Ode to the Victoria
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I came across the Victoria Elan quite by accident recently and brought it home as an experiment in Tosca more than anything else. Since then I am flat out head-over-heels smitten. As a shoulder bag it fits beautifully under the arm but as a handbag it works well too. The straps are not so long as to be a problem when over the wrist or carried in the hand. The zip top is useful both for security (I travel a lot) and for practicality (when slamming on the brakes is necessary).
Does anybody else have crystal-clear bag memories from decades past? Anybody besides me, I mean? I clearly remember the first bag I ever purchased -- an orange patent leather shoulder bag. I was six. In high school was another memorable bag that I have often wished could be replicated, and the Victoria Elan comes very, very close. The east-west orientation always works for me, the zip top, shoulder-able straps, and not too deep. My high school version was a merlot color (raisin-ish) and will always be a fond memory.
At this point my little Victoria Elan collection is getting a lot more air time than anything else. Too dark at the moment, but when I get a chance in the daylight I'll post some pics.
Does anybody else have crystal-clear bag memories from decades past? Anybody besides me, I mean? I clearly remember the first bag I ever purchased -- an orange patent leather shoulder bag. I was six. In high school was another memorable bag that I have often wished could be replicated, and the Victoria Elan comes very, very close. The east-west orientation always works for me, the zip top, shoulder-able straps, and not too deep. My high school version was a merlot color (raisin-ish) and will always be a fond memory.
At this point my little Victoria Elan collection is getting a lot more air time than anything else. Too dark at the moment, but when I get a chance in the daylight I'll post some pics.
I am at the moment your RC quadruplet! Its still safely sleeping in the original Orange H box, I am still swaying between exchanging to Etoupe.....can't make up my mind. If Etoupe comes into my local store within 2.5 months, I want to try both of them and pick up whichever my heart says. RC is truly beautiful, its just me whose not sure.Cayenne-Pepper & JeshikaI am happy to be your triplet!!!!
Introducing my RC Victoria. She was sleeping at the time inside of my Paris Bombay!!!
Honhon
I know you will make the right choice!!! Hopefully the right bag will speak to you!! Until then, happy to be quadruplets with you!!!Jadeite
It is a big Bombay,
but not that big!! It's a 37 high!! Love that bag!!! I just need it in another colour....
Hi all. I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but i need some expert advice here.
This bag is at a reseller & i had to blur the image to cover the shop's name. I'm very interested to get it but i have a question - what style is this victoria? It measures 40x28x7.5cm & has short handles, which makes it look like a briefcase. Has hermes ever had such design?
It's barenia/toile combo & has an "O" stamp. Thanks in advance!
This bag is at a reseller & i had to blur the image to cover the shop's name. I'm very interested to get it but i have a question - what style is this victoria? It measures 40x28x7.5cm & has short handles, which makes it look like a briefcase. Has hermes ever had such design?
It's barenia/toile combo & has an "O" stamp. Thanks in advance!
I finally went ahead with the purchase - here it is, my victoria 40 toile/barenia. Love!!
