Show me your Plumes - An Ode!

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#976
Julide said:
I saw your amazing new strap! Fabulous! :flowers:I’m so glad you got one and I love that it multi colored! Do you like the width?
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To be honest, I would have chosen the wider guitar strap, like your second one, but they didn’t have it in store in that particular color way, which I loved (Not sure whether it even exists). Anyway, I am very happy with this one all the same. It is very comfortable and it looks very good against the bag, like a bag accessory really, while being less loud than a wide one.
Btw, In the store buying the strap, the SA and SM oohed and aahed at the Plume, the SM even allowed that they would put down for me the last letres gavroche they had up for decoration which he had refused to do in an earlier visit just a couple of days before :biggrin:
 
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#977
doni said:
To be honest, I would have chosen the wider guitar strap, like your second one, but they didn’t have it in store in that particular color way, which I loved (Not sure whether it even exists). Anyway, I am very happy with this one all the same. It is very comfortable and it looks very good against the bag, like a bag accessory really, while being less loud than a wide one.
Btw, In the store buying the strap, the SA and SM oohed and aahed at the Plume, the SM even allowed that they would put down for me the last letres gavroche they had up for decoration which he had refused to do in an earlier visit just a couple of days before :biggrin:
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I guess they do notice what you have that is H:giggle:makes me wonder if I walk in:thinking:wrapped in barenia carrying a drag....:P

Sorry the first part of message ...is gone. Thank you for letting me know about the width. I had seen one online and thought about it, but I think I prefer the wider strap.:flowers:
 
#980
loves said:
I am thinking of a Plume in the future but wondering if a Plume (probably size 32) and a Victoria (which I already and love) is too similar? My desire to get a plume is I get a variety of leather choices whereas the Victorias so far I have only seen in Clemence.
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I'm late to this but figured I'd throw in my $.02. I love my plumes - have one in fjord and one in chamonix (both 32) and they are my most used bags. I tried on a Victoria in the store and found it to be big, slouchy and heavy/ My small frame was completely overwhelmed and when I shoulder carried it, it felt big and awkward. The 2 way zipper is nice but the one way zipper of the plume is easy to get in/out of. I personally like structure which the plume provides. I also love the chèvre interior of the plume as opposed to the fabric interior. The plume fits over my shoulder (when I'm not wearing a coat) and can look both casual and formal depending on what I'm wearing. I fond the Victoria to be more casual because of the slouch in the leather. Plumes are very classic and will last a long time. A new one costs $8k but you can get one for a great price on the resale market. Good Luck!!!
 
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#981
jyyanks said:
I'm late to this but figured I'd throw in my $.02. I love my plumes - have one in fjord and one in chamonix (both 32) and they are my most used bags. I tried on a Victoria in the store and found it to be big, slouchy and heavy/ My small frame was completely overwhelmed and when I shoulder carried it, it felt big and awkward. The 2 way zipper is nice but the one way zipper of the plume is easy to get in/out of. I personally like structure which the plume provides. I also love the chèvre interior of the plume as opposed to the fabric interior. The plume fits over my shoulder (when I'm not wearing a coat) and can look both casual and formal depending on what I'm wearing. I fond the Victoria to be more casual because of the slouch in the leather. Plumes are very classic and will last a long time. A new one costs $8k but you can get one for a great price on the resale market. Good Luck!!!
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Thank you so much for your input :flowers: Agree the retail price is ridiculously high so I intend to get one preloved ;)
 
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#982
psaseattle said:
Having had a Victoria (re-homed) and now owning a couple of Plumes, I can share my personal opinion. In photos where the 2 styles may be sitting on a surface, the Victoria and Plume may look similar - both rectangular shaped, simple lines, no hardware like a Birkin or Kelly, etc. But in real life, to me the 2 bags are very very different to use and in feel. You have a V. The Plume has much more structure, even in the various leathers - and to my knowledge it is never constructed in a softer leather like Clemence. Plumes are lined in chevre. They don't "flop" or collapse which is better for me. Handles are shorter than a V so the Plume shoulder carry is impossible for some and tight-ish under the armpit for those of us that can do it. Better for a hand carry or crook of the arm carry compared to the V handles. On the other hand, the V handles were long enough for shoulder carry, but just long enough to be awkwardly long for a hand carry for me (I'm not that tall). Plume zipper only goes one direction which is kind of wierd at first for me but now I'm fine with it and like it. Plenty of room, very light and easy. I think perhaps the Plume would outlast a V due to its structure and heartier leather choices (with the exception of Swift Plumes). I also think the Plume - depending on leather and color - can be worn casually or more dressy. The V seems like always a casual bag to me due to its smooshy structure. I also found the V - at 35cm - to be a little too long in the base looks-wise on me when carried over shoulder. I don't feel that way with the Plume 32. Hope that long winded description helps! :smile:
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Swift is fine. It's quite thick on Plumes
 
#983
jyyanks said:
I'm late to this but figured I'd throw in my $.02. I love my plumes - have one in fjord and one in chamonix (both 32) and they are my most used bags. I tried on a Victoria in the store and found it to be big, slouchy and heavy/ My small frame was completely overwhelmed and when I shoulder carried it, it felt big and awkward. The 2 way zipper is nice but the one way zipper of the plume is easy to get in/out of. I personally like structure which the plume provides. I also love the chèvre interior of the plume as opposed to the fabric interior. The plume fits over my shoulder (when I'm not wearing a coat) and can look both casual and formal depending on what I'm wearing. I fond the Victoria to be more casual because of the slouch in the leather. Plumes are very classic and will last a long time. A new one costs $8k but you can get one for a great price on the resale market. Good Luck!!!
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A new Plume 32 costs $9,450 US now
 
#986
psaseattle said:
Sharing my favorite bag over last year or so....after sitting in my closet for so long, unused, for many years...my Vache Natural Plume 32 emerged as my number one go to. Over the years, my tastes and proclivities evolve....Birkins become too heavy. Kellys too fussy. Both too recognizable. Picotin not quite right. PB 37 too big. Black box too dressy.....and voila. I had the right bag for the mission all along! I love her patina...have worked on her over time with many of Docride's time tested methods/products. She is light, holds everything I need, under the radar, fits over my shoulder when I want, is worn in and impervious to water or light scratches...and people always remark and ask about her. I love Vache Natural!! And I love the PLUME! :smile: View attachment 4326763
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Love that bag, as well! Are you in my kitchen? Same bag, same window, same countertop?!?
 
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