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jeshika · Jun 24th, 2008, 11:03 AM

Hi everyone,

I need some help! I've decided that I have to have something in Carmino but I can't decide which one to go for, the Campana or the Medium Veneta.

The medium veneta I have to get overseas because it is sold out in the US but it's still about 15% off retail and the campana is at 30% off so the prices are quite comparable. I just can't decide which will be a better choice. I have 2 venetas - medium in nero and large in magnolia and 2 cabats - in ottone and platinum ossiadto and an ottone sloane.

can campana owners chime in on how they like theirs? any modelling pictures would be much appreciated. The only problem I can forsee with the campana is the double handles and openness...

pictures have been attached of the 2 bags. i borrowed bertrell's from the reference library. hope you don't mind!

alisonanna · Jun 24th, 2008, 11:18 AM

Please help with decision--Veneta vs Campana

Cassis Campana arrived!! So excited!!

^^take a look at these 2 threads

I am really liking the Campana

- I was worried about the straps, but really, overlapping the 2 straps works. I'm glad I got this style.
(this doesn't mean I don't still want a Veneta someday too

)

shopaholic&baby · Jun 24th, 2008, 11:39 AM

Hi jeshika,
I only have a large veneta and do not have any campana. Since you have 2 venetas already, I would vote for getting a carmino campana. I believe the openness shouldn't be a problem. But if you are worried about the double-strap, maybe you should try it on at the BV store sometime (if you haven't done so). Anyway, both bags are nice, so even if you decided to go for the carmino veneta in the end, it's still a good choice!

jeshika · Jun 24th, 2008, 12:28 PM

thanks so much alisonanna for the threads! your cassis campana looks fab on you!!!! how are you liking it now? has it broken in nicely? it looks like it would be easy to carry over a winter coat.

thanks shopaholic&baby for your thoughts! my mom actually has the campana in ebano, i should carry it around a little to see how i like it. i was actually ready to buy the campana, then i got a headsup on the veneta so now i'm just confused!!! heh. i like them both and i guess it's a matter of deciding which bag looks better in the color... hmmm, decisions, decisions!

bertrell · Jun 24th, 2008, 12:32 PM

Another vote for the campana.

Viva variety!
I don't have one but recently tried it on and loved it. The magnetic closure is quite tight and I think the strap issue can be easily addressed by the tip provided by the fabulous campana owners here.

Good luck deciding!

(and no worries about the pic)

silvercloud · Jun 24th, 2008, 12:52 PM

I love the campana, so I vote for that.

sunshinesmilee · Jun 24th, 2008, 01:46 PM

I have a campana and love using it daily!

BookerMoose · Jun 24th, 2008, 02:23 PM

I really don't think you could go wrong either way with carmino!

Katemonaco · Jun 24th, 2008, 09:21 PM

As a carmino Veneta owner, make a guess which one I voted for?

blugenie · Jun 24th, 2008, 09:39 PM

Any bag looks great in carmino.

You can fit more in the medium veneta and still zip it than what fits in the campana before the magnets no longer close.

mlbags · Jun 24th, 2008, 09:47 PM

I usually diversify - so since you have Venetas, you should get a Campana IMO!
Remember to post your decision. Good luck!

elka1410 · Jun 25th, 2008, 12:16 AM

Should get the Campana since you already have a Veneta.

jelts · Jun 25th, 2008, 04:53 AM

Get the Campana since you do have the Veneta already. It's a very fetching colour!

jeshika · Jun 26th, 2008, 02:33 PM

hi ladies,
thanks so much for all your thoughts. i was ready to make the plunge for the campana... then i found out that the campana for sale, even though they called it "red" it was actually cassis rather than the carmino... so i guess the decision has been made for me! but as many of you have said, either bag in carmino would be *fab*

thanks so much! i'll post pictures once i get it!

elka1410 · Jun 27th, 2008, 07:29 AM

View Poll Results: Which carmino to choose?
Keep with the classics - choose the veneta	6	22.22%
Diversify - choose the campana	21	77.78%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

Jun 24th, 2008, 11:18 AM	#2
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,156	Please help with decision--Veneta vs Campana Cassis Campana arrived!! So excited!! ^^take a look at these 2 threads I am really liking the Campana - I was worried about the straps, but really, overlapping the 2 straps works. I'm glad I got this style. (this doesn't mean I don't still want a Veneta someday too )
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,156

Jun 24th, 2008, 12:28 PM	#4
jeshika OP Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,053	thanks so much alisonanna for the threads! your cassis campana looks fab on you!!!! how are you liking it now? has it broken in nicely? it looks like it would be easy to carry over a winter coat. thanks shopaholic&baby for your thoughts! my mom actually has the campana in ebano, i should carry it around a little to see how i like it. i was actually ready to buy the campana, then i got a headsup on the veneta so now i'm just confused!!! heh. i like them both and i guess it's a matter of deciding which bag looks better in the color... hmmm, decisions, decisions!
jeshika OP Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,053	__________________ wishlist Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch in Fever Bottega Veneta Medium Veneta in Limo *she's here* 07 Chanel Red Medium Flap w/ bijoux chain Bottega Veneta Old Petra Roma

Jun 24th, 2008, 12:32 PM	#5
bertrell Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 182	Another vote for the campana. Viva variety! I don't have one but recently tried it on and loved it. The magnetic closure is quite tight and I think the strap issue can be easily addressed by the tip provided by the fabulous campana owners here. Good luck deciding! (and no worries about the pic)
bertrell Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 182	__________________ Bottega or bust!

Jun 24th, 2008, 12:52 PM	#6
silvercloud Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 408	I love the campana, so I vote for that.
silvercloud Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 408

Jun 24th, 2008, 11:39 AM	#3
shopaholic&baby Member Joined: May 2008 Location: Asia Posts: 637	Hi jeshika, I only have a large veneta and do not have any campana. Since you have 2 venetas already, I would vote for getting a carmino campana. I believe the openness shouldn't be a problem. But if you are worried about the double-strap, maybe you should try it on at the BV store sometime (if you haven't done so). Anyway, both bags are nice, so even if you decided to go for the carmino veneta in the end, it's still a good choice!

Jun 24th, 2008, 01:46 PM	#7
sunshinesmilee pass the cheese... Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 667	I have a campana and love using it daily!
	__________________ You can never have too many purses or too many friends

Jun 24th, 2008, 02:23 PM	#8
BookerMoose Arrrooooo! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,577	I really don't think you could go wrong either way with carmino!

Jun 24th, 2008, 09:21 PM	#9
Katemonaco Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 156	As a carmino Veneta owner, make a guess which one I voted for?
Katemonaco Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 156

Jun 24th, 2008, 09:39 PM	#10
blugenie Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,745	Any bag looks great in carmino. You can fit more in the medium veneta and still zip it than what fits in the campana before the magnets no longer close.
blugenie Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,745

Jun 24th, 2008, 09:47 PM	#11
mlbags Yeah, no lemmings! Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 982	I usually diversify - so since you have Venetas, you should get a Campana IMO! Remember to post your decision. Good luck!

Jun 25th, 2008, 12:16 AM	#12
elka1410 Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 92	Should get the Campana since you already have a Veneta.
elka1410 Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 92

Jun 25th, 2008, 04:53 AM	#13
jelts Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,798	Get the Campana since you do have the Veneta already. It's a very fetching colour!
jelts Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,798

Jun 26th, 2008, 02:33 PM	#14
jeshika OP Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,053	hi ladies, thanks so much for all your thoughts. i was ready to make the plunge for the campana... then i found out that the campana for sale, even though they called it "red" it was actually cassis rather than the carmino... so i guess the decision has been made for me! but as many of you have said, either bag in carmino would be fab thanks so much! i'll post pictures once i get it!
jeshika OP Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,053	__________________ wishlist Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch in Fever Bottega Veneta Medium Veneta in Limo *she's here* 07 Chanel Red Medium Flap w/ bijoux chain Bottega Veneta Old Petra Roma

Jun 27th, 2008, 07:29 AM	#15
elka1410 Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 92
elka1410 Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 92

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