I hope that in the future, if I get some brand recognition, I will not take this road so many brands took, of gaining credibility through good products and then start making money the easy way by making poor quality products at higher prices. Huge waste of money. However, with the quality.the lining is tearing from normal wear and tear. I paid a hefty price for this bag second hand so if Id bought this new Id have felt like a right idiot and itd be going back to the shop. Ive been researching bucket bags because I love the design, and I also came across one from Sezane called the Farrow bucket bag. I also feel like their designs are losing some of that minimalism that is their signature and some of the bags are getting too fussy. My 8-year-old Clare Vivier Tropezienne tote needs to be replaced (its veg-tanned leather and in the last year the brown color has started rubbing off on my clothes! For alternate brands, you can try looking at Hester Van Eeghen, Haerfest, La Contrie, Alfie Douglas, Digerolamo, Gali . Its appaling to see the quality of this bag. [] like these, especially when so much of its price is hype-driven instead of substance-driven (ahem, Mansur Gavriel, Balenciaga, [], Thanks for your review. New Printania member? saved me a potential heart ache. The natural color is much lighter and is the one whose patina is affected most over time. But thats the power of brands. On the other hand, if you go to a smaller brand or local maker, it is actually likelier that their customer service would be more personalized and inclusive. It turns out that they use 2 thin pieces, glued together. ( the part close to the opening where the flap is). My straps are showing a ton of wear, and the bottom corners are too. I had to order this from overseas too, what a waste. I have been looking at Polne online but unfortunately havent had a chance to inspect them in person yet. I saved a whole lot of money. The leather was around 1-1.5mm thick (vegetable tanned leather for bag-making is usually 1-3mm thick, but usually thick), and the colouring of the interior of the bag was likewise very plasticky. Is there something you can recommend in stoping it from getting worse? I dont know if the quality is better with the raw ones (the bags have a version where the interior is raw, and not painted/coloured), but the bags have special tags on them to highlight the use of vegetable tanned leather, and in their marketing it seemed to be one of the main selling points. Oh wow that sucks. *The ColisExpat service enables the clients order to be shipped to a French address, from which it will be re-shipped to a selected country. Ive been eyeing the lady and bucket bag for years now, but always wondered how it would hold up over time. Hi I sent it to your email below. Again, most people dont care about this stuff, but hey, I DO! Would you perhaps do a review on Polene bags in future? The correct way to do it would be to use fewer, but larger stitches done by hand, or to use rivets (but this wouldnt be in line with their aesthetic, unless they do leather-covered rivets). We may earn a commission when you use one of our links to make a purchase. Note that the calf leather is not the same as their original vegetable-tanned leather, BUT the details Ive focused on have more to do with the overall make and craftsmanship, so I think it also applies to the original veg-tan ones. Because they didnt stitch the top part together, it is only glued together and separates from wear and tear. MG did not take my sisters friends bag back so I dont think it had any sort of service warranty. Most people, Ive learned, really just care about brand and aesthetics. From there, design duo Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel added ready-to-wear and shoes to its lineup of signature Mansur Gavriel bags. Good review, and keep them coming. If not maybe it could be another review! So glad I stumbled upon this detailed review. Your photos are so clear and detailed and you explained so well. Or, you can opt to have them add stitches all around the top edge so it doesnt separate againBUT this would affect how the bag looks and potentially its resale value, unless youre selling it to someone who would appreciate the fixes. Before, I thought their prices were really reasonable given the leather and everything, but now, after having inspected the bags myself, I find their pricing to be not proportionate to the quality of the product, although Im sure theyre also just capitalising on the cult demand and whatnot. I picked the bag up off the shelf and my immediate impression was that the bag felt very flimsy and plasticky. MGs bags, in particular the bucket bag that made them a cult favourite the world over, are beautifully designed, truly. For decades, designers have been putting their heads together to try to come up with the ultimate formula for creating a bag whose retail success has just as much impact as its fashion footprint. Viel Spa beim Stbern in unserem Mansur Gavriel Sortiment! great review! Long story short it sat in my closet for forever and I think I gave it away of threw it out I cant remember but it was. There was an error. Save your size and filter the items with just one click. Thanks so much! I contacted the brand. While mine was relatively well-made, I was overall disappointed. Compared to Mansurs, where some bag edges are not stitched together even though its a seam. Cookie Notice
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Operational cookies can't be disabled to the extent we use them to provide you our services. It may indeed be calf leather, but not one of good quality. Is there any leather glue you recommend to glue the two layers again? Yes, you read that right. Not on YouTube, just here at the moment. Ill see if I can find a leather bag specialist in my area. Glad I could be of help. This was not a cheap bag and Im really annoyed at the lack of customer service and refusal to fix the fault with th bag. I do like Szane from afar but have not yet had the chance to inspect one up close, but definitely that is a much more reasonable price range! Secondhand is indeed a good way to try something out, especially if the price is a barrier. Perfect to match my Louboutin booties! Id love to see a photo if youre okay to send it to me! All rights reserved. All along I thought they used a single piece of leather or veg-tan leather, and the color inside was due to some sort of color finish that they had custom-made at whichever tannery they work with. Overall good consistency of stitches (the sizes are consistent, generally straight), with a few minor deviations here and there. Note that this may impact your experience of the site and the services
Asian & Pacific Islander Designers & Owned Brands, Mansur Gavriel X Marimekko Mini Bucket Bag. Sadly, even Italians say that Made in Italy doesnt mean what it used to (and it also doesnt mean it was made by Italians haha). Hope that helps. If you take it to your local bag repair place or specialist, they should be able to glue it back together and apply a new edge finish. One of the great things about vegtan leather is the smell, as well as a greattexture and feel when in hand, but the MG bags I inspected had none of that. Its something that I myself only learnedwhile doing research. Check your inbox for further details from us. Shop unique pre- loved pieces for your wardrobe! a thousand dollar for such craftmanship is so not worth it. Hi Cat, good idea getting it on eBay for a better price! Discover our latest designer treasures here! It felt like synthetic leather, which really shattered my previously high esteem held for the brand. I took the opportunity to document the parts of the bag that had started to fail/come apart after only about a year of use. Truly style over substance. Was able to take a look at some of MGs newer styles, featuring the softer leather and the more soft-pleated styles (in La Samaritaine Paris), the Lilium in caramel (which is pretty much the Loewe hammock bag) and the soft and slouchy clutch, also in caramel. And take a look at the reverse side of the calf leather, too. Hence I got my MG backpack on eBay. I agree 100% re: hunting down independent brands! Regardless I was in love with the look and felt like a million bucks! Given this price point though, its still loads better than the Balenciaga that I absolutely loathe, so theres that. Your browser is out of date and no longer supported. Oh yikes, I cant believe it happens so soon. Thank you for sending the photo! So basicallyMansur Gavriel gets top marks for the design which, sadly, is usually the only thing that matters to most people (I mean they dont give out CFDA awards for sturdiness/quality, do they? FOR A FEW WEEKS! Very well written blog. Thanks for sharing your experience! But given how easily the exterior is damaged, I doubt very much that this is good calf leather. Mini Tulipano Leather Top Handle Bag - Yellow, Mini Vegetable Tanned Leather Bucket Bag - Black, Mini Swing Leather Shoulder Bag - Natural, Vegetable Tanned Leather Mini Bucket Bag - Multicolor, Edith Small Topstitched Leather Shoulder Bag - Black, Flamenco Drawstring Mini Leather Clutch Bag - Multicolor, Luz Leather-trim Faux-raffia Clutch Bag - Multicolor, Yenky Logo-flocked Cotton-canvas Tote Bag - White, Alphabet Grained-leather Cross-body Bag - Black, Gucci Bucket bags and bucket purses for Women, Kate Spade Bucket bags and bucket purses for Women, Tory Burch Bucket bags and bucket purses for Women, COACH Bucket bags and bucket purses for Women, Mansur Gavriel Bucket bags and bucket purses for Women, Mansur Gavriel Clutches and evening bags for Women, Louis Vuitton Bucket bags and bucket purses for Women, Mansur Gavriel Crossbody bags and purses for Women, Fendi Bucket bags and bucket purses for Women, Mansur Gavriel Beach bag tote and straw bags for Women, Jimmy Choo Bucket bags and bucket purses for Women, Women's Bucket bags and bucket purses on Sale, Pleats Please Issey Miyake Bags for Women, Mansur Gavriel Wallets and cardholders for Women. Oops! I looked closer to see if maybe it was some sort of wax or protective coating, but it seemed like it was a coating similar to what you would find on patent leather but thinner and matte. That tote is more than 900 euros, cmon. And finally, I took my gauge out to see how thick the bag is. Thank you for your kind comments! XD. You can try taking it to a leather cleaner (leather bag specialists who usually provide services for cleaning and restoring leather bags), they might be able to recolor it in such a way that the color would be better sealed in (although I dont think this is fool-proof). And I def prefer raw interior. Are you familiar at all with this bag? Yes, cognac is a dyed color. And thats not the worst part of this revelation. There are no items on this page that match your "Sort By" selection. view our
You've run out of room for more hearts. Otherwise, for the price point of MG, I think we would actually be better off hunting down lesser known artisanal brands who likely are not in the big department stores. Im not too familiar with Clare Vivier, but if the leather is veg-tanned that has been coloured, then it is possible to stain clothes, especially if the color was not sealed in. Its helpful to know that the lambskin version isnt any better than the vegtan. After I got over the shock of the poor leather quality, I moved on to inspecting the stitches and finishing. But alas, its #UnpopularOpinion timeI was so disappointedto find so many things wrong with the bags. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I think this is applicable more so to this type of handle which is machine-sewn, because the stitches punch so many tiny holes into the handle that it really would act like a perforation line. The leather is even more plasticky-feeling and thin now, and everything just feels flimsy. Hi! At present, there may be limitations in the availability of customer service by telephone. It was so stiff! Please remove some and try again. certain cookies. In a similar price range there are many decent bags like Tods (certain styles, especially if youre able to score some classic ones in an outlet or on sale, are within that price range https://theleathercrafter.wordpress.com/2017/02/21/bag-review-tods-signature-tote/ ) and Danse Lente (review here https://theleathercrafter.wordpress.com/2020/12/04/danse-lente-phoebe-bis-honest-review/ ) , and usually indie or small brands would also have pieces in this price range, so it would be good to try to check out your local makers and they would typically have great value for the quality. Thank you! Thanks for your comment. Pay less for the brands you Lovewith LovetheSales.com. Crowned the 'first post-recession it-bag' by the industry online platform.