ok....so I just got my Roma in the mail from Saks FF, yay!
But I've been working here for 5 minutes trying to remove the little lock....waaaa someone plz give me a hint?

Isn't there supposed to be a key???
Perhaps the sales assistant has put the key somewhere seperate.... Maybe in the inside pocket, where the mirror is?
Sorry not much help!
Anyways, congratulations on your new bag!!!!

I only know the Montaigne, which has a key in a little packet that hangs from the handle and is therefore REALLY hard to miss. I'm sorry I have no idea how the Roma works!

where's ReRe? She's the queen of the Romas right? She can probably help!

Here I am, slide down the small part of the brass hardware piece with the keyhole on it.

The bag should come unlocked and the little key should be hanging on the handle. I wouldn't recommend locking it, there really isn't any need to. I locked mine once, because someone on the PF asked if it really locked, I had to call the store (almost in tears) because my husband and I spent days and couldn't unlock it. Won't do that again, but if you get stuck, just call a BV boutique, one of the girls in AC walked me through it.

I had no idea the Roma lock could be so exasperating. I have taken note though. Thanks!

babygenius - did you get it open?

Hi Rere, thx so much, I did get it open
I was stuck for a long time b/c I thought the bag was locked in the first place and used the key, which locked it lol !!
And spent a lot of time unlocking it (or lock it again? I don't know), anywayz, I opened it up, yay! And will NEVER use the key again lol !!

How did you like your new Roma? I love mine, but it's a tad heavier than I thought it would be haha

Yes they come unlocked, but I'm glad you figured it out. I love the Roma's in general, when they are empty I don't think they are that heavy---but you really can load them up. I use the ferro all the time, the Old Petra less. Still deciding on Marmo. Its a beautiful color, just keep thinking about all the times and places I lay my bags down and if it will get dirty. But that blue lining keeps drawing me back in. I'll have to decide soon.

I have the ebano Roma ... and have not been using it lately so I think you're inspiring me to take it out and use it again!