Pre-owned Excellent Condition Loewe Rare Style Soft Knotted Shoulder Bag / Handbag / Baguette Bag / Underarm Bag / Commute Bag

Loewe Nappa Anagram Shoulder Bag - BLACK (⁎⁍̴̛ᴗ⁍̴̛⁎), 100% authentic vintage, from approximately the 80s-90s! If you have any questions, please message before placing an order. All sales are final. Loewe is my favorite brand, but I personally feel that the quality of leather in the brand's recent new products has declined slightly. Perhaps it's due to a change in market positioning with the addition of many new elements. New products tend to have heavier leather. Once you've touched an older piece, you'll understand. The texture of new products is completely different from vintage pieces from older eras. The Nappa lambskin from the old days was truly as smooth as a baby's skin (I sound a bit obsessive here....|||||). Modern new products no longer feature such high-quality leather. If you don't believe me, feel free to visit a LOEWE boutique and touch them. Even with the same Nappa technique, modern versions lack this level of quality (it's hard to describe in words; you have to feel it to understand). And of course, modern pieces are priced higher than vintage ones. So, from my perspective, LOEWE vintage bags are absolutely excellent value for money! I believe you've all seen many shoulder bag styles in recent years. They're chic, stylish, and easy to pair, especially perfect for spring and summer! Carrying one effortlessly suits both leisurely shopping trips and daily commutes. Spring and summer call for a less cumbersome feel! This piece is one of LOEWE VINTAGE's rare styles. Don't be fooled by its seemingly simple appearance with just a small logo. This series is actually very! hard! to! find! Forget about searching; we don't even know how many styles exist within this series because they are so rarely seen! Unlike the "Serpentine," "Museum," or other special limited editions that are more widely known, this series is very understated. Without a close look, you might easily miss it, as its unique feature lies in the handle. The handle strap design is truly one-of-a-kind! Just by looking, you can see that the handle is uniquely formed by several thin leather cords intertwined to create the shoulder strap. Ahem! Here's the main point! It's actually adjustable! There are two button clasps on the left and right sides of the strap. Simply unfasten them, and you can directly lengthen the shoulder strap. This design is truly only found in this LOEWE series and has never been seen in other styles or brands! The moment I saw it, I was astonished by the design, and the next moment, I fell completely in love! It's simple, delicate, and an ergonomic strap design, but the craftsmanship is very costly, using such thin leather cords for the strap. The leather itself requires high tensile strength, and the assembly is very intricate. I've kept two different styles of bags with this strap design for myself because they are truly too special and convenient! Please note that the large LOEWE logo leather cord charm shown in the first photo is not originally part of the bag. I added it separately for the photo because I felt it matched the bag's style perfectly. The large logo leather cord charm is not included with the bag. The charm is a modern piece, not vintage. If you really like it, I can help you find and purchase one, but payment is required upfront, and the sourcing process takes time. Returning to the bag itself, aside from the special strap design, the leather is, of course, beautiful. It's my favorite Nappa lambskin, incredibly soft and smooth to the touch! You'll be addicted after the first touch. Most new customers fall deeply into the vintage world because of this lambskin. LOEWE's bag designs, from past to present, are always full of sincerity in their details! The small logo is subtly noticeable yet not ostentatious. The interior features: ☑ 1 main compartment and ☑ 1 small zipped pocket. The capacity isn't huge, but it's definitely not a "small useless bag." It can hold the essentials like a long or short wallet, keys, tissues, and wet wipes (I kept one of the same style for myself, so I can confidently say the capacity is practical)! The black and silver color combination is sleek and easy to style. Even for work, it's not overly flashy. The details on the strap are full of special design elements. It's simple yet extraordinary. It's suitable for everyday outings, dinners, and more. It pairs well with both pants and skirts. Personally, I love styling it with skinny jeans and a T-shirt for a casual, natural look. It looks elegant with a simple solid-colored dress and a short jacket. With a short skirt and a camisole, it's lively. The popular wide-leg pants with a cropped top offer a casual vibe. It also works with jeans. In fall and winter, it's stylish with a trench coat or a short sweater. The key is that when the strap is lengthened, it won't get caught under thicker outerwear! ⚐⚑˒˒ The bag is in excellent condition, graded as beautiful! It even comes with its original dust bag and authenticity card, with all accessories included! The front and back of the bag show no discoloration or stains. The edges have only extremely minor signs of use, visible only upon close inspection when turned over. The bottom, sides, and corners have no obvious scratches or wear. The bottom corners are smooth and rounded! The small logo embossing is intact and clear. The entire exterior and shoulder strap are made of Nappa lambskin. The leather is in excellent condition, with a rich, natural sheen and beautiful luster. There are large silver ring clasps on each side of the bag; they show no oxidation or discoloration and gleam brightly. The connections of the silver rings and the leather cords of the strap are very sturdy. The interior lining is black silk with the LOEWE logo (with a subtle shimmer under different lighting). It's very clean, with no loose threads or stains. The brand name silver buckle and the zipper pull are shiny, and the zipper runs smoothly. The interior pocket zipper and the clasp at the bag's opening have LOEWE-branded zipper pulls. The shoulder strap features the unique thin leather cord combination design mentioned earlier (truly one-of-a-kind). The entire strap feels soft and smooth to the touch, with no peeling, wear, dryness, or discoloration. There are button clasps on both sides; simply unfasten them to lengthen or shorten the strap. The strap's length adjustment is fixed: one longer and one shorter setting, and both positions are for underarm carry only, not for crossbody wear. Overall, the condition is stunning. This style is hard to find and practical! It's truly very useful and special, and it comes with the original dust bag and authenticity card. The shoulder strap design allows you to lengthen it with one hand by opening the clasp, even on the street. I've never seen such a direct and convenient clever design before! You know, adjusting the strap length on many bags usually takes some time and effort, but this one doesn't! I absolutely love it! This is the kind of bag where, after purchasing, you'll exclaim, "Why did they stop producing this strap design?!" The chances of restocking are very low! ❍ Photos were taken personally by the owner in natural sunlight. Lighting may vary depending on the time, so color variations are possible. Additionally, I have more detailed photos and photos of the bag being worn, but they cannot be uploaded here. Please message me for them! Due to the unique nature of pre-owned orders, all sales are final and non-refundable. Please review the photos carefully before placing your order. ⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄⋄⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄ | Rating | Rank SA | Dimensions | 23cm x 13cm x 6cm (measured without contents) | Color | Black | Material | Genuine Leather | Origin | Spain ⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄⋄⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄ The main reason I love pre-owned bags is that the materials from older eras are far superior to those in modern new products. In the past, most pre-owned items were ✦ handmade, with the warmth of human touch rather than mass production by machines. The craftsmanship of artisans is definitely much more refined than machines. Just as everyone appreciates products made by skilled artisans! However, today, most processes are mechanized with minimal human assembly, losing the intricacy of the past. I think the simplest and most direct way to see this is to compare the detailed quality of vintage monogram patterns with newly released "replica" monogram patterns from recent years. The level of detail in the monogram pattern alone is completely different. If you love monograms, you must look for pre-owned pieces! Truly! In terms of style, older eras featured more ✦ simple, timeless, and enduring designs. Today, many new styles are actually remakes of older ones. However, new products are priced higher than older ones. New designs are usually based on older styles, with added details or altered designs. The final product always ends up being more complex (or stranger......) than the older versions. I believe as we grow older, we realize one thing: the simpler, the more enduring! As we age, our clothing choices also return to basic styles because the more basic, the more versatile. The quality of materials in older pieces is superior to newer ones. If you understand ✦ leather, you can tell. The materials in new products are mostly inferior to older ones. The main reason is that the cost of high-quality raw materials is too high today, and their availability is less than before. Earth's resources are diminishing... Moreover, in the past, brands didn't have as many "ubiquitous" branches as they do now. Most customers were financially stable and had high expectations for the final product. There wasn't the "fast fashion culture" of today; a bag was expected to be used for many years. The difference between new and old eras is clearly visible in the ✦ hardware. Many new bags' hardware oxidizes and discolors after just one or two years of use. However, older pieces generally don't. Besides the high-quality materials and meticulous craftsmanship, hardware from earlier eras was often plated with genuine K-gold! It's worth mentioning that vintage Chanel bags are expensive for a reason; many of their clasps and chains contain real gold, certified by gold merchants! This is why the hardware on many vintage bags, even from the 60s and 70s, can still gleam today if well-preserved. As for new products available today, from what I know, none of the brands use K-gold in their hardware anymore, which is why it oxidizes easily. Many people say buying vintage bags is a form of investment because their value rarely drops and often increases. This is because well-preserved pre-owned bags are becoming increasingly rare in the market; with each passing day, fewer remain. Remember, each one is a discontinued item. The number of existing pieces in the world is finite, so they will only become fewer, more expensive, and harder to find. Furthermore, many brands increase their prices periodically, and each increase drives up the prices in the pre-owned market. Or, if a brand releases a "reissue," vintage reference pieces or similar styles will see their prices skyrocket! Add to this the recent trend of Japanese and Korean celebrities using vintage bags. Once a particular style is seen on a celebrity, its price immediately soars, truly skyrockets. This is because, for a period, many people will frantically search for that style or similar alternatives, causing the prices of those few styles to increase exponentially... So, vintage is truly a case of "buy early, enjoy early; buy late, pay more" (this isn't an advertising slogan... it's the truth in the vintage world...). This is my personal experience; I regret not acquiring certain series earlier. I can't find them now, and even if I do, the price is astronomical... But the problem is, even knowing the price is astronomical, you're forced to buy because waiting will only mean a higher price (unless the condition is poor). I often get asked about bag maintenance (ᐢ.ˬ.ᐢ). I will include a small note with specific details inside the bag, so don't worry. My personal habit is to take them out for maintenance when I'm organizing my closet during seasonal changes (so each seasonal change is a big project...|||). Actually, pre-owned bags aren't that troublesome. When you're new to it, you just need to get used to regular maintenance and cherishing the bag. Once it becomes a habit, it's not difficult. The materials of pre-owned bags are inherently excellent. As long as you don't use them roughly and preserve them properly, they can last for another decade and be passed down to your daughter without any problem! Every pre-owned bag is one that I love and collect, so I hope you will love it too and preserve it well ☪︎ *.. ☾︎.*·̩͙ If you are interested in purchasing, please message me to inquire further. Feel free to ask anything. I'm looking for discerning customers who appreciate pre-owned items and are destined to connect with them ⸜❤︎⸝. ⚜️ All copyrights and trademarks belong to the brand of this product ⚜️