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Is anyone familiar with this finish? I tried to do a search using different key words but didn’t come up with anything. Wondering if this may have been some sort of exclusive or limited run? I know it’s flashy, but I love it!!! TIA!
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#3,453
Hershey'sKisses said:
Is anyone familiar with this finish? I tried to do a search using different key words but didn’t come up with anything. Wondering if this may have been some sort of exclusive or limited run? I know it’s flashy, but I love it!!! TIA!
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I know I had photos of this somewhere but I can’t find them. It also came in a Rose Gold as well (I think?). Might have been an Asia exclusive.
 
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V0N1B2 said:
I know I had photos of this somewhere but I can’t find them. It also came in a Rose Gold as well (I think?). Might have been an Asia exclusive.
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I googled my way into the interweb’s crevices and found a photo that led me back to TPF! It was a post from 2010! It’s “papier”, and came out same time as the beetles. It looks like it came in green and pink (although it seems in certain lighting to be either really dark or light). I couldn’t find any mention of actual color names, though. I “think” this is the rose gold version, unless it came in other colors as well.
 
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fairwood said:
Thanks for the reply! Are exclusive outlet bags lower quality than regular? Any difference?
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The “made for outlet” bags generally have a cotton lining instead of the suede lining but they are all made in Italy. I have never bought an outlet exclusive, only past season items from the outlet. I believe the quality is the same as boutique/department store items :flowers:
 
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V0N1B2 said:
Lucky you!
The items Bottega Veneta makes for their outlets are made in the same atelier/factory as the full-price Boutique items. One of the main differences is that the majority of bags "made for outlet" have a cotton lining as opposed to a suede lining. The quality and craftsmanship is no different, really. I don't believe there are enough items produced every year (that go unsold, and thus sent to outlets), to keep the outlets full of stuff to sell. So generally, Bottega will often produce some styles that are available only at outlets. The Capri Bag and Pyramid are examples. They will produce such bags, belts, and SLGs (for example) in current colours as well as past season colours. You will sometimes find colours like Rosa Shock and other out of season colours being sold in the outlets.
In addition to the made for outlet bags, a lot of past season colours that didn't sell during that particular selling season can be found at the outlets. Bags in seasonal colours like Venetas, Gardas, Cestas, Romas etc. There are also a lot of seasonal bags that are sent to the outlets. Now, I don't know this for a fact, but I'm pretty sure some of the exotics I've seen available at the outlets are bags I have not seen in stores.
I know some of the staff at the outlets (not necessarily BV) like to tell people that certain bags aren't made for the outlets - but rather come from boutiques - but I'll eat my weight in cheese if they can show me a Capri Tote that's been sold in boutiques since like 2008 :lol:
Hope that helps a little bit :flowers:

*PS: there is a similar bag, like the flap that @septembersiren mentioned above, for sale on Fashionphile - in LIMO! :love:
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Hi, I never told you at the time, but I found the bag at Woodbury Commons soon after you gave me that tip. I have been enjoying using it! Thanks again for helping me find it!
 
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Hello,
I'm new but long time lurker (everyone says that I bet. ;) I wasn't sure which forum to post this on as I would like to know if it's authentic, and would love to know what style this is.
I purchased this small wallet/billfold/french wallet, at a yard sale for a couple of dollars.
The exterior seems to be a fabric, inside is a thin leather. It's 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" closed.
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https://imgur.com/xBEb0Bj
https://imgur.com/kO89x5i
https://imgur.com/yDd1yxv
https://imgur.com/Hueh0Eu
https://imgur.com/u30KBee
Thanks so much!!
Edited to add: that have researched this wallet for hours last night and couldn't find anything close in shape and size by BV. Thanks again for any help.
 
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It's more like a billfold coin wallet. No handle or strap nor is there a place for one (would have made a nice wristlet). Any other guesses? Did BV ever include a coin purse with a bigger bag? I know, long shot. ;-) Any additional thoughts much appreciated. Thanks
 
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liltiiki said:
It's more like a billfold coin wallet. No handle or strap nor is there a place for one (would have made a nice wristlet). Any other guesses? Did BV ever include a coin purse with a bigger bag? I know, long shot. ;) Any additional thoughts much appreciated. Thanks
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This is very old accessory that pre-dates our forum. One of the few members I think that might help @septembersiren may stop in with info if she knows any.
 
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