· Emerald calfskin leather ·
The BVLGARI Serpenti series of handbags were launched in the autumn and winter of 2012. This time, the new Emerald Green color is inspired by the emerald gem .
Emerald is an ancient green gemstone with a bright green color that is unmatched by other gemstones. It is listed as one of the five precious gemstones and is especially favored by royal families and nobles. The book "The Book of Talismans" published in 1914 described emeralds as follows: "Wearing a ring inlaid with emeralds can strengthen memory and prevent dizziness."
Queen Victoria of England wears the Emerald Crown, designed by Prince Albert
Emerald is also regarded as a symbol of truth and love. The ancient Greeks gave emeralds as gifts to the goddess of love Venus, hence the name "The sacred stone of Venus" . High-quality emeralds present a dark green color with a bluish hue . The closer to this color, the more expensive it is. This time, BVLGARI uses this charming green hue to interpret the handbag, combined with the glossy and delicate calf leather, to create a delicate and noble feeling.
The multi-layered seams highlight the sense of layering and exquisite craftsmanship, and also inject a bit of heroism into the bag. The stitching details are also very fine, outlined with stitching in the same color as the bag body.
Snake head buckle
The enamel snake head buckle is the most iconic element of the bag, inspired by the brand's classic Serpenti watches and jewelry launched in the 1940s.
Bulgari Serpenti Collection Jewelry and Watches
The snake head clasp continues the exquisite craftsmanship of BVLGARI jewelry. It needs to go through brass molding, electroplating, hand-painted colored enamel, inlaid gem eyes and other processes. Its level of sophistication is almost comparable to jewelry.
The making process of the Serpenti snakehead clasp
The snake head clasp on this bag is filled with contrasting black and white enamel , with a light gold hexagonal texture that mimics the natural texture of snake scales.
It is worth noting that the snake's eyes are inlaid with green malachite. The verdant green tone is covered with natural stripes of different shades of color. It is named because it is similar to the stripes on peacock feathers, which also makes the snake head buckle more profound and vivid.
The bottom of the snake head hides a push-button clasp that can be opened and closed with one hand. The round keyhole on the bag also has a sense of design, and the BVLGARI logo is engraved on the outer ring, which is a bit like the brand's iconic B.zero1 ring.
Accordion pleat structure
Another feature of the Serpenti Forever handbag is the accordion pleats , which look like a skirt when viewed from the side. The accordion pleat structure not only enriches the layering of the bag, but also makes the overall shape more rigid and less prone to deformation. We can see that the oil edge of this bag is a dark gray with a hint of purple, which is not as conspicuous as the black oil edge, and can outline the outline more clearly and three-dimensionally.
The 3-chamber accordion pleat structure means that the handbag has good ductility. When you open the bag, you will see the blue-purple grosgrain lining , which creates a contrast with the emerald green.
· Snakebone chain shoulder strap, single handle ·
The shoulder strap design of the Serpenti Forever handbag is also a major feature. It is a thin metal chain made of snake scales , composed of delicate links that are similar to ovals and hexagons. It is as hard and soft as a snake's skeleton, and it is as agile and enchanting as a swimming snake when it swings. The shoulder strap of the handbag is made of calfskin spliced with a snake bone chain design. The leather is embellished with perforations and round rivet adjustment buckles, which can be freely adjusted in length . The shoulder strap can also be detached , and there are round hooks at both ends of the snake bone chain, which continues the appearance of the brand's classic B.zero1 ring.
The addition of a single handle enriches the bag's matching possibilities. The sleek arched design has the same beauty as a building dome. It can be carried by hand, on one shoulder or crossbody .
What can this bag hold?
As we mentioned earlier, the accordion structure is stretchable , which also optimizes the storage space of this bag. The three-layer compartment allows you to classify and store items, and there is also a flat pocket for credit cards or important documents.
We put an iPhone X, a key bag, a lip gloss, a small bottle of perfume, a pair of AirPods headphones and a pack of tissues in the bag. Oh, and the bag also comes with a round makeup mirror decorated with emerald green calfskin, which can be stored in the internal flat pocket.
BVLGARI Emerald Green Serpenti Forever Tote Bag
- Size: 24cm wide, 18cm high, 9.5cm bottom
- Weight: 511g
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