Pre-owned Excellent Condition Loewe Smooth Calfskin Tote Shoulder Bag, Handheld Bag, Commuter Bag

Loewe Nappa mini tote shoulder bag - gold brown (⁎⁍̴̛ᴗ⁍̴̛⁎), 100% authentic pre-owned Spanish craftsmanship! If you have any questions, please message before placing an order. All sales are final. LOEWE's signature Nappa leather is well-known among users of both vintage and modern pieces. The most coveted leather in vintage Loewe is Nappa lambskin, renowned for its unparalleled softness! Compared to the lambskin often seen in vintage pieces, modern collections are more familiar with calfskin, as LOEWE has almost entirely transitioned to calfskin after numerous brand evolutions, with lambskin disappearing from their offerings. However, it's important to understand that there's no inherent superiority between calfskin and lambskin; it's a matter of preference or suitability. Lambskin offers a delicacy that calfskin lacks, while calfskin boasts a durability that lambskin doesn't. Ideally, one should have both! Different leathers create distinct aesthetics for various bag shapes and styles, so there's truly no "better" option, only what's right for you. Under the Nappa technique, not only lambskin but also calfskin can retain its intricate details and suppleness! This collection is crafted entirely from Nappa calfskin! I'm particularly fond of this series, and I even kept one for myself to use for work. It's the same style the owner has! The entire collection features simple, single colors. The calfskin feels as soft as milk to the touch, yet retains the resilience of calfskin! There are no superfluous patterns or designs, just a small LOEWE logo. The interior and exterior are of the same single leather. The bag's design features external stitching, a characteristic often found in vintage bags, as modern styles rarely incorporate this detail. The color is absolutely stunning, and the leather is wonderfully soft. It's incredibly lightweight as it lacks a lining or extra components. It's the simplest design with the most natural color, directly and unreservedly showcasing the leather's advantages! Once you've touched an older piece, you'll understand that the texture of vintage items from past eras is entirely different from new products. For a long time, I believed the notion that "calfskin bags are heavy," but encountering Loewe revealed that they can be surprisingly light! Loewe is the owner's favorite brand, but personally, I feel the quality of the leather in the brand's recent new products has slightly declined, perhaps due to changes in market positioning and the addition of new elements. New products tend to have heavier leather. Modern new releases no longer feature this caliber of high-quality leather. Feel free to visit a boutique and touch them for yourself. Even with the same Nappa technique, modern pieces lack this exceptional quality (it's hard to describe in words; you truly have to feel it). Furthermore, modern prices are, of course, significantly higher than vintage ones. Therefore, in my view, vintage Loewe bags offer exceptional value for money! . . . ⚐⚑˒˒ The bag's shape is superb. Its condition is almost like new, and it's a rare small size! The mini size is incredibly cute! And it's in a breathtaking gold-brown hue, a gorgeous honey color, truly a shade that cannot be replicated! The owner also has the same style in her personal collection! It's highly recommended! It's very petite and charming, and the mini size is exceptionally rare! The bag shows only minimal signs of use, such as fine leather creases. The edges and corners exhibit very slight signs of wear, only noticeable upon close inspection. The leather condition is excellent, as evident from the photos showing natural grain and inherent luster, a sheen only found in high-quality leather! The honey color is original, with no discoloration, fading, color transfer, or dyeing. There's a small LOEWE logo at the bag's opening. The closure design is delightful and user-friendly! Accessing items is very convenient. From the strap to the bag body, it's all Nappa calfskin, including the interior, which is also original leather! The interior is generally clean with only very light signs of use, no peeling or stains. The brand's metal tag inside still gleams, and the zipper on the small inner pocket functions smoothly. The zipper pull features a small leather tab with LOEWE engraving, and the origin stamp is inside. Comes with the original dust bag and authenticity card! Overall, it's in excellent condition with only minimal signs of use. The leather looks and feels luxurious, it's soft, lightweight, and the design is simple yet detailed! This particular piece is a very rare and adorable mini size, hence the slightly higher price, but it's truly hard to find, and it comes complete with original accessories! Any item from this series is typically snapped up quickly whenever it's listed. This calfskin Loewe piece is one of my favorites! ❍ Photos are taken by the owner in natural light. Lighting may vary depending on the time of day, and color variations are possible. Additional detailed photos and on-body references are available upon request via private message, as they cannot be displayed here! Due to the unique nature of pre-owned orders, all sales are final and non-refundable. Please review the product photos carefully before placing your order. ⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄⋄⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄ | Rating | Rank A | Dimensions | 22 x 16 x 6 cm (measured without internal contents) | Color | Honey | Material | Genuine Leather | Origin | Spain ⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄⋄⋄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⋄ The primary reason I love vintage bags is that the materials from past eras are vastly superior to modern new releases. In the past, most pre-owned items were meticulously handcrafted ✦; there was no mass production, only the warmth of human touch. The craftsmanship of artisans is undoubtedly far more refined than machinery. Just as everyone appreciates products made by skilled artisans! However, today, the vast majority of processes are machine-made with minimal human assembly, losing the delicacy of the past. I believe the simplest and most direct comparison can be made by looking at modern brand revivals of old monograms versus genuine vintage monograms. The level of detail in the monogram patterns alone is entirely different. If you love monograms, you must seek out vintage pieces! Truly! In terms of style, older eras favored ✦ simple, timeless, and enduring designs. Many current new styles are actually reproductions of older models. However, new models are priced higher than their vintage counterparts. New designs are typically based on older styles, with added details or modifications. The final product often ends up being more complex (or peculiar......) than the older versions. I believe as we mature, we realize one thing: the simpler, the more enduring! As we age, even our clothing choices gravitate towards basic styles because the more fundamental, the more versatile. The quality of raw materials in older pieces is superior to newer ones. Anyone knowledgeable about ✦ leather can see that the materials in new items are often of a lower grade than vintage ones. This is mainly because the cost of high-quality raw materials is now too high, and their availability is less than before, with Earth's resources dwindling... Furthermore, back then, brands didn't have the ubiquitous presence of numerous stores like they do now... The clientele typically had a certain level of income and specific demands for the finished product. There was no "fast fashion culture" back then; 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, but vintage pieces typically do not. Besides the use of high-grade materials and meticulous techniques, hardware from earlier eras was plated with genuine K gold! It's worth mentioning that Chanel Vintage is expensive for a reason; many of its clasps and chains contain real gold, certified by gold merchants! Therefore, even vintage bags from the 60s and 70s, if well-preserved, can still have gleaming hardware today. As for new products available now, to my knowledge, no brand uses K gold in their hardware anymore, making it prone to oxidation. Many say buying vintage bags is a form of alternative investment, as they rarely depreciate and often appreciate in value. This is because the number of well-preserved pre-owned bags on the market is steadily decreasing; each one is a disappearing piece. Remember, each is a discontinued item. The number existing in the world is finite, so they will only become fewer, more expensive, and harder to find. Moreover, many brands increase their prices periodically, and each increase drives up the prices in the vintage market. Alternatively, when a brand releases a "reissue," the vintage reference or similar styles often see a sharp price increase! Adding to this, the recent popularity of vintage pieces among Japanese and Korean celebrities causes prices to skyrocket once a particular style is seen on a celebrity. Prices for those specific models can multiply exponentially... Therefore, vintage is truly about enjoying it sooner rather than later; buying later means paying more (this isn't an advertisement slogan... it's a truth in the vintage world...). This is my personal experience; I regret not acquiring certain collections earlier... they are either impossible to find, or if found, come with an exorbitant price tag... But the issue is, even knowing the price is astronomical, you're compelled to buy because waiting will only mean a higher price (unless the condition is poor). I frequently receive questions about bag maintenance (ᐢ.ˬ.ᐢ). I will include small notes with specific care instructions inside the bag, so don't worry. My personal habit is to give them a polish when I organize my closet during seasonal changes (making each seasonal change a major undertaking... |||). Actually, vintage 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. Vintage bags are made from inherently excellent materials. As long as they are not used roughly and are preserved properly, they can easily last another ten years and be passed down to your daughter! Every vintage bag I collect is one I genuinely love, so I hope you will love it too and continue to preserve it ☪︎ *.。 ☾︎.*·̩͙ If you're interested in purchasing, please message me for details. Feel free to ask anything. Pre-owned items are for discerning customers who appreciate their value ⸜❤︎⸝. ⚜️ All copyrights and trademarks belong to the brand of this product. ⚜️