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stylefiend · Mar 4th, 2008, 08:12 PM

Right now I'm really interested in getting the Ebano or Nero Large Cabat...My friend thinks that it is too "similar" to the bags that I already own. I've attached the pictures of the bags. I bought the tote in January (I'm not sure what colour this is) and the shopper sometime during the summer last year. I guess they are similar in the sense that they are both "totes"...

Advice anybody?

jburgh · Mar 4th, 2008, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by stylefiend

Right now I'm really interested in getting the Ebano or Nero Large Cabat...My friend thinks that it is too "similar" to the bags that I already own. I've attached the pictures of the bags. I bought the tote in January (I'm not sure what colour this is) and the shopper sometime during the summer last year. I guess they are similar in the sense that they are both "totes"...

Advice anybody?

IMHO, if you like a style and will use it, I see no reason why you should not get more than one of the same or similar. I have 4 Choo Mahalas, all different colors/leathers because I love the style so much. Who cares if the shape is the same?

BagLovingMom · Mar 4th, 2008, 09:35 PM

yeah they are similiar but IMO the cabat is such a timeless and lux iconic bag who cares! Get it!

foxie-pooh · Mar 4th, 2008, 09:46 PM

You definitely need a cabat

if all your bags are in the brown family then get the nero cabat! It's a lifetime investment!

rox_rocks · Mar 4th, 2008, 09:51 PM

your current collection only tells me that this style suits your lifestyle...that's probably why you are drawn to it.

the cabat will be an excellent addition, IMHO

go for it and do share...good luck!

BookerMoose · Mar 5th, 2008, 03:48 AM

Definitely not too similar! And even if they were, if you want the cabat get it!

annie9999 · Mar 5th, 2008, 07:01 AM

i don't think they are too similiar.
the shopper is great and love the canvas tote but the cabat is very special.
since you have ebano you could go for nero if you wanted something different but the cabat is very special in ebano and nero so it is up to you. there are also some cabats out there now that are very different and wonderful.
so take a look and let us know what you decide.

Mid- · Mar 5th, 2008, 08:30 AM

Yes, similar but not too similar. I see you using those three in different occasions, and as others have said the tote style must be perfect for you.
That means, you will rock the Cabat!! I'd say go to the boutique and try them out!!

stylefiend · Mar 5th, 2008, 10:53 AM

Thanks everyone for your advice!

I'll definitely need to head into a boutique soon to try one out. Too bad I'm so far away from one, and hopefully they'll have some in stock.

uclaboi · Mar 6th, 2008, 01:01 AM

Since you seem to like totes, you should def. get a Cabat. It is such a piece of art.

Btw, I love your Limo sardegna canvas bag.

Bunkie · Mar 6th, 2008, 01:33 AM

I think they definitely look different. The cabat is great, too, but much floppier.

Nymph · Mar 8th, 2008, 08:20 AM

As the others have pointed out, you obviously like this style of bags, so you should definitely get a Cabat! Since you already have a brown, and limo, my vote is for a Nero Cabat, cos it'll go with everything, and will complement your existing colours

Mar 4th, 2008, 09:35 PM	#3
BagLovingMom Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,139	Re: Are they too similar...? yeah they are similiar but IMO the cabat is such a timeless and lux iconic bag who cares! Get it!
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Mar 4th, 2008, 09:46 PM	#4
foxie-pooh Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 555	Re: Are they too similar...? You definitely need a cabat if all your bags are in the brown family then get the nero cabat! It's a lifetime investment!
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Mar 4th, 2008, 09:51 PM	#5
rox_rocks down under Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Melbourne/Manila Posts: 1,751	Re: Are they too similar...? your current collection only tells me that this style suits your lifestyle...that's probably why you are drawn to it. the cabat will be an excellent addition, IMHO go for it and do share...good luck!

Mar 5th, 2008, 03:48 AM	#6
BookerMoose Arrrooooo! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,577	Re: Are they too similar...? Definitely not too similar! And even if they were, if you want the cabat get it!

Mar 5th, 2008, 07:01 AM	#7
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,700	Re: Are they too similar...? i don't think they are too similiar. the shopper is great and love the canvas tote but the cabat is very special. since you have ebano you could go for nero if you wanted something different but the cabat is very special in ebano and nero so it is up to you. there are also some cabats out there now that are very different and wonderful. so take a look and let us know what you decide.
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Mar 5th, 2008, 08:30 AM	#8
Mid- ありがとう Joined: Mar 2007 Location: ottone~chocolate heaven Posts: 3,554	Re: Are they too similar...? Yes, similar but not too similar. I see you using those three in different occasions, and as others have said the tote style must be perfect for you. That means, you will rock the Cabat!! I'd say go to the boutique and try them out!!
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Mar 5th, 2008, 10:53 AM	#9
stylefiend OP Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 606	Re: Are they too similar...? Thanks everyone for your advice! I'll definitely need to head into a boutique soon to try one out. Too bad I'm so far away from one, and hopefully they'll have some in stock.
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Mar 6th, 2008, 01:01 AM	#10
uclaboi Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,641	Re: Are they too similar...? Since you seem to like totes, you should def. get a Cabat. It is such a piece of art. Btw, I love your Limo sardegna canvas bag.
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Mar 6th, 2008, 01:33 AM	#11
Bunkie Sofa King Banned Joined: Jan 2007 Location: The O.C. Posts: 1,027	Re: Are they too similar...? I think they definitely look different. The cabat is great, too, but much floppier.

Mar 8th, 2008, 08:20 AM	#12
Nymph Black WE please! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,266	Re: Are they too similar...? As the others have pointed out, you obviously like this style of bags, so you should definitely get a Cabat! Since you already have a brown, and limo, my vote is for a Nero Cabat, cos it'll go with everything, and will complement your existing colours
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