satchel is another beauty. I love my Natural Florentine bags, but the Chestnut is a more carefree color, so I carry my Chestnut bags more often.Until this year, Chestnut was not one of my colors of choice.
Now, I've become obsessed with chestnut. The color is very rich.
I think part of the 'transformation' is that in the past there was a rainbow of
Florentine colors to choose from. So chestnut fell behind all the beautiful blues, aquas,
purples, bordeaux/wine, red, black, pinks, etc. Now, we get natural, chestnut, black
and if we are lucky chestnut and navy. So chestnut is now in the top 5 colors,
out of 5 colors.
BBY: So nice to hear that you love your Fern Florentine medium satchel. Enjoy carrying her.In November, I purchased a medium Florentine satchel in the color Fern. I was expecting to like the bag, but when I saw that Fern smoothe Florentine leather, I fell in love
That's the feeling we all deserve from our handbags.
Purpleflower123,
My Natural bags:
Natural Florentine small satchel
Natural Florentine Saddle bag
Natural Florentine Perry
Natural Florentine Clayton
Natural Florentine Buckley
Natural Florentine Logan Drawstring
BBY: you are so right. Some colors of Florentine are easier to enjoy because they are more carefree.
Black, navy, tmoro, chestnut all 'return to their natural beautiful look' even after a few rain drops.
And of course, everyday dirt and a little color transfer are much less likely to show on the darker colors.
As a result, we are not afraid to carry them and enjoy them. At least, that's how I am.