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pink18820 · Oct 6th, 2009, 04:56 PM

hi all,

1st time on BV forum, i have this tote for a while now, dont' use it much due to the heavy weight. I really love this design but every time is like a work out carrying it.

my question is.. does anyone else has issue with the weight of the BV bag?

Mid- · Oct 6th, 2009, 07:01 PM

Hello, pink18820, fellow new jerseyan. Your rugiada tote is really beautiful! I have a little pouch in this design and love it dearly.

I think the patent and suede combination makes the rugiada bags on a hard and heavy side, especially compared to the napa bags like veneta that everyone raves about its light weight and comfiness (among many other reasons).

I don't find my BVs to be heavy, but I think ReRe has this tote (maybe a different size) and I remember annie9999 mentioned that one of her cabats is quite heavy, so let's wait for others to chime in!

ssc0619 · Oct 7th, 2009, 07:29 AM

Hi pink18820! I haven't seen your bag irl, but it is beautiful!

annie9999 · Oct 7th, 2009, 07:54 AM

i have a large vachette cabat and i find it very heavy. the problem is that i also love it. i am actually thinking the medium cabat in vachette may be the answer. or am i deluding myself and i'll wind up with two bags that i find too heavy.

your bag is beautiful and i understand when i bag is just too heavy.

annelovepuggy · Oct 7th, 2009, 07:55 AM

Hello, pink18820 - I'd tried this bag in NM last year but passed it because of its heavy weight. Just wondering how heavy it is ? 3 lbs ?

It is a gorgeous bag though. If I had this bag, I would use it only when I don't need to walk around with it for long, especially doing shopping.

pink18820 · Oct 7th, 2009, 09:39 AM

thank you all for your input... i think it is the same bag as ReRe not sure how she got the light weight part... I <3 this bag and this is my only BV bag. (feel so special) . i think right now my bag is at 5lbs.. without anything.. i think close to 3 lbs...

i took it shopping a few time = bad idea...

no pain no game right? lol i need to work out more....

colk · Oct 7th, 2009, 10:44 AM

I'm still looking for my lovely BV bag now. Just wanna stop by to let u know your tote is so beautiful, esp I love the color. For me I won't care how heavy it is as long as I love my bag. (Same as my Chloe)

boxermom · Oct 7th, 2009, 11:57 AM

First off, your tote is beautiful! I'm always attracted to the mixed woven look. But I have arthritis and my shoulders, arms and hands can't take heavy bags, so I lean to the Nappa styles (Veneta and others) or the Cervo which is slightly heavier. Most BV's don't have much hardware and that helps.

If it's too heavy for your liking, try one of their lighter styles, which will be plentiful.

sportsger2001 · Oct 7th, 2009, 01:17 PM

I got the exact same tote sometime back and sold it after using it once as it was very heavy :( But its a lovely bag so if weight is not a concern do keep it :)

Oct 6th, 2009, 04:56 PM	#1
pink18820 OP Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 215	BV newbie hi all, 1st time on BV forum, i have this tote for a while now, dont' use it much due to the heavy weight. I really love this design but every time is like a work out carrying it. my question is.. does anyone else has issue with the weight of the BV bag?
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Oct 6th, 2009, 07:01 PM	#2
Mid- ありがとう Joined: Mar 2007 Location: ottone~chocolate heaven Posts: 3,567	Hello, pink18820, fellow new jerseyan. Your rugiada tote is really beautiful! I have a little pouch in this design and love it dearly. I think the patent and suede combination makes the rugiada bags on a hard and heavy side, especially compared to the napa bags like veneta that everyone raves about its light weight and comfiness (among many other reasons). I don't find my BVs to be heavy, but I think ReRe has this tote (maybe a different size) and I remember annie9999 mentioned that one of her cabats is quite heavy, so let's wait for others to chime in!
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Oct 7th, 2009, 07:54 AM	#4
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,707	i have a large vachette cabat and i find it very heavy. the problem is that i also love it. i am actually thinking the medium cabat in vachette may be the answer. or am i deluding myself and i'll wind up with two bags that i find too heavy. your bag is beautiful and i understand when i bag is just too heavy.
annie9999 Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,707

Oct 7th, 2009, 07:55 AM	#5
annelovepuggy Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: US East Coast Posts: 1,035	Hello, pink18820 - I'd tried this bag in NM last year but passed it because of its heavy weight. Just wondering how heavy it is ? 3 lbs ? It is a gorgeous bag though. If I had this bag, I would use it only when I don't need to walk around with it for long, especially doing shopping.
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Oct 7th, 2009, 09:39 AM	#6
pink18820 OP Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 215	thank you all for your input... i think it is the same bag as ReRe not sure how she got the light weight part... I <3 this bag and this is my only BV bag. (feel so special) . i think right now my bag is at 5lbs.. without anything.. i think close to 3 lbs... i took it shopping a few time = bad idea... no pain no game right? lol i need to work out more....
	__________________ paying off CC bills.. no more buying....

Oct 7th, 2009, 07:29 AM	#3
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 6,002	Hi pink18820! I haven't seen your bag irl, but it is beautiful!

Oct 7th, 2009, 10:44 AM	#7
colk Member Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 74	I'm still looking for my lovely BV bag now. Just wanna stop by to let u know your tote is so beautiful, esp I love the color. For me I won't care how heavy it is as long as I love my bag. (Same as my Chloe)

Oct 7th, 2009, 11:57 AM	#8
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,689	First off, your tote is beautiful! I'm always attracted to the mixed woven look. But I have arthritis and my shoulders, arms and hands can't take heavy bags, so I lean to the Nappa styles (Veneta and others) or the Cervo which is slightly heavier. Most BV's don't have much hardware and that helps. If it's too heavy for your liking, try one of their lighter styles, which will be plentiful.

Oct 7th, 2009, 01:17 PM	#9
sportsger2001 Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 255	I got the exact same tote sometime back and sold it after using it once as it was very heavy :( But its a lovely bag so if weight is not a concern do keep it :)
sportsger2001 Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 255

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