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spendalot · Feb 6th, 2009, 09:47 PM

I am thinking of either the large capri or another cabat (medium) as my next bag as they are about the same size and shape.
The large capri doesnt seem to be very popular and I wonder why? Any one with both that can comment on how they compare?

Longchamp · Feb 6th, 2009, 10:10 PM

I have both, and like them for different reasons. Mainly the closure w/ the capri. The small capri is too small for me, like large bags. I would get the capri. What color is your cabat?

spendalot · Feb 6th, 2009, 10:57 PM

Thanks for your reply

My cabat is ottone in mini size.

What is the colour and material of your cabat? The capri has some hardware (lock) and other things on the handle, does that make it heavy? Which one do you think is heavier to carry? You recomended the capri, may I know why? Do you have pics? Would love if you could show them side by side

VictoriaC · Feb 7th, 2009, 02:53 PM

I only own a large Capri and not a Cabat, but I hope you do not mind my thoughts, especially re the "heavyweight" concern of the Capri. The Capri is not heavy at all. I am very thin and cannot carry bags with too much weight to them. I have held the medium Cabat on several occasions and walked around the BV store. While the bag is definitely divine and can give you two looks with the closed in side option, it is heavier than the Capri. Also, the Capri handles are adjustable. I, too, have noticed that the Capri is not as popular (maybe this is just that the Cabat gets more press with movie stars), but it looks fab with my jeans, professional suits, and even works with some evening wear. I think your decision must hinge on what purpose you want the bag to accomplish, and how you want it to fit into your wardrobe/lifestyle.

spendalot · Feb 7th, 2009, 11:42 PM

Hi Victoria C, Thanks for your comments! You're most welcome to voice them. Now I am really thinking of a capri!

VictoriaC · Feb 8th, 2009, 02:43 PM

Spendalot, after just noticing your stellar BV collection and following your comments on the discomfort of the large Campana (sorry, sometimes I am a little fashionably late to the party), I am now even more so inclined to suggest the large Capri. You have the gorgious open-top Ottone mini Cabat already. I would enhance the existing collection with a center closure Capri. If you are still hesitant about the how the Capri carries or whether it has the right aesthetic, order it from a place like Net-a-Porter where you can return for a full refund. They have a red one. Even if red is not the color choice, the purpose would be to check it out. If the Capri does not send you swooning, there may be a medium Cabat calling your name. Anyway, all of this is IMHO.

PorscheGirl · Feb 8th, 2009, 05:05 PM

I have several medium cabats and one large cabat, and I had a large Capri, but I sold it on ebay because it just wasn't easy like the cabats. I've gotten used to just throwing my little bags (I keep my things organized in BV cosmetic bags) into the cabat, and that didn't work with the Capri. Hope this helps!

castorny · Feb 9th, 2009, 12:08 AM

FYI on BlueFly.com:

http://www.bluefly.com/Bottega-Venet...201/detail.fly

doloresmia · Feb 9th, 2009, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by castorny

FYI on BlueFly.com:

http://www.bluefly.com/Bottega-Venet...201/detail.fly

That is a LOVELY artic capri

spendalot · Feb 9th, 2009, 12:55 AM

It's pretty. However, I can't decide what colours I like on a capri. Wondering what colours it will come in this season

Feb 6th, 2009, 09:47 PM	#1
spendalot OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,627	Any owners with both the large capri and cabat? I am thinking of either the large capri or another cabat (medium) as my next bag as they are about the same size and shape. The large capri doesnt seem to be very popular and I wonder why? Any one with both that can comment on how they compare?
spendalot OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,627	__________________ HEARTBROKEN. I have to flip. No other choice.

Feb 6th, 2009, 10:57 PM	#3
spendalot OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,627	Thanks for your reply My cabat is ottone in mini size. What is the colour and material of your cabat? The capri has some hardware (lock) and other things on the handle, does that make it heavy? Which one do you think is heavier to carry? You recomended the capri, may I know why? Do you have pics? Would love if you could show them side by side
spendalot OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,627	__________________ HEARTBROKEN. I have to flip. No other choice.

Feb 7th, 2009, 02:53 PM	#4
VictoriaC Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 76	I only own a large Capri and not a Cabat, but I hope you do not mind my thoughts, especially re the "heavyweight" concern of the Capri. The Capri is not heavy at all. I am very thin and cannot carry bags with too much weight to them. I have held the medium Cabat on several occasions and walked around the BV store. While the bag is definitely divine and can give you two looks with the closed in side option, it is heavier than the Capri. Also, the Capri handles are adjustable. I, too, have noticed that the Capri is not as popular (maybe this is just that the Cabat gets more press with movie stars), but it looks fab with my jeans, professional suits, and even works with some evening wear. I think your decision must hinge on what purpose you want the bag to accomplish, and how you want it to fit into your wardrobe/lifestyle.
VictoriaC Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 76

Feb 7th, 2009, 11:42 PM	#5
spendalot OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,627	Hi Victoria C, Thanks for your comments! You're most welcome to voice them. Now I am really thinking of a capri!
spendalot OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,627	__________________ HEARTBROKEN. I have to flip. No other choice.

Feb 8th, 2009, 02:43 PM	#6
VictoriaC Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 76	Spendalot, after just noticing your stellar BV collection and following your comments on the discomfort of the large Campana (sorry, sometimes I am a little fashionably late to the party), I am now even more so inclined to suggest the large Capri. You have the gorgious open-top Ottone mini Cabat already. I would enhance the existing collection with a center closure Capri. If you are still hesitant about the how the Capri carries or whether it has the right aesthetic, order it from a place like Net-a-Porter where you can return for a full refund. They have a red one. Even if red is not the color choice, the purpose would be to check it out. If the Capri does not send you swooning, there may be a medium Cabat calling your name. Anyway, all of this is IMHO.
VictoriaC Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 76

Feb 6th, 2009, 10:10 PM	#2
Longchamp Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Lost and found Posts: 3,969	I have both, and like them for different reasons. Mainly the closure w/ the capri. The small capri is too small for me, like large bags. I would get the capri. What color is your cabat?

Feb 8th, 2009, 05:05 PM	#7
PorscheGirl Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 312	I have several medium cabats and one large cabat, and I had a large Capri, but I sold it on ebay because it just wasn't easy like the cabats. I've gotten used to just throwing my little bags (I keep my things organized in BV cosmetic bags) into the cabat, and that didn't work with the Capri. Hope this helps!
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Feb 9th, 2009, 12:08 AM	#8
castorny LuxuryObsessed Joined: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,253	FYI on BlueFly.com: http://www.bluefly.com/Bottega-Venet...201/detail.fly
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Feb 9th, 2009, 12:55 AM	#10
spendalot OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,627	It's pretty. However, I can't decide what colours I like on a capri. Wondering what colours it will come in this season
spendalot OP Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,627	__________________ HEARTBROKEN. I have to flip. No other choice.

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