Agree, very functional for travel, mine is in Mykonos, I probably got more compliments for my Victoria from women and men of all ages and walks of life than any other bags I wear.Classic bag, period. Nothing trendy about it, and if that's the definition of 'matronly' then it's matronly. I've seen it carried by women young and not-so-young, and in pop colors and neutrals, and it always looks the same - classic.
It's not a 'thrilling' bag, not one you're going to think makes you stand out in a crowd, but it gets the job done in classic, timeless, understated, beautiful way.
Did I mention it's classic?
I have a one in Gold Clemence and I love it; it's a very useful bag, especially for travel.
Victoria matronly?
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brilliant photos_ thank you for posting. Of course the bag itself is not matronly, but the person who carries it might be. I was thinking how the kelly used to be thought as old fashioned and the chanel classic was really matronly at one point. the bags did not change - but the association did.
Well said. Association is everything. When I first started collecting Hermes, the Kelly was considered a bag for middle-aged women and the Birkin was considered fresh and hip. It's done a full 180 from what I see on the action threads. It looks as if the Kelly has become the H bag of choice for the young and fashion forward.
It doesn't look matronly at all esp. if you get it in a bright colour! 
I think it has a beautiful clean silhouette that will never go out of style =)
I think it has a beautiful clean silhouette that will never go out of style =)
brilliant photos_ thank you for posting. Of course the bag itself is not matronly, but the person who carries it might be. I was thinking how the kelly used to be thought as old fashioned and the chanel classic was really matronly at one point. the bags did not change - but the association did.
Perfectly stated ladysarah!
I do think that a bag with very simple lines looks best in a bright color and the elan is on my wish list at the moment.
Victoria is not matronly at all just dress it up with a bag charm or a tie twilly it's classic like a bolide...:smile1
I loved my Victoria in Etoupe -and used it daily. But the metal lock plate kept getting in the way so I sold her.
sin vergüenza;26673806 said:
Perfectly stated ladysarah!
I do think that a bag with very simple lines looks best in a bright color and the elan is on my wish list at the moment.
So glad you agree - I was looking for more victoria modeling shots, but couldn't find any. I have a plume which is sort of similar - I wonder if any ladies here have both and can compare...