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Megs · Jun 23rd, 2009, 05:47 PM

Saks has a section on their site that tells you the best sellers in handbags and shoes for the previous week. They do this for most of their categories. Almost always the Tory Burch Reva Ballet flats are on the list along with a slew of handbags that are typically predictable and many times a bit boring. But today I saw a new bag on the best sellers last week list and rather than being bored by it I actually really am not fond of it.

Typically I praise Tods bags for their simplicity and elegance, but sometimes they miss it. And with the Tods G-Bag Bauletto Piccolo Satchel I just can’t find myself liking it. I will first say that I am not always fond of patent leather. I prefer smooshy leather to patent, as patent leather many times feels rubbery and looks too glossy. There are some designers who perfect patent leather on a handbag, but I much prefer it on a shoe. So back to this bag. The color is dramatic, sure, but I am picky about red handbags. In fact, I don’t own a red handbag. I own off-shoots of red, cranberry and wine shades, but not red. And having red patent is that much more in your face. The contrast leather trim sets this bag off more for me. It contrasts too much, looks harsh and over-the-top. The shape of the bag is cute enough, much like a bowler but it has adjustable double handles. There is an optional adjustable shoulder strap. I know many people could pull this off, but I simply am not under the guise that I am one of them. I just figured it out, this bag reminds me of a candied apple. What do you think about this Tods bag: A hit or a miss? Buy through Saks for $850.

gacats · Jun 23rd, 2009, 07:52 PM

Hmmm, I don't think so.

GTOFan · Jun 23rd, 2009, 07:58 PM

Cute, but reminds me of Dooney & Burke

sesrup · Jun 23rd, 2009, 08:12 PM

slight miss....the white stitching and choice of trim ruins it for me. but i do love the color and shape.

ssc0619 · Jun 23rd, 2009, 09:59 PM

It's a miss for me.

karo · Jul 2nd, 2009, 03:56 AM

Not a fan either.

Compass Rose · Jul 2nd, 2009, 12:31 PM

It's not a bad looking bag, but in all honesty, I'd get bored with this one pretty quickly.

LT bag lady · Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:36 PM

I have the g-bag Sacca Grande and I love it! Love the coated canvas in rain. This style is okay.
TODS bags are very functional and practical.
I don't dismiss any of their bag without trying them on first.
Cheers

stormy · Jul 2nd, 2009, 02:40 PM

I am a real Tod's fan, but I don't like this one!

Florasun · Jul 3rd, 2009, 02:02 AM

I'm also a Tod's fan, but not of this one. It has too much going on.

Queen_Kitty · Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:59 AM

miss...it just looks cheap to me. The contrasting straps just look bad on it, in my opinion.

ayshaa · Jul 17th, 2009, 01:10 PM

I actually love this one, and planning to get it when it's available in the boutique.
However, I got the same style in fabric material, gorgeous!

M_Butterfly · Jul 17th, 2009, 08:41 PM

I have to say that it looks better in fabric that in patent leather. Thanks Aysha.. You saved me from saying no no to this one!!

GottaShop2 · Jul 18th, 2009, 12:20 AM

I like the shape! The right person with the right outfit could really carry-off the red patent version--

Lady Chinadoll · Jul 18th, 2009, 04:31 AM

not for me, but appreciate getting familiar with it.

Jun 23rd, 2009, 05:47 PM	#1
Megs OP Administrator Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 26,671	Tods G-Bag Bauletto Piccolo Satchel Saks has a section on their site that tells you the best sellers in handbags and shoes for the previous week. They do this for most of their categories. Almost always the Tory Burch Reva Ballet flats are on the list along with a slew of handbags that are typically predictable and many times a bit boring. But today I saw a new bag on the best sellers last week list and rather than being bored by it I actually really am not fond of it. Typically I praise Tods bags for their simplicity and elegance, but sometimes they miss it. And with the Tods G-Bag Bauletto Piccolo Satchel I just can’t find myself liking it. I will first say that I am not always fond of patent leather. I prefer smooshy leather to patent, as patent leather many times feels rubbery and looks too glossy. There are some designers who perfect patent leather on a handbag, but I much prefer it on a shoe. So back to this bag. The color is dramatic, sure, but I am picky about red handbags. In fact, I don’t own a red handbag. I own off-shoots of red, cranberry and wine shades, but not red. And having red patent is that much more in your face. The contrast leather trim sets this bag off more for me. It contrasts too much, looks harsh and over-the-top. The shape of the bag is cute enough, much like a bowler but it has adjustable double handles. There is an optional adjustable shoulder strap. I know many people could pull this off, but I simply am not under the guise that I am one of them. I just figured it out, this bag reminds me of a candied apple. What do you think about this Tods bag: A hit or a miss? Buy through Saks for $850.
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Jun 23rd, 2009, 07:52 PM	#2
gacats love me some bags! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 7,000	Hmmm, I don't think so.
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Jun 23rd, 2009, 07:58 PM	#3
GTOFan Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,029	Cute, but reminds me of Dooney & Burke
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Jun 23rd, 2009, 08:12 PM	#4
sesrup Purses, backwards ;) Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 658	slight miss....the white stitching and choice of trim ruins it for me. but i do love the color and shape.
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 12:31 PM	#7
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,573	It's not a bad looking bag, but in all honesty, I'd get bored with this one pretty quickly.
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Jun 23rd, 2009, 09:59 PM	#5
ssc0619 Don't Tell Ricky!!!! Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,524	It's a miss for me.

Jul 2nd, 2009, 03:56 AM	#6
karo Living my life Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Brussels, Europe Posts: 12,129	Not a fan either.

Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:36 PM	#8
LT bag lady Another addict Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Too close to NYC Posts: 4,252	I have the g-bag Sacca Grande and I love it! Love the coated canvas in rain. This style is okay. TODS bags are very functional and practical. I don't dismiss any of their bag without trying them on first. Cheers
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 02:40 PM	#9
stormy Shepherds Rule!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: In the Mountains Posts: 749	I am a real Tod's fan, but I don't like this one!
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 02:02 AM	#10
Florasun Member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 5,808	I'm also a Tod's fan, but not of this one. It has too much going on.
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Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:59 AM	#11
Queen_Kitty Purse Aficionado Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,022	miss...it just looks cheap to me. The contrasting straps just look bad on it, in my opinion.
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Jul 17th, 2009, 01:10 PM	#12
ayshaa Fashion Photographer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Dubai, Cape Town, Bangkok Posts: 446	I actually love this one, and planning to get it when it's available in the boutique. However, I got the same style in fabric material, gorgeous!
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Jul 17th, 2009, 08:41 PM	#13
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,131	I have to say that it looks better in fabric that in patent leather. Thanks Aysha.. You saved me from saying no no to this one!!
M_Butterfly HLess Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,131

Jul 18th, 2009, 12:20 AM	#14
GottaShop2 Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: United States of America Posts: 670	I like the shape! The right person with the right outfit could really carry-off the red patent version--

Jul 18th, 2009, 04:31 AM	#15
Lady Chinadoll Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 12,339	not for me, but appreciate getting familiar with it.
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