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PJW5813 said:
Well, yes and thank you for calling it a beauty

It seemed to be relevant to this and the barenia threads
with different following
AND I did so want to parody the 'Instant reveal' go away for thirty six hours to feed the baby thread.

The intention wasn't to be cruel, but more ironic that ten years ago H did offer a bag that matched some of the wishes that are being expressed now.
It seems to me that it was not popular then (nor popular now, or it would have been snapped up), otherwise it would have kept in production and there would be many more available. I have to thank an eagle-eyed tPF member for directing me towards it and saw it as a potential alternative for me to a barenia Steve Caporal, which I do not think has ever existed.
There have been two others in clemence over the past couple of months.
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Really cool bag. Love the quirky strap adjustment. It was originally made as a women's crossbody, but technically's its pretty unisex. It was made in Barenia, but you can also order it in other leathers...including exotic! http://www.theluxechronicles.com/the_luxe_chronicles/2008/02/post-13.html
http://www.alaintruong.com/archives/2008/10/26/11114832.html
 
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Thank you; the strap at the back does work and the bag hangs well.
Yes, it was a women's bag, but the strap is very long; too long unless you are a model.
I am trying to find out the exact details about the production run.
Although it appears in Croc or Alli on the runway shows I don't think it was made to order in exotics.
 
#8,823
wma said:
Quick photos of a new work bag. I've always wanted a Sac à Dépêches but the two gusset models are just too big for what I usually carry (laptop, wallet, some odds and ends). My SA politely refused to sell the standard models to me because he thinks they look too outdated for me.

The new Light model is exactly the size/shape I was looking for and the Bleu Nuit Togo is just gorgeous compared to the Black Epsom version. I'll try for daytime photos some time to better show the colour.

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I LOVE UR BAG! I've asked my store to give me a call when they receive this new bag. I've been on the fence of buying a Sac A Depeche for ages because of the same reason as you "too outdated." Do you mind sharing the measurements of the bag? Is it 38cm (same as the original model)?
 
#8,825
Yoshi1296 said:
Is anyone familiar with this card holder? It looks cool and I really like the color. Just a little steep in price though.View attachment 4087538
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Hi, I saw this card holder style at my local shop this morning. It looks really cool from the front and when you lift each flap. However, there are two flaps on either side of the middle leather piece (it is the lower pink piece in that photo). On profile, it's quite thick without any cards in it. My SA and I expect that it will get very thick once you fill each slot for a total of 8 cards. It's definitely targeted towards someone who will carry it in a bag or a jacket pocket but not pant pockets. I also feel that you need to pull the flaps up a lot in order to access the cards. It just doesn't feel that practical to me.
 
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wma said:
Hi, I saw this card holder style at my local shop this morning. It looks really cool from the front and when you lift each flap. However, there are two flaps on either side of the middle leather piece (it is the lower pink piece in that photo). On profile, it's quite thick without any cards in it. My SA and I expect that it will get very thick once you fill each slot for a total of 8 cards. It's definitely targeted towards someone who will carry it in a bag or a jacket pocket but not pant pockets. I also feel that you need to pull the flaps up a lot in order to access the cards. It just doesn't feel that practical to me.
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Hi! Thanks for your help! Given what you said, I think I will pass. The price is also quite steep now that I think about it more and more. Also, I have a zip zap and 3 other hermes cardholders so I don't think it would make sense on buying another one, especially since it is bulky and not that practical. But gosh this color and design is just so gorgeous!

Thank you so much for your input! I really appreciate it!
 
#8,827
FreddieMac said:
Thanks for the details on the SAD Light - this is definitely on my bag long list now! Any pictures you have a chance to take will be hugely appreciated.

I hope I didn’t offend referring to the Steve Light as feminine. Maybe not the best choice of words, but I was referring to the softer lines. Funnily enough I’ve just had a look at the Azur Steve on the CA site and LOVE it!!! Isn’t it funny how colour has such an effect on our likes and dislikes?

I totally hear you on the small bags front, I love my Evie Sellier 29, but am still looking for something a little smaller and more secure. My SA hasn’t been able to track down a Steve Caporal for me to take a look at, but losing the front pocket just loses some of that ‘Steve’ look!

In my dreams, I’m thinking about talking to my SA about having a custom bag made, about 20 w x 30h, perhaps double gusset, closure TBC in fauve barenia. I’m picturing something a little like an Alfred cut in half down the middle, but with some hardware...

One can dream!
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It was a bit overcast today but I'll try to upload some of the photos in the next few days. I still want to take sunlight photos because the blue changes so much.

No worries. I wasn't offended at all. There are bag designs that are firmly feminine, mildly feminine or unisex. There aren't many bags that are firmly masculine. Women are lucky in that they can carry pretty much anything. For me the softer lines of the Steve Light make it look more sophisticated compared to the boxy and I dare say brutish Steve 35 and Caporal. Yes it is funny how colour changes our perceptions. The Azur is gorgeous and I don't find it overly feminine. i would be proud to carry that bag in that colour if it would fit my wardrobe. Sadly, I don't have any clothes that work with Azur. Even the Gris Asphalte is perhaps too light for my wardrobe.

I like the Steve Caporal more than the Steve 35 in terms of looks. The lack of the front pocket is exactly why I love it. It has a cleaner look to my eyes when I want a smaller discreet bag so it's still on my wish list.

A custom made bag would be great but I doubt I would ever use it in fear of ruining it. LOL.

I talked to my SA today and he had done more research on the Steve Light. The Google translation of the Japan website stated the Gris Asphalte model is Togo but he said that they will be receiving the Gris Asphalte model in Taurillon Maurice which is a new version that has the same size grain as Clemence but it is a flatter grain like Togo and presumably not as heavy. The Azur as seen on the Canada website is Evercolor and there is only one in the Toronto shop. My shop is currently scheduled to also receive a Bleu Nuit model in Togo just like my SaD Light. This one is the most likely one I would get. I don't think I could stand the stress of trying to keep a Gris Asphalte bag clean but one never knows.

Lostinlondon said:
I totally agree with you, those new “light” versions of H’s traditional men’s designs are really interesting.
On the issue of the Evie, if you are nervous about the perforated model, you’ll be even more with the sellier (if you go for Vache Hunter which I personally find so much nicer than the Epsom). I’m in London and find myself now checking the weather forecast everyday just to decide on which bag to use. VH apparently does not go well with water.
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Yes, the Sellier models are the ones I'm considering. I saw the natural Vache Hunter model but I find it a bit disappointing compared to Barenia. I'd buy one in a heartbeat if it was Barenia. I'm in Vancouver and I hear you about checking the daily weather forecast to select an appropriate bag. I'm considering an Etrivière briefcase in Negonda so I wouldn't need to worry.

belhomme said:
I LOVE UR BAG! I've asked my store to give me a call when they receive this new bag. I've been on the fence of buying a Sac A Depeche for ages because of the same reason as you "too outdated." Do you mind sharing the measurements of the bag? Is it 38cm (same as the original model)?
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Thanks. The outside dimensions are 37 cm x 29 cm x 4 cm. The 4 cm is at the bottom of the briefcase. At the top of the side gussets, the briefcase measures 6 cm so it does taper as you go from the top to the bottom. I expect the gussets to soften over time and it won't likely look tapered as it gets broken in. I think it is designed like that to make it easier to access the contents. I also expect the base of the briefcase to stretch and get slouchier so again the taper won't likely be noticeable. When the briefcase is stuffed, the gussets become taut and I would say the usable width of the compartment is 35/36 cm. It easily fits a MacBook Pro 13" without pushing out on the gussets
 
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wma said:
The Google translation of the Japan website stated the Gris Asphalte model is Togo but he said that they will be receiving the Gris Asphalte model in Taurillon Maurice which is a new version that has the same size grain as Clemence but it is a flatter grain like Togo and presumably not as heavy.
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I bought a second Cityback in black Maurice when I was in Paris at the end of April. The appearance is somewhere between Togo and Clemence, so your description seems about right, but it's noticeably thinner and lighter than both.
 
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Ulf said:
I bought a second Cityback in black Maurice when I was in Paris at the end of April. The appearance is somewhere between Togo and Clemence, so your description seems about right, but it's noticeably thinner and lighter than both.
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Just wanted to add that my new Cityback in Maurice is noticeably lighter than my old Cityback in Cristobal. Maurice feels slouchier than Togo, but I think that's because of the thinness rather than an inherent slouchiness.
 
#8,835
Lostinlondon said:
Welcome back! I thought you’d given up on us to focus on Marcel Proust & danish flowers!!
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lol! you follow me on instagram huh? :P

I'm just here for a bit to see if someone bought the basketball Cityback, and if more people bought Citybacks in general. I still don't have money to buy one so I'm just vicariously enjoying other's purchases.

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