Let's talk Delvaux!
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I saw them at Saks in NYC and drooled. This was (at least) several years ago. I think they are stunning bags irl. But, nothing holds a candle to H.
I've never seen an Hermes bag so I can't tell you if it's better. I can tell you if you can find a Delvaux in the U.S. they are definitely less expensive and don't have the cache that H does, they absolutely did not sell here.
I found mine at Off 5th Ave (Saks 5th Ave's outlet), a couple of years ago, for 75% off and I love it!!! This is a bag I will have forever, very clean lines, great color and versatile, it looks great with jeans and boots or a great dress suit. They're handmade, lovely construction and all anybody can tell is it's a well made, high quality bag they've never seen before, no large intials, no name plates or large locks. And the best part, at least in the U.S. is that know one is going to wonder if it's fake. The downside is that it is HEAVY and is not an investment piece, but it is a will take you from 30 to 50 y.o. or longer if you have a strong back.
Maybe one day I'll step up to the H, but until then I'll remain in awe.
I found mine at Off 5th Ave (Saks 5th Ave's outlet), a couple of years ago, for 75% off and I love it!!! This is a bag I will have forever, very clean lines, great color and versatile, it looks great with jeans and boots or a great dress suit. They're handmade, lovely construction and all anybody can tell is it's a well made, high quality bag they've never seen before, no large intials, no name plates or large locks. And the best part, at least in the U.S. is that know one is going to wonder if it's fake. The downside is that it is HEAVY and is not an investment piece, but it is a will take you from 30 to 50 y.o. or longer if you have a strong back.
Maybe one day I'll step up to the H, but until then I'll remain in awe.
I also can't believe Delvaux is more famous in the world. They should put more Delvaux in Vogue or something. Everyone here in Belgium knows the brand, and think it's very chic. They're not really that conservative, there's even a fluorescent yellow bag in the window displays now. Their key pieces are a bit conservative as is the same with Hermès.
Do check it out, us Belgians KNOW fashion!
Do check it out, us Belgians KNOW fashion!
I have to say the Belgians do adore their Delvaux!They are chic,hand crafted,great quality & I have spotted them being worn all the time on lovely looking ladies.Funny enough their stores are opposite each other on the Schuttershofstraat in Antwerpe.Still in the end I love my H more!
LOL @ this tread being resurrected. I've still not seen a Delvaux bag in real life - Diva - I remember us discussing Delvaux in London last month. Dfeinitely need a trip to Belgium.
Aminamina - looks similar to clemence do you think, or togo perhaps?
Aminamina - looks similar to clemence do you think, or togo perhaps?
LOL @ this tread being resurrected. I've still not seen a Delvaux bag in real life - Diva - I remember us discussing Delvaux in London last month. Dfeinitely need a trip to Belgium.
Aminamina - looks similar to clemence do you think, or togo perhaps?[/QUOTE
Too funny,so true we talked about it.Imagine if all you ladies over there decided on a day trip over here.Too much!It is on a much smaller scale than London to shop I guess.The H store is small compared to the one in London but still great!!Besides I don't know how mooks organized everything so perfectly in London,remember I still get lost all the time.
Aminamina-I really don't know much on Delvaux other than it is quite popular & respected amongst Belgians.Their leathers are suppose to be top quality as well but mybelongs to H!
Although my heart belongs to H as well, I did see some interesting designs. Quality craftsmanship and lower price point are attractive incentives for me to get one or two of Delvaux but in the end, I still think H makes the prettiest Handbags in the world.
Here are a few designs that I might be interested in if they were in the US:
Here are a few designs that I might be interested in if they were in the US:
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Off-topic - the "British version" for gents, Swayne Adeney Briggs. If I was a man, I'd fall for them I think...
http://www.swaineadeney.co.uk/about/index.html (check out the video! And the Gladstone. I gladstones)
http://www.swaineadeney.co.uk/about/index.html (check out the video! And the Gladstone. I
gladstones)
Off-topic - the "British version" for gents, Swayne Adeney Briggs. If I was a man, I'd fall for them I think...
http://www.swaineadeney.co.uk/about/index.html (check out the video! And the Gladstone. I
I do love Swaine's umbrellas but find the bags are heavy
Ohhhh Swaine Adeney Briggs, now we're talking!!!! I have one of their umbrellas and it is a wow in 'real weather'. What a looker 'carry all' this is in Vache 19". It would get better with age and livin'. Oh to see this floating along with Mr. Right Now. (lol)
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