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Archival Vintage Tod’s 2000s Pebbled Leather Carey Sacca Grande Tote - Vibrant Cherry Red (Lipstick / Crimson) An exceptional archival piece from Tod’s—the Pebbled Leather "Carey Sacca Grande" Tote. Featuring a stunning, vibrant cherry red colorway (also beautifully described as a classic Lipstick Red or rich Crimson), this mid-2000s piece is framed by an elegant, slightly lighter tonal contrast topstitching and classic silver-tone hardware. This piece is a dream find for lovers of nostalgic, effortless luxury. This piece perfectly encapsulates the premium, understated sophistication of the golden-era 2000s Tod’s aesthetic, showcasing the house's absolute mastery in working with top-tier Italian calfskin leather. This iconic Sacca silhouette features a beautifully slouchy, oversized hobo tote frame accented by distinctive side belt buckle details that serve as a striking, beautiful design element while anchoring the bag's relaxed shape. The subtle contrast of the slightly lighter red topstitching catches the light perfectly, accentuating the bag's fine craftsmanship, structural curves, and premium paneling. It serves as an exceptional styling piece, instantly elevating a casual denim ensemble or anchoring a sleek, minimalist "pop of red" fall look. Finding this archival silhouette in a pristine, near-new condition configuration—tapping directly into the true reds currently dominating global fashion forecasts—makes it a spectacular addition for serious vintage curators who value craftsmanship heritage and bold daily functionality. Listing currency in HKD. Settling in the listing currency will help you minimize platform conversion fees. • Material: Premium durable pebbled calfskin leather body, genuine matching leather dual top handles, and integrated side adjustment belt straps. Fully lined interior compartment with premium durable textiles and silver-tone hardware accents. • Design & Usability: Iconic mid-2000s structured-yet-slouchy hobo tote silhouette featuring an exceptionally spacious design. Equipped with dual comfortable rolled leather shoulder handles that drape effortlessly over the arm or shoulder. The upper opening gently gathers and cinches via the beautifully detailed side buckles, creating a fluid, draped leather profile that dynamically adapts to how much you carry. • Details: Secure magnetic snap top closure opening into an expansive main compartment offering exceptional everyday utility. The upper perimeter is beautifully defined by dual leather belt straps detail with polished silver-tone buckles that add a gorgeous structural accent. The entire frame is detailed with highly intentional, slightly lighter contrast stitching that beautifully emphasizes the premium leather grain. Features a signature dangling silver-tone oval metal Tod's logo charm suspended from the handle anchor. The interior includes a spacious zip pocket for secure storage of your essentials. • Approximate Dimensions (Laid Flat, Empty): - Width: 43 cm (at the widest point) - Width: 31 cm (at top opening) - Height: 35 cm (excluding handles) - Depth: 8.5 cm (base seam to seam) Expands dynamically when filled - Strap drop: 19 cm • Condition Details: Barely worn and meticulously stored over the decades, this vintage piece remains in immaculate, near-flawless exterior condition. It has been beautifully preserved to retain its classic pebbled leather charm and structured hardware brilliance: - Leather & Structural Integrity: The premium pebbled calfskin leather body remains exceptionally strong, vibrant, and entirely free of major structural flaws. The exterior body is completely pristine, showing absolutely zero leather rubbing, handle wear, or corner scuffs—retaining its beautifully rich, punchy lipstick red tone perfectly across all corners and high-friction contact points. - Interior Lining: The main beige fabric interior lining remains completely intact, structurally sound, and secure for your daily belongings. The fabric exhibits a mild, localized cosmetic line of yellowish/brownish discoloration directly along the base seam. This is entirely superficial and is a natural aging response of the original factory crafting adhesive bleeding through the porous fabric over time—not a stain from actual wear or usage. The rest of the lining is exceptionally clean and bright. The inner pouch is detachable. - Edge Glazing & Trim: The original rubber edge glaze shows minor, inevitable signs of age and storage consistent with its vintage nature. However, it remains structurally sound, with no dramatic cracking, severe peeling, or stickiness. - Hardware: The silver-tone side buckles, handle hardware, and iconic dangling Tod's logo charm remain fully operational and brilliant, showing only minor, inevitable vintage storage aging and superficial surface handling. • Archival Significance & Collector's Note: - The "Pop of Red" Fall Trend: Saturated crimson, true reds, and cherry tones have emerged as the definitive statement colors for the season. Fashion forecasting reports highlight this vibrant colorway as the ultimate luxury accessory choice to break up neutral, dark autumn wardrobes without clashing. - The Contrast Stitching & Hardware Era: During the mid-2000s, luxury houses merged structured everyday utility with relaxed, oversized silhouettes, using exposed hardware accents like heavy buckles to ground the slouchy leather shapes. The intentional choice of slightly lighter contrast stitching against the rich crimson body was a signature design marker of mid-2000s Tod's, specifically curated to bring out the intricate paneling and sculptural curves of the bag for a timeless luxury aesthetic. • Inclusions: Comes with its original authentic Tod’s protective dust bag. *Remarks: - Color Accuracy: This item features a true, vivid red hue with neutral-to-cool undertones (often described as Lipstick Red or Crimson). Please note that actual colors may vary slightly due to natural photography lighting variations and individual mobile or computer screen monitor settings. - To combat Hong Kong's high humidity, some of our pieces are stored with specialized moisture-absorbing packs. These impart a slight, clean/soapy protective scent that may linger with the item. While there may be a faint aroma initially, it will naturally fade with use. Please note this is a preventative storage measure. We do not use perfumes or other chemicals that could harm the materials of our pieces. Thank you for your understanding.