Welcome to The Purse Forum.

Savvy.PurseBlog · Sep 9th, 2009, 08:05 AM

More often than not, the names that designers give their bags make sense. Sometimes it’s a woman’s name, sometimes it’s a descriptive name, but it’s usually pretty obvious where they come from.

But I can’t quite figure out why the Gryson Painted Violet Bag is advertised as such – does it look painted to you? I’m having a hard time seeing any special effect at all. If I’m missing something, please enlighten me.

Don’t get me wrong, I love the bag. Quite a bit. But if we’re going to talk about painting, I’d like to see a bit more of a dramatic effect, particularly since I have questions about how well a painted finish, as opposed to a dyed one, will wear over time. If it might not last as long, you might as well get the visual bang for your buck, right? This looks exactly the same as distressed dyed leather, and most handbag enthusiasts are used to doing what’s necessary to care for that kind of color process.

But other than that, I kind of adore it. The lines are modern and not too finished, giving it a young, edgy vibe that probably appeals to exactly the kinds of girls that Gryson wants carrying her bags. And whether it’s painted, dyed, or color with voodoo, the bag’s leather looks phenomenal – soft but textured, tough but not too tough. Regardless of the specious nature of the painted effect, sign me up for this bag. Buy through ShopBop for $755.

View the original post on PurseBlog Savvy!

Compass Rose · Sep 9th, 2009, 09:01 AM

I like it!

M_Butterfly · Sep 9th, 2009, 11:10 AM

Not for me!!

moi et mes sacs · Sep 9th, 2009, 03:40 PM

Very pretty bag. Great price.

ssc0619 · Sep 9th, 2009, 04:26 PM

I don't like the long pieces on the side of the bag.

gacats · Sep 9th, 2009, 08:52 PM

Something is just off to me.

Stella Fleuret · Sep 9th, 2009, 09:52 PM

Plain and boring. And the strap is blah too.

BagsRmyLife · Sep 10th, 2009, 10:01 AM

Where's the paint? I was expecting something artsy and retro...not bleh...

karmenzsofia · Sep 10th, 2009, 12:01 PM

I'm on the fence with this one. It looks like a comfy bag, but while I like fun straps, I'm not liking the scrunched top and the long legs sticking out from this one.

Selkie · Sep 15th, 2009, 05:03 AM

Can't see the paint, but I still like the bag.

noon · Sep 15th, 2009, 09:40 AM

This bag seems really dated to me.

LV-PRADAfanatic · Sep 15th, 2009, 06:47 PM

boring

Sep 9th, 2009, 08:05 AM	#1
Savvy.PurseBlog OP PurseBlog Savvy Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 363	Gryson Painted Violet Bag More often than not, the names that designers give their bags make sense. Sometimes it’s a woman’s name, sometimes it’s a descriptive name, but it’s usually pretty obvious where they come from. But I can’t quite figure out why the Gryson Painted Violet Bag is advertised as such – does it look painted to you? I’m having a hard time seeing any special effect at all. If I’m missing something, please enlighten me. Don’t get me wrong, I love the bag. Quite a bit. But if we’re going to talk about painting, I’d like to see a bit more of a dramatic effect, particularly since I have questions about how well a painted finish, as opposed to a dyed one, will wear over time. If it might not last as long, you might as well get the visual bang for your buck, right? This looks exactly the same as distressed dyed leather, and most handbag enthusiasts are used to doing what’s necessary to care for that kind of color process. But other than that, I kind of adore it. The lines are modern and not too finished, giving it a young, edgy vibe that probably appeals to exactly the kinds of girls that Gryson wants carrying her bags. And whether it’s painted, dyed, or color with voodoo, the bag’s leather looks phenomenal – soft but textured, tough but not too tough. Regardless of the specious nature of the painted effect, sign me up for this bag. Buy through ShopBop for $755. View the original post on PurseBlog Savvy!

Sep 9th, 2009, 09:01 AM	#2
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,626	I like it!
	__________________ Teddie says......"They'll never find me in here"! My jewelry creations at: www.greenfeatherdesigns.com

Sep 9th, 2009, 11:10 AM	#3
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157	Not for me!!
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157

Sep 9th, 2009, 03:40 PM	#4
moi et mes sacs Science Geek! Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 5,862	Very pretty bag. Great price.
	__________________ By learning you will teach; by teaching you will learn. Latin proverb

Sep 9th, 2009, 08:52 PM	#6
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 7,086	Something is just off to me.
	__________________ GaCats Proud Navy Mom 2010 Wishlist: 1 Chanel bag - still thinking LV Damier Neverfull I'm editing my possessions, folks!

Sep 9th, 2009, 04:26 PM	#5
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 6,002	I don't like the long pieces on the side of the bag.

Sep 9th, 2009, 09:52 PM	#7
Stella Fleuret Sofa King Banned Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,603	Plain and boring. And the strap is blah too.

Sep 10th, 2009, 10:01 AM	#8
BagsRmyLife Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: - NyC - Posts: 5,161	Where's the paint? I was expecting something artsy and retro...not bleh...

Sep 10th, 2009, 12:01 PM	#9
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	I'm on the fence with this one. It looks like a comfy bag, but while I like fun straps, I'm not liking the scrunched top and the long legs sticking out from this one.
	__________________ Satisfied but wishing 4 a WTM Mini and an AP ~~* Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it necessary? Is it kind? Or, more importantly, is it funny?

Sep 15th, 2009, 05:03 AM	#10
Selkie <3 tPF Joined: Jul 2009 Location: N. E. Scotland Posts: 636	Can't see the paint, but I still like the bag.
	__________________ Mulberry Family Oak Bayswater EW Bayswater JC Family Studded Saba Diane Biker leather and Elaph snake Ramona Balenciaga Family GSH Day, GSH Money AW 09 First

Sep 15th, 2009, 09:40 AM	#11
noon Sun in my eyes Joined: Apr 2007 Location: in the middle of the desert Posts: 4,557	This bag seems really dated to me.
	__________________ Oh LIPGLOSS you make my lips so pink and sexy but I dont need you, because I could just use LIPSTICK - Paris Hilton Carrie: Honey, if it hurts so much, why are we going shopping? Samantha: I have a broken toe, not a broken spirit. - SATC

Sep 15th, 2009, 06:47 PM	#12
LV-PRADAfanatic Built Hot for LV Joined: Oct 2007 Location: That's ME ^_^ Posts: 14,739	boring
	__________________ All so LoVely, so little time to get them all

Welcome to The Purse Forum.

Our Purse Forum, or TPF, is the #1 online social network for everything designer handbag related. Join over 200,000 enthusiastic members in this friendly community and start engaging in the discussion today.