Thanks for all the info. I lean towards the updated memory knot too
The Knot 2.0 (Minaudiere)
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I wanted to update that there is a new knot clutch with chain. I tried it recently in the boutique and have to say it is pass for me. A few reasons:
1. The “new” knots are already quite heavy, perhaps due to thicker leather? (I am comparing to the old memory knots as well as the plain leather ones). This latest version with chain is substantially heavier. The chan has leather woven through it.
2. The chain is quite long. I want to say it was longer than the old chain knot clutch. Or perhaps the chunky chain is making me feel this way. On my 5’2” height, I’d never be able to pull this one off.
3. Both the introductory colors were a little boring for my taste. And then there is the price, of course!
The chain is detachable, which may be the one positive for this model.
1. The “new” knots are already quite heavy, perhaps due to thicker leather? (I am comparing to the old memory knots as well as the plain leather ones). This latest version with chain is substantially heavier. The chan has leather woven through it.
2. The chain is quite long. I want to say it was longer than the old chain knot clutch. Or perhaps the chunky chain is making me feel this way. On my 5’2” height, I’d never be able to pull this one off.
3. Both the introductory colors were a little boring for my taste. And then there is the price, of course!
The chain is detachable, which may be the one positive for this model.
When you detach the chain will the strap rings still show or can they be folded into the clutch and hidden from sight? Visible ring straps on a clutch when the strap is detached is a pet peeve of mine.
This is so pretty but it does look like, with strap removed, there'd be loops ruining the line. That is a hard pass for me.
I am not against updates and improvements in design etc, but in my humble opinion, the original Knots were perfection. Plus the idea of it is to carry as a clutch/handheld. These chains and rings are so busy looking and detract from the overall aesthetics of the bag. Satin and leather Knots are very beautiful, but what made the TM Knots pure art was all the different seasonal treatments.
I agree with you @Rose100 ……the clasp on the new piece is reminiscent of barbed wire
In addition to preferring the original clasp design, i also much prefer the brunito hardware. I love Knots but won’t be purchasing any of these newer styles.
I agree with you @Rose100 ……the clasp on the new piece is reminiscent of barbed wire
In addition to preferring the original clasp design, i also much prefer the brunito hardware. I love Knots but won’t be purchasing any of these newer styles.Agree with you here but as the old saying goes: "If it's not broken don't fix it"I am not against updates and improvements in design etc, but in my humble opinion, the original Knots were perfection. Plus the idea of it is to carry as a clutch/handheld. These chains and rings are so busy looking and detract from the overall aesthetics of the bag. Satin and leather Knots are very beautiful, but what made the TM Knots pure art was all the different seasonal treatments.
I agree with you @Rose100 ……the clasp on the new piece is reminiscent of barbed wire
The Thomas Maier era of bags were extremely understated & quite chic, I'm a big fan of his
knots & truly glad that I have the collection that I do.. would not part with any of them & doubt
very much if we will see the likes of the uniqueness of design & workmanship again, JMO