mail day: vintage bally kelly style bag

i was fortunate enough to get this exquisite vintage bally bag from ms. petty's batch upload a few days ago.  this silent bag is screaming elegance.  i adore the simple shape, the streamlined design, and the absence of logos.

the calfskin leather is way too divine, especially after a good amount of leather conditioner.  i adore the folds, creases, and wrinkles in all the right places because they give the bag added character.  it has the right amount of slouch to it, and yet can stand on its own even when emptied.

the hardware looks, surprisingly, incredibly new considering its age.  the previous owner must have taken really good care of this bag.  the closure has a resemblance to the ubiquitous gancini hardware of ferragamo.  this type of closure has been used by multiple premier designer brands in the past, therefore i really cannot guarantee if bally copied this from ferragamo.

i have a picture of this vintage bally kelly style bag stored on my computer's inspiration folder for a very long time now, and it felt so surreal that i have the exact same style sitting on my lap as i'm writing this post.  it could be law of attraction working its magic.  or, probably just a lovely case of coincidence.

hopefully, i will not baby this one so i could get the maximum cost-per-wear for it.  but regardless, i got this for a much, much friendlier price of 1600 pesos as compared to buying it brand new.  i can see myself carrying this timeless beauty until i turn 60 or something.