"The Pouch"

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#136
I just have to add, while I do like some of the new designs, and I am a Philophile and I love Old Celine, I also loved Old Bottega. I'm just wondering how long these new cycles of trend(-iness) will last given there's probably a recession looming somewhere on the horizon. I remember distinctly how people didn't want to flaunt their luxury purchases if they could afford to buy luxury goods because was basically taboo during the 2008 financial crisis (and for some time after). So, logos were out, loud trendy pieces were out, anything that screamed "money" was out. Fashion is a cyclical thing and reflects the context of the times we live in. It's just a question of when the pendulum swings.
 
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[QUOTE="grietje, post: 33255732, member: 84050"Or the pieces were classic enough where ‘we’ didn’t need to buy for the new season.

I sometimes feel like I’m really being tested as a BV loyalist. This sponge thing I cannot get.[/QUOTE]

Maybe that’s it, that the pieces weren’t trendy or edgy... the designs weren’t disposable so the turnover wasn’t high enough. I’m a perfect example, I still love the pieces from 10 years ago. I guess I can’t say I’m a BV fan anymore... I’ll have to rephrase it to “TM-BV” fan.

The Sponge and Poofy marshmallows are just... no.
 
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#142
OneMoreDay said:
Iris! Here's a picture of the smaller size:
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LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEE! Hello everyone, am new to this thread despite stalking it for a good while. When will this Iris colour be released? I use my antique silver Lauren clutch LOADS. Am between the woven Iris and the crazy shiny viola crinkled metallic leather small 'pouch 20' that is currently available for pre-order. Purple is my fav colour.
 
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#145
southernbelle43 said:
Well, some of us are not, lol. I just cannot get used to having to hang onto a bag all the time. But then I am old.
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Me, neither. If I'm going to 'hand carry', I like handles, none of this smooshy under-the-arm business if I need to hold on to something else, you know? We've got a phone to carry, a Pouch which we must hold, and what if our heel slips off - no hands left. Smoosh it goes, right into the armpit.
 
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#146
indiaink said:
What I won't understand about the World in General is why we're suddenly attracted to hand-carry bags. We've flipped completely, -or- Pouches have been Well-Placed.
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It's less of an attraction and more of a general trend that the less practical thing is "in" these days. As long as it sparks interest and conversation, the Instacrowd will eat it up. For example, Jacquemus' infamously tiny Le Chiquito has spawned an even tinier offspring. Sure, it's more of a charm than an actual bag, but even in the normal Chiquito size, you can't fit a phone in it, let alone anything valuable or useful. You would have to go for the "Grand" Chiquito. We've complained about Mini bags not being able to carry a lot of essentials, but this pushes it over the top.
Le Chiquito
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Mini Chiquito
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Hermes is even part of this trend with charm versions of their Kellys and they've released a Mini Lindy 19 this Fall. Hermes is not always impractical, but they're not immune to trends either.
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Bags are either getting too small or too big. Even New Bottega's bag proportions are highly exaggerated, although we're starting to see more normal sizes being released. Certainly, the oversized versions of the Arco doesn't work nearly as well as the Pouch. And while the Arco should be more "practical" given it has handles and a flap closure, it's highly unwieldy and very cumbersome unless one opts for the smallest version. Overall, I think the Pouch works because it takes the spirit of the Lauren and modernises it. It's relaxed like the Lauren was, but a bit more expressive in its design, less restrained. However, after the hype dies down, we'll probably be seeing many Pouches being resold due to the impracticality of having to carry it by hand or under the arm. It's chic but chic can only go so far.
 
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#147
OneMoreDay said:
It's less of an attraction and more of a general trend that the less practical thing is "in" these days. As long as it sparks interest and conversation, the Instacrowd will eat it up. For example, Jacquemus' infamously tiny Le Chiquito has spawned an even tinier offspring. Sure, it's more of a charm than an actual bag, but even in the normal Chiquito size, you can't fit a phone in it, let alone anything valuable or useful. You would have to go for the "Grand" Chiquito. We've complained about Mini bags not being able to carry a lot of essentials, but this pushes it over the top.
Le Chiquito
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Mini Chiquito
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Hermes is even part of this trend with charm versions of their Kellys and they've released a Mini Lindy 19 this Fall. Hermes is not always impractical, but they're not immune to trends either.
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Bags are either getting too small or too big. Even New Bottega's bag proportions are highly exaggerated, although we're starting to see more normal sizes being released. Certainly, the oversized versions of the Arco doesn't work nearly as well as the Pouch. And while the Arco should be more "practical" given it has handles and a flap closure, it's highly unwieldy and very cumbersome unless one opts for the smallest version. Overall, I think the Pouch works because it takes the spirit of the Lauren and modernises it. It's relaxed like the Lauren was, but a bit more expressive in its design, less restrained. However, after the hype dies down, we'll probably be seeing many Pouches being resold due to the impracticality of having to carry it by hand or under the arm. It's chic but chic can only go so far.
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Well one thing no one has ever called me is chic! But in this case it saved me a lot of money. And honestly i would be embarrassed to carry something like that... my friends would laugh themselves silly!
 
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southernbelle43 said:
Well one thing no one has ever called me is chic! But in this case it saved me a lot of money. And honestly i would be embarrassed to carry something like that... my friends would laugh themselves silly!
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I mean, I'm in my late 20's and I still feel like experimenting and having fun, but I'm realistic about what to spend my money on.
If you feel chic, comfortable and confident in yourself, that's all that really matters. ;)
 
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#150
southernbelle43 said:
Well, some of us are not, lol. I just cannot get used to having to hang onto a bag all the time. But then I am old.
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I’m 60+, but I still like clutches.
Perhaps:
A. they’re my version of a security blanket
B. I’m a freak of nature
C. I had some wine earlier this evening
D. A & C, but not B
E. All of the above
 
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