Agree! I have the same one and also added a crossbody strap and a slider and it’s the perfect size for me. I have the DA noe bb and I like it , it’s just bigger than I need. If they ever came out with the mini size in da I’d swap in a heartbeat.
~The classic drawstring Noé Club~
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Finally got around to ordering a drawstring holder. Also got clasps -- and a braided top handle option, which I didn't initially think I would get. But the handle makes a huge difference for me, because it allows me to carry that bag by hand without dragging it along the ground (I'm short!).
So I bought my new Noe back in November, I’m in WA and we’ve had the wettest winter, spring and (so far) summer in history. I’ve been patiently saving my bag for a non-rainy time because I’ve been so scared of getting it wet. It’s developed a very faint but nice, even patina by sitting patiently by the window for 6 (!!!) months. I’ve rotated it regularly.
Yesterday was nice and sunny and we had plans, so I decided to use it for the first time! Aaaaaand my son’s water bottle, which never leaks, spilled all over inside without me noticing until the vachetta was visibly soaked. The irony!
Anyway, it doesn’t look too bad! The water spot is definitely visible, but not terrible. It’s still not completely dry so it’ll get even lighter. The bright side, I feel like it’s more “broken in” now and I’m not as scared of using it. I do want this to be a bag I’ll use and abuse, so maybe this was a happy accident? I bet it’ll patina out in not too long.
Yesterday was nice and sunny and we had plans, so I decided to use it for the first time! Aaaaaand my son’s water bottle, which never leaks, spilled all over inside without me noticing until the vachetta was visibly soaked. The irony!
Anyway, it doesn’t look too bad! The water spot is definitely visible, but not terrible. It’s still not completely dry so it’ll get even lighter. The bright side, I feel like it’s more “broken in” now and I’m not as scared of using it. I do want this to be a bag I’ll use and abuse, so maybe this was a happy accident? I bet it’ll patina out in not too long.
I could hardly even see it. It will go away I am sure. I had a similar thing. I have 6 azure bags and bought in fall noe bb. It was not good weather and I used other bags and waited for summer to break out noe. The first day I had it out my husband sat on it it wrinkled in the bottom and sides and I was so mad and sad. Anyway I conditioned it and used it the next week and the wrinkles nearly smoothed out. It's not perfect anymore but I guess I can tell which one is mine now
My SO is in germany and just picked up the monogram noe bb for me! It's my first vachetta bag, and I'm a little nervous. Has anyone had experience with the Apple rain guard or another protective spray? Does it actually work to prevent patina?
Yaay I am from Germany ❤️ I spray all my bags with either apple or collonil and the patina is even and not slow. I have a video on yt how I spray the petit noe and I spray all the same way. If you tan them a bit before spraying they patina faster. My yt is Reshmi_beautyaroundtheworld in case you want to watch. It does not prevent patina but I once had a small
ballpen stain on vachetta an it wiped right off. If you don't want patina I would choose the neo noe.
Joining with my Mono & DA Noe BBS! It took me a while to acquire these beauties though it was always love from first sight 
! Initially I was terrified of vachetta leather, but as the time went by and my collection was expanding I have realized that classic Noe (be it GM, Petit or BB) is THE PERFECT bucket bag. Unfortunately, by the time I was ready to buy, Noe BB was nearly impossible to find.
Eventually, after many long months of search I was finally able to add these beauties to my collection!
! Initially I was terrified of vachetta leather, but as the time went by and my collection was expanding I have realized that classic Noe (be it GM, Petit or BB) is THE PERFECT bucket bag. Unfortunately, by the time I was ready to buy, Noe BB was nearly impossible to find.Eventually, after many long months of search I was finally able to add these beauties to my collection!
Congrats! I own petite Noe and Noe BB in DA and love them both. Even though it is a trend in small bags right now, I love how spacious they’re are and no need to squeeze things into small/ tiny bags.Joining with my Mono & DA Noe BBS! It took me a while to acquire these beauties though it was always love from first sight
Eventually, after many long months of search I was finally able to add these beauties to my collection!
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Thank you!
Classic Noes (any size) are fantastic! Glad I was able to finally join the club - I guess better late than never
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I finally joined the club!! 
I honestly have never thought I would love noe due to its closure (I usually feel more comfortable with bags with zipper). However, I took her out for the first time and now I’m in love 
Thank to lovlouisvuitton for helping with the authentication. There is a lot of conditioning to do still, but I just couldn’t resist taking her out on this nice sunny day!
I honestly have never thought I would love noe due to its closure (I usually feel more comfortable with bags with zipper). However, I took her out for the first time and now I’m in love Thank to lovlouisvuitton for helping with the authentication. There is a lot of conditioning to do still, but I just couldn’t resist taking her out on this nice sunny day!
Here she is after being conditionedI finally joined the club!!
Thank to lovlouisvuitton for helping with the authentication. There is a lot of conditioning to do still, but I just couldn’t resist taking her out on this nice sunny day!
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The leather is so smooth with glossy sheen now!
Hey all, I recently purchased this vintage Petit Noé. Dated 1990. ❤️ I love her, I just wondered if anyone had any recommendations for looking after her, I’ve read about using a conditioner on the leather? Any advice much appreciated. Thank you. 
A couple years ago I let go of my Noe bb. I always regretted it but it was a tad too small. While in store picking up a bandeau I spotted this MIF Petite Noe. It was meant to be! Purchased a handle off Etsy and couldn’t be happier!
It’s a bag I don’t feel like I have to stress over. Even carried a water bottle. Maybe next time a champagne split as a tribute to its heritage!
It’s a bag I don’t feel like I have to stress over. Even carried a water bottle. Maybe next time a champagne split as a tribute to its heritage!
Thank you for the handle tip. Great product and business owner!