My SA is sending pics of ostrich versions of the small and the mini (he's obviously optimistic). It makes sense to have an ostrich bag with bamboo handles because ostrich will stain darker with the oils from our hands over time.
The new (but old) Diana bag
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I saw the dragon bag in store and it's truly stunning.We've been waiting for these!
@papertiger
Diana Mini Tote floral $5,800
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Diana Medium Tote Dragon $5,800
Dragon is on both sides and in a very cool touch...on the base, too! It also notes "THIS STYLE IS STILL IN PRODUCTION. Your estimated delivery date is 09/24/2022."
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Interesting you mention that because I've wondered about ostrich bags with flap openings. I can't imagine they'd look nice for long if you have to touch it everytime you need to put something in or out.
I saw an example of a bright pink wallet just recently, there's a dark spot (or more an park) over the the front where you have to open the wallet. Not pretty. Natural colour ostrich patinas better, light to dark, bright colours not so much. I have light to dark, huge white ostrich tote, natural colours, browns and tans and a black 'Kally' style (not H). An ostrich Diana wild actually be really nice and avoid those darkened handles. Unfortunately, all Gucci exotic prices have gone through the roof lately.
Speaking of handle changes, I noticed or maybe they’ve always been this way and I never noticed but bamboo fissures or tiny cracks in my handles in this humid weather. We’ve hit an average of 79% lately in my area. I was curious if it was weather related.
Tiny cracky and and crazing in bamboo is natural, it happens in the manufacture.
The difficulty is when the bamboo succeeds to straighten again after being made pulling away the leather tabs. With the Diana, a two-handle bag it is very important the handles are matched too, for comfort and the strength of the bag.
May I know if anyone has treated or plan to treat their Diana bag with leather care products?
Mine is the small Diana bag, in smooth leather.
I had thought about using Collonil Carbon Pro on it for waterproofing, but now unsure after reading Gucci care instructions - which seem to suggest that leather care products shouldn’t be used on the bag?
Mine is the small Diana bag, in smooth leather.
I had thought about using Collonil Carbon Pro on it for waterproofing, but now unsure after reading Gucci care instructions - which seem to suggest that leather care products shouldn’t be used on the bag?
Don't worry too much. There are 1950s and "60s that are fine. I've seen new bags slightly misaligned too (they can only bend so far). The thickness has to fit the hardware fittings, and each handle is slightly different because it's natural.
The leather bands are decorative, NOT strong enough to withstand the force of bamboo if it wants to straighten.
You'd still have to repair the bag and replace the handle(s) if the bamboo wants to revery to straight.The problem occurs when the bamboo is not fully dry. Once a bag is older and over 'teething problems' it should be OK. They still last longer than many leather handles.
The plastic braces will help but they're a pain to put on and I do so only when stored.
They need to bring back this Diana for year of dragon 2024!
We've been waiting for these!
@papertiger
Diana Mini Tote floral $5,800
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Diana Medium Tote Dragon $5,800
Dragon is on both sides and in a very cool touch...on the base, too! It also notes "THIS STYLE IS STILL IN PRODUCTION. Your estimated delivery date is 09/24/2022."
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I do not need another black bag... but I'd buy this in a heartbeat if they re-release it next year.