Official bottega veneta chat thread - thread #4

[Evergreen602]

IMO FP’s changes are due to people abusing the return policy and using them more as an unofficial rental service. Always some influencer at the showroom photographing themselves with H bags.

I don't have any issues with the stricter return policy, with exception of the clock starting at shipping date vs. delivery date. I wouldn't even mind if I only had a week to decide if it was from date of delivery.

However, there are too many unknowns that can occur from the time the package is marked shipped until delivery date. They could mark it shipped on a Friday, and but UPS does not pick it up until Monday. Or there could be inclement weather delays. Or the package gets lost. It even leads to the possibility that the package may arrive after the return window has closed.

I think the previous return window was 30 days from date of shipping, but 30 days typically gave me 2-3 weeks to return if the item didn't work out. This new policy may keep me from ordering items from the New York showroom, since they take a few days longer to get to me.

 

[jbags07]

Interesting video…..

 

[Evergreen602]

Interesting video…..

I love that vanity! I was looking at the new version, called the Mini Wallace, at the boutique recently. I was thinking it looked like a more functional Mini Jodie. See photo of it in Glacier below.



I'll admit I was thinking I may get this bag when it's on the secondary market for about half the price. However, now I may start searching for the vintage version.

Thanks for posting that video!

 

[jbags07]

I love that vanity! I was looking at the new version, called the Mini Wallace, at the boutique recently. I was thinking it looked like a more functional Mini Jodie. See photo of it in Glacier below.

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I'll admit I was thinking I may get this bag when it's on the secondary market for about half the price. However, now I may start searching for the vintage version.

Thanks for posting that video!

They always have the vintage ones on TRR and you can periodically find them on ebay too. This ‘new style’ is definitely another TM style being copied lol. It, and the original, are both super cute! Hope u find a nice one. Happy to enable you too

 

[Euclase]

I love that vanity! I was looking at the new version, called the Mini Wallace, at the boutique recently. I was thinking it looked like a more functional Mini Jodie. See photo of it in Glacier below.

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I'll admit I was thinking I may get this bag when it's on the secondary market for about half the price. However, now I may start searching for the vintage version.

Thanks for posting that video!

The little protective metal feetsies!

 

[Henelalee]

Fuzzy Cabat is heavier than the tweed Cabat, and the two side cannot fold in. But it is a fun style! I have one in Resina.

Hi, Loveusunshine, I'm currently eyeing some fuzzy cabat on secondhand market. Can I get your opinion on the bag and how does this look carrying on shoulder? Thank you

 

[xsunnyd]

Hello! I'm quite new to the BV brand but I've been hoping to get the cassette belt bag soon.

The only thing is I'm looking for it in a dark brown – I believe BV's colours are "fondant" or (ironically) "light brown."

Does anyone know if this bag comes in either of those colours? I was thinking they would've released it already for FW23 but it seems like every other bag comes in this colourway instead.

 

[jbags07]

This is an interesting side by side comparison of the Teen Jodie and an older TM Medium Veneta, for those debating old vs new!

 

[Evergreen602]

This is an interesting side by side comparison of the Teen Jodie and an older TM Medium Veneta, for those debating old vs new!

Great comparison! I do wish she had referred to the Veneta by its actual name and size, rather than essentially referring to it as a vintage Jodie. Aside from being intrecciato hobos, the two styles are completely different. But I'm also nitpicky. It's still nice to see a side by side comparison.

 

[pheebspurse]

I love that vanity! I was looking at the new version, called the Mini Wallace, at the boutique recently. I was thinking it looked like a more functional Mini Jodie. See photo of it in Glacier below.

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I'll admit I was thinking I may get this bag when it's on the secondary market for about half the price. However, now I may start searching for the vintage version.

Thanks for posting that video!

Ooh I saw this bag on Cassie Thorpe and Maggy Chuu's vlogs! (my local dept's BV doesn't have this available uh oh). Anyone already got their hands on this particular model?

The way it slouches really reminds me of Loewe's Cubi/ Puzzle and I'm here for it

 

[J.T.]

Question as i am very challenged regarding colors that look good on me lol, and any input would be appreciated. Orange bags. Does it matter if orange is not a good color for you? A very orangey orange bag. I cannot wear anything orange, i have light brown hair with blonde highlights, and fair skin but a very ruddy Irish complexion. The tone of my face seems to get even more red tinged as i age If i am wearing say….a white shirt with jeans, or khaki pants, or navy leggings…..or a blue linen dress, etc. can i successfully carry an orange bag? Or nah?

Love a pop of orange! I think it is more about how you style it than complexion. I personally always drawn to either black and dark greens but I absolutely love silver and mustard yellow bags or orange for accessories. I say go for it if the colour/bag sings to you.

 

[J.T.]

Thank u for sharing your experience with an orange bag - that was a smart decision to do a trial run with a less expensive bag!

Yup, its a lot of orange! Its a beautiful bag in orange tho But its a lot of money to invest in a bag i am not 100% sure about. I am going to carry it around the house the next couple of days with a few different outfits, to get a feel for it. Thank you for your input, its appreciated my hesitation might be my gut trying to talk me out of it lolol. Something smaller, as you suggested (a Pico 18), might work a bit better!

My pleasure, i very surprised myself at FP’s changes. Not surprised about the unhappy sellers you saw….i just sold some bags to FP b/c it gets tiring selling myself, but its insulting what they offer.

Lolol bury her thats too funny! Pink does that to me too. But you love them, and i think its great you wear them anyway! If they make you happy…..wear them. I always wanted an orange BBall. Must have been amazing in cervo. Love that u wore it out. Thats a really large amount of orange too! And thank u for your feedback….i will do some pondering the next couple days! Its helped just discussing it with you all, i appreciate the help

Btw here she is. I did not post a pic since this is a BV thread, but she is pretty isn’t she?!even tho no intrecciato

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I was way behind on post so just saw this this. Beautiful! It’s a keeper!

 

[jbags07]

I was way behind on post so just saw this this. Beautiful! It’s a keeper!

Thank you! I am glad i kept her. She looks even better with some blue/orange giraffe twillies on her handles, the blue on the orange bag really makes it pop and i am not 100% in love. Thank u for your input!

 

[hblakely]

Hi everyone,
Has anyone managed to get a Solstice bag? If so, can I ask how it is?
Thank you

 

[jbags07]

Great comparison! I do wish she had referred to the Veneta by its actual name and size, rather than essentially referring to it as a vintage Jodie. Aside from being intrecciato hobos, the two styles are completely different. But I'm also nitpicky. It's still nice to see a side by side comparison.

There are so many youtubers who do bag posts who love the bags they have but don’t know anything about them. One gal i watched has a number of Hermes bags for example, and in her bag collection video, as she held them up one by one, she admitted she did not know the color names or even the leather types of most of them. I think there are a lot out there who just buy and carry bags they like and do not pay attention to the details like we do. Personally, i just love learning all the details, the history, color names, styles etc. sometimes i get things wrong, but to me thats part of our enjoyment here of our bags