I am so tempted to buy the hobo on the LC sale but I hesitate doing so since it is a final sale and I have never tried this bag. I would appreciate it if anyone has pictures or comments on this bag. Mod shots would be helpful.
Veau Foulonne ----> Le Foulonne
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I used to own the Foulonne hobo in black. I re-homed it because I try not to accumulate too many black bags and I wasn't using it as much as my others. Still the hobo is a great bag. It's lightweight and easy to wear; the strap is comfortable and stayed up on my shoulder pretty well. It looks compact but holds a lot. Easy to get in and out of with a nice zipper. What I liked best was that it was a tailored, streamlined hobo--not slouchy and sloppy. The leather is soft, but the flat bottom holds its shape and the sides are lightly structured so it does not puddle when you set it down. And of course the Foulonne leather wears like iron, as the cliche goes around here. I can remember having this hobo on my shoulder last winter when my train arrived at Penn Station in New York, standing in the long taxi long while it was snowing/sleeting, and the bag was perfectly fine. Here are some stock pics from Nordstrom.
I had been tempted by this bag for a long time. I tried on it in the boutique and these are my thoughts about it:
*shoulder strap is very comfortable on the shoulder and good strap length. Bag stays on shoulder and does not slip off.
*bag has a throw on and go vibe and nothing fussy about it.
*Zipper works beautifully even though there is a slight curvature to the top of the hobo.
*style is compact and does not bulge out when carried.
*strap is detachable and can be used with other longer straps as a crossbody. However, LC straps are much too long and non adjustable. So, another brand's shorter strap will have to be used if you wish to use it crossbody.
*very spacious within. It looks small but packs a ton. I did try fitting it with all my essentials, umbrella and water bottle included.
*Foulonné leather wears like iron and my pieces attest to it. This is my favourite leather line from LC. My pieces look like brand new, despite using them everyday.
I highly recommend it and intend to get one as well. It is on its last leg now (LC is discontinuing it). In the unlikely scenario that it doesn't work for you, I believe you should have no problems rehoming it. Besides the available colors on LC website, blackcurrant (a dark purple, previous season) is available via Sands Point Shop (an authorized dealer of LC).
Thank you for the great review of the hobo. Everything you said seemed to hit on the areas of my concern. I have a problem accumulating black bags too. I guess they are to go with all of my black shoes! I am going to try to order once the website stops being so wonky. Think I will get the small cosmetic case too, not that I need one.
Thank you for your review and after reading yours and cosmopolitan's review, it seems that I need this bag. I will get the black one even though the blackcurrant looks so pretty. The navy is tempting too so I see how you are having a hard time deciding.
I went back to the LC website and it listed the black hobo available again at the original price. When I put it in my cart it came up at the sale price of $381.50. I quickly bought it and the cosmetic case to match. Hopefully it was really in stock and I will receive it soon!
I have the black hobo and love it. It holds a lot and looks very sleek. Also bought the continental wallet to match. I’m sad to read that the line will be discontinued....
I have this wallet in pink and I love it! I'm looking at it in Vermilion color which looks like a gorgeous red. I have an old Coach bag in the same color name, but the bag definitely is an orange red, which I don't like so much. Has anyone seen this color and does it look this pretty of a red? Thank you all!
Hi Hobbsy. I have the foulonne tote in vermillion and it is a true red imo (no orange). This is assuming there is only one vermillion color (vs the same color being released in different years and each looking different. I only have 1 LC myself so not an expert.) Here is a pic for your reference. Hope this helps
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Thank you lamminda!! I love your bag, it's gorgeous. I really like the color and that it doesn't show any orange.Hi Hobbsy. I have the foulonne tote in vermillion and it is a true red imo (no orange). This is assuming there is only one vermillion color (vs the same color being released in different years and each looking different. I only have 1 LC myself so not an expert.) Here is a pic for your reference. Hope this helps
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I decided against it in the end. Instead, I’ve ordered the domed coin purse, matching cosmetic case and card holder in aqua. So looking forward to receiving them!
Comparison of Nordic blue , new for fall 2018, to pilot blue
Red orange
Red orange and chestnut. Chestnut is definitely red. I will have to compare to red lacquer fou sometime.
Red orange and chestnut. Chestnut is definitely red. I will have to compare to red lacquer fou sometime.
