Agree, but waiting (according to them) another 1-1.5 years to find a demure one, after not having one for what, almost 2 years now (?) is maybe enough time to be erased from any potential of mainstream proliferation? By mainstream, I do still mean niche...
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I’m really surprised Richemont would let their recent purchase of Delvaux flounder like this. There are at least 3 houses looking for new CDs right now: Delvaux, BV, Ferragamo. According to what @Christofle indicated a while ago, someone had been named, and Spring 2022 would be their launch. A mystery….
Hopefully they gain a stronger sense of direction because the most recent items seem like they are made my a committee without any long term plan. Nothing particularly exciting or new and the small accessories are rather questionable. (A map of Belgium…)
The design team is still doing everything. Nothing with any wow factor, no beautiful colors....just the same thing over and over, really. The Lingot is coming out this year, but ONLY in the mini size. Found out the larger size isn't coming till 2023...
They also redesigned the Tempete tote into something a bit less exciting from the original preview. (Golden book tote) I’m wondering if the creative director isn’t that great or if my SA made a white lie because it really seems to be just the in house design team.
Speaking of ruining, just wanted to share the appalling redesign of the cool box nano. I have the one in vegetal, and was so in love with the original design that I decided to get one more in silky pink. To my shock and horror, I realised it had been redesigned and literally, corners had been cut. The original concept of the cool box is a bag crafted from one piece of leather. A seamless and minimalist design. Just look at the changes made! If I hadn't purchased from the boutique, I would've thought this was a fake bag. Here are the comparison pics (vegetal is the original and silky pink is the ss2022 design). Can't believe this is coming from a prestigious brand with such rich heritage like Delvaux.
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The little stitched on square is an appallingly obvious short cut as you so rightly pointed out compared to the old design.
Hop on over to the Moynat thread for the full story. In a nutshell, change of Artistic Director, new styles not appreciated by former fans of the brand, and perceived decline in quality.
@Wigglebean
Looking at their IG and site they seem to have gone all in on the Flori which is a copy of an LV design from a while back (the AD came from LV). Nothing original in 2 years at the helm and a wholesale rejection of the tastes of their clients from the previous 10 years.
