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Black Botkier Trigger with Silver Hardware. Wanted one way back in the day but didn't pan out - loved other Botkier styles and still have one but with the recent resurgence of 00s styles, jumped on this.
I was looking for a black leather bag with longish shoulder straps and lots of pockets and this seems to be right. Hunted down an older version - before the 2008/2009 rerelease and we'll before the 2017 or 2019ish? release as well.
The placement of the nameplate as well as the plain interior and look of the leather (smooshy and not stiffer or more structured pebbled leather) helped me determine the Trigger era. While some early Triggers had zipper tabs instead of tassels, there was a lot of inconsistency at this time and poking through board archives I've seen this configuration on known authentic bags. Just ordered and can't wait til it arrives.
The only question is if the shoulder straps actually fit the way I want and confirming the measurements of the bag itself. I'm hoping for a medium but depending how the PM seller took the measurements, it might be a small. Time will tell lol.
I was looking for a black leather bag with longish shoulder straps and lots of pockets and this seems to be right. Hunted down an older version - before the 2008/2009 rerelease and we'll before the 2017 or 2019ish? release as well.
The placement of the nameplate as well as the plain interior and look of the leather (smooshy and not stiffer or more structured pebbled leather) helped me determine the Trigger era. While some early Triggers had zipper tabs instead of tassels, there was a lot of inconsistency at this time and poking through board archives I've seen this configuration on known authentic bags. Just ordered and can't wait til it arrives.
The only question is if the shoulder straps actually fit the way I want and confirming the measurements of the bag itself. I'm hoping for a medium but depending how the PM seller took the measurements, it might be a small. Time will tell lol.
Your choices are so whimsical!! I would go exactly for these myself!
Here’s a pic of last month’s gifts and purchases. I never thought I’d be a tiny bag lover but found it is very practical when also carrying a diaper bag.
Massaccesi Clio in cherry blossom. It holds a lot more than you’d think. I’ve had it for a little while, but just now getting around to posting. Looove it! Here it is in two different types of light.
Got a Chanel Classic Small Flap in Beige Claire ghw to celebrate my new job offer.
After five and a half years at the same place, it definitely feels weird to be stepping out of the comfort zone.
After five and a half years at the same place, it definitely feels weird to be stepping out of the comfort zone.
Love the whole look!
Congratulations on your new job. I recently made a big leap into a whole new industry after working in my old one for 7 years and then staying at home with my son for a year. I was so nervous about the change but after 3 months on the new job, I’ve never been happier anywhere else! I hope that you find the same joy in this new role!
Got this in the mail late last week! Really excited to have this. It looked small when I unboxed it but the measurements did line up with the Medium size noted in reference threads on the forum.
It was a little dusty and pretty creased when I got it so it needed a little bit of cleaning and stuffing. Besides that though, it looks great and has a ton of pockets for organizing my things which I really like - everything can have its place. Plain linen lining. The leather is thick but not heavy and pebbled but still soft and slouchy, not too structured but also not super silky. There was a little tarnishing on the bottom/clasp but might try removing it with Brasso or something since it's not too much.
Very comparable in capacity to the Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag Mini. I like that the Botkier Trigger has longer straps that fit over the shoulder - I have big arms and can't get the RM over the arm onto the shoulder, but the Trigger fits as long as it isn't too stuffed.
The length is smaller than the Balenciaga City but the height is similar and it's a bit wider but I think it can carry more just because of how it's shaped.
I'm sure comparison photos like this were common in like 2006 and maybe not needed now, but hey, why not.
Overstuffed in these photos but just took out the shirts/towels I had in there to "move in" and looks a lot better than when I got it!
I ordered another JW Pei bag, the Gabbi:
