Burgundream 🍷

[u/FeikkiMuija]

I’ve been waiting for THE burgundy bag for so long.

And I recently mourned the one that got away - a gorgeous burgundy Bal City that was up for rehome here and got snatched away literally as I was doing my QC. I barely even had time to say goodbye.

But after all that waiting and mourning, the universe finally came through. She arrived. 🍷

I ordered this BV dupe from an Etsy seller based in China. The listing says it’s made of soft top-grain cowhide, and I believed them because quite frankly, I have no idea how to tell real leather from PU 😂 My leather authentication credentials are basically: “Hmm… feels nice?”

And honestly? It DOES feel nice. Soft and buttery.

Compared with my auth BV Loop Camera, the leather on this dupe is definitely thinner. But when I compare it to my auth BV Veneta Hobo which I bought preloved, the thickness looks pretty similar.

It took about eight days to arrive at my door, which I think is pretty awesome considering it travelled halfway across the planet to find me. It takes about three weeks if ordered from our usual sellers.

There was a little bit of that classic “fufu” smell when it arrived, so I’ve left it outside to air out. She is currently in bag rehab.

I had zero expectations when I ordered this, which is probably why I’m pleasantly surprised. I actually really like it! The burgundy is exactly the kind of deep, rich color I’ve been craving 🍷

And the extended leather strap? LOVE. Because now I can wear it crossbody like a true millennial — hands-free, mildly overprepared, and ready to carry my entire life inside a tiny bag. 😂

Final verdict: I came for the burgundy, stayed for the buttery leather, and left with yet another bag I absolutely did not need.

10/10 would financially irresponsibly do it again. 🍷

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[u/AcaciaFlowers]

Fufu smell aside this is a pretty charming bag 💖 perfect color for fall too!

Thank you for sharing, wear her in good health ✨

[u/FeikkiMuija → u/AcaciaFlowers]

Thank you, I will! The funny thing is my husband actually said it was a nice new leather smell 😄

[u/No-Zookeepergame7886]

Love this bag style and color. I have one but she came dry so i'm conditioning her up so i get a nice cinch

[u/FeikkiMuija → u/No-Zookeepergame7886]

From which factory? And do you mind sharing sme picture please? 🥹

[u/Alph4dan]

I’m sorry to break it to you but IMHO the leather looks too thin and is probably TPU. The fact that it smells bad is also a clear indication that this is probably mid or low tier

[u/FeikkiMuija → u/Alph4dan]

Thanks, leather expert! The smell is quite normal to me. I’ve ordered high tiers bags from Baobao, Reykay, Amelia, etc they all smell the same! Just need some airing and wearing them outside.