Long shot, but does anyone have a recent (2024 preferably) AWL bag in either taupe or vanilla, and a photo of it IRL? I'm struggling with how different the colors look online and in different lights on different bags. Any help appreciated!
Recent AWL 3.0 in taupe or vanilla?
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I don't have either of these colors, sorry. But I'm going to give you my thoughts
as a long time Alto lover and buyer. And I know there are others with different views
and experiences. Alto's are magnificent and a treasure to own.
The light vanilla and
bone colors are stunning. HOWEVER, Alto leather will show dirt over time. I personally
opt for midtone or darker colors, so that the bags will look as pristine as possible for years.
Even tho I have a large handbag collection and don't need to use a light color
Alto for everyday wear or to take to the grocery store where it is 'exposed'....
I'm still cautious. I don't treat or spray leather handbags, and light colors,
in any leather are just more delicate.... if it's not dirt, than it's unexpected
color transfer from an item of clothing. So I save light colors for pebbled and
other less expensive leathers. I have a few lighter color Dooney Florentine handbags,
and as stunning as they are, I don't use them very often. And my Florentine bags
cost less than the Alto bags.
As for the taupe, I think it would be a very usable and less fragile color.
But the name taupe is used for a wide range of shades.... some lighter, some
darker, some with more green or brown in their undertone, and some with more
grey or beige. I understand your wanting to get a better handle on what the
taupe will look like.
For some people the subtle shading differences among
taupes won't matter.... it's just a mid range neutral. For others, it's important....
either in terms of wardrobe color or just personal preference.
I've given away handbags that others consider beautiful because the undertone
of the color, in a particular leather, just didn't appeal to me and I hated to wear
the bag. (Didn't happen in Alto, but I've given away Elephant color Florentine
handbags even tho I like the color in Dooney pebbled leather. In the Florentine leather
it had too much brown and green for me. Others think it's a perfect color. )
Thank you! I'm so grateful for this reply, as I can see that you have a similar 'take' on colors and functionality to me. What you described about the undertone is exactly my concern about the taupe, and even this year's bags look very different in different photos online. That's what drove me to consider vanilla. And what you describe about lighter colors getting exposed to dirt, color transfer, weather, etc. is exactly what concerned me about vanilla! And I also don't protect or treat my bags. I suspect I may just have to try to see the taupe in person to see whether it's the right balance of being light enough to fit the purpose I have but not too light to show a lot of wear, and with the right undertone.
Again, thank you for sharing your knowledge! Very much appreciated.
Good luck. And maybe another Alto collector will chime in with some
actual reporting on taupe this year. In the meantime, you might see if there
are photos or even videos online from sources other than Dooney.... try
searching (google) and see what links pop up and also see if YouTube has
any recent videos.
