Fonsbelle Chaine
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Wow absolutely beautiful! Thanks for all the helpful intel and details
Ok here are more photos ..
Next to my C24. It’s a little more rectangular than the C24, like a cm wider and a cm shorter. Depth seems to be the same.
Here’s what I just put in it: iPhone pro (and it would fit max), large charging block, mints, card holder, and sunglasses fit on top. There’s still room for a lippie and keys in the corner. I didn’t put anything in the front pocket… not sure what I would use it for. Maybe receipts, parking stub etc.
Also someone asked me if the chain comes off, and no it’s firmly fixed in place.
The purple really shines through in the sunlight. HTH!
Next to my C24. It’s a little more rectangular than the C24, like a cm wider and a cm shorter. Depth seems to be the same.
Here’s what I just put in it: iPhone pro (and it would fit max), large charging block, mints, card holder, and sunglasses fit on top. There’s still room for a lippie and keys in the corner. I didn’t put anything in the front pocket… not sure what I would use it for. Maybe receipts, parking stub etc.
Also someone asked me if the chain comes off, and no it’s firmly fixed in place.
The purple really shines through in the sunlight. HTH!
Fonsbelle is the best bag ever made by H in my opinion. It is practical, gorgeous, not bulky and it fits a lot! I have a vintage ostrich and my mom has all colors of the old box ones, and a black croc one.
I'm sorry to say I haven't had a chance to take it out yet!!!
It's either been raining cats and dogs or I've been traveling!
I will update once I get a chance to take it out!
I just got the Fonsbelle raisin box leather in FSH, the same you got. Got a walk in appt, asked for any B25 or Kelly, but none available. This bag is so expensive, but I didn’t want to turn down a bag, since the SA told me this bag is very RARE and unique. He told me only 3 bags were sent to FSH. What’s your opinion and what made you buy the bag? Do you think it’s going to trend?
congrats! umm...no, I don't think it will "trend"... I think it's a niche bag for aficionados of Hermes craftsmanship and box leather...
I bought it because I am an aficionado of Hermes craftsmanship and box leather....
ETA: if you're asking about resale value, I think it would resell for LESS than retail! So only buy it if you love it, not for resale.
Gorgeous bag. Enjoy in good health!
I didn’t buy to resell, I actually think it’s a beautiful bag, but not sure about the price it sells for..
The stores either ordered none or few of this bag because of the price. Milano only ordered one box for example, and it is one of the biggest stores in Europe. They didn’t order the croc bc the price is astronomical. SMs have budget so they just order more of what they think will sell, then there are products they are obliged to buy, or that just arrive to them.
The old Fonsbelle was selling for up to $2,000 until recently if in excellent condition. Now the prices are up, but I don’t think they will sell for $7,000.
It is a great bag, gorgeous, fits a lot, easy to open/close (what a relief 😅), you will love it.
OMG this is stunning, I did not know they reissued this bag. I love love love this bag. I had the vintage version, which I gifted at some point because I wasn't wearing it anymore. It looks so chic and timeless. Well done!!
Wow, you are very knowledgeable. Good to know. No chance to have my hands on it it even if I saved for it then...