I’d like to add a second padded cassette to my collection as I’ve seen a preloved one in a colour I love. However, I’ve read a few comments that people feel they’re starting to look dated. What’s everyone’s opinion on this? I was kind of hoping they’d stand the test of time and be a BV classic!
Is the Padded Cassette starting to date?
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I don't think it's dated yet. I may feel differently in a few seasons. Some will say it's less likely look dated in a neutral color, and I tend to agree. However, I purchased one in Holographic. I bought it for the color and I think the Padded Cassette displays the color/finish beautifully. I don't consider mine an everyday bag, but hope to carry it for years as a fun/statement bag. With this novelty color/finish, I hope if it dates, it will date in a cool-vintage way.
I still like the bag; i love the triangle shaped buckle. I don’t think I’ll ever grow tired of that. It’s nice to see variety out there. I’m ok with it becoming less popular…it still looks badass on me!
IMO, yes. Especially the hardware. I was hoping with the new creative director they would rework it. With the original details and finishes, it reads as a “trend bag” that is past its peak.
It’s obviously still a nice bag, and if you find your first one easy to use and you really like the color you found, I don’t think it being a bit dated is a reason not to get the preloved one you found.
It’s obviously still a nice bag, and if you find your first one easy to use and you really like the color you found, I don’t think it being a bit dated is a reason not to get the preloved one you found.
Yes, it’s looking dated, but it’s a beautiful bag — I still love admiring it on others.
I just bought my 4th padded cassette ! Absolutely not , it’s a classic not dated !
It's a fun bag.. If you want to add another & you enjoy the style of the bag, that's really what counts
I think it’s entirely subjective on whether it’s “dated” or not. If you love it, I would get it.
I’ve only just purchased mine this week - love it to bits and don’t care if it’s considered outdated!!
Thanks for all your replies. I do love it so I did get it! It’s preloved but unused and was a great price (£1100 which is around $1400)
I did go into Bottega to speak to an SA. Obviously I didn’t mention the whole dated thing lol but according to him BV do view this as a classic. He said it’s become their ‘trademark’ bag, and they certainly don’t look at it as a trend
I did go into Bottega to speak to an SA. Obviously I didn’t mention the whole dated thing lol but according to him BV do view this as a classic. He said it’s become their ‘trademark’ bag, and they certainly don’t look at it as a trend
Gorgeous color! Is that Mallard?Thanks for all your replies. I do love it so I did get it! It’s preloved but unused and was a great price (£1100 which is around $1400)
I did go into Bottega to speak to an SA. Obviously I didn’t mention the whole dated thing lol but according to him BV do view this as a classic. He said it’s become their ‘trademark’ bag, and they certainly don’t look at it as a trend
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i don't think the padded cassette is starting to date. however, the chain cassette, yes.
SA at the Rodeo Drive store said the chain cassette will be phased out at some point, but no idea when.