The Cassette Bag!
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Hi - I have the dark green (Raintree) and love the color. I wear it often and use it as my neutral! I get a lot of compliments on the purse. My husband chose this color versus the Grass. I’m glad I went with the darker green.
I really like the patent deer. I think it adds so much flair to the bag!!
I just got this bag in the dark brown / fondante! Question for folks that have had this bag for awhile - I noticed that when I open and close it, I am pressing into the bag at that closure to pull it down - does that part lose its puffiness over time because of having to do that? Or does it maintain its shape there? Or is there another way I should be opening and closing it? Hope that question makes sense!
That’s how I’ve been opening mine, I don’t find it to lose the puffiness. Sometimes I’ll pull on the lower end of the “square” but it has held up well!
My replacement cassette bag from Matches has finally arrived (it’s been a month since I got the first one!) and I’m very happy! For some reason it came with the old dust bag and this time had more packaging on the strap and buckle which I appreciate. The corners are much better, I am a perfectionist so I do worry over time how some of the glazing will go but I don’t think that can be helped because of the design. One of the corners is still poking out a little but at this point I don’t know if it’s worth worrying about? What do you guys think? Also thanks for all your help @atoizzard5 
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This is probably discussed a million times before… the padded vs non-padded. I actually prefer the classic look of the non-padded as it looks like it won’t go out of style. However, BV doesn’t do the non-padded in grey?? I’m all for grey bags. I love the grey of the padded. Which style do you guys think look better on me, regardless of colors. Would love to hear your thoughts!
My replacement cassette bag from Matches has finally arrived (it’s been a month since I got the first one!) and I’m very happy! For some reason it came with the old dust bag and this time had more packaging on the strap and buckle which I appreciate. The corners are much better, I am a perfectionist so I do worry over time how some of the glazing will go but I don’t think that can be helped because of the design. One of the corners is still poking out a little but at this point I don’t know if it’s worth worrying about? What do you guys think? Also thanks for all your help @atoizzard5
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Yay! You’re so welcome! It looks great and I think that little corner is normal, so nothing to worry about it! Enjoy your new bag!!
This is so tough! They both look amazing on you. I really love Thunder. I think they did such a great job with this grey. I don’t really wear grey and this colour made me want a grey bag!
I own the padded cassette (since May) and had the same worries. But I realized that while it may become less trendy, the bag will continue to suit my style and wardrobe. I am not buying it for the trend, but because I really do love the bag. I am happy every time I look at it!
It is highly visible on social media but it is not over saturated in real life. If you feel you might not wear the padded if it’s deemed out of fashion then the unpadded is the way to go! I think it’s an important consideration when we fall in love with bags that also happen to be hot on social media.
They both look great on you! Good luck picking one out
The padded cassette looks great!
I did see grey cassette with beautiful gold detail on matches fashion.
They both look great on you but I’m a bit biased and love the padded more as I have the padded in black. I was going through the same thought process before buying it and it still is one of my favorite bags one year later.
My vote is for the non-padded, but it’s a close call. Personally I just feel like it looks more sleek.