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#392
ka__ying said:
My Victoria in Etoupe and white switching. I have only tried the elan at shop after having a Victoria, it is much slimmer and doesn't fit my regular bag insert so I didn't get the elan at the end. The Victoria is roomy that sometimes i put too many things in my handbag. View attachment 2908912
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What a beauty! Victoria in etoupe is super versatile. Great workhorse bag. I love the fact that it naturally folds in in the middle so even if you carry many things it doesn't look boxy at all (unless you stuff it to the top but you gotta really carry A LOT). I don't normally carry that much stuff but it's still good to have that available when need to.

Enjoy your Victoria!!! :D
 
#393
ka__ying said:
My Victoria in Etoupe and white switching. I have only tried the elan at shop after having a Victoria, it is much slimmer and doesn't fit my regular bag insert so I didn't get the elan at the end. The Victoria is roomy that sometimes i put too many things in my handbag. View attachment 2908912
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Bwautiful bag - love the contrasting stitching. I bought a Victoria for this first time this year and really am falling for it - its so under the radar, practical, not too heavy and roomy without being too big. Congrats!
 
#394
Please help, ladies!

I´ve found a Victoria FT 35 in Etoupe (white stitching, just like the one three posts above this one), in mint condition, for 2.000 Euro. Authenticated, original receipt, keys/lock/clochette/dustbag etc., all OK. I tried it on... LOVE! (at 5'3" I thought it´d dwarf me, but its squishiness molds it into proportion)

However, I have these doubts - as this is my HG for work and will likely remain my only H bag:

- inside, this bag I saw has two smaller pockets plus one on the opposite side which is zipped - and according to pics I´ve seen in TPF, the larger pocket inside is not zipped. Weird/red flag? Or did H put in a zipper later on?

- I was actually considering Orange, Potiron, Brick, or Rouge H, as I wear mostly warm colours (brown, olive, cinnamon, cherry, curry): I have already a red bag, but no orange - and certainly nothing like Etoupe yet. I´m 45, and my workplace is always at international organizations, so a rather formal setting (suits, dresses, also tweeds, tartans and herringbone). So my questions are: 1) will Etoupe be "serious" enough, and 2) will it blend in with my colour palette as described above, or should I wait for a rare Brique, Potiron or Olive to pop up?

Thanks very much for your counsel!
 
#395
My Victoria has the zip on the big interior pocket, the two smaller pockets do not have zippers. See pictures below. This Victoria was bought in 2013 at Geneva airport H store so definitely authentic.
 
#396
Pimpernel said:
Please help, ladies!

I´ve found a Victoria FT 35 in Etoupe (white stitching, just like the one three posts above this one), in mint condition, for 2.000 Euro. Authenticated, original receipt, keys/lock/clochette/dustbag etc., all OK. I tried it on... LOVE! (at 5'3" I thought it´d dwarf me, but its squishiness molds it into proportion)

However, I have these doubts - as this is my HG for work and will likely remain my only H bag:

- inside, this bag I saw has two smaller pockets plus one on the opposite side which is zipped - and according to pics I´ve seen in TPF, the larger pocket inside is not zipped. Weird/red flag? Or did H put in a zipper later on?

- I was actually considering Orange, Potiron, Brick, or Rouge H, as I wear mostly warm colours (brown, olive, cinnamon, cherry, curry): I have already a red bag, but no orange - and certainly nothing like Etoupe yet. I´m 45, and my workplace is always at international organizations, so a rather formal setting (suits, dresses, also tweeds, tartans and herringbone). So my questions are: 1) will Etoupe be "serious" enough, and 2) will it blend in with my colour palette as described above, or should I wait for a rare Brique, Potiron or Olive to pop up?

Thanks very much for your counsel!
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If the bag was authenticated by a reputable third party, I would not worry about its authenticity. The Victoria has changed a couple of times so its possible that the pictures that you saw are of a different model.

The question is, do you like the etoupe color? Does it make your heart sing? If you buy this, will it satisfy your H itch, or will you constantly be thinking of getting another one in orange? If you love the color, then definitely buy it. It is more conservative than a bright color like orange and potion so will blend in well at the international organizations and will go very well with the wardrobe you described above.

Good Luck! I love the Victoria!
 
#397
jyyanks, thanks for your thoughts on this! I really like the shape/lightness/roominess/functionality... but the colour makes me look drained (don´t get me wrong, it´s an intriguing, versatile and lovely shade - but just "meh" on me).

Guess it´s back to saving for a more exciting warm shade to come out... or searching on for a preloved potiron, orange, gold, or brique :search:
 
#398
Pimpernel said:
jyyanks, thanks for your thoughts on this! I really like the shape/lightness/roominess/functionality... but the colour makes me look drained (don´t get me wrong, it´s an intriguing, versatile and lovely shade - but just "meh" on me).

Guess it´s back to saving for a more exciting warm shade to come out... or searching on for a preloved potiron, orange, gold, or brique :search:
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Totally understandable. Etoupe, while beautiful on others, actually looks terrible on me so I wouldn't buy a bag in this color either. I definitely think you need to wait for a color that makes your heart go pitter patter, especially if it will be your only H bag for awhile.
 
#399
I love everyone's Victoria too.
Given a choice, which colour do you think you'd get? The bamboo or natural ? Have been thinking about it a few days and still undecided.
Looking for something classy, versatile ,sophisticated and cool. What doe Vic Fans think ?
Thanks everyone ! :heart:
 
#400
Sky love said:
I love everyone's Victoria too.
Given a choice, which colour do you think you'd get? The bamboo or natural ? Have been thinking about it a few days and still undecided.
Looking for something classy, versatile ,sophisticated and cool. What doe Vic Fans think ?
Thanks everyone ! :heart:
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Before anyone tells you different, Bambou is a very versatile colour. With a all navy/black/brown/white/taupe etc outfit it looks very chic, minimalist and classic- like a green alternative to bright red. You can also colour block with purple, pink, bright blue or yellow etc. With a casual outfit bambou looks cool and modern and 'solid'.

Fewer worries to look after too
 
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#401
Thank you Papertiger!
I've been stuck In a neutral rut for as long as I can remember. With Hermes prices skyrocketing, can't help but think of longevity, mileage and when even these fail, I justify by adding the legacy, pass it to my daughter angle... So to hear a different take on Bamboo from you is really refreshing because all along, I've always regarded it as more a summer than an all year colour. Such a dilemma really because Natural is such a no brainier yet something tells me it is a little wasted on a cool bag like the Victoria.
 
#402
Sky love said:
I love everyone's Victoria too.
Given a choice, which colour do you think you'd get? The bamboo or natural ? Have been thinking about it a few days and still undecided.
Looking for something classy, versatile ,sophisticated and cool. What doe Vic Fans think ?
Thanks everyone ! :heart:
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Another vote for Bamboo (if you like green). The Victoria is such an understated bag that I think the neutral will just make it more understated. Bamboo enhances the classic shape and makes it shine. I do think bamboo can be worn year round. You have to like green though :)
 
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#403
Thank you Jyyanks!
I do love green but I lean towards the subdued kind of greens, the malachites, the vert Clair's, the canopees... As soon as brighter bolder shades like vert anis, bamboo, per louse come along, I get nervous and lack the confidence and the tenacity plus the patience to "find" things to match them. I dislike portraying the image that " I work too hard on my looks" but secretly toil in secret to plan my next purchase with TPFers, seriously sophisticated people who are passionate about how they look yet are down to earth folks.:D
I like your analysis about "neutrals making it more understated" and I think I should begin to meander into the more POP areas. :smile1:
 
#404
Sky love said:
Thank you Jyyanks!
I do love green but I lean towards the subdued kind of greens, the malachites, the vert Clair's, the canopees... As soon as brighter bolder shades like vert anis, bamboo, per louse come along, I get nervous and lack the confidence and the tenacity plus the patience to "find" things to match them. I dislike portraying the image that " I work too hard on my looks" but secretly toil in secret to plan my next purchase with TPFers, seriously sophisticated people who are passionate about how they look yet are down to earth folks.:D
I like your analysis about "neutrals making it more understated" and I think I should begin to meander into the more POP areas. :smile1:
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I totally understand and feel the exact same way. I love the color bamboo but it literally matches nothing in my wardrobe. The Victoria is a large bag so it's a lot of bamboo to consider. You can always try pop in a smaller bag like a pico, evelyne or a small GP. If you feel more comfortable with a neutral, then there's nothing wrong with that. I would also consider an understated blue or red such as Rouge H or Saphir if you want "pop neutral". I've seen a malachite Victoria and it's to die for!!!
 
#405
jyyanks said:
I totally understand and feel the exact same way. I love the color bamboo but it literally matches nothing in my wardrobe. The Victoria is a large bag so it's a lot of bamboo to consider. You can always try pop in a smaller bag like a pico, evelyne or a small GP. If you feel more comfortable with a neutral, then there's nothing wrong with that. I would also consider an understated blue or red such as Rouge H or Saphir if you want "pop neutral". I've seen a malachite Victoria and it's to die for!!!
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Let's toil in secret to find things in our wardrobe to match the bamboo ! I need to awake from my NEUTRAL hibernation :graucho:
 
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