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Not the charms (although they are very cute hehe) there’s a special GOT edition that I saw that is a bit smaller than the mini. I haven’t seen people post about it but I’m eyeing one and it looks so good
Oh I see you are referring to the couture edition bags from 2017. They produced very few of them and were very hard to get one’s hands on.

It was about 20% bigger than the Dior micro and could hold keys, card holder and a few other items.

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I’ve visited the Arsenal (factory) in Brussels.

They are not hand stitched like Hermes bags are hand stitched but they are “hand stitched” in the sense that a person needs to handle the machine that does the stitching…

As you can also see in this video:

It actually depne On which bag ( most brilliant are machine stitched, but tempetes with a contrast stitching ( crispy calf) for example, are fully hand stitched:) you just need to pay attention to the stitching as it varies from specs to specs
 
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Dear all, I had been considering a Tempête for quite some time but was very specific on my specs which is why it took me longer to decide. After missing out on the British Green Crispy Calf PM, I was lucky to purchase it last week when it got restocked (or returned). The bag arrived today and it is stunning. However, given I have no experience with this specific model and its construction, could you please let me know if it is normal for the glazing to crack where the flap and the sides connect? I am not planning on excessively bending the flap backwards of course, but wonder how prone it will be to glazing wear and tear given this is an unused bag. Appreciate any input!
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have the same model but in vegetal color and I could notice that my glazing is thinner than yours , it has the same “tendency” but it is less visible because is less glaze to crack . I honestly believe is an inevitable event for this bag and i also believe it has to do with the leather it is made with.. crispy calf is much harder to work with that smooth leathers and I would ignore that little default, they are horns and it is barely visible:)
 

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My SA said this is “normal” and inevitable. To be fair I’ve even seen some like this in the store… (someone mentioned this happening to their tempete in the thread a ways back).

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Thank you for all of your insights and info and for putting delvaux on my radar! Love your taste!
im thinking of the popular Magritte collection one for myself. I’m hesitating bc I would prefer a smaller one, so I may end up waiting for other models to come in. i was told this bag was so popular, it’s part of the permanent collection.
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Thank you for all of your insights and info and for putting delvaux on my radar! Love your taste!
im thinking of the popular Magritte collection one for myself. I’m hesitating bc I would prefer a smaller one, so I may end up waiting for other models to come in. i was told this bag was so popular, it’s part of the permanent collection.
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That it is! They have several versions of it as well. However if you want the version with the writing on it, it has only been produced in the large MM size and tiny bag charm size. The mini version does not have the writing but instead has a sculptural apple on it referencing Magritte’s apple in the sky painting.

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Yes, didn’t expect they already have raised the prices.
Wanted to buy the tempete pm and all out of stock in december. Now the price has risen with 400 :shocked:

Is there a price increase once or twice a year ?
I think the jump is due to inflation on all raw materials plus change of ownership to Richmont. They don’t have that many price increases!
 
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Anyone have recent intel on the new creative director at Delvaux? My SA contacted me this week by email with the new Spring 2022 colours, but no new styles, and no invite to a presentation of the collection. When I replied asking about new directions for the brand, she was evasive. I understand she doesn’t want to write anything. Anyone have info that they can share?
 
Anyone have recent intel on the new creative director at Delvaux? My SA contacted me this week by email with the new Spring 2022 colours, but no new styles, and no invite to a presentation of the collection. When I replied asking about new directions for the brand, she was evasive. I understand she doesn’t want to write anything. Anyone have info that they can share?
NOTHING so far. They are taking their time, no one in the wings...they are looking for someone under the radar, less known. My worry is that Delvaux will have absolutely NO momentum when that happens.
 
NOTHING so far. They are taking their time, no one in the wings...they are looking for someone under the radar, less known. My worry is that Delvaux will have absolutely NO momentum when that happens.

I hear you. However, witnessing the train wreck at Moynat I think it is probably better for the brand and clients that they are not hiring a KaPow CD right away. Those dudes ruin stuff.
 
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