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chiaoapple · Oct 15th, 2008, 11:42 AM

I have the opportunity to get the Sloane in either ottone (the gold-bronze, needs no introduction!) or scala (a very intriguing blend of deep purple, brown, rose, burgundy…) – such dissimilar colors, but each with their own charm! Quite at a loss…

Does anyone own both ottone and scala bags? Or have drooled over both? How do you feel about them? Which color is better in terms of versatility, wearability, etc.?

Any comments will be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

Anhzie · Oct 15th, 2008, 12:09 PM

I think ottone is more versatile and wearable since it would go with everything. Are you planning to get it special ordered?

sportsger2001 · Oct 15th, 2008, 12:44 PM

would love to know if the sloane in ottone is going to be a SO too? Any idea how much exactly it is going to cost to SO an ottone sloane?TIA

piperlu · Oct 15th, 2008, 01:13 PM

^^I was quoted $3610 for the Sloane in Ottone. She said that was on the high end, but she quotes high until it has come back approved. I am still not 100% sure if I'll get the Sloane. I just don't know yet.

If I could only get one, I personally would get the Ottone. I think it will go with more (at least in my wardrobe). If I could get a second one, I would love to have the Scala. It is beautiful.

doloresmia · Oct 15th, 2008, 01:16 PM

ottone!

although alisonanna had a LOVELY scala pyramid. there are pix in the reference thread. it is a really unusual color as well.

LLANeedle · Oct 15th, 2008, 02:46 PM

I have a scala pyramid and use at about as much as my ottone sloane which is infrequently. Scala looks great with browns and teals. My use of either bag depends on where I'm going and what I'm wearing. Ottone probably is more of a neutral and may go with more colors? Given a choice if I had to pick one I might pick ottone....but that scala is pretty too.

BookerMoose · Oct 15th, 2008, 03:26 PM

I haven't seen either IRL but have certainly drooled over pictures of both here... I was particularly taken with Scala after seeing alisonanna's pictures a while back. I certainly wouldn't mind a Montaigne in both colours! I think it depends on what you where and what you are looking for - very interesting to hear from LLANeedle who has both, though.

boxermom · Oct 15th, 2008, 03:30 PM

Which color would you use more often? I would prob. use the Scala more and save Ottone for special events, but others use their Ottone bags regularly.

glamourgirly · Oct 16th, 2008, 04:11 PM

i would take the ottone.
i just like that one better..

alisonanna · Oct 16th, 2008, 06:32 PM

I love the scala - it's a great neutral, sensible color
I have to say that it doesn't get much attention from others, but I love that about it.
I think ottone is much more of a wow color.

chiaoapple · Oct 17th, 2008, 02:20 AM

Thanks everyone! Well, I went ahead and got the Ottone (second hand, but unused!). Waiting breathlessly for it to reach my greedy little hands~~
I love the scala as well, it's just after some thinking, I know I feel PASSION for the ottone!
If the sloane shape really works out for me, I think I'll be back for the scala around christmas (if it's still there)

piperlu · Oct 17th, 2008, 06:42 AM

^^Sounds wonderful. I can't wait to see it.

Sum · Oct 17th, 2008, 07:37 AM

wow, lucky you to secure an ottone that's in mint condition. please post picts when it arrives

mundodabolsa · Oct 17th, 2008, 09:02 AM

passion is exactly what I felt when I saw an ottone sloane in real life. I seriously spent an hour in the boutique just not wanting to put her down.

eventually the practical side of me prevailed, I didn't get it. but MAN it's a beautiful bag, you're going to love every minute of using it.

(off I go to look for scala threads, never heard of this color...)

Anhzie · Oct 17th, 2008, 05:06 PM

YAY! Congratulations! Can't wait to see pics!

Oct 15th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#1
chiaoapple OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 636	Ottone or Scala? Help, dilemma ~ I have the opportunity to get the Sloane in either ottone (the gold-bronze, needs no introduction!) or scala (a very intriguing blend of deep purple, brown, rose, burgundy…) – such dissimilar colors, but each with their own charm! Quite at a loss… Does anyone own both ottone and scala bags? Or have drooled over both? How do you feel about them? Which color is better in terms of versatility, wearability, etc.? Any comments will be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
chiaoapple OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 636

Oct 15th, 2008, 12:44 PM	#3
sportsger2001 Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 255	would love to know if the sloane in ottone is going to be a SO too? Any idea how much exactly it is going to cost to SO an ottone sloane?TIA
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Oct 15th, 2008, 01:13 PM	#4
piperlu ~ Peltro Heaven ~ Joined: Jun 2006 Location: At the beach Posts: 9,390	^^I was quoted $3610 for the Sloane in Ottone. She said that was on the high end, but she quotes high until it has come back approved. I am still not 100% sure if I'll get the Sloane. I just don't know yet. If I could only get one, I personally would get the Ottone. I think it will go with more (at least in my wardrobe). If I could get a second one, I would love to have the Scala. It is beautiful.
	__________________ Debbie

Oct 16th, 2008, 04:11 PM	#9
glamourgirly Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 57	i would take the ottone. i just like that one better..
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Oct 16th, 2008, 06:32 PM	#10
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,155	I love the scala - it's a great neutral, sensible color I have to say that it doesn't get much attention from others, but I love that about it. I think ottone is much more of a wow color.
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,155

Oct 15th, 2008, 12:09 PM	#2
Anhzie Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 223	I think ottone is more versatile and wearable since it would go with everything. Are you planning to get it special ordered?

Oct 15th, 2008, 01:16 PM	#5
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,514	ottone! although alisonanna had a LOVELY scala pyramid. there are pix in the reference thread. it is a really unusual color as well.

Oct 15th, 2008, 02:46 PM	#6
LLANeedle Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,445	I have a scala pyramid and use at about as much as my ottone sloane which is infrequently. Scala looks great with browns and teals. My use of either bag depends on where I'm going and what I'm wearing. Ottone probably is more of a neutral and may go with more colors? Given a choice if I had to pick one I might pick ottone....but that scala is pretty too.

Oct 15th, 2008, 03:26 PM	#7
BookerMoose Arrrooooo! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,577	I haven't seen either IRL but have certainly drooled over pictures of both here... I was particularly taken with Scala after seeing alisonanna's pictures a while back. I certainly wouldn't mind a Montaigne in both colours! I think it depends on what you where and what you are looking for - very interesting to hear from LLANeedle who has both, though.

Oct 15th, 2008, 03:30 PM	#8
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,673	Which color would you use more often? I would prob. use the Scala more and save Ottone for special events, but others use their Ottone bags regularly.

Oct 17th, 2008, 02:20 AM	#11
chiaoapple OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 636	Thanks everyone! Well, I went ahead and got the Ottone (second hand, but unused!). Waiting breathlessly for it to reach my greedy little hands~~ I love the scala as well, it's just after some thinking, I know I feel PASSION for the ottone! If the sloane shape really works out for me, I think I'll be back for the scala around christmas (if it's still there)
chiaoapple OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 636

Oct 17th, 2008, 06:42 AM	#12
piperlu ~ Peltro Heaven ~ Joined: Jun 2006 Location: At the beach Posts: 9,390	^^Sounds wonderful. I can't wait to see it.
	__________________ Debbie

Oct 17th, 2008, 07:37 AM	#13
Sum Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 572	wow, lucky you to secure an ottone that's in mint condition. please post picts when it arrives
Sum Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 572

Oct 17th, 2008, 09:02 AM	#14
mundodabolsa Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,393	passion is exactly what I felt when I saw an ottone sloane in real life. I seriously spent an hour in the boutique just not wanting to put her down. eventually the practical side of me prevailed, I didn't get it. but MAN it's a beautiful bag, you're going to love every minute of using it. (off I go to look for scala threads, never heard of this color...)

Oct 17th, 2008, 05:06 PM	#15
Anhzie Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 223	YAY! Congratulations! Can't wait to see pics!

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