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#2,551
Eskimotar said:
Hiya all, I´m a BV newbie and I found this bag which I really love. Thought it is a Cabat but the seller names is as Hippo MM Limited Edition. Is this same thing as Cabat? Or is Hippo MM a different model or what does it mean?

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I'm pretty sure it's a translation problem - the listing said "cabas" which is an alternate way of saying Cabat. I have no idea what Hippo MM means, other than software translating the original badly. What's really fun is reading eBay listings out of Japan ... :confused1:
 
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indiaink said:
I'm pretty sure it's a translation problem - the listing said "cabas" which is an alternate way of saying Cabat. I have no idea what Hippo MM means, other than software translating the original badly. What's really fun is reading eBay listings out of Japan ... :confused1:
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Thank you indiaink, you are a darling! Lol - those Japanese listings sound like a real entertainment. Have a great weekend xx
 
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Hello again, can you please help me to figure out if the below cabat is Medium or Large? The seller states that the size is 45*29cm. I´m looking for a medium one. Thank you very many!!
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#2,557
Eskimotar said:
Hello again, can you please help me to figure out if the below cabat is Medium or Large? The seller states that the size is 45*29cm. I´m looking for a medium one. Thank you very many!!
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I would ask the seller to confirm the size. I'm traveling with my medium Ottone cabat. I took some measurements in inches and converted to cm. I think this cabat is in the range of a medium. Please remember that because each cabat is handmade, there will be variations in measurements. My Ottone is very broken in, making it difficult to capture exact dimensions. When I get home, I will take some measurements of my two large cabats. Your request got me thinking about how the dimensions can vary.
 
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Mousse said:
I would ask the seller to confirm the size. I'm traveling with my medium Ottone cabat. I took some measurements in inches and converted to cm. I think this cabat is in the range of a medium. Please remember that because each cabat is handmade, there will be variations in measurements. My Ottone is very broken in, making it difficult to capture exact dimensions. When I get home, I will take some measurements of my two large cabats. Your request got me thinking about how the dimensions can vary.
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Oh, good point - I didn't think that size may vary between the bags! Would be great if you can measure your large ones - the seller has not been very quick to get back to me.

I'm a newbie to cabat, so what different leather types are there for black ones? When you say Ottone - is that specific leather type? Are some of them more firm or do they all get slouchy over time? Any website or thread where I can educate myself would be also appreciated :) Thank you!!
 
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Eskimotar said:
Oh, good point - I didn't think that size may vary between the bags! Would be great if you can measure your large ones - the seller has not been very quick to get back to me.

I'm a newbie to cabat, so what different leather types are there for black ones? When you say Ottone - is that specific leather type? Are some of them more firm or do they all get slouchy over time? Any website or thread where I can educate myself would be also appreciated :smile: Thank you!!
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I have a no-longer-being-made Nero Mini Cabat - she's very slouchy. Cabats get very slouchy with use. They are lovely puddles. The majority of Cabats are made of Lambskin. I know several ladies here have Cabats made of goatskin, which is a much sturdier leather and doesn't slouch. Check out this thread for all kinds of information about Cabat ownership: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/cabat-owners-and-future-owners-united.257861/
 
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Eskimotar said:
Oh, good point - I didn't think that size may vary between the bags! Would be great if you can measure your large ones - the seller has not been very quick to get back to me.

I'm a newbie to cabat, so what different leather types are there for black ones? When you say Ottone - is that specific leather type? Are some of them more firm or do they all get slouchy over time? Any website or thread where I can educate myself would be also appreciated :) Thank you!!
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Ottone was both a leather and a color
Ottone is goat skin
 
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I can’t decipher the tag on this purse; I’m pretty certain it’s vintage, mainly because of the style and material. I have read several posts on BV tags but I am just confusing myself more. Any help will be greatly appreciated!! The purse isn’t really attractive when compared to recent pieces (not weaved), and it’s yellowish & cream in color. Another reason why I believe it’s vintage. Thank you so much ;)
 

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#2,564
It is definitely a vintage bag. My guess is the late 80s/early 90s based on the stamped leather and the triangle shape of the logo. I have some vintage bags with the same tag at home. I'm traveling now but will take a look for comparison this weekend.
 
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