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konacoffee said:
So I decided to hop on the Josephine train and am quite glad I took advantage of the legacy offer to nab the PM size in Winter Green/Blacj. I'm not going to say it was an instant love, but I'm pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to maneuver.

What really sold me on it was the possibility of using it with my Art/Graphic strap. It looks like a piece of art when paired with it! Not my usual style, but I'm loving how modern and bold it looks together.

I also paired the strap with some of my other bags. Love it on my Cabotins, Danse, and Cambridge Satchel Bag. Not so much on the Rejane BB because I think it's a bit unbalanced due to the hardware mismatch on the thickness of the strap.

Lowkey disappointed the strap clips are too small to go on my medium Loewe Puzzle. I was really excited for the possibility of matching them, but unfortunately it's not meant to be. :sad:
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great collection! thank you for the pictures! :)
 
#6,437
konacoffee said:
So I decided to hop on the Josephine train and am quite glad I took advantage of the legacy offer to nab the PM size in Winter Green/Blacj. I'm not going to say it was an instant love, but I'm pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to maneuver.

What really sold me on it was the possibility of using it with my Art/Graphic strap. It looks like a piece of art when paired with it! Not my usual style, but I'm loving how modern and bold it looks together.

I also paired the strap with some of my other bags. Love it on my Cabotins, Danse, and Cambridge Satchel Bag. Not so much on the Rejane BB because I think it's a bit unbalanced due to the hardware mismatch on the thickness of the strap.

Lowkey disappointed the strap clips are too small to go on my medium Loewe Puzzle. I was really excited for the possibility of matching them, but unfortunately it's not meant to be. :sad:
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Such a nice collection! I use the Josephine PM as my work bag. I wish they make more styles with the very practical turn lock! It makes me want a Danse but unfortunately it’s not available anymore where I am based.
 
#6,439
ttys said:
Hi!
Does anyone have any opinions on one of Nic’s new collection- the baluchon? I saw it yesterday in one of the boutiques. Please share your thoughts! Thanks!
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I looked at it in the store today. The Baluchon's outline somehow reminds me a deflated beach bucket lol. The size is cute and handy -- more like a casual style to me like Fleur. Given it's not a big bag, I think the hardware proportion is overloaded (in terms of the size of the "belly button" and the number of metallic joints it's got). With the extra strap on, it looks even more clumsy to me.

The Voyage also holds the same "belly button". As it's bigger than the Baluchon, the hardware proportion makes more sense and gives it a cleaner look overall IMO. Amongst Nic's designs, the Little Suitcase appeals to me the most. Still, I'd prefer the old designs in Ramesh's era. Hope it helps :smile:
 
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I agree with the others when they say the Baluchon's hardware is a bit too much for a small bag. It's cute, but it's not my first choice for a bag of that style. It's heavier than it should be imo and the button takes up too much space.

I also say the Voyage in-store and I like that one a lot more. The engraving on the "belly button" (is this what we're calling it now? Haha.) is deeper than I expected based on the photos. I don't hate the logo button, but I don't love it either.

Honestly, the Voyage in Tourterelle is pretty close to what I've been looking for in a taupe-ish hand bag. Still structured, but not as narrow as the Gabrielle. I'm not buying it just yet, but it's growing on me as a possibility.
 
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konacoffee said:
I agree with the others when they say the Baluchon's hardware is a bit too much for a small bag. It's cute, but it's not my first choice for a bag of that style. It's heavier than it should be imo and the button takes up too much space.

I also say the Voyage in-store and I like that one a lot more. The engraving on the "belly button" (is this what we're calling it now? Haha.) is deeper than I expected based on the photos. I don't hate the logo button, but I don't love it either.

Honestly, the Voyage in Tourterelle is pretty close to what I've been looking for in a taupe-ish hand bag. Still structured, but not as narrow as the Gabrielle. I'm not buying it just yet, but it's growing on me as a possibility.
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Is Voyage bigger than Gabrielle pm? Any other colors besides tourterelle?
 
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konacoffee said:
So I decided to hop on the Josephine train and am quite glad I took advantage of the legacy offer to nab the PM size in Winter Green/Blacj. I'm not going to say it was an instant love, but I'm pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to maneuver.

What really sold me on it was the possibility of using it with my Art/Graphic strap. It looks like a piece of art when paired with it! Not my usual style, but I'm loving how modern and bold it looks together.

I also paired the strap with some of my other bags. Love it on my Cabotins, Danse, and Cambridge Satchel Bag. Not so much on the Rejane BB because I think it's a bit unbalanced due to the hardware mismatch on the thickness of the strap.

Lowkey disappointed the strap clips are too small to go on my medium Loewe Puzzle. I was really excited for the possibility of matching them, but unfortunately it's not meant to be. :sad:
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Thanks for sharing! you have such a wonderful collection. Love them all and the strap is a very nice touch. I planned to use mine with my loewe puzzle. Will check if it fits in the small puzzle though I suspect the haw thickness may be the same as the medium size.
 
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ttys said:
Hi!
Does anyone have any opinions on one of Nic’s new collection- the baluchon? I saw it yesterday in one of the boutiques. Please share your thoughts! Thanks!
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From my point of view the Baluchon is the nicest bag of the new era. It is light, cute and well made, but it doesn't make my heart rocknroll and for that price I would rather pick a gaby or Gabrielle in a new colour or size...
 
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Thanks to all who shared your opinions on the baluchon. I’m totally amused by the “belly button” description for the magnetic medallion closure. Tempted by its cuteness and versatility in carrying it and if only it is just a teeny tad bigger by a cm, I may splurge and add it to my collection. For now it’s another piece of eye candy.
 
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I am disheartened by what's available -- the selection doesn't appeal to me and only the mini bags seem to offer a lively range of colors. For the near future, I will shop at Delvaux and wait to see if, down the road, Moynat re-issues some of the time-loved favorites like the Cabotin, Ballerine, Danse and Madeleine (while at the same time, I'm keeping a sharp lookout for these on my fav reseller sites).
 
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m_ichele said:
Is Voyage bigger than Gabrielle pm? Any other colors besides tourterelle?
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The store I went to only had the Paon/Peacock color. I've only seen the Tourterelle online. They did have the Baluchon in Tourterelle. I didn't compare the Voyage side by side with a Gabrielle PM, but the Voyage was definitely deeper. Not so sure about the height and width though.

Apparently they're not allowed to display the bags officially yet because the inventory system hasn't been updated yet, but they should be available for purchase in in May.
 
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Passerine123 said:
I am disheartened by what's available -- the selection doesn't appeal to me and only the mini bags seem to offer a lively range of colors. For the near future, I will shop at Delvaux and wait to see if, down the road, Moynat re-issues some of the time-loved favorites like the Cabotin, Ballerine, Danse and Madeleine (while at the same time, I'm keeping a sharp lookout for these on my fav reseller sites).
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The Delvaux "Cool Box" has caught my eye, though I've never had the chance to see it in person. I'm really liking Loewe too!

I'm not planning on any new bags until Christmas time though. I'm pretty satisfied with my collection, though I have a few I'd like to add eventually. :)
 
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