VCA ~ Van Cleef Arpels Discussion thread!

[tenshix]

I agree with the other's above and @BigAkoya's advice....if you want the Pop red, you have to buy a stone that looks orangey/yellow. I had the same experience when shopping for a Magic Pendant a few years ago. The boutique had 4 or 5 and I immediate dismissed the orange one and put on the one's that I like the color while in the tray. Once on, they were too dark and I didn't like them. For kicks, I tried on the orangey one and it was the shade I was seeking when worn.....boy, was I surprised. Here is a picture (unedited) of it on and believe me, if you saw it off, you would immediately pass as I had. It really pops (even against this maroon top!) when worn and often draws random comments.

Good Luck!!

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Loooove this shade of Carnelian on you!

 

[BigAkoya]

I agree with the other's above and @BigAkoya's advice....if you want the Pop red, you have to buy a stone that looks orangey/yellow. I had the same experience when shopping for a Magic Pendant a few years ago. The boutique had 4 or 5 and I immediate dismissed the orange one and put on the one's that I like the color while in the tray. Once on, they were too dark and I didn't like them. For kicks, I tried on the orangey one and it was the shade I was seeking when worn.....boy, was I surprised. Here is a picture (unedited) of it on and believe me, if you saw it off, you would immediately pass as I had. It really pops (even against this maroon top!) when worn and often draws random comments.

Good Luck!!

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This is beautiful! So glad you picked the orange one! As you know, red is really hard, and to keep it red, you have to go orange!
Beautiful necklace, and it looks great on you.

 

[etoupebirkin]

I went to lunch in Tysons II in Virginia, and I saw that VCA is opening a boutique there. I always thought VCA would go to City Center in DC over by Hermes, Tiffany, Bulgari, Brunello, etc.

I guess their logic is that the clientele would move from Neimans to a boutique next door. But the Saks and Neimans anchor stores both have problems. Saks eliminated all merchandise from its third floor, so all Women’s merchandise is crowded into 1/3 of one floor. And there are only mid-range clothing. No Brunello, Chanel. I’m not sure whether they have Lafayette. While the Neimans third floor is significantly sparse. It’s like only 60% filled.

I am unsure whether there will be enough traffic to support the store unless they stock it with primarily items in the under $10K range.

 

[pinkdewy]

Hi just wanted some advice/opinions here for future stacking purchase. I see it is quite common to stack thin/regular love with 5 motif. What do you think about stacking with the thin perlee bangle? This perlee bangle is slightly loose for me so might rub against the 5 motif. I tried on size17 love which is also a tad loose. Size16 is a little too snug for my preference. Haven't had chance to try on love with 5 motif yet.

 

[DeryaHm]

Hi just wanted some advice/opinions here for future stacking purchase. I see it is quite common to stack thin/regular love with 5 motif. What do you think about stacking with the thin perlee bangle? This perlee bangle is slightly loose for me so might rub against the 5 motif. I tried on size17 love which is also a tad loose. Size16 is a little too snug for my preference. Haven't had chance to try on love with 5 motif yet.

It looks great! I like it much better than with love especially w MOP, which is so soft and light. To me the Love is a harder or edgier price, also it is literally both of those things, so it doesn’t go well with the soft look of MOP. I sometimes wear love or JUC with a less delicate looking 5 motif but for me mop or gmop would look much better w the perles d’or bangle

 

[nightbefore]

Hi just wanted some advice/opinions here for future stacking purchase. I see it is quite common to stack thin/regular love with 5 motif. What do you think about stacking with the thin perlee bangle? This perlee bangle is slightly loose for me so might rub against the 5 motif. I tried on size17 love which is also a tad loose. Size16 is a little too snug for my preference. Haven't had chance to try on love with 5 motif yet.

It looks great! I like it much better than with love especially w MOP, which is so soft and light. To me the Love is a harder or edgier price, also it is literally both of those things, so it doesn’t go well with the soft look of MOP. I sometimes wear love or JUC with a less delicate looking 5 motif but for me mop or gmop would look much better w the perles d’or bangle

I totally agree with @Safa ! I am not a bracelet person but if I was getting one or two, these two would be my perfect stack, they go very well together

 

[DeryaHm]

I wear it directly on my skin and usually pick an open neckline to accomodate. It's fine if all I'm doing is sitting or standing, but if I'm bending over to grab my purse or leaning to get out of the car it's more prone to flipping and even my husband will point it out.

Maybe there's come kind of 20 motif tutorial I'm missing and I'm just doing it all wrong, lol.

Sorry to reply to this old post but it came up when I was looking for exactly a 20 motif doubling tutorial. My SA did it so it looked perfect but when I do it the same thing happens, flipping, bunching, looks like a mess. I’m wondering if extending the chain would help some? Maybe it’s a me issue since magic chains also look messy when I try to double. Anyway, if anyone has found the tutorial since last February please share

 

[TankerToad]

I agree with the other's above and @BigAkoya's advice....if you want the Pop red, you have to buy a stone that looks orangey/yellow. I had the same experience when shopping for a Magic Pendant a few years ago. The boutique had 4 or 5 and I immediate dismissed the orange one and put on the one's that I like the color while in the tray. Once on, they were too dark and I didn't like them. For kicks, I tried on the orangey one and it was the shade I was seeking when worn.....boy, was I surprised. Here is a picture (unedited) of it on and believe me, if you saw it off, you would immediately pass as I had. It really pops (even against this maroon top!) when worn and often draws random comments.

Good Luck!!

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Ahhhh so chic and beautiful as always my friend!!

 

[nicole0612]

Sorry to reply to this old post but it came up when I was looking for exactly a 20 motif doubling tutorial. My SA did it so it looked perfect but when I do it the same thing happens, flipping, bunching, looks like a mess. I’m wondering if extending the chain would help some? Maybe it’s a me issue since magic chains also look messy when I try to double. Anyway, if anyone has found the tutorial since last February please share

I don’t have a tutorial, but I find that if one strand is significantly shorter, more like a choker length, it is more prone to flipping on the shorter part. Perhaps try making the two lengths closer together and see if that helps.

 

[TankerToad]

I went to lunch in Tysons II in Virginia, and I saw that VCA is opening a boutique there. I always thought VCA would go to City Center in DC over by Hermes, Tiffany, Bulgari, Brunello, etc.

I guess their logic is that the clientele would move from Neimans to a boutique next door. But the Saks and Neimans anchor stores both have problems. Saks eliminated all merchandise from its third floor, so all Women’s merchandise is crowded into 1/3 of one floor. And there are only mid-range clothing. No Brunello, Chanel. I’m not sure whether they have Lafayette. While the Neimans third floor is significantly sparse. It’s like only 60% filled.

I am unsure whether there will be enough traffic to support the store unless they stock it with primarily items in the under $10K range.

Agree with all points - have had mixed feelings about this Mall. It’s beautiful but seems so often empty. Also a bit concerned; with all the VCA shortages of stock, is it wise to keep opening new boutiques - will they have anything to put in them?
Also do we really want to see so many new VCA boutiques every where?
Maybe asking for a friend
Or maybe not actually :-|

 

[etoupebirkin]

Agree with all points - have had mixed feelings about this Mall. It’s beautiful but seems so often empty. Also a bit concerned; with all the VCA shortages of stock, is it wise to keep opening new boutiques - will they have anything to put in them?
Also do we really want to see so many new VCA boutiques every where?
Maybe asking for a friend
Or maybe not actually :-|

I agree with you. I have mixed feelings about this mall. I used to spend significant amounts of time and money there, pre-pandemic. Both stores changed GMs. The Neiman Marcus GM, who was wonderful and a perfect gentleman retired. He was replaced by an obsequious twirp Who angered me so much, I vowed never to shop there again. Same with Saks.

The mall is changing and targeting a younger demographic. They are adding one of those bowling entertainment concepts and Crate and Barrel is moving there too.
This will bring in younger shoppers, but not persons who can readily drop $15 to $50K a pop, like City Center. I’m sure that VCA did the research. And they probably negotiated significant discounts on the lease.

 

[lvchanellvr]

Hi just wanted some advice/opinions here for future stacking purchase. I see it is quite common to stack thin/regular love with 5 motif. What do you think about stacking with the thin perlee bangle? This perlee bangle is slightly loose for me so might rub against the 5 motif. I tried on size17 love which is also a tad loose. Size16 is a little too snug for my preference. Haven't had chance to try on love with 5 motif yet.

I like this combo and the thin perlee pairs very well with the mop 5 motif.

 

[WingNut]

I agree with you. I have mixed feelings about this mall. I used to spend significant amounts of time and money there, pre-pandemic. Both stores changed GMs. The Neiman Marcus GM, who was wonderful and a perfect gentleman retired. He was replaced by an obsequious twirp Who angered me so much, I vowed never to shop there again. Same with Saks.

The mall is changing and targeting a younger demographic. They are adding one of those bowling entertainment concepts and Crate and Barrel is moving there too.
This will bring in younger shoppers, but not persons who can readily drop $15 to $50K a pop, like City Center. I’m sure that VCA did the research. And they probably negotiated significant discounts on the lease.

This is all really good intel. I do a lot of business in DC and would make a Tyson's stop each time. When Hermes moved to City Center it wasn't quite as convenient (as I was heading north from Quanitco). Now I clearly have to budget my drive-home time to account for 2 stops!

 

[missie1]

Has anyone heard about new policy for SO that person must have 85K spend history before anything can be SO for them. Im flying into Houston next week to see about my 20 motif so I will report back on what I find out. If this is case then they definitely need to make stock items available in all the metal colors.

 

[Deleted member 626500]

Has anyone heard about new policy for SO that person must have 85K spend history before anything can be SO for them. Im flying into Houston next week to see about my 20 motif so I will report back on what I find out. If this is case then they definitely need to make stock items available in all the metal colors.

That's crazy! If you're able and willing to pay the premium for a SO, why would it matter how much you've spent in the past?