Wow - BV goes wild: new collection (with photos)
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They're flocked (velvet?) like the Nappa Velours that was done a few years ago.
The off-white (maybe Mist?) Boston Satchel will be $2800 and the Medium Olympia $3400
I'm not sure yet about the others
I agree with the general consensus. The bags are great attention-getters on the runway when staged with the outfits. But they don't look like long-term workhorses. For someone who wanted a special bag for a special occasion and who could afford to indulge, they might work well. But then, I'm looking it from my perspective and I lead a casual life so I'd have no need for such a bag.
I am going to join in the group of appreciative admirers who believe that these bags are truly art pieces but not necessary objects of desire. I find them all very beautiful but none of them would work with my wardrobe. I was attracted to BV in the first place for its monochromatic collection of very practical, easy to coordinate bags and as much as I marvel at the new design I don't see myself as a potential buyer.
I think BV is smart to push the envelope with these edgier, trendier, more one-of-a-kind bags. For all the reasons many of us like BV so much--understated, goes with lots, timeless, there's a significant population out there that would consider those virtues as boring or unfashionable. These new treatments and styles grasp another buyer.
For me, while my day-to-day lifestyle doesn't warrant any of these bags, I admit to being drawn in by a 'special' groovier piece. And I am sensing and seeing that BV/Tomas is looking several years down the road and that these special pieces could be special and relevant in 2019.
For me, while my day-to-day lifestyle doesn't warrant any of these bags, I admit to being drawn in by a 'special' groovier piece. And I am sensing and seeing that BV/Tomas is looking several years down the road and that these special pieces could be special and relevant in 2019.
To the OP, thanks for the photos!
Mousse, I had the same thought that it is reminiscent of Pied de Poule. It's sort of a pixelized version, which Is interesting.
I don't know if this particular collection is necessarily for me, but I do tend to like having a few non-standard pieces from BV. I still kick myself for missing out on a Gorgiera Stretch Knot, for example. I think there's room in my collection for a few fun and special pieces. I'm the same way with colors--if a color or design/motif is very "me," the piece will stand the test of time in my own collection, anyway, even if someone else thinks it's a passing fad.
You're welcome...as soon as I looked through the catalogue, I thought, I must post about these on Purseforum!
My favorite bag of the bunch is the Roma at the end, although I don't think I'd buy it. I would consider buying a smaller bag in the pattern used in the cabat. I think it's the most versatile pattern of the bunch...it would work with several pieces in my wardrobe.
Count me in the appreciative admirers group. Cabat aside, I feel like these are runway bags. I feel the same way about some runway looks. Only a handful should be made because they are just too unique. They'd only be purchased or of interest to the collector who already has everything. Too editorial for everyday.