The Cassette Bag!
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I love this bag and have hunted high and low for a black with silver hardware padded cassette that doesn't have issues. They either have scratches, bad creasing, disconnected inking, the list goes on…….
I’ve exhausted everywhere in London, on line NAP, MyTheresa and everyone has been disappointing. For a bag that cost £2370 is it too much to ask that a bag be perfect to start off ?? If it’s going to have scratches I’d much rather I did them !!!!
I’ve exhausted everywhere in London, on line NAP, MyTheresa and everyone has been disappointing. For a bag that cost £2370 is it too much to ask that a bag be perfect to start off ?? If it’s going to have scratches I’d much rather I did them !!!!
Does anybody have the regular cassette in the color camping? I’m otherwise planning on black but would like a “dark ambiguous neutral” if possible. My favorite BV color ever is tourmaline from the TM days, and I’m wondering if camping would act like a olive green counterpart. (I’m also planning on the padded cassette in fondante!)
I have a one month trip to Paris planned for September (assuming the COVID gods are with me!) and I'm searching for the perfect cross-body bag for days spent wandering through the city. While I have a Celine micro nano and a very old Prada nylon, I am considering the regular cassette for a pop of color against my monochromatic wardrobe...mallard or cobalt are both so beautiful. Wondering if anyone here could speak to its weight, capacity and size...hard to tell from the pics on the website. TIA.
This may be a weird question, since the leather strap version IS meant to be worn cross-body, but does anyone wear it as a shoulder bag (under the armpit) by any chance? I recently got the lavender padded with leather strap and I am in love with the bag itself, but also wish it could be worn as a shoulder bag if there is a way to do that. TIA 
(p.s I know lavender is probably not everyone's cup of tea but anyone else in love with this purple?
The shade changes depending on the lighting too!)
(p.s I know lavender is probably not everyone's cup of tea but anyone else in love with this purple?
The shade changes depending on the lighting too!)
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I think it really just depend on your personal level of tolerance because you shouldn't force yourself to love something that you don't. As you can see in the photo above, my padded cassette has those 2 little dimples on each side close to the closure part. Some of the *more perfect* ones I've seen on social media or websites don't have those wrinkles. I also have some peeling issues in fact. But I think these *defects* are still within my *personal* tolerance because they are hand-made after all. I have a Chloé bag that has the same leather peeling issue and a Chanel cardholder with a slightly lopsided flap. Just saying these imperfections do exist across the board, and who knows, maybe the ones without peeling issue or unwanted wrinkles have other defects in areas you can't see in the picture. You never know until the owners point them out to you. Just my personal opinion.
This may be a weird question, since the leather strap version IS meant to be worn cross-body, but does anyone wear it as a shoulder bag (under the armpit) by any chance? I recently got the lavender padded with leather strap and I am in love with the bag itself, but also wish it could be worn as a shoulder bag if there is a way to do that. TIA
(p.s I know lavender is probably not everyone's cup of tea but anyone else in love with this purple?
Gorgeous colour choice! Congrats! Yes, there is a way to wear it on the shoulder! My SA showed me how to do it and I wear it on the shoulder sometimes.
I will try my best to explain how to do it lol.
1-undo the buckle
2- take the shorter end of the strap with the buckle and loop it through the inside of the bag so it comes out on the other side - it should mostly be the buckle poking out
3- do the same with the longer strap, so now both ends of strap will criss cross on the inside (making an X)
4- close the bag
5- put buckle back into the hole you want
6- tuck the loose piece into the inside of the bag
Let me know if this makes sense lol. If not, I can take step by step pics!
It’s very easy to wear and works beautifully for summer outfits. I just don’t do it too often so I don’t crease the straps. Enjoy!
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Is this what you meant?
Because my sa also taught me this way to loop the straps. But after trying a few times I am realizing this method actually puts stress on the edge of the flap (circled) and I don't really want to risk changing the shape of the bag.
Let me know if how I did it was what you meant, and regardless thanks so much for chiming in!!!
Is this what you meant?
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Because my sa also taught me this way to loop the straps. But after trying a few times I am realizing this method actually puts stress on the edge of the flap (circled) and I don't really want to risk changing the shape of the bag.
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Let me know if how I did it was what you meant, and regardless thanks so much for chiming in!!!
close!! This is what it should look like:
so you have to undo the buckle first, so there will be two separate pieces that aren’t connected anymore. Then you take both pieces, criss cross on the inside, then do up the buckle again. I’ll take some pics soon and post for you
Can't wait! And is this the new thunder color?close!! This is what it should look like:
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so you have to undo the buckle first, so there will be two separate pieces that aren’t connected anymore. Then you take both pieces, criss cross on the inside, then do up the buckle again. I’ll take some pics soon and post for you
Can't wait! And is this the new thunder color?
no it’s actually Fondante
the dark brown colour!
My new maple chain cassette. It’s very pumpkin in real life, not sure if I’m keeping it… can anyone share their opinion on the colour- yay or nay? 
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I personally love the colour but do think it can be hard to style - also depends on if it compliments your skin tone. Do you like it?
Can't wait! And is this the new thunder color?
Okay here are some pics! Hope this helps
Step 1: undo the buckle
Step 2: criss cross the straps
Step 3: close the bag
Step 4: do up the buckle (I use the second last hole as that makes it comfortable on the shoulder)
Step 5: tuck in the remaining strap piece
and that’s it! Let me know if it works for you
My strap got a bit wrinkly because I packed the bag with me on a trip and carefully put the strap inside the bag.. I wonder if that’s the best way to store the strap when travelling? I don’t mind that much because it’s not noticeable when worn and it should straighten out in a bit.. the leather is so soft so it’s to be expected I guess!
Thanks so muchI personally love the colour but do think it can be hard to style - also depends on if it compliments your skin tone. Do you like it?
Okay here are some pics! Hope this helps
Step 1: undo the buckle
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Step 2: criss cross the straps
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Step 3: close the bag
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Step 4: do up the buckle (I use the second last hole as that makes it comfortable on the shoulder)
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Step 5: tuck in the remaining strap piece
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and that’s it! Let me know if it works for you
My strap got a bit wrinkly because I packed the bag with me on a trip and carefully put the strap inside the bag.. I wonder if that’s the best way to store the strap when travelling? I don’t mind that much because it’s not noticeable when worn and it should straighten out in a bit.. the leather is so soft so it’s to be expected I guess!
I'll give that a try!! I am also going to try folding up and tying the strap using a twilly soon (once I find one that goes with purple). My strap is a little wrinkly too, but yes I do see it being straighten out gradually after I wear it crossbody again Regarding the best way to store the strap, I can share my twilly experience later on and reevaluate whether this method damages the strap and if this is a good way to shorten/organize it. Personally I find the cassette bag a bit small internally and I just don't have extra space to tuck in the strap. Thanks so much again!!!