Joseph Duclos Thread
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I'm actually thrilled (hoping it's true) about the long strap because it seems as though so many crossbody straps stop at 105cm (looking at you Hermes jypsiere). I know could go the aftermarket strap route but I'm picky, and inevitably find something not to like about either the clasp, the leather, the color options....I'll be taking a look at whether custom options are available for the Passementerie but until then, this may fit the bill.So far, here’s what I’ve been told.
The Fontélie —
• completely Made in France
• made from soft matte pebbled calfskin
• available (beginning next week) in four colors. I am waiting to hear what colors (besides the two in trunkdevil’s photos).
• bag dimensions — L:28cm x H: 20cm
• I have yet to find out if the strap is removable, but it is adjustable. The shortest strap drop is: 70cm (27.5”); the longest is: 75 (29.5”).That seems a bit long to me.
• the price is 3900€ (including French VAT, but the checkout price will change depending on your address).
Is it just me or did H use some JD inspo for their new bag?
Yes, I agree about the drop length. I’m a tall woman — ~178cm/5’10”. And I appreciate 63-64cm/24-25” crossbody drops. What I like about most of Ramesh’s bags is he adds adjustable straps, and doesn’t chop the straps off at 53-56cm/21-22” drops. He allows extra material so people can add a buckle hole for length.
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I love how the closure hardware has a wax stamp look. Trunkdevil, thank you for the photo!
Me too, it looks very pretty!I love how the closure hardware has a wax stamp look. Trunkdevil, thank you for the photo!
I would normally be very tempted by such a bag, but I hate how bags with the handle and the strap attached to the back of the bag hang when worn. Hopefully they've done something to fix this as otherwise I quite like the aesthetic.
Confused here, why post a construction video on IG and not have it on the site? You know, to look at specs or maybe to buy???
I know! There is nothing on the website.
Guys, I’m getting the Diane crossbody and I’m absolutely deadlocked between the cognac and the bleu de cocagne. I feel like the cognac is the safer choice, is certainly elegant and prob easier to match, but I love blue and the way the silver pops. What does everyone think?
edit: whoops, the tan color is chataignier, not cognac.
edit: whoops, the tan color is chataignier, not cognac.
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While the cognac is a safer choice as you say, the bag is so distinctive that the bleu de cocagne
hits all the right notes, JMO
I actually get a lot of use out of another bright blue small bag I have, especially since I tend to wear a white t shirt and jeans day-to-day.
I love them both is the problem, lol. JD does colors so well.
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