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#332
monkyjib said:
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@Mirisaa
@Fendilover5
@Euclase
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and kind words! I’m still on the fence with the padded although I love the color and its squishy feel. Not loving the gold hardware that much though, just personal preference. Will sleep on it for a while I guess!
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I'd love to know what you choose! I have both the padded and regular cassettes and was also initially torn. I got the padded (Fondante) first and loved it, but then still couldn't resist the regular (black). For my lifestyle (physician and toddler mom, very casual and no social life) the regular suits me better and I use it frequently. I am 5'2" and find the regular to be much more comfortable on my frame, not to mention it fits way more than the padded. But they are both beautiful bags!
 
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veevee1 said:
I'd love to know what you choose! I have both the padded and regular cassettes and was also initially torn. I got the padded (Fondante) first and loved it, but then still couldn't resist the regular (black). For my lifestyle (physician and toddler mom, very casual and no social life) the regular suits me better and I use it frequently. I am 5'2" and find the regular to be much more comfortable on my frame, not to mention it fits way more than the padded. But they are both beautiful bags!
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Oh wow I’m a mom, too! This forum is probably the most social I get nowadays. I’m leaning towards just waiting for the brand to release the non-padded in thunder grey or something similar, a true grey shade would be wonderful, without the extra gold hardwares. A bit boring, I know, just like my social life lol!
 
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monkyjib said:
Oh wow I’m a mom, too! This forum is probably the most social I get nowadays. I’m leaning towards just waiting for the brand to release the non-padded in thunder grey or something similar, a true grey shade would be wonderful, without the extra gold hardwares. A bit boring, I know, just like my social life lol!
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The thunder grey is gorgeous and I was torn between that and the fondante myself! I actually wear the padded with the gold triangle on the back since I'm not adept or motivated enough to change how I wear my crossbodies and I kind of worry about it poking my kids when I hold them (mom paranoias LOL). I also wear my crossbodies high and because I am shorter that means the padded covers my entire torso and I feel like a beachball. I will note that the closure of the padded does not bother me in the least - it gets easier to practice and is the same as the Celine belt, one of my all time favorite and most used bags. You can tell that I really thought hard about padded vs regular (but still ended up with both).

I hope you'll find the cassette that you can't refuse! There are so many gorgeous colors and something for everybody!
 
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monkyjib said:
Oh wow I’m a mom, too! This forum is probably the most social I get nowadays. I’m leaning towards just waiting for the brand to release the non-padded in thunder grey or something similar, a true grey shade would be wonderful, without the extra gold hardwares. A bit boring, I know, just like my social life lol!
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i prefer the non padded as well. i think it looks a lot better but the padded is a fun trend
 
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#336
Hi everyone - Question on those who might own a cassette in paper leather. I purchased mine from Browns, and I’ve it for about 6 months and have only used it once. I noticed that there’s some sort of bubbling or I may just be overreacting since the material is just wrinkly. I tried pressing on it, and it just pops back up. :sad:

I was wondering if anyone else had this experience, and any recommendation how to remedy it?
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I’m desperate for a black padded cassette bag with silver h/w. These are now old season but since last April/May I must have tracked down or ordered and looked at all that was available. Nearly everyone had a fault of some kind or was too creased/had indents ( how I would expect them to look after wearing for some time). The last one had split inking on the side of the flap. After viewing so many you do lose a bit of faith in the brand quality. It’s the only bag that has made my heart race for some time but as the price goes up and up you can’t help but feel BV are taking the p a bit - and they aren’t the only brand.
I live in hope though of finding *the* one !
 
#338
Hi, everyone! Appreciate your advice on this topic, even though it may reveal less love for the cassette, although might be helpful information for those thinking about this bag in the future. I'm thinking about selling my black unpadded cassette bag as I haven't been using it as often as I thought I would (in fact, haven't used it in >6 months!). I started using a bag organizer with it to help maintain its structure, and it ends up holding a lot less than I thought with it in such that it has been less usable. While this bag used to bring me so much joy, it has been less so more recently also as I've had issues with the leather edging peeling a tiny bit which has soured me on the quality of the bag. I have a very minimal collection and I'd like to maintain it that way, and I also worry that this bag actually was a more trendy bag, despite being unpadded, and that it is on it's way out. Fashionphile quoted me $1150 for my bag. What would you do?
 
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gloomfilter said:
Hi, everyone! Appreciate your advice on this topic, even though it may reveal less love for the cassette, although might be helpful information for those thinking about this bag in the future. I'm thinking about selling my black unpadded cassette bag as I haven't been using it as often as I thought I would (in fact, haven't used it in >6 months!). I started using a bag organizer with it to help maintain its structure, and it ends up holding a lot less than I thought with it in such that it has been less usable. While this bag used to bring me so much joy, it has been less so more recently also as I've had issues with the leather edging peeling a tiny bit which has soured me on the quality of the bag. I have a very minimal collection and I'd like to maintain it that way, and I also worry that this bag actually was a more trendy bag, despite being unpadded, and that it is on it's way out. Fashionphile quoted me $1150 for my bag. What would you do?
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If you’re not using the bag very much and you’re just kinda over it, I would accept the fashionphile offer and take the loss. That’s still a lot of money that you could put to better use. I did this recently with a prada re-edition bag that I was simply over having. I sold it to fashionphile for a loss but I really don’t regret it. You live and you learn and your tastes change!
 
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#340
Hi everyone! Does anyone have the vertical cassette?
If yes, what do sou think? I think I like the fact that ther is no flap, but I would love some opinions.
 
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Hello everyone! Up until recently, I owned the BV padded cassette in the gorgeous chocolate "fondant" colour. I was so excited about it and once I'd taken it home with me from Harrods, I could not stop looking at it for a long time!

It is luxurous and the handmade quality is sublime. Looks really great on. Extremely comfortable to wear. Super light on the shoulder. Really comfortable on the arm or across the body. Lovely 'squishy' feel. Goes with everything.

Sadly, after only a couple of wears, I sold it with a £400 loss in a like-new condition. It doesn't FIT ANYTHING! At a push... an iPhone, card holder and lipstick. If you try to squeeze anything else in (sunglasses, powder, keys, tissues, coins etc), you'll be playing a game of Tetris with your items. Frustrating when you're out and about and just want to do basic things. Not practical, not useful, but yes, very beautiful. It's 100% a trend piece so be mindful of that, too. Particularly in bold colours and patent shiny leather which I would personally advise against.

If you really want this bag then brown / black and natural leather is forever (with a higher resale value if that matters to you).

Several YouTubers have also flagged the colour transfer issue (particular denim) with the lighter / brighter leathers i.e. caramel, blue, etc.

If you've had your eye on this bag, and really want it, just be mindful of what it can realistically carry and if you're ok with the bare minimum, then you might really love it for its "look" alone.
 
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Saturday14 said:
Hello everyone! Up until recently, I owned the BV padded cassette in the gorgeous chocolate "fondant" colour. I was so excited about it and once I'd taken it home with me from Harrods, I could not stop looking at it for a long time!

It is luxurous and the handmade quality is sublime. Looks really great on. Extremely comfortable to wear. Super light on the shoulder. Really comfortable on the arm or across the body. Lovely 'squishy' feel. Goes with everything.

Sadly, after only a couple of wears, I sold it with a £400 loss in a like-new condition. It doesn't FIT ANYTHING! At a push... an iPhone, card holder and lipstick. If you try to squeeze anything else in (sunglasses, powder, keys, tissues, coins etc), you'll be playing a game of Tetris with your items. Frustrating when you're out and about and just want to do basic things. Not practical, not useful, but yes, very beautiful. It's 100% a trend piece so be mindful of that, too. Particularly in bold colours and patent shiny leather which I would personally advise against.

If you really want this bag then brown / black and natural leather is forever (with a higher resale value if that matters to you).

Several YouTubers have also flagged the colour transfer issue (particular denim) with the lighter / brighter leathers i.e. caramel, blue, etc.

If you've had your eye on this bag, and really want it, just be mindful of what it can realistically carry and if you're ok with the bare minimum, then you might really love it for its "look" alone.
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This is so interesting how different each of us find these. I have two padded cassettes (black and bright green) and love them. I seem to fit much more. I fit Ysl card case style wallet, hand sanitizer, lipstick, iPhone, glasses, mints, car key and room to spare. So I think it’s just one of those things that people should try to see if it suits them.
 
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#345
Cookie18 said:
I’ve literally just bought this same bag and panicking a bit that I’ve bought color ‍♀ I normally only buy blacks and some neutrals - this is a massive leap and hoping I haven’t made a huge mistake. The leather though is magical. Any thought from anyone.
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My love for Raintree is pretty well documented on this forum. I own a Raintree Pouch, and find it to be quite neutral for a color. If you're dipping your toes into the world of color bags, Raintree is a perfect way to start.

Congratulations on your new bag! That style and color combo is gorgeous!
 
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