THIS bag Vs. THAT bag - Page 9

leyla m. · 07-05-2005

i got the mulberry. and ive seen the paddington on a customer. its smaller than mine.
i would go for the roxanne

lilach · 07-05-2005

Actually i would buy the Balenciaga. The cerf is fabulous yes but it alwas reminds me mote of a shopper then a business bag. eg. me beeing a lawyer i could never ever wear a bag over my shoulder cause it looks so "casual friday" The shape of the balenciaga is more of a classic business bag so i would go for it.
It is all up to your profession ;-)

Tinuviel · 07-05-2005

Cerf definitely.

circoit · 07-05-2005

I vote for the paddington. The Roxanne looks awkward and boxy to me - and because of its front pockets and buckles, I would say it is more trendy looking and less classic than the Paddington.

The Paddington, despite its popularity, does not have trendy written all over it. Other than the padlock, there is minimal hardware - and the shape is very classic.

Also, keep in mind that even though you can't stop hearing about the Paddington here on the chat boards - in real life it is not that common of a bag. With the exception of a few major cities, if you bought a Paddington you may very well go your entire life without seeing another person carrying one.

That being said - they are both very heavy bags and as a new mom myself I try to avoid big, heavy bags. I am currently on the waiting list for a medium Balenciaga and am also looking for the perfect, big Bottega Veneta.

Elegance.Is.Refusal. · 07-05-2005

mulberry roxanne it looks so delish and if i had the money i would buy it! but i dont have a clue how big it is

hugryhippo · 07-05-2005

I dont like the roxy, so my vote goes for the paddington. The roxy is too boxy and impractical.....

pucci_mama · 07-05-2005

its quite heavy too..

Eclecticbagz · 07-05-2005

i've noticed pictures of tan paddington on ebay and different websites show different shades of that tan color...i really like the color of kates bosworths...could anyone with the tan say that hers is a true representation of that color?

how deep is the paddington? normally 14" length is kinda small for me, but if the bag is deep, it kinda makes up for its size in length and height.

on netaporter website, it looks so short,structured and squat, but on kate, the leather looks squishy and kinda long vertically. does this bag mold to your stuff inside like a monogram speedy?

also, weight is not too much of an issue for me since i tend to carry a lot anyways, my bags end up feelilng like they weigh ten pounds

thanks again all!!

vintage_princess · 07-05-2005

The bag is quite long horizontally, but i have noticed too, that pics of the bag on websites which sell the paddington make the bag look really small when in fact its much bigger in real life. The leather is not that squishy, its quite thick and sturdy and feels like luggage.

the_dark_angel · 07-05-2005

^^ Yeah it is really bigger than seen in pictures and the colour is the same
as the kate's picture.. nice lovely colour..
Also the leather is not as slouchy as people expect
(not 'buttery soft' as balenciaga of course!)
I tend to put alot of things into bags so I dont usually go out with my
paddington or roxanne when I have to bring books..
can really kill you if you stuff alot in those two bags..

klow-chloe' · 08-05-2005

^^^ The bag is quite big and roomy and the shape of the bag with your stuffs inside , if when you hold it or carry it it will look like Kate's picture. That' why I love this bag.

PrincessImp. · 08-05-2005

baghag, I went down to Chanel to check out the cerf, and it retails for S$3180 in Singapore. Unfortunately, they only have the tan and the pink available, though I did ask the SA to help me order a black.

All I can say is, GO FOR THE CERF!!!

I think it's really gorgeous whether you carry it on your arm or over your shoulder. It's the kind of bag that will last and last in terms of style and it is so classic.

Jujube22 · 08-05-2005

I had been wanting an oak-colored Roxanne ever since I saw it on the Mulberry website and last week I finally saw the bag in person at the San Francisco NM...and I was soo disappointed. As some people have already mentioned, it looked too boxy, clumsy and big on me. And I was 'thisclose' to buying it! Saw 2 girls carrying Paddingtons that day and the bag looks good in real life. The padlock and the overall size of the bag are larger than I expected but I still like it.

PrincessImp. · 08-05-2005

I vote for the paddington. I have seen the Roxanne in real life and I feel that the paddington is easier to handle..

baghag21 · 09-05-2005

Thanks for all the fabulous advise...the pros and cons of each bag

!!! That's why I love this forum....

Has anyone seen the dark brown Cerf? My local SA thinks it may be more suitable for my style as she thinks the black may be a little too conservative for me. Of course I'll have the last say...

! Also, does anyone know the price of the Cerf in London or Paris?

For the Balenciaga Office the black would be best...

There's another Chanel tote which I've seen in the Paris Chanel store on Ave. Montaigne. Out of the 5 Chanel boutiques in Paris, that was the only store which I saw the tote in. It was a caviar quilted tote with the embossed CC logo on the front and classic chain leather handles with a leather shoulder piece. Luuuuuurve that bag and regretting big time not buying it then

!!! Does anyone know of the bag or if it's available in the US, London or Paris?

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leyla m. V.I.P. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: shoe emporium Gender: femme Posts: 16,473	i got the mulberry. and ive seen the paddington on a customer. its smaller than mine. i would go for the roxanne __________________ http://www.work-in-progress-blog.com/ weet tweet tweet @w_i_p_monaco

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lilach rising star Join Date: Feb 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 191	Actually i would buy the Balenciaga. The cerf is fabulous yes but it alwas reminds me mote of a shopper then a business bag. eg. me beeing a lawyer i could never ever wear a bag over my shoulder cause it looks so "casual friday" The shape of the balenciaga is more of a classic business bag so i would go for it. It is all up to your profession ;-) __________________ I can do everything a man can. But i do it better and in high heels

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Elegance.Is.Refusal. tea time Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: U.K. Gender: femme Posts: 4,445	mulberry roxanne it looks so delish and if i had the money i would buy it! but i dont have a clue how big it is __________________ "It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion. that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure." - Coco Chanel http://cedricandfanny.blogspot.com/

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hugryhippo windowshopping Join Date: Apr 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 32	I dont like the roxy, so my vote goes for the paddington. The roxy is too boxy and impractical..... __________________ Hungryhippo - not hugryhippo! oh well too late :(

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Tinuviel V.I.P. Join Date: May 2003 Location: button moon Gender: femme Posts: 5,729	Cerf definitely.

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circoit backstage pass Join Date: Apr 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 632	I vote for the paddington. The Roxanne looks awkward and boxy to me - and because of its front pockets and buckles, I would say it is more trendy looking and less classic than the Paddington. The Paddington, despite its popularity, does not have trendy written all over it. Other than the padlock, there is minimal hardware - and the shape is very classic. Also, keep in mind that even though you can't stop hearing about the Paddington here on the chat boards - in real life it is not that common of a bag. With the exception of a few major cities, if you bought a Paddington you may very well go your entire life without seeing another person carrying one. That being said - they are both very heavy bags and as a new mom myself I try to avoid big, heavy bags. I am currently on the waiting list for a medium Balenciaga and am also looking for the perfect, big Bottega Veneta.

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pucci_mama Frozen irony. Join Date: Feb 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 4,995	its quite heavy too..

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Eclecticbagz front row Join Date: May 2005 Location: Honolulu Gender: femme Posts: 388	i've noticed pictures of tan paddington on ebay and different websites show different shades of that tan color...i really like the color of kates bosworths...could anyone with the tan say that hers is a true representation of that color? how deep is the paddington? normally 14" length is kinda small for me, but if the bag is deep, it kinda makes up for its size in length and height. on netaporter website, it looks so short,structured and squat, but on kate, the leather looks squishy and kinda long vertically. does this bag mold to your stuff inside like a monogram speedy? also, weight is not too much of an issue for me since i tend to carry a lot anyways, my bags end up feelilng like they weigh ten pounds thanks again all!! Last edited by Eclecticbagz; 07-05-2005 at 01:59 PM.

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vintage_princess Adorable illusion Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London Gender: femme Posts: 6,644	The bag is quite long horizontally, but i have noticed too, that pics of the bag on websites which sell the paddington make the bag look really small when in fact its much bigger in real life. The leather is not that squishy, its quite thick and sturdy and feels like luggage. __________________ "...jus flip up ur collar, pull up ur sleeves and wear it loose... done less FOB like"

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the_dark_angel rising star Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Gender: femme Posts: 137	^^ Yeah it is really bigger than seen in pictures and the colour is the same as the kate's picture.. nice lovely colour.. Also the leather is not as slouchy as people expect (not 'buttery soft' as balenciaga of course!) I tend to put alot of things into bags so I dont usually go out with my paddington or roxanne when I have to bring books.. can really kill you if you stuff alot in those two bags..

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klow-chloe' fashion elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 2,909	^^^ The bag is quite big and roomy and the shape of the bag with your stuffs inside , if when you hold it or carry it it will look like Kate's picture. That' why I love this bag.

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PrincessImp. Of too many minds Join Date: Dec 2004 Gender: femme Posts: 6,683	baghag, I went down to Chanel to check out the cerf, and it retails for S$3180 in Singapore. Unfortunately, they only have the tan and the pink available, though I did ask the SA to help me order a black. All I can say is, GO FOR THE CERF!!! I think it's really gorgeous whether you carry it on your arm or over your shoulder. It's the kind of bag that will last and last in terms of style and it is so classic. __________________ *{princessimp.blogspot.com}*

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Jujube22 rising star Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco Gender: femme Posts: 194	I had been wanting an oak-colored Roxanne ever since I saw it on the Mulberry website and last week I finally saw the bag in person at the San Francisco NM...and I was soo disappointed. As some people have already mentioned, it looked too boxy, clumsy and big on me. And I was 'thisclose' to buying it! Saw 2 girls carrying Paddingtons that day and the bag looks good in real life. The padlock and the overall size of the bag are larger than I expected but I still like it.

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PrincessImp. Of too many minds Join Date: Dec 2004 Gender: femme Posts: 6,683	I vote for the paddington. I have seen the Roxanne in real life and I feel that the paddington is easier to handle.. __________________ *{princessimp.blogspot.com}*

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baghag21 backstage pass Join Date: Mar 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 606	Thanks for all the fabulous advise...the pros and cons of each bag !!! That's why I love this forum.... Has anyone seen the dark brown Cerf? My local SA thinks it may be more suitable for my style as she thinks the black may be a little too conservative for me. Of course I'll have the last say... ! Also, does anyone know the price of the Cerf in London or Paris? For the Balenciaga Office the black would be best... There's another Chanel tote which I've seen in the Paris Chanel store on Ave. Montaigne. Out of the 5 Chanel boutiques in Paris, that was the only store which I saw the tote in. It was a caviar quilted tote with the embossed CC logo on the front and classic chain leather handles with a leather shoulder piece. Luuuuuurve that bag and regretting big time not buying it then !!! Does anyone know of the bag or if it's available in the US, London or Paris?

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