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#136
LostInBal said:
Good day ladies :heart:
I need to present this ultra rare find to me.
She’s mint condition and has near same size (just a little bit bigger) and very similar post modern design than the 01 gold tag “Village” but obviously with exterior functional small pockets which are on both sides. Leather is killer nappa (the softest I’ve ever touched) and as you can see there’s two compartments separated by one zippered pocket in the middle with typical moto O zipper pull ring and tassels!. Also note that there are a couple flat hardware studs on both sides. She definitely has moto bags remnants. Mirror has no pocket and leather tag denotes she’s 02 S/S but I’m not really sure, just a little confused right now. Have you ever seen this model?. Would love if anyone could contribute with some more helpful info. I’m totally thrilled with this find:love:


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WOW!!! What a rare beast! You always have the best vintage finds!

:love::heart::love::heart::love:
 
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#138
The leather looks amazing :love: maybe it is from the men's line?
LostInBal said:
Good day ladies :heart:
I need to present this ultra rare find to me.
She’s mint condition and has near same size (just a little bit bigger) and very similar post modern design than the 01 gold tag “Village” but obviously with exterior functional small pockets which are on both sides. Leather is killer nappa (the softest I’ve ever touched) and as you can see there’s two compartments separated by one zippered pocket in the middle with typical moto O zipper pull ring and tassels!. Also note that there are a couple flat hardware studs on both sides. She definitely has moto bags remnants. Mirror has no pocket and leather tag denotes she’s 02 S/S but I’m not really sure, just a little confused right now. Have you ever seen this model?. Would love if anyone could contribute with some more helpful info. I’m totally thrilled with this find:love:


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#140
LostInBal said:
Good day ladies :heart:
I need to present this ultra rare find to me.
She’s mint condition and has near same size (just a little bit bigger) and very similar post modern design than the 01 gold tag “Village” but obviously with exterior functional small pockets which are on both sides. Leather is killer nappa (the softest I’ve ever touched) and as you can see there’s two compartments separated by one zippered pocket in the middle with typical moto O zipper pull ring and tassels!. Also note that there are a couple flat hardware studs on both sides. She definitely has moto bags remnants. Mirror has no pocket and leather tag denotes she’s 02 S/S but I’m not really sure, just a little confused right now. Have you ever seen this model?. Would love if anyone could contribute with some more helpful info. I’m totally thrilled with this find:love:


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Wow, look at this absolute treasure you have discovered my dear!!!! :panic::loveeyes::yahoo::love::drool:
I am looking at all her details that we know so well, and then all her other features that make her unique.
Her tag, the flat brass hardware, the nappa leather all scream S/S 02 :tup:
I'm pretty sure I have ever seen one like her, huge congrats!!
 
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#141
jeanstohandbags said:
Wow, look at this absolute treasure you have discovered my dear!!!! :panic::loveeyes::yahoo::love::drool:
I am looking at all her details that we know so well, and then all her other features that make her unique.
Her tag, the flat brass hardware, the nappa leather all scream S/S 02 :tup:
I'm pretty sure I have ever seen one like her, huge congrats!!
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Thank you so much sweetie :heart: :heart: :heart:
 
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#142
LostInBal said:
Good day ladies :heart:
I need to present this ultra rare find to me.
She’s mint condition and has near same size (just a little bit bigger) and very similar post modern design than the 01 gold tag “Village” but obviously with exterior functional small pockets which are on both sides. Leather is killer nappa (the softest I’ve ever touched) and as you can see there’s two compartments separated by one zippered pocket in the middle with typical moto O zipper pull ring and tassels!. Also note that there are a couple flat hardware studs on both sides. She definitely has moto bags remnants. Mirror has no pocket and leather tag denotes she’s 02 S/S but I’m not really sure, just a little confused right now. Have you ever seen this model?. Would love if anyone could contribute with some more helpful info. I’m totally thrilled with this find:love:


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WOW-WOW-WOW-OH WOW .. I remember seeing one of these at Harvey Nichols in Edinburgh way back in the day and I know that the Sales Associate thought I was weird as hell feeling (and patting) the leather!!! I seriously thought about getting it, but I always traveled with my Weekender and a City bag (which would be inside the Weekender, but that I would use everyday when going into the office).

The next time I was able to go to HN in Edinburgh (quite a few months later), it was gone .. wouldn't it be funny if this is it?!?!!

BIG-TIME Congratulations @LostInBal !!!
 
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#143
CeeJay said:
WOW-WOW-WOW-OH WOW .. I remember seeing one of these at Harvey Nichols in Edinburgh way back in the day and I know that the Sales Associate thought I was weird as hell feeling (and patting) the leather!!! I seriously thought about getting it, but I always traveled with my Weekender and a City bag (which would be inside the Weekender, but that I would use everyday when going into the office).

The next time I was able to go to HN in Edinburgh (quite a few months later), it was gone .. wouldn't it be funny if this is it?!?!!

BIG-TIME Congratulations @LostInBal !!!
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Thank you lovely! :hbeat: :hbeat:
This one comes from Modena (Italy)!:nuts:
It’s impressive it’s near mint condition and the heavenly ultra soft nappa leather :love::love:
 
#148
99CCFCA8-8675-41D9-A113-2BEC88910991.jpegThis beauty arrived today! (Pic was taken by the SA at the Toronto outlet.) It’s a small City with spike hardware. I’m in love!! I didn’t realize how small the small size was, and I’m pleasantly surprised. At first I was disappointed that they didn’t have the mini, but it turns out the small is perfect for me.

Serious question, do you think I’d get through airport security with it? I have never and will never check any of my bags, but I’m also a bit nervous that they’d consider the spikes a “weapon” and not let me through security. Am I just really overthinking this?
 
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#149
saracate said:
View attachment 5379474This beauty arrived today! (Pic was taken by the SA at the Toronto outlet.) It’s a small City with spike hardware. I’m in love!! I didn’t realize how small the small size was, and I’m pleasantly surprised. At first I was disappointed that they didn’t have the mini, but it turns out the small is perfect for me.

Serious question, do you think I’d get through airport security with it? I have never and will never check any of my bags, but I’m also a bit nervous that they’d consider the spikes a “weapon” and not let me through security. Am I just really overthinking this?
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LOVE that, don't know that i've seen the spike hardware before.

I've gotten through TSA with spikes and studs on costume jewelry/belts before but I think they protruded less than on the bag, so also unsure.
 
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