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Savvy.PurseBlog · Oct 22nd, 2009, 04:25 PM

Sigh. Furla, why, oh why did you add that extra strap to this otherwise lovely bag? Honestly, there is no reason to attempt to make this bag a shoulder bag. It would look oh so much better as the nice shopper it was meant to be. The Furla Elisabeth Medium Shopper is one of those bags that was so close to hitting it out of the park until someone went and added a strap that really has no business being there.

I mean, I seriously love almost every other aspect of this bag. The deep red leather looks fabulous and downright touchable. I love the double handles because they, much like the leather, scream “grab me”. Furla is known to make bags that last and I am sure this is a great example of that. The deep color would be fabulous with so many Fall or Winter outfits. Well, the good thing about that awful shoulder strap is that is removable. I might consider buying this bag if I could instantly remove the strap and burn it. See, that’s how much I think the strap is not needed! Buy through Piperlime for $525.

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ssc0619 · Oct 22nd, 2009, 04:40 PM

I agree about not needing a strap, and especially not that ugly strap!!

calneva · Oct 22nd, 2009, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by ssc0619

I agree about not needing a strap, and especially not that ugly strap!!

lol, but so true.

karmenzsofia · Oct 22nd, 2009, 05:42 PM

Boring bag, ugly strap.

NagaJolokia · Oct 23rd, 2009, 10:29 AM

Just boring in every way, except the color is actually okay.

karo · Oct 24th, 2009, 03:30 PM

I have this bag in a metalic water green with a beige strap (that can be taken off easily) and I think it's a great bag. This red looks lovely I think, but the black strap is ugly indeed.

aliysiah · Oct 25th, 2009, 05:04 AM

It's kinda funny though, there are a few women here that likes adding an extra strap to their shoulder bags. Either to lengthen the shoulder drop, or wear it crossbody. I'm fine with that. I think if Furla can make the strap look much more attractive and not a boring black one (it looks like a backpack or duffel bag strap), I might give them some credit. But it's truly disappointing they had to screw it up.

The bag is nothing special though, it's plain and blah. I do however, love the shape of it. But overall, I'm not a fan.

gacats · Oct 25th, 2009, 08:46 AM

I like the color. Period.

M_Butterfly · Oct 26th, 2009, 12:41 PM

I like the color and shape. the strap to me is not necessary!

Compass Rose · Oct 27th, 2009, 08:36 AM

Now, couldn't they have attached a different strap instead of that boring strip of leather? Not a very good look.

Oct 22nd, 2009, 04:25 PM	#1
Savvy.PurseBlog OP PurseBlog Savvy Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 360	Furla Elisabeth Medium Shopper Sigh. Furla, why, oh why did you add that extra strap to this otherwise lovely bag? Honestly, there is no reason to attempt to make this bag a shoulder bag. It would look oh so much better as the nice shopper it was meant to be. The Furla Elisabeth Medium Shopper is one of those bags that was so close to hitting it out of the park until someone went and added a strap that really has no business being there. I mean, I seriously love almost every other aspect of this bag. The deep red leather looks fabulous and downright touchable. I love the double handles because they, much like the leather, scream “grab me”. Furla is known to make bags that last and I am sure this is a great example of that. The deep color would be fabulous with so many Fall or Winter outfits. Well, the good thing about that awful shoulder strap is that is removable. I might consider buying this bag if I could instantly remove the strap and burn it. See, that’s how much I think the strap is not needed! Buy through Piperlime for $525. View the original post on PurseBlog Savvy!

Oct 22nd, 2009, 05:42 PM	#4
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,872	Boring bag, ugly strap.
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Oct 23rd, 2009, 10:29 AM	#5
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,808	Just boring in every way, except the color is actually okay.
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Oct 25th, 2009, 05:04 AM	#7
aliysiah Sofa King Banned Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 810	It's kinda funny though, there are a few women here that likes adding an extra strap to their shoulder bags. Either to lengthen the shoulder drop, or wear it crossbody. I'm fine with that. I think if Furla can make the strap look much more attractive and not a boring black one (it looks like a backpack or duffel bag strap), I might give them some credit. But it's truly disappointing they had to screw it up. The bag is nothing special though, it's plain and blah. I do however, love the shape of it. But overall, I'm not a fan.
aliysiah Sofa King Banned Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 810	Last edited by aliysiah; Oct 25th, 2009 at 05:08 AM.

Oct 25th, 2009, 08:46 AM	#8
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 7,082	I like the color. Period.
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Oct 22nd, 2009, 04:40 PM	#2
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,936	I agree about not needing a strap, and especially not that ugly strap!!

Oct 24th, 2009, 03:30 PM	#6
karo Living my life Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Brussels, Europe Posts: 12,162	I have this bag in a metalic water green with a beige strap (that can be taken off easily) and I think it's a great bag. This red looks lovely I think, but the black strap is ugly indeed.

Oct 26th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#9
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157	I like the color and shape. the strap to me is not necessary!
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Oct 27th, 2009, 08:36 AM	#10
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,617	Now, couldn't they have attached a different strap instead of that boring strip of leather? Not a very good look.
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