this month i present to you my Fantassin satchel:
this is from the men's 2001 Fall/Winter "Liege" (Legionnaire) show collection
which had a very strong military influence and it is evident on all 3 bag models made for this line. the Fantassin - it means infantry/foot soldier in French - is the smaller of the two satchels produced. the collection is constructed from the finest black (i've also heard there's a deep army green colour) boxcalf leather, the very same leather used in classic Hermes Kelly bags. and it is complemented by solid brass hardware with an antiqued finish to complete the look. this bag's relatively small size, understated style (ie: barely noticeable LV) and unusual but secure closure has made itself very indispensable and highly dependable..... definitely one of my faves.
Comments
>Gordie
Hihi....i have never seen this bag before, was this only offered to VIP's ore was it an "invitation only" purchase?? I really like it!!
18 July 8:39 PM
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> deluxeduck
it's a men's runway piece just like the Tobago bags this year. but this was a couple of years before the Murakami/Multicolour craze... when LV popularity was not as widespread. that's why it's relatively obscure. sometimes people think it's fake. i just laugh.
18 July 10:16 PM
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