Will Vera Bradley Slate Blooms Replace Java Blue?

July 15, 2010 By Dawn 1 Comment

Have you noticed that the new Vera Bradley Slate Blooms pattern, which was introduced with the fall 2010 styles, has a similar color scheme to Java Blue?  There's been some chatter on Facebook and on other online message boards that this new fabric just might replace the longstanding and much-loved Java Blue.  What do you think?

Maybe it's just wishful thinking, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say not just yet!  I wish they didn't have to retire any pattern - although I know it's necessary to make way for the new styles, I really hate to see any of them go.  But fortunately, Java Blue is now available in the newer styles, including the Metropolitan, the Side by Side Tote, the Julia Handbag, and the redesigned Hipster. [Read more...]

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Vera Bradley Java Blue Not Retiring Yet!

March 2, 2009 By Dawn 3 Comments

Vera Bradley Java Blue
The Vera Bradley Java Blue fabric pattern once again escaped retirement. It's an unfortunate situation - when new products are released, other ones are pulled out of production and retired. I always hold my breath when I find out which ones will experience this fate, wondering if one of them will be a personal favorite.

I know lots of ladies that love the Vera Bradley Java Blue fabric pattern (me included!). However, it was released way back in 2006. All of the signature fabrics released that year (as well as preceding years) have went out of production, so I was worried that we might have to say goodbye. However, it looks like it will be around for a little while longer... [Read more...]

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