Ode to the bolide

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I know this might sound insane but I just sold a pre-loved kelly I had bought recently, even though I really thought that a kelly was my dream bag. But it just never made my heart sing. Maybe I didn't get the right size and colour and leather.

But my RJ bolide 27 on the other hand, is just beautiful. Can't stop looking at her. And I recently discovered that my rodeo matches perfectly with her.

I'm wondering if I should get a bolide 31 or lindy 26 next? If I can only get one more bag this year, which one do you all think I should get??

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this is such a gorgeous colour. Red bags like this always makes me drool!
 
She's ready for her close up. My first bolide :loveeyes: def not my last!

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I have this exact bag except it has silver hardware. One of my favourite bags. The clemence leather becomes slouchy and improves with age. She holds a surprising amount. Love the fact there is no branding and she flies totally under the radar lol.
 
Very excited to be joining this club with my new to me Bolide 35. I have been searching for a while now knowing that the 35 was discontinued and finally found one that is in great shape for a 13 year old bag. The Bolide was the first H bag that I thought I wanted but for some reason got distracted along the way with other H bags. I was so disappointed when I found out I waited too long and the 35 was out of production. The upside is I saved a considerable amount of money by waiting! Another bonus is that I can use my canvas strap from my Evelyn in Etoupe. A very Happy Thanksgiving to all of you reading this, I know I will have the best day cooking and admiring my new addition :smile:

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Thank you again for inspiring me to get off the fence about this - my new-to-me Raisin Bolide 35 (also thanks to @bababebi for authenticating - always a joy to work with!)
 

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Hi Bolide lovers...this bag has just recently hit my radar. I bought a LV alma BB and it suddenly turned into my most used grab and go bag. Since the shape is similar to the bolide, I thought I'd investigate a bit. I thought I wanted a mini...but boy is the mini mini!! So the SA suggested a 27 which is just a bit larger than the BB...I just loved it. I like a crossbody look so I'll get a canvas strap to go with it.
This bag is definitely next on my list!
 
To the vintage Bolide experts: I have bought a Bolide 37 from 1982 (L in a circle), it does not have an inside patch pocket as Bolides usually have, is it normal for that time period?? I have no doubts about authenticity but I'm just curious.....TIA:flowers:
 
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