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Jaune poussin bolide! With gold hardware.
I don’t generally like Epsom leather, I used to have à sellier Kelly in it and sold it, it never felt luxurious to me, seemed so thin and almost plastic like. Maybe it’s because of the colour or because the bolide is a bit more relaxed, I really loved this one. It also feels so soft, much softer than I remember that Kelly I had was. This is also a colour I wanted a bag in, and I don’t think this colour is done in any other leather aside from Epsom. At least I haven’t encountered it. I didn’t know if I wanted a bolide for some time, i was so indecisive, seemed a bit too “mature” for my style; I considered the 1923 bolide but I actually got to see one in store and was a little underwhelmed, it looked very plain. Then I saw it in this colour on an auction page and just fell for it! That was in palladium, I managed to find this one in gold hardware which I prefer. This is a size 27.
I wore it with a pair or black capris yesterday and got some colour transfer but it comes off pretty easily with wet wipes. Generally I try to avoid light coloured bags but I just love this colour so much.

Anyone have any twilly suggestions for this colour? I definitely need to protect those handles, I wear sunscreen every day and I live in a humid country 😅.

I have an orange Mille et un lapins twilly that looks ok I feel like it’s a bit too bright.
 
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Jaune poussin bolide! With gold hardware.
I don’t generally like Epsom leather, I used to have à sellier Kelly in it and sold it, it never felt luxurious to me, seemed so thin and almost plastic like. Maybe it’s because of the colour or because the bolide is a bit more relaxed, I really loved this one. It also feels so soft, much softer than I remember that Kelly I had was. This is also a colour I wanted a bag in, and I don’t think this colour is done in any other leather aside from Epsom. At least I haven’t encountered it. I didn’t know if I wanted a bolide for some time, i was so indecisive, seemed a bit too “mature” for my style; I considered the 1923 bolide but I actually got to see one in store and was a little underwhelmed, it looked very plain. Then I saw it in this colour on an auction page and just fell for it! That was in palladium, I managed to find this one in gold hardware which I prefer. This is a size 27.
I wore it with a pair or black capris yesterday and got some colour transfer but it comes off pretty easily with wet wipes. Generally I try to avoid light coloured bags but I just love this colour so much.

Anyone have any twilly suggestions for this colour? I definitely need to protect those handles, I wear sunscreen every day and I live in a humid country 😅.

I have an orange Mille et un lapins twilly that looks ok I feel like it’s a bit too bright.
Congratulations! It looks beautiful for you! The color is fantastic.

I’ve seen jaune poussin in other leathers like evercolor and clemence.

For a twilly, maybe consider C’est La Fete or Thalassa?
 
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Has anyone purchased this sangle / strap to go with a nata or craie bolide?

I've been eying it for my nata 25 and am wondering how well it match. Would love to see some photos if anyone had this strap.

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I actually bought a gold Kelly pocket plush bag strap for my tricolor nata bolide so I can wear it in winter without looking like I'm carrying a summer bag. The little plush pocket is so cute and matches the nata color of the bag.
 

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I actually bought a gold Kelly pocket plush bag strap for my tricolor nata bolide so I can wear it in winter without looking like I'm carrying a summer bag. The little plush pocket is so cute and matches the nata color of the bag.
These have been tempting me too but as much as I love them on others, the strap is too wide for me personally. I don't find it comfortable.

It is a very nice strap though!
 
IMG_0327.webpHello everyone. I love this but not sure of the authenticity. The listing from the reseller says is a box calf micro bolide from 1966. I read mini bolide (seems to be the same size!) was launched in 2011 so not sure if this size exists back in the 60s?! Please opine!
 
View attachment 6214278Hello everyone. I love this but not sure of the authenticity. The listing from the reseller says is a box calf micro bolide from 1966. I read mini bolide (seems to be the same size!) was launched in 2011 so not sure if this size exists back in the 60s?! Please opine!
For authentication, please consult a service- Bababebi is considered the gold standard.
Her site will have the specifications and exact photos needed- starting with decent focus.
Good luck!
 
My favorite bag from HERMES: Bolide 32 in Clemence leather.
I have sold my 2 Kelly‘s because it‘s so difficult for me to go in and out of the bag. It made me always very nervous!
The Bolide is the perfect bag for me!
I think it‘s so classy, a bit under the radar, and not very often to see.
And I LOVE the zipper so much!!
 

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My favorite bag from HERMES: Bolide 32 in Clemence leather.
I have sold my 2 Kelly‘s because it‘s so difficult for me to go in and out of the bag. It made me always very nervous!
The Bolide is the perfect bag for me!
I think it‘s so classy, a bit under the radar, and not very often to see.
And I LOVE the zipper so much!!
ITA agree! I’ve worn my Poitiron 31 regularly this summer and at least once a day as I’m rushing around I think ‘dang this bag is an easy carry!’
 
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