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annie9999 · Aug 8th, 2009, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by uclaboi

don't know about the weight, yet.

The strips are more tubular and padded, not flat. It is made from Nappa Umbria, extremely soft. Colors are cigar, ivory, and moro.

from what i heard the strips are nappa umbria but finished in a different way to make them tubular. just not sure if the volume of leather is significantly different.
i hope it doesn't turn out to be a really heavy bag.

shopaholic&baby · Aug 8th, 2009, 01:04 PM

wow, I LOVE that tie dye cabat too! yummy!!!

ReRe · Aug 12th, 2009, 06:56 AM

uclaboi--I'll be selling my bags too, maybe we could share custody of one

uclaboi · Aug 12th, 2009, 12:20 PM

^lol

Baggiana · Aug 12th, 2009, 11:41 PM

I loved the "tie die" cabat, too until I thought it over. Because of the tubular nature of each strip, the bag will probably be as heavy as the tea rame... and it appears to be slouchy in the pics... maybe because of both the material and the weight... I prefer something less slouchy. The color-way is glorious, and could be worn all the time, but would I wear such a heavy bag slouchy bag??? would the sides stay folded in? - and the price... Before I could even consider purchasing this one, I would want to try it, maybe over the period of hours to see if I really could be comfortable with the weight.

Admittedly, I am small-statured so what might not work well for me, could be dynamite and comfortable for a taller person or a male. This is just one I would have to handle IRL before dreaming of it.

I do have three gorgeous cabats from which I can comfortably pick, so I quickly turned my attention away from this one to those. I cannot wait to hear the answers... I am relying on you, uclaboi!!! So, I will be the great admirer of a gorgeous cabat, but as with the tea rame, I will be just an admirer.

annie9999 · Aug 12th, 2009, 11:49 PM

that is the big question- how heavy is this bag?
anyone have any info? uclaboi where are you?

uclaboi · Aug 13th, 2009, 01:15 AM

^I haven't seen it in IRL, yet, so I don't know how light/heavy it is going to be. I'll be sure to post something if I find out anything new about the new Cabat.

Baggiana - I'm not 100% sure about getting this Cabat, either. I have to see it and try it on before any decision. But I'm 100% sure I want an Ossidato Barcelona!

Baggiana · Aug 13th, 2009, 10:38 AM

uclaboi, we are on the same wavelength!

ReRe · Aug 13th, 2009, 11:29 AM

baggiana you said you have 3 to pick from, 3 you want or 3 you already have, which ones.

For me heavy isn't an issue. I just got the Burberry Studded Knight from 2007 and it feels like I'm carrying bricks, but I love it. Usually for work I'm doing very little carrying, probably wouldn't take it shopping, I take small bags that will just carry the essentials, but most of my shopping is on line. So I put up with the weight of the bags I like.

Baggiana · Aug 14th, 2009, 12:14 AM

ReRe, the three that I am considering are the Ossidato barcelona, the copper specchio, and the reflet. I am only going to get one (I am controlling my collection, too, doloresmia), and I want it to be a grab and go bag... go with everything, wear all the time, and wear like iron. That really does point to the ossidato and the copper, but I keep the reflet in the running because it is lovely.

I carry a bag (a large bag!) all the time, and because I am small, heavy is an issue. I am spoiled by the venetas and the belly bags. I think that the cabats that I have chosen will work for me, but I just have to decide which one... no mistakes at this price point! It is like savoring exquisite chocolate... no rush!

But besides the weight of the tie die, I don't really like the slouchiness that I see in the picture... almost floppy like fabric. I couldn't decide it is the weight that pulls from the handles or just the softness. Still, the colors and textures are beautiful!

ReRe · Aug 14th, 2009, 12:21 AM

Baggiana is the ossidata barcelona an SO, do you have a picture.

Baggiana · Aug 14th, 2009, 12:40 AM

Not an SO, and available through Bryan... maybe elsewhere. Blueiris and goldenflower did a double reveal... one Asian, one medium - and Foxie Pooh just showed her aging large ossidato cabat (looked perfect to me).
Journal of Metallic Wear: Before/After

It is metallic, but "rustic" according to goldenflower, and more casual than formal... a real grab and go... goes easily with everything, black/ brown, etc.

Baggiana · Aug 14th, 2009, 12:59 AM

^Oh, and I asked B how close this was to ottone, because I did not want a duplication and he wrote, "Ottone is a true metallic, that pop of champagne gold almost with gold dust/sand, if you will.
Ossidato is a very subtle metallic, almost vintage(y)... if I remember correctly, it's a black/moro base and then a metallic leaf coating is applied manually then buffed off and then a black dye is applied (almost like sponge paint) and then buffed off (again) to give it dimension/texture."

The best endorsement for me is that uclaboi is 100%. Still, I am savoring the decision...

Aug 12th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#79
uclaboi OP Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,641	^lol
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Aug 12th, 2009, 11:41 PM	#80
Baggiana Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,994	I loved the "tie die" cabat, too until I thought it over. Because of the tubular nature of each strip, the bag will probably be as heavy as the tea rame... and it appears to be slouchy in the pics... maybe because of both the material and the weight... I prefer something less slouchy. The color-way is glorious, and could be worn all the time, but would I wear such a heavy bag slouchy bag??? would the sides stay folded in? - and the price... Before I could even consider purchasing this one, I would want to try it, maybe over the period of hours to see if I really could be comfortable with the weight. Admittedly, I am small-statured so what might not work well for me, could be dynamite and comfortable for a taller person or a male. This is just one I would have to handle IRL before dreaming of it. I do have three gorgeous cabats from which I can comfortably pick, so I quickly turned my attention away from this one to those. I cannot wait to hear the answers... I am relying on you, uclaboi!!! So, I will be the great admirer of a gorgeous cabat, but as with the tea rame, I will be just an admirer.
Baggiana Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,994	__________________

Aug 12th, 2009, 11:49 PM	#81
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,707	that is the big question- how heavy is this bag? anyone have any info? uclaboi where are you?
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,707

Aug 13th, 2009, 01:15 AM	#82
uclaboi OP Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,641	^I haven't seen it in IRL, yet, so I don't know how light/heavy it is going to be. I'll be sure to post something if I find out anything new about the new Cabat. Baggiana - I'm not 100% sure about getting this Cabat, either. I have to see it and try it on before any decision. But I'm 100% sure I want an Ossidato Barcelona!
	__________________ My Louis Vuitton and Bottega Veneta collection http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ff-135771.html

Aug 13th, 2009, 10:38 AM	#83
Baggiana Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,994	uclaboi, we are on the same wavelength!
Baggiana Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,994	__________________

Aug 8th, 2009, 01:04 PM	#77
shopaholic&baby Member Joined: May 2008 Location: Asia Posts: 637	wow, I LOVE that tie dye cabat too! yummy!!!

Aug 12th, 2009, 06:56 AM	#78
ReRe ReRe Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Philly area Posts: 3,434	uclaboi--I'll be selling my bags too, maybe we could share custody of one

Aug 13th, 2009, 11:29 AM	#84
ReRe ReRe Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Philly area Posts: 3,434	baggiana you said you have 3 to pick from, 3 you want or 3 you already have, which ones. For me heavy isn't an issue. I just got the Burberry Studded Knight from 2007 and it feels like I'm carrying bricks, but I love it. Usually for work I'm doing very little carrying, probably wouldn't take it shopping, I take small bags that will just carry the essentials, but most of my shopping is on line. So I put up with the weight of the bags I like.

Aug 14th, 2009, 12:14 AM	#85
Baggiana Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,994	ReRe, the three that I am considering are the Ossidato barcelona, the copper specchio, and the reflet. I am only going to get one (I am controlling my collection, too, doloresmia), and I want it to be a grab and go bag... go with everything, wear all the time, and wear like iron. That really does point to the ossidato and the copper, but I keep the reflet in the running because it is lovely. I carry a bag (a large bag!) all the time, and because I am small, heavy is an issue. I am spoiled by the venetas and the belly bags. I think that the cabats that I have chosen will work for me, but I just have to decide which one... no mistakes at this price point! It is like savoring exquisite chocolate... no rush! But besides the weight of the tie die, I don't really like the slouchiness that I see in the picture... almost floppy like fabric. I couldn't decide it is the weight that pulls from the handles or just the softness. Still, the colors and textures are beautiful!
Baggiana Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,994	__________________

Aug 14th, 2009, 12:21 AM	#86
ReRe ReRe Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Philly area Posts: 3,434	Baggiana is the ossidata barcelona an SO, do you have a picture.

Aug 14th, 2009, 12:59 AM	#88
Baggiana Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,994	^Oh, and I asked B how close this was to ottone, because I did not want a duplication and he wrote, "Ottone is a true metallic, that pop of champagne gold almost with gold dust/sand, if you will. Ossidato is a very subtle metallic, almost vintage(y)... if I remember correctly, it's a black/moro base and then a metallic leaf coating is applied manually then buffed off and then a black dye is applied (almost like sponge paint) and then buffed off (again) to give it dimension/texture." The best endorsement for me is that uclaboi is 100%. Still, I am savoring the decision...
Baggiana Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,994	__________________

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