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PurseBlog.com · Jul 16th, 2009, 08:05 AM

The first time that I scrolled past the Prada Tessuto & Ricamo Tote, I was entirely sure that it was Valentino. Partly that’s because of the difficulty of photographing the details of a bag like this, but partly (or maybe mostly), it’s because it really LOOKS like some of the Valentino bags we’ve seen recently. Incredibly intricate, shiny, flower-themed…that’s kind of their thing. And it’s really not Prada’s thing - their aesthetic is much more streamlined and modern, particularly in the bag department.

And the more I look at it, the clearer it becomes that Miuccia should have left this to their Italian compatriots. The sequins-and-nylon setup they’ve got going on here just isn’t working, not even a little. Valentino does a great job with this gimmick because there is order in the bags’ chaos; the Prada version just looks like someone dumped a bag of black sequins on it. Considering the price tag, I’d look elsewhere if you’re interested in a similar style. Buy through Saks for $3695.

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NagaJolokia · Jul 16th, 2009, 09:26 AM

This bag is hideous from the shape to the, you're right, chaotic mess of sequins.

Compass Rose · Jul 16th, 2009, 10:17 AM

I certainly don't like this bag at all.

karo · Jul 16th, 2009, 10:24 AM

The sequins doesn't look that bad comparing to the shape of this bag- the handle is too short for such a big bag, no propotions at all.
It really looks like a cheap version of the stunning Valentino bags.

GottaShop2 · Jul 16th, 2009, 09:26 PM

This bag would probably appeal to me more if it did not have such structured handles (almost resemble handles on a piece of small luggage). They seem too heavy for the delicate sequins.

sbelle · Jul 17th, 2009, 04:31 PM

No.

M_Butterfly · Jul 17th, 2009, 06:31 PM

It is a no no for me too!!

hotshot · Nov 8th, 2009, 06:15 PM

like it

Jul 16th, 2009, 08:05 AM	#1
PurseBlog.com OP PurseBlog.com Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 779	Prada Tessuto & Ricamo Tote The first time that I scrolled past the Prada Tessuto & Ricamo Tote, I was entirely sure that it was Valentino. Partly that’s because of the difficulty of photographing the details of a bag like this, but partly (or maybe mostly), it’s because it really LOOKS like some of the Valentino bags we’ve seen recently. Incredibly intricate, shiny, flower-themed…that’s kind of their thing. And it’s really not Prada’s thing - their aesthetic is much more streamlined and modern, particularly in the bag department. And the more I look at it, the clearer it becomes that Miuccia should have left this to their Italian compatriots. The sequins-and-nylon setup they’ve got going on here just isn’t working, not even a little. Valentino does a great job with this gimmick because there is order in the bags’ chaos; the Prada version just looks like someone dumped a bag of black sequins on it. Considering the price tag, I’d look elsewhere if you’re interested in a similar style. Buy through Saks for $3695. View the original post on PurseBlog.com!

Jul 16th, 2009, 09:26 AM	#2
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Handbag Island Posts: 2,782	This bag is hideous from the shape to the, you're right, chaotic mess of sequins.
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Jul 16th, 2009, 10:17 AM	#3
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 9,247	I certainly don't like this bag at all.
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Jul 17th, 2009, 04:31 PM	#6
sbelle Jack's the Man Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,525	No.
sbelle Jack's the Man Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,525

Jul 17th, 2009, 06:31 PM	#7
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,185	It is a no no for me too!!
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,185

Jul 16th, 2009, 10:24 AM	#4
karo Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Brussels, Europe Posts: 12,711	The sequins doesn't look that bad comparing to the shape of this bag- the handle is too short for such a big bag, no propotions at all. It really looks like a cheap version of the stunning Valentino bags.

Jul 16th, 2009, 09:26 PM	#5
GottaShop2 Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: United States of America Posts: 817	This bag would probably appeal to me more if it did not have such structured handles (almost resemble handles on a piece of small luggage). They seem too heavy for the delicate sequins.

Nov 8th, 2009, 06:15 PM	#8
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,249	like it
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,249

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