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Savvy.PurseBlog · Sep 21st, 2009, 07:45 PM

I want a new hobo. No real reason why, I just do. That’s reason enough, isn’t it? While I wish I could simply buy just about any bag I look at, I typically try and give it a bit of thought before any purchase is made. After a bit of consideration, I have to say that I am liking what I am seeing here with this Kooba bag. Per usual, it is the sturdy yet fabulous leather that initially grabbed my attention.

Beyond the leather, I am also loving the old English brass hardware and saddle-stitched buckle accenting. All of these aspects come together for the Kooba Gabi Hobo making it an instant hit. It is also the single flat shoulder strap that adds something unique to the bag. Kooba is great at picking just a few details and working closely on them to ensure that the concept is totally flawless. Speaking of the shoulder strap, the 10″ drop means there is plenty of room for this bag on your shoulder without having it come up too close. And another great thing about this Kooba bag has to be how versatile the bag is. In this case, versatility applies to both one person and her use of the bag as well as the age spectrum that is covered. Mom and daughter alike would look great carrying it. Buy through Bloomingdale’s for $495.

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gacats · Sep 21st, 2009, 07:47 PM

Oh, I would carry this one, belt like thingy and all.

Stella Fleuret · Sep 21st, 2009, 10:33 PM

Eh it's okay. Found it kinda plain for my taste though. However, I do love the belt details.

karmenzsofia · Sep 22nd, 2009, 01:27 AM

The thing about Kooba for me is that I LOVE the bags in photos, but when I see them in person I'm often disappointed. The leather is different to what I expect based on the photos.

Still, this one gets a

from me.

Selkie · Sep 22nd, 2009, 06:25 AM

I really like this bag, and a good price point too.

M_Butterfly · Sep 22nd, 2009, 10:36 AM

I have to agree with KZ that Kooba bags photograph well but they do not look as good up close and personal!!

ssc0619 · Sep 22nd, 2009, 11:05 AM

I am not loving the belt thingy.

Compass Rose · Sep 23rd, 2009, 10:10 PM

Wow! A Kooba bag that is under $500!

karo · Sep 26th, 2009, 06:52 AM

Not a fan.

Minimouse · Sep 26th, 2009, 08:34 AM

I like the style, but Kooba bags have gone down in quality over the past few seasons, so I've abandoned ship!

Hessefan · Sep 26th, 2009, 08:10 PM

I disagree that they photograph well and disappoint in person, I think the exact opposite is true for me. In the photos I thought they looked great, but really love them in person and was very impressed. They are often heavy though. Nice hobo, and it does look versatile without looking overtly trendy.

calneva · Oct 19th, 2009, 11:56 PM

What a cute twist on the belted look.

NagaJolokia · Oct 20th, 2009, 09:40 AM

Didn't comment on this one in the past as I don't sometimes with bags that don't look good to me. I will this time. It's quite boring. The belt adds virtually nothing to the bag, and by itself, it's just as fashionable as a car seatbelt with its shape and plain buckle. The bag-handles and body- itself is so plain.

chaz · Oct 20th, 2009, 12:04 PM

Its ok, with the right outfit it could look really good.

carterazo · Oct 20th, 2009, 01:13 PM

Like it, but find it a bit casual.

Sep 21st, 2009, 07:45 PM	#1
Savvy.PurseBlog OP PurseBlog Savvy Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 368	Kooba Gabi Hobo I want a new hobo. No real reason why, I just do. That’s reason enough, isn’t it? While I wish I could simply buy just about any bag I look at, I typically try and give it a bit of thought before any purchase is made. After a bit of consideration, I have to say that I am liking what I am seeing here with this Kooba bag. Per usual, it is the sturdy yet fabulous leather that initially grabbed my attention. Beyond the leather, I am also loving the old English brass hardware and saddle-stitched buckle accenting. All of these aspects come together for the Kooba Gabi Hobo making it an instant hit. It is also the single flat shoulder strap that adds something unique to the bag. Kooba is great at picking just a few details and working closely on them to ensure that the concept is totally flawless. Speaking of the shoulder strap, the 10″ drop means there is plenty of room for this bag on your shoulder without having it come up too close. And another great thing about this Kooba bag has to be how versatile the bag is. In this case, versatility applies to both one person and her use of the bag as well as the age spectrum that is covered. Mom and daughter alike would look great carrying it. Buy through Bloomingdale’s for $495. View the original post on PurseBlog Savvy!

Sep 21st, 2009, 07:47 PM	#2
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 7,086	Oh, I would carry this one, belt like thingy and all.
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Sep 22nd, 2009, 01:27 AM	#4
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,888	The thing about Kooba for me is that I LOVE the bags in photos, but when I see them in person I'm often disappointed. The leather is different to what I expect based on the photos. Still, this one gets a from me.
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Sep 22nd, 2009, 06:25 AM	#5
Selkie <3 tPF Joined: Jul 2009 Location: N. E. Scotland Posts: 636	I really like this bag, and a good price point too.
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Sep 22nd, 2009, 10:36 AM	#6
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,157	I have to agree with KZ that Kooba bags photograph well but they do not look as good up close and personal!!
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Sep 21st, 2009, 10:33 PM	#3
Stella Fleuret Sofa King Banned Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,603	Eh it's okay. Found it kinda plain for my taste though. However, I do love the belt details.

Sep 22nd, 2009, 11:05 AM	#7
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 6,038	I am not loving the belt thingy.

Sep 23rd, 2009, 10:10 PM	#8
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,627	Wow! A Kooba bag that is under $500!
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Sep 26th, 2009, 06:52 AM	#9
karo Living my life Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Brussels, Europe Posts: 12,169	Not a fan.

Sep 26th, 2009, 08:34 AM	#10
Minimouse Member Joined: May 2007 Location: The Oil Capital of the World Posts: 3,758	I like the style, but Kooba bags have gone down in quality over the past few seasons, so I've abandoned ship!
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Sep 26th, 2009, 08:10 PM	#11
Hessefan Member Joined: Sep 2009 Location: UK Posts: 145	I disagree that they photograph well and disappoint in person, I think the exact opposite is true for me. In the photos I thought they looked great, but really love them in person and was very impressed. They are often heavy though. Nice hobo, and it does look versatile without looking overtly trendy.

Oct 19th, 2009, 11:56 PM	#12
calneva drive life Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Overworkedville Posts: 547	What a cute twist on the belted look.

Oct 20th, 2009, 09:40 AM	#13
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,835	Didn't comment on this one in the past as I don't sometimes with bags that don't look good to me. I will this time. It's quite boring. The belt adds virtually nothing to the bag, and by itself, it's just as fashionable as a car seatbelt with its shape and plain buckle. The bag-handles and body- itself is so plain.
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Oct 20th, 2009, 12:04 PM	#14
chaz Superstar DJ Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Blissful!! Posts: 14,188	Its ok, with the right outfit it could look really good.
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Oct 20th, 2009, 01:13 PM	#15
carterazo Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: cerquita, muy cerquita... Posts: 207	Like it, but find it a bit casual.
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