Thank you so much for your detailed review and photos! This is my dream bag and it’s so helpful to see it modeled. Hope you enjoy! 😍SHE'S HERE! My Diane Messenger in Châtaignier has arrived! I'll be posting more as I use the bag, but wanted to provide my initial experience and photos in case it's helpful for anyone.
ORDER & DELIVERY PROCESS:
I ordered 27 Dec 2023. At time of ordering, the website stated to expect a 3-6 month wait. I received my bag 21 Apr 2024, so roughly 4 months.
The bag got held up at customs in the US. DHL had to reach out to me for my SSN and a supporting IRS document for SSN verification in order to release the bag. JD customer service also reached out to me directly to know of this DHL request (in case I had missed it) and confirmed that it was legitimate. After researching and confirming on my own that indeed Customs needs your SSN for any imports over $2500 for tax purposes, and confirming with DHL directly that this was indeed their standard DHL process, I provided my information. I did not have to pay any additional duties or fees because it was already incorporated in my purchase when I bought the bag.
JD also reached out as soon as I had received my bag to ask me how delivery went and if the bag met my expectations.
UNBOXING:
If you've seen Lula's video on YouTube on her unboxing, mine was pretty similar - only differences were that my brown shipment box was way closer in size to the Joseph duclos box (likely nearly the same size) and I did not get the ceramic ornament she did (but I wasn't interested in that anyway).
I attached photos of what the bag looked like fresh from the box.
MEASUREMENTS:
I have also included photos with measuring tape for those of us who like to make prototype bags before we buyI would say the bag is 11 inches wide, 7 inches tall, and 2.5 inches deep on the side and allllmost 2.75 inches wide on the bottom. I couldn't snap a good photo of measuring the strap at its max, but I would say it's 47 inches if you measure from tip of the hardware clip to the end of the other clip, but you also want to include the rings you clip the strap to on the bag, so I would use a measurement of 47.5 inches to estimate what the max strap would feel like on your body.
The strap set at the longest length is PERFECT for crossbody for me. The top of the bag hits just at the same point as the top of my jeans. I was a bit worried since I'm a huskier gal (size 10-12) and thus I can't typically trust that a crossbody on a size 4 will hit the same way on me.
GENERAL IMPRESSION:
Yup, this bag scratches easily - and I'm not mad about it. It buffs out relatively easy with your fingers if you really care about it, but I feel like the stratches are going to be part of the bag's character and charm for me. It's the kind of leather that I wanted. The smell is divine, the structure is solid, and the color is better in person than I hoped. It is sort of chameleon in a way - most of the time it is the darker color that I was hoping it would be, but in direct sunlight could be seen as a bit brighter of a brown. I'm really excited for the leather to patina and color over time.
All in all, quite pleased!
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I love novo nappa 😍😍 and the patina over time is mega love!!!
Stunning!!! Congratulations!!!!SHE'S HERE! My Diane Messenger in Châtaignier has arrived! I'll be posting more as I use the bag, but wanted to provide my initial experience and photos in case it's helpful for anyone.
ORDER & DELIVERY PROCESS:
I ordered 27 Dec 2023. At time of ordering, the website stated to expect a 3-6 month wait. I received my bag 21 Apr 2024, so roughly 4 months.
The bag got held up at customs in the US. DHL had to reach out to me for my SSN and a supporting IRS document for SSN verification in order to release the bag. JD customer service also reached out to me directly to know of this DHL request (in case I had missed it) and confirmed that it was legitimate. After researching and confirming on my own that indeed Customs needs your SSN for any imports over $2500 for tax purposes, and confirming with DHL directly that this was indeed their standard DHL process, I provided my information. I did not have to pay any additional duties or fees because it was already incorporated in my purchase when I bought the bag.
JD also reached out as soon as I had received my bag to ask me how delivery went and if the bag met my expectations.
UNBOXING:
If you've seen Lula's video on YouTube on her unboxing, mine was pretty similar - only differences were that my brown shipment box was way closer in size to the Joseph duclos box (likely nearly the same size) and I did not get the ceramic ornament she did (but I wasn't interested in that anyway).
I attached photos of what the bag looked like fresh from the box.
MEASUREMENTS:
I have also included photos with measuring tape for those of us who like to make prototype bags before we buy
The strap set at the longest length is PERFECT for crossbody for me. The top of the bag hits just at the same point as the top of my jeans. I was a bit worried since I'm a huskier gal (size 10-12) and thus I can't typically trust that a crossbody on a size 4 will hit the same way on me.
GENERAL IMPRESSION:
Yup, this bag scratches easily - and I'm not mad about it. It buffs out relatively easy with your fingers if you really care about it, but I feel like the stratches are going to be part of the bag's character and charm for me. It's the kind of leather that I wanted. The smell is divine, the structure is solid, and the color is better in person than I hoped. It is sort of chameleon in a way - most of the time it is the darker color that I was hoping it would be, but in direct sunlight could be seen as a bit brighter of a brown. I'm really excited for the leather to patina and color over time.
All in all, quite pleased!
That's beautiful, and thank you for such an informative post!SHE'S HERE! My Diane Messenger in Châtaignier has arrived! I'll be posting more as I use the bag, but wanted to provide my initial experience and photos in case it's helpful for anyone.
ORDER & DELIVERY PROCESS:
I ordered 27 Dec 2023. At time of ordering, the website stated to expect a 3-6 month wait. I received my bag 21 Apr 2024, so roughly 4 months.
The bag got held up at customs in the US. DHL had to reach out to me for my SSN and a supporting IRS document for SSN verification in order to release the bag. JD customer service also reached out to me directly to know of this DHL request (in case I had missed it) and confirmed that it was legitimate. After researching and confirming on my own that indeed Customs needs your SSN for any imports over $2500 for tax purposes, and confirming with DHL directly that this was indeed their standard DHL process, I provided my information. I did not have to pay any additional duties or fees because it was already incorporated in my purchase when I bought the bag.
JD also reached out as soon as I had received my bag to ask me how delivery went and if the bag met my expectations.
UNBOXING:
If you've seen Lula's video on YouTube on her unboxing, mine was pretty similar - only differences were that my brown shipment box was way closer in size to the Joseph duclos box (likely nearly the same size) and I did not get the ceramic ornament she did (but I wasn't interested in that anyway).
I attached photos of what the bag looked like fresh from the box.
MEASUREMENTS:
I have also included photos with measuring tape for those of us who like to make prototype bags before we buy
The strap set at the longest length is PERFECT for crossbody for me. The top of the bag hits just at the same point as the top of my jeans. I was a bit worried since I'm a huskier gal (size 10-12) and thus I can't typically trust that a crossbody on a size 4 will hit the same way on me.
GENERAL IMPRESSION:
Yup, this bag scratches easily - and I'm not mad about it. It buffs out relatively easy with your fingers if you really care about it, but I feel like the stratches are going to be part of the bag's character and charm for me. It's the kind of leather that I wanted. The smell is divine, the structure is solid, and the color is better in person than I hoped. It is sort of chameleon in a way - most of the time it is the darker color that I was hoping it would be, but in direct sunlight could be seen as a bit brighter of a brown. I'm really excited for the leather to patina and color over time.
All in all, quite pleased!
Hi peeps! Thought I'd share, since the story is JD-related ❤️
i wrote my bag article for Vogue and really, at the very top of my list for Quiet Ultra Luxe, is the JD Diane ❤️
Here's my story:
VOGUE Hong Kong: 2024 Bag Picks
Enjoy the read!
i wrote my bag article for Vogue and really, at the very top of my list for Quiet Ultra Luxe, is the JD Diane ❤️
Here's my story:
VOGUE Hong Kong: 2024 Bag Picks
Enjoy the read!
Great summary of all bags! What is the bag you are wearing in the V photo? Also, that Ferragamo bag is so flipping cute, thanks for introducing me!!
Congrats!! She’s a beauty!SHE'S HERE! My Diane Messenger in Châtaignier has arrived! I'll be posting more as I use the bag, but wanted to provide my initial experience and photos in case it's helpful for anyone.
ORDER & DELIVERY PROCESS:
I ordered 27 Dec 2023. At time of ordering, the website stated to expect a 3-6 month wait. I received my bag 21 Apr 2024, so roughly 4 months.
The bag got held up at customs in the US. DHL had to reach out to me for my SSN and a supporting IRS document for SSN verification in order to release the bag. JD customer service also reached out to me directly to know of this DHL request (in case I had missed it) and confirmed that it was legitimate. After researching and confirming on my own that indeed Customs needs your SSN for any imports over $2500 for tax purposes, and confirming with DHL directly that this was indeed their standard DHL process, I provided my information. I did not have to pay any additional duties or fees because it was already incorporated in my purchase when I bought the bag.
JD also reached out as soon as I had received my bag to ask me how delivery went and if the bag met my expectations.
UNBOXING:
If you've seen Lula's video on YouTube on her unboxing, mine was pretty similar - only differences were that my brown shipment box was way closer in size to the Joseph duclos box (likely nearly the same size) and I did not get the ceramic ornament she did (but I wasn't interested in that anyway).
I attached photos of what the bag looked like fresh from the box.
MEASUREMENTS:
I have also included photos with measuring tape for those of us who like to make prototype bags before we buy
The strap set at the longest length is PERFECT for crossbody for me. The top of the bag hits just at the same point as the top of my jeans. I was a bit worried since I'm a huskier gal (size 10-12) and thus I can't typically trust that a crossbody on a size 4 will hit the same way on me.
GENERAL IMPRESSION:
Yup, this bag scratches easily - and I'm not mad about it. It buffs out relatively easy with your fingers if you really care about it, but I feel like the stratches are going to be part of the bag's character and charm for me. It's the kind of leather that I wanted. The smell is divine, the structure is solid, and the color is better in person than I hoped. It is sort of chameleon in a way - most of the time it is the darker color that I was hoping it would be, but in direct sunlight could be seen as a bit brighter of a brown. I'm really excited for the leather to patina and color over time.
All in all, quite pleased!
I’m so happy to see you’ve received your Diane! Thanks for the detailed review and sharing your experience. The color is absolutely stunnning.
It seems like there's a new, albeit less elaborate, style of JD strap. I wonder what this is called:
Also, there's a new interview of Ramesh Nair. It's a bit of a long read but that's probably because he's interviewed by a fellow Indian who knows what questions to ask, having a similar background:
www.luxuryfacts.com
Also, there's a new interview of Ramesh Nair. It's a bit of a long read but that's probably because he's interviewed by a fellow Indian who knows what questions to ask, having a similar background:
When Life Gives Him Lemons, Ramesh Nair Shrugs & Makes Bags - LuxuryFacts: News, Reviews, Features on Luxury
Genteel, empathetic, dedicated. That’s Ramesh Nair, the artistic director of Joseph Duclos. Oh, and he’s the man whose bags are carried by Taylor Swift and Brigitte Macron.
www.luxuryfacts.com
I love the black and red combination on that strap.It seems like there's a new, albeit less elaborate, style of JD strap. I wonder what this is called:
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Also, there's a new interview of Ramesh Nair. It's a bit of a long read but that's probably because he's interviewed by a fellow Indian who knows what questions to ask, having a similar background:
When Life Gives Him Lemons, Ramesh Nair Shrugs & Makes Bags - LuxuryFacts: News, Reviews, Features on Luxury
Genteel, empathetic, dedicated. That’s Ramesh Nair, the artistic director of Joseph Duclos. Oh, and he’s the man whose bags are carried by Taylor Swift and Brigitte Macron.
And thanks for sharing the article—I enjoyed it very much!
I posted the bag on reddit and got a few questions about the weight, so figured I would mention here as well: my Diane messenger bag (with the straps placed inside) is 880 grams (or roughly less than 2 lbs).
I love the reddit people. There are so many more oohs and aahs and "oh my god that's gorgeous!!" than the ones you get from here.
Congratulations and enjoy! It’s a fantastic bag!SHE'S HERE! My Diane Messenger in Châtaignier has arrived! I'll be posting more as I use the bag, but wanted to provide my initial experience and photos in case it's helpful for anyone.
ORDER & DELIVERY PROCESS:
I ordered 27 Dec 2023. At time of ordering, the website stated to expect a 3-6 month wait. I received my bag 21 Apr 2024, so roughly 4 months.
The bag got held up at customs in the US. DHL had to reach out to me for my SSN and a supporting IRS document for SSN verification in order to release the bag. JD customer service also reached out to me directly to know of this DHL request (in case I had missed it) and confirmed that it was legitimate. After researching and confirming on my own that indeed Customs needs your SSN for any imports over $2500 for tax purposes, and confirming with DHL directly that this was indeed their standard DHL process, I provided my information. I did not have to pay any additional duties or fees because it was already incorporated in my purchase when I bought the bag.
JD also reached out as soon as I had received my bag to ask me how delivery went and if the bag met my expectations.
UNBOXING:
If you've seen Lula's video on YouTube on her unboxing, mine was pretty similar - only differences were that my brown shipment box was way closer in size to the Joseph duclos box (likely nearly the same size) and I did not get the ceramic ornament she did (but I wasn't interested in that anyway).
I attached photos of what the bag looked like fresh from the box.
MEASUREMENTS:
I have also included photos with measuring tape for those of us who like to make prototype bags before we buy
The strap set at the longest length is PERFECT for crossbody for me. The top of the bag hits just at the same point as the top of my jeans. I was a bit worried since I'm a huskier gal (size 10-12) and thus I can't typically trust that a crossbody on a size 4 will hit the same way on me.
GENERAL IMPRESSION:
Yup, this bag scratches easily - and I'm not mad about it. It buffs out relatively easy with your fingers if you really care about it, but I feel like the stratches are going to be part of the bag's character and charm for me. It's the kind of leather that I wanted. The smell is divine, the structure is solid, and the color is better in person than I hoped. It is sort of chameleon in a way - most of the time it is the darker color that I was hoping it would be, but in direct sunlight could be seen as a bit brighter of a brown. I'm really excited for the leather to patina and color over time.
All in all, quite pleased!
Hello!
I went out Saturday evening and had my JD Diane L 20 in heritage leather with me. Random guy comes to me and starts talking about my bag. He said that he and his wife collect bags (Hermes, Goyard and some Chanel) and they get their collections from Paris. He was so mesmerized by Diane...... he could not stop talking about it (good 15 min).... he said that he has never seen anything like this before and how perfect the bag is. He said that he can't wait to get to Paris to check JD store in person.
This story made my evening and i felt like sharing it with you all.
I went out Saturday evening and had my JD Diane L 20 in heritage leather with me. Random guy comes to me and starts talking about my bag. He said that he and his wife collect bags (Hermes, Goyard and some Chanel) and they get their collections from Paris. He was so mesmerized by Diane...... he could not stop talking about it (good 15 min).... he said that he has never seen anything like this before and how perfect the bag is. He said that he can't wait to get to Paris to check JD store in person.
This story made my evening and i felt like sharing it with you all.
Saw on Instagram that they have the new Saint-Clair on the website now!
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Sac Saint-Clair Arpège Leather
The Saint-Clair bag draws its inspiration from the opulent royal cases of the 18th century, epitomizing an era of unmatched nobility and refinement. Crafted with sleek, rounded lines, it effortlessly elevates any ensemble with its timeless elegance. The distinctive fusion of sturdy Symphonie...
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