I used to work for Trussardi while I was still at school, love the vintage stuff even to a few years ago, not so much the new stuff.
Oh, Zestygirl, I love threads like this -- thank you for starting it! -- and I adore your beautiful collection. What finds!!! I can't believe the prices you paid! People really don't know what they are giving away, do they?!!
Over the past few years, I've discovered that I'm not only a lover of "premium and contemporary designer," modern bags/etc, but also that I enjoy the thrill of finding a very special piece in the most unexpected of places. I LOVE thinking about the woman (or women?!) who carried the bag before me, and as an English teacher, it's fun to make up or imagine stories behind the bags...like: what was this woman like? Did she love this bag as much as me, or was it among many of her treasures? What places and parties has this little purse seen? I love the concept of finding a beautiful, vintage handbag because it carries what modern handbags don't -- a story!
I have a few pieces here and there but the following two are my top gems...first I'll upload the pics of this beauty that I can't take my eyes away from! I know nothing about it -- and unfortunately the consigners weren't much help -- other than the interior/label on the inside pocket says "Hand Made by Zoe Munsell" (and I've researched her to no avail), and that the inside gold frame of the bag is engraved with Made in France. I bought it for about $18 tops. If anyone knows anything at all about this little purse, please let me know! (And I apologize about fuzzy pics; my phone is no good at closeups.) Anyway, I just love the different blues from the beads and the handbeaded roses and clasp along the top. Sigh....
I more than love this bag, it's a work of art
I wonder if you might offer your expert idea of how old mine might be?
