I saw the line carried at BH Saks too. I feel the same as Gracekelly. They looked too conservative. But they were very high quality and below the price point of H.
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I own 2 Delvaux handbags, both purchased at an Estate Sale, for under $100 for the pair. Very little use. Women were fighting over worn out Gucci's and Kate Spades and these bags were just sitting on the table. Once I picked them up, I never put them down. At the time of purchase, I did not know the name "Delvaux".
One is the classic Brillant in a rich navy blue. I adore this bag. I think it went for around 1650 Euros. It came with a cute little mirror in a Delvaux matching leather case.
I own 3 Hermes, and I think the Delvaux's are of the same quality.
The bag I lust for, and have for some time is an Hermes Kelly. I have not found one I could afford, yet.
Sounds like you found a real bargain there.
I hope you find your Kelly at the right price. I have a 35cm Kelly that I use as a briefcase for work, I love it and I've just ordered a canvas strap so I can wear her messenger style for non-working days. I've finally got over mt preciousness with her and she gets flung around abit now and I'm really enjoying getting full use without the fear, lol.
I am starting to build up a picture of Dalveaux through everyone's comments, thank you all so much. They sound great quality but perhaps a bit too formal and heavy for me. I love my vache leigee Kelly and Bolide for the lightness and even my 'formal' kelly is 35cm, gold and retourne which 'softens' the formality a bit say compared to black box sellier (which I crave even though it doesn't really fit in with my lifestyle, lol)
Delvaux has a mix of Classic bags, as well as the newer trendier models, just like every other manufacturer.
The Brillant was designed in 1958 and received a design award. It is not too heavy at all. Neither is the other Delvaux bag I have.
I too, like more classic bags. I have others and have tired of them quickly. Coach bags are much heavier which is why I don't buy them. Even my Chanel is heavy.
I will be glad when this Era of Sloppy Slouchy "Hippy" type bags is over with, as I have been through that Era already.. telling my age. They are very dated and don't add much to an outfit. They look OK on young girls in jeans. Of course, this design trend, has saved me a lot of money, since I don't buy it. The other trend I cannot bear, is the "Logo" all over everything.
I have sold luxury goods in the past, and can tell you, that most of the sales are based on trend and not quality. They don't want you to keep and wear a bag for years, they want you to buy on the "every season gimmick".
I am glad Hermes, and a few other companies have retained their quality.
Nothing looks better than a Cashmere Sweater, jeans or black slacks, and a beautiful bag and shoes or boots. Anyone can wear this, and look great.
The Brillant was designed in 1958 and received a design award. It is not too heavy at all. Neither is the other Delvaux bag I have.
I too, like more classic bags. I have others and have tired of them quickly. Coach bags are much heavier which is why I don't buy them. Even my Chanel is heavy.
I will be glad when this Era of Sloppy Slouchy "Hippy" type bags is over with, as I have been through that Era already.. telling my age. They are very dated and don't add much to an outfit. They look OK on young girls in jeans. Of course, this design trend, has saved me a lot of money, since I don't buy it. The other trend I cannot bear, is the "Logo" all over everything.
I have sold luxury goods in the past, and can tell you, that most of the sales are based on trend and not quality. They don't want you to keep and wear a bag for years, they want you to buy on the "every season gimmick".
I am glad Hermes, and a few other companies have retained their quality.
Nothing looks better than a Cashmere Sweater, jeans or black slacks, and a beautiful bag and shoes or boots. Anyone can wear this, and look great.
Thanks deco for your comments. I had never heard of Delvaux until last week and thanks to you and others who have replied to this post who know and obviously have high regard for this brand, I have found out a lot more about Delvaux.
I agree completely with your last two sentences
I like the way Delvaux often manage to introduce a very subtle 'D' in some of their bags, even if it's just in the buckle shape; Hermes are great at putting hidden Hs in their bags, scarves and jewellery. My daughter's name begins with an 'H' so it means even more to be able to pass on my Hermes in due course.
PS I've just had a quick look at the ebay.be site You're right, there's dozens there. It gives me a good idea of what's about. I've just costed a flight to Antwerp from the UK, it's very expensive 
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I've flown to Brussels and got train to Antwerp. It's totally painless, really great service and if I remember correctly it was only about an hour. Flights to Brussels are pretty cheap from UK
[/quote]I've flown to Brussels and got train to Antwerp. It's totally painless, really great service and if I remember correctly it was only about an hour. Flights to Brussels are pretty cheap from UK
Thank you! I will check out the prices. I've just spent up my last few pennies on my very first Birkin
so it might be on hold for a while now. I think Antwerp would be a lovely place to visit, with Hermès there too as well as other good shops from what I hear. I had never heard of Delvaux and I was very intrigued to find out about a top quality bag that seemed so under the radar. Any city break I take is governed by whether or not there is an Hermès there, lol, so Antwerp would fit the bill.
I have saved a lot of money too since the giant slouchy bags have been in fashion-and for me that is the only good thing about it!!!!!!!!
The shop in Brussels is lovely nestled in the arcades in the old town and close to some of the tastiest cuisine in Europe - almost worth a trip in itself.
The designs are formal and have a classic air and the quality of leather and craftsmanship is very high but I don't think this house takes the same sort of trouble as Hermes over every detail but it is a much, much smaller business. It's the only other handbag manufacturer I've ever been tempted by.
The designs are formal and have a classic air and the quality of leather and craftsmanship is very high but I don't think this house takes the same sort of trouble as Hermes over every detail but it is a much, much smaller business. It's the only other handbag manufacturer I've ever been tempted by.
Thank you Tambours
I'm sure I will stick to my beloved Hermes, I feel disloyal even mentioning another brand on the same forum, lol, I was just idly curious about this brand I had never heard of until recently. The few that know the brand personally seem to hold it in high regard which is good to hear about any product. However, I am becoming more interested in visiting some of the cities in Belgium, everyone paints such a lovely picture of the towns and buildings and of course there's all that good food and chocolate...
I'm British but an honorary Belgian because of many travels and many good friends there ( still can't speak Flemish though). I know its off topic but take any excuse to travel there. The Delvaux shop in Brussels is close to the heart of the city - most of the other posh shops are miles away from the central medieval square on a road which serves the EU bureaucracy. And the Hermes at the airport looks like an after thought - just afew ties and scarves when I last went though. Enjoy! It is good to know that Hermes is not the only organisation which maintains the idea of craft and that is what mainly interests me.
Slightly off topic, forgive me.
I'd never heard of this brand before and went to look at the website. The bags that they had there didn't really do it for me (but I'll still go and check out a store if I ever see one), but I loved the Brillantissime bracelets and the belt. Does anyone know how much these are (an estimate at least)? And are they part of the regular lines and widely available in the stores? The first opportunity I'll have of seeing and buying these would be this summer when I go to Japan.
(I know I know H makes lovely leather bracelets as well and that that belt looks a lot like the Celine one from the fall collections, but I'd still like to know.)
I'd never heard of this brand before and went to look at the website. The bags that they had there didn't really do it for me (but I'll still go and check out a store if I ever see one), but I loved the Brillantissime bracelets and the belt. Does anyone know how much these are (an estimate at least)? And are they part of the regular lines and widely available in the stores? The first opportunity I'll have of seeing and buying these would be this summer when I go to Japan.
(I know I know H makes lovely leather bracelets as well and that that belt looks a lot like the Celine one from the fall collections, but I'd still like to know.)