Bottega Veneta Jodie: what makes the knot, the slouch and the handle read right?

Bags QC & Legit Check
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The Andiamo and Cassette thread covers the weave in depth. The Jodie-style hobo has a different main tell: the knot. Plus the slouch and the handle shape. If that is your question too, see the thread on Chanel 22 QC. Weave aside, what makes a Jodie-style bag read right? There is more detail in Bottega Veneta Andiamo and Cassette.

Pros of the model: very recognisable shape. Cons: that shape is exactly what people notice. :slightly_smiling_face:

Related threads: Chanel 19 QC.

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Point by point.

  1. The knot: the check. It should be plump, rounded and tight, sitting neatly where the handle meets the body. Flag if it’s flat, loose, lopsided or visibly glued.
  2. Knot position: centred on the bag, with the handle balanced on both sides.
  3. Handle: a smooth, continuous curve. Flag a handle that kinks or is visibly thinner on one side.
  4. Slouch: soft, rounded body. Flag a stiff body that holds a shape on its own.
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TL;DR: also look inside the knot.

The detail others miss: the leather folded into the knot. On the reference it’s soft and folds smoothly. Thick or stiff leather can’t knot cleanly, so you get creases or a bulky, square knot. If the knot looks off, the leather choice is usually why, and that’s batch-level.

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That’s exactly it. The Jodie only works because the leather is soft enough to tie. A bag with a perfect weave but stiff leather will always have a slightly awkward knot and a body that doesn’t drape.

For softness, ask for a short video of someone holding it by the handle. The body should drop and fold softly against the hand.

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Pros and cons on the weave for this model, briefly?

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Briefly, since it’s covered elsewhere:

  • Strips even in width, no gaps, consistent direction.
  • On the Jodie, check the weave where the body curves into the knot. That’s where it bunches if the pattern isn’t cut well.

Everything else on the weave: see the Andiamo and Cassette thread.

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One disagreement with the “knot flaws are batch-level” idea. Knot position and tightness can vary unit to unit. A slightly off-centre knot is often exchangeable. A square, bulky knot from stiff leather isn’t.

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Jodie-style QC checklist, beyond the weave:

Point Ask for Pass looks like Level
Knot shape Close-up, straight on and at an angle Plump, rounded, tight; no glue Batch (leather)
Knot position Front straight on Centred, handle balanced Unit
Leather in the knot Close-up of the folds Smooth folds, not bulky or creased Batch
Handle Front and side Smooth continuous curve, even thickness Unit
Slouch Video held by the handle Body drops and folds softly Batch
Weave at the knot Close-up where body meets knot Even strips, no bunching Unit/batch

The leather decides the knot. If the knot is square or bulky, the leather is too stiff, and exchanging the unit won’t help.

[[PHOTO: Jodie-style knot close-up next to a reference, showing a plump rounded knot with soft folds]]

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Pros: knot first, weave second, finally clear. Cons: none.