Comments on: Introducing: April in Paris http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:01:24 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Amy http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-231710 Amy Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:22:04 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-231710 It is no surprise that shoppers from the United States might be uncomfortable with products made from exquisite materials, genuinely hand crafted and conceived from a exchange of ideas, also known as personal attention. Most of us walk around in mass-produced ‘designer’ labeled Chinese manufactured products designed by the accountants of large conglomerate firms. I would follow up Epictetus’ quote of “Know, first, who you are: and then adorn yourself accordingly” with one of my own, “wear it and be wild”. And then encourage everyone to investigate the true meaning of wild. It is no surprise that shoppers from the United States might be uncomfortable with products made from exquisite materials, genuinely hand crafted and conceived from a exchange of ideas, also known as personal attention. Most of us walk around in mass-produced ‘designer’ labeled Chinese manufactured products designed by the accountants of large conglomerate firms.
I would follow up Epictetus’ quote of “Know, first, who you are: and then adorn yourself accordingly” with one of my own, “wear it and be wild”. And then encourage everyone to investigate the true meaning of wild.

]]> By: Buz http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-221095 Buz Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:12:35 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-221095 I have known Bea for 15 years. She has made over the years a multitude of small items (belts, watchbands, etc) in the finest quality leathers and exotic skins of the highest quality workmanship while she was at Hermes.Hermes quality has been essential to me since they refused my application for an account to buy my wife a little alligator bag while a medical resident earning $1500 a year! She is a delightful human being with great integrity as well as a master craftswoman. You will feel the same if you visit her studio in San Francisco. Her purpose is to create individual pieces of the highest quality. So, if "her" designs do not please you, visit her and let her create your fantasy for you alone. Although I can afford her work only occasionally I consider her part of my "family" and you will too when you visit April in Paris. I have known Bea for 15 years. She has made over the years a multitude of small items (belts, watchbands, etc) in the finest quality leathers and exotic skins of the highest quality workmanship while she was at Hermes.Hermes quality has been essential to me since they refused my application for an account to buy my wife a little alligator bag while a medical resident earning $1500 a year!

She is a delightful human being with great integrity as well as a master craftswoman. You will feel the same if you visit her studio in San Francisco. Her purpose is to create individual pieces of the highest quality. So, if “her” designs do not please you, visit her and let her create your fantasy for you alone.

Although I can afford her work only occasionally I consider her part of my “family” and you will too when you visit April in Paris.

]]> By: Trina http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-220431 Trina Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:44:51 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-220431 I just stumbled onto this blog and am thrilled to be introduced to a handbag artisan in Northern California. I have a passion for bags and absolutely love Hermes, Chanel some Gucci, Chloe etc. Although the blue tote was not exactly my cup of tea, (I do not care very much for rigid handbags-Hermes or otherwise) the craftmanship is very intensive and the bag looks pricey. It could pass as an Hermes or Valextra sans the bug; I will have Beatrice to design a bag for me in the near future. But, to dismiss Williams comments like he is somehow unappreciative, invalid-or even a peasant is why this country is going to Hell as it is. Everyone has a right to express their opinion, whether it is liked or not-and yes I DO SEE his point! To get upset, judgemental and pious over a purse, is just as ridiculous as me taking the time to voice how silly and inconsequential a debate on handbags really is-no matter how much I love them. And believe me, I LOVE HANDBAGS-would even go so far to say that I dream about them, but in the big scheme of things bags are actually nothing; couldn't even take 'em all if it started to flood HERE today! LOL I just stumbled onto this blog and am thrilled to be introduced
to a handbag artisan in Northern California. I have a passion
for bags and absolutely love Hermes, Chanel some Gucci, Chloe
etc. Although the blue tote was not exactly my cup of tea, (I do not care very much for rigid handbags-Hermes or otherwise) the craftmanship is very intensive and the bag looks pricey. It could pass as an Hermes or Valextra sans the bug; I will have Beatrice to design a bag for me in the near future. But, to dismiss Williams comments like he is somehow unappreciative, invalid-or even a peasant is why this country is going to Hell as it is. Everyone has a right to express their opinion, whether
it is liked or not-and yes I DO SEE his point! To get upset, judgemental and pious over a purse, is just as ridiculous as me
taking the time to voice how silly and inconsequential a debate
on handbags really is-no matter how much I love them. And believe me, I LOVE HANDBAGS-would even go so far to say that I dream about them, but in the big scheme of things bags are actually nothing; couldn’t even take ‘em all if it started to
flood HERE today!
LOL

]]> By: Merlina http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-201383 Merlina Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:52:58 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-201383 I personally do not own any bags by Beatrice Amblard, as I am a loyal fan of fellow designer Marcela Calvet. In fact, it was my husband who introduced me to her label and bought my first alligator bag. Now, my husband knows quality. So do I. Although I only own Marcela Calvet, I have to admit the designs by Ms. Amblard are very nice and the quality shows. I do not understand some of the comments here; because to make a beautifully crafted product it requires skills, dedication and a good eye for detail. These designers have it and it is reflected in the finished product. Their goods are expensive because they are not produced for the masses; rather, they speak to a more select clientele who can appreciate what they are offering. In any instance, I am sharing my two cents here. And since Marcela Calvet just started a fabulous end of season sale (their email says at 70% off in anticipation of their newest upcoming collections), maybe those who have never experienced owning this type of handbag (lizard, alligator), ought to take into consideration what I am sharing. Then, perhaps their opinion of what truly means classic and timeless might change. I personally do not own any bags by Beatrice Amblard, as I am a loyal fan of fellow designer Marcela Calvet. In fact, it was my husband who introduced me to her label and bought my first alligator bag. Now, my husband knows quality. So do I. Although I only own Marcela Calvet, I have to admit the designs by Ms. Amblard are very nice and the quality shows. I do not understand some of the comments here; because to make a beautifully crafted product it requires skills, dedication and a good eye for detail. These designers have it and it is reflected in the finished product. Their goods are expensive because they are not produced for the masses; rather, they speak to a more select clientele who can appreciate what they are offering.

In any instance, I am sharing my two cents here. And since Marcela Calvet just started a fabulous end of season sale (their email says at 70% off in anticipation of their newest upcoming collections), maybe those who have never experienced owning this type of handbag (lizard, alligator), ought to take into consideration what I am sharing. Then, perhaps their opinion of what truly means classic and timeless might change.

]]> By: chloehandbags http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-194479 chloehandbags Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:08:33 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-194479 I'm going to jump into the fray, here; or, rather, the post-fray calm and say that I can see both sides of the discussion. I will attempt to leave aside my feelings about the cruelty of exotics, for a moment (how snakes are routinely skinned alive and then tossed aside and left to writhe, skinless, in a corner and how alligators and crocodiles have stakes driven into their brains and can take hours to die, in agony); to concentrate on the aesthetics of these bags. I think these bags look beautifully constructed. Of course, as they were hand-crafted by a highly-experienced and clearly talented ex-Hermes master artisan, one would expect no less. However, although I do not, for one moment, think the designs are 'fugly' (in fact, I think they are quite inoffensive), I do agree that, inevitably, they are lacking something and that something, IMO, is the input of an, equally talented, designer. Having said that, as I am not the biggest fan of Hermes bag design (which I, generally, find very pedestrian), either, perhaps I'm not the best person to judge? I’m going to jump into the fray, here; or, rather, the post-fray calm and say that I can see both sides of the discussion.

I will attempt to leave aside my feelings about the cruelty of exotics, for a moment (how snakes are routinely skinned alive and then tossed aside and left to writhe, skinless, in a corner and how alligators and crocodiles have stakes driven into their brains and can take hours to die, in agony); to concentrate on the aesthetics of these bags.

I think these bags look beautifully constructed.

Of course, as they were hand-crafted by a highly-experienced and clearly talented ex-Hermes master artisan, one would expect no less.

However, although I do not, for one moment, think the designs are ‘fugly’ (in fact, I think they are quite inoffensive), I do agree that, inevitably, they are lacking something and that something, IMO, is the input of an, equally talented, designer.

Having said that, as I am not the biggest fan of Hermes bag design (which I, generally, find very pedestrian), either, perhaps I’m not the best person to judge?

]]> By: oleu http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-194282 oleu Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:37:16 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-194282 manyak bir şey yapıyor bu kadın :shock: :shock: :shock: manyak bir şey yapıyor bu kadın
:shock: :shock: :shock:

]]> By: Sammy http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-193564 Sammy Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:17:52 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-193564 Quite frankly, when i saw this post in the forum i immediately felt the same as William. Nothing William said was harsh. He even complimented the craftsmanship. He was purely stating his opinion. I didn't comment because i knew mostly everyone would love them.. But looking back, maybe i should have shared how i felt. I don't think it's right that many of you jumped all over him for his opinions. If this was a stereotypical 'fug' bag.. say.. some new Fendi creation, posters would have no problem talking smack. Just because the actual designer is trolling the posts/responses shouldn't make us censor any of our feelings that are anything but flying praise. Would kind of defeat the purpose of having a forum filled with differing opinions at all. Quite frankly, when i saw this post in the forum i immediately felt the same as William. Nothing William said was harsh. He even complimented the craftsmanship. He was purely stating his opinion. I didn’t comment because i knew mostly everyone would love them.. But looking back, maybe i should have shared how i felt. I don’t think it’s right that many of you jumped all over him for his opinions. If this was a stereotypical ‘fug’ bag.. say.. some new Fendi creation, posters would have no problem talking smack.

Just because the actual designer is trolling the posts/responses shouldn’t make us censor any of our feelings that are anything but flying praise. Would kind of defeat the purpose of having a forum filled with differing opinions at all.

]]> By: treyci http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-193227 treyci Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:35:17 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-193227 i don't know...i think that they are definitely lovely bags. i live in the sticks so i'd have nowhere to wear these delightful bags, but if i did i think that the black clutch is gorgeous. as for the "bug"? it's adorable! i love it. everything about these bags is beautiful. i don’t know…i think that they are definitely lovely bags. i live in the sticks so i’d have nowhere to wear these delightful bags, but if i did i think that the black clutch is gorgeous. as for the “bug”? it’s adorable! i love it. everything about these bags is beautiful.

]]> By: Rach http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-192999 Rach Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:55:08 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-192999 The clutches are BEAUTIFUL!!! I want ... :lol: The clutches are BEAUTIFUL!!! I want … :lol:

]]> By: william http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-192848 william Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:29:34 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-192848 Callow, callous - my point remains. I certainly understand many will not take my opinion seriously; similarly, I can not take your's seriously. :wink: Callow, callous – my point remains. I certainly understand many will not take my opinion seriously; similarly, I can not take your’s seriously. :wink:

]]> By: tirolia8 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-192836 tirolia8 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:46:38 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-192836 The Reno clutch is just gorgeous. Bravo! The Reno clutch is just gorgeous. Bravo!

]]> By: Dana http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-192827 Dana Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:07:00 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-192827 I did find a pic. How would like me to send it? I did find a pic. How would like me to send it?

]]> By: Beatrice Amblard http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-192823 Beatrice Amblard Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:23:26 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-192823 I am pleased with the overwhelming response to the article writen. I am very flattered to see how many of you have taken time to comment. All constructive and intelligent criticisms are valued. "Les murs ont des oreilles" I am pleased with the overwhelming response to the article writen. I am very flattered to see how many of you have taken time to comment. All constructive and intelligent criticisms are valued.
“Les murs ont des oreilles”

]]> By: Vern http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-192822 Vern Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:13:16 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-192822 William--couple of points. 1. My post said "callow," not "callous." The definition of "callow" is "lacking adult sophistication; immature." I chose the term advisedly. 2. It is correct that you have a right to your opinion. But you don't have the right to have that opinion be accepted or taken seriously. When I wrote that your postings were callow and uninformed, I was being precise. You have not worked with Bea. You have not even met Bea. You do not own one of her bags. You have not seen one of her bags. Despite that almost complete lack of knowledge, you nonetheless felt free to deliver a very personal, vitriolic attack on Bea and her work. That was callow and uninformed. I acknowledge your opinion. Given that you completely lack any basis to have one, however, it is not possible to take your opinion seriously. Bea is an artisan, trying to bring some beauty and elegance into a pre-packaged, mass-produced world. It is your loss that you are unable to see that. I commend to your attention Kurt Vonnegut's short story, "Welcome to the Monkey House." At present the irony of it will likley be lost on you, but sometimes chance intervenes and seeds take root in the poorest of soils. William–couple of points.

1. My post said “callow,” not “callous.” The definition of “callow” is “lacking adult sophistication; immature.” I chose the term advisedly.

2. It is correct that you have a right to your opinion. But you don’t have the right to have that opinion be accepted or taken seriously. When I wrote that your postings were callow and uninformed, I was being precise. You have not worked with Bea. You have not even met Bea. You do not own one of her bags. You have not seen one of her bags. Despite that almost complete lack of knowledge, you nonetheless felt free to deliver a very personal, vitriolic attack on Bea and her work. That was callow and uninformed.

I acknowledge your opinion. Given that you completely lack any basis to have one, however, it is not possible to take your opinion seriously. Bea is an artisan, trying to bring some beauty and elegance into a pre-packaged, mass-produced world. It is your loss that you are unable to see that.

I commend to your attention Kurt Vonnegut’s short story, “Welcome to the Monkey House.” At present the irony of it will likley be lost on you, but sometimes chance intervenes and seeds take root in the poorest of soils.

]]> By: Chantelle http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-192814 Chantelle Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:23:44 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-192814 I don't think anyone here has the right to criticize these handmade bags. How many of you ladies out there can actually say that they can design and handcraft their own handbags? Until you do, no one can take your opinion seriously. I don’t think anyone here has the right to criticize these handmade bags. How many of you ladies out there can actually say that they can design and handcraft their own handbags?
Until you do, no one can take your opinion seriously.

]]> By: Deanna Belli http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-192805 Deanna Belli Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:34:04 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-192805 Let's all agree to disagree sometimes. BTW, I love the Bee. Let’s all agree to disagree sometimes. BTW, I love the Bee.

]]> By: william http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-192789 william Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:42:35 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-192789 My point was that even though my opinion of these bags is negative, that Megs is negative sometimes, too. For people to call my comments callous is to call Megs' criticism of bags callous, as well. There should not be a distinction between the value my opinion and Megs'. The reason I continue to comment is because no one seems to understand this. My point was that even though my opinion of these bags is negative, that Megs is negative sometimes, too. For people to call my comments callous is to call Megs’ criticism of bags callous, as well. There should not be a distinction between the value my opinion and Megs’. The reason I continue to comment is because no one seems to understand this.

]]> By: poppy http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-192783 poppy Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:18:45 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-192783 oops, i meant please DON'T start criticizing Meg and her choice of stories... oops, i meant please DON’T start criticizing Meg and her choice of stories…

]]> By: poppy http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-192782 poppy Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:17:22 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-192782 William, if you dislike her work so much why don't you go somewhere else? clearly you're neither a potential client or admirer but for some reason you can't seem to stay away from this posting. And please start criticizing Meg and her choice of stories. you can always go read something else... William,

if you dislike her work so much why don’t you go somewhere else? clearly you’re neither a potential client or admirer but for some reason you can’t seem to stay away from this posting. And please start criticizing Meg and her choice of stories. you can always go read something else…

]]> By: william http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris.html#comment-192777 william Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:02:38 +0000 http://www.purseblog.com/introducing/introducing-april-in-paris/#comment-192777 In case you have not noticed, Megs herself often makes posts solely to criticize a bag's design. In case you have not noticed, Megs herself often makes posts solely to criticize a bag’s design.

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