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BookerMoose · Jun 21st, 2009, 03:10 PM

I am intrigued by the new Parachute style - there have been a few random comments on the S/S 09 thread (good handle drop, profile might be a bit wide) but I'm wondering if anyone has bought one yet and/or has any more detailed comments. Are the rings that attach the handles just plain metal - that seems a bit boring to me if they are... Thoughts?

nicole 6-1.jpg parachute uluru 2.jpg

jeshika · Jun 21st, 2009, 03:38 PM

mmm, that is a gorgeous color!

it looks great on the model...hmm...

ssc0619 · Jun 21st, 2009, 04:07 PM

I have not seen it irl, but love the pictures of it!!

SCL · Jun 21st, 2009, 08:29 PM

I have decided that I love it...but must admit it took me two to three trials... : )

boxermom · Jun 21st, 2009, 08:40 PM

I like it but I want to see it IRL. Color in the pic is really nice.

doloresmia · Jun 21st, 2009, 08:45 PM

BM - i saw this IRL today. in my opinion, it is only boring if you consider the veneta boring. it is the same kind of understated bag, but with a bit more structure. i like the uluru as well - understated, but red KWIM? i don't remember whether the metal attachments were plain. i was focused on the reflect cabat.

kroquet · Jun 21st, 2009, 09:14 PM

I think it looks to be very pretty. I do like the color, but would like to see IRL.

You saw the Reflect???? Did you pass out from the experience????

HeatherMae · Jun 21st, 2009, 09:18 PM

Hi Booker Moose! I am sorry to "hijack" this thread, BUT I really really need your help and I can't seem to send you a message from your page. I am having SEVERE issues with my dog and his allergies. He is scratching at his mouth until his gums bleed. Well, I googled this and a post that you had made about your own dog, a few months ago, came up. You mentioned that your dog had the same problem and that you switched the food and that your dog got better very soon after that. Would you PLEASE please let me know what the name of that food was/is? I would appreciate that more than you know. We have tried MANY different brands of food over the years and currently, my dog is on a special veterinary food that really isn't helping him at all. All it does is help him to not smell yeasty - which I learned is also from allergies.

Thank you so much, in advance. :)

kroquet · Jun 21st, 2009, 09:24 PM

Heather - I will PM her and have her read this.

doloresmia · Jun 22nd, 2009, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by kroquet

I think it looks to be very pretty. I do like the color, but would like to see IRL.

You saw the Reflect???? Did you pass out from the experience????

ummmm something like that

i posted in the FW09 thread.

BookerMoose · Jun 22nd, 2009, 02:04 AM

Thanks guys - and I just wanted to clarify that I don't think the bag itself is boring, just that given all of the different rings out there on other BV bags that plain metal rings might be a bit boring!

And welcome HeatherMae - I don't think you can send PMs until you have a certain number (5, 10?) posts, but I'm happy to help out to the extent I can. The food we put Popcorn on that solved the scratching problem for her was Hills Prescription Diet Z/D - there are two different ones, one is "Low Allergen" and one is "Ultra Allergen" and we used the "Ultra" first which solved the problem for her. The vet said if that didn't work then we would have to start looking at environmental causes and that could get complicated - but luckily for us the food worked and we didn't have to go to the next stage.

I would be happy to answer further questions but we should really take this conversation over now to the Chat thread (just above this one in the "Stickies" section) to keep in line with forum rules. Hope to see you there...

alisonanna · Jun 22nd, 2009, 08:10 AM

I like how this bag looks being worn, seems to be a great size and depth
since it doesn't have the flat straps like the campana, I wonder how well they will stay on the shoulder, if crossing the handles will be an option

I hope it works fine, because I think it's a really pretty bag, I love the pleats

ssc0619 · Jun 22nd, 2009, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by alisonanna

I like how this bag looks being worn, seems to be a great size and depth
since it doesn't have the flat straps like the campana, I wonder how well they will stay on the shoulder, if crossing the handles will be an option

I hope it works fine, because I think it's a really pretty bag, I love the pleats

This picture alone makes me want the bag.

silvercloud · Jun 22nd, 2009, 08:44 PM

I have seen and tried on the bag. I love the size (capacity) as it is slighter bigger than the medium campana and smaller than the large campana. It feels ok on the shoulder, but I did not put anything inside so that is probably not a fair assessment.

The only problem I would need to overcome if I want to get this bag is the boxy base. It is quite firm/hard and does not seem like it will slouch over time unlike the sloane or pyramid.

This is quite a structured bag. I did not notice much on the rings as i was too excited by the size of it

prestwick · Jun 23rd, 2009, 11:50 PM

I saw this bag in NYC this weekend..I thought the color is beautiful, the size is great..The profile to me was wide, like a sloane, and I do not know if it will slouch..it seemed a little boxy..Also, I don't know if the 2 straps will present the same problem that the large campana does, slipping of the shoulder.. I had to adjust the straps as I stood in front of the mirror..However, I can see the ease in accessing your stuff with the open top..just IMHO

Jun 21st, 2009, 03:10 PM	#1
BookerMoose OP Arrrooooo! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,577	Thoughts on the Parachute? I am intrigued by the new Parachute style - there have been a few random comments on the S/S 09 thread (good handle drop, profile might be a bit wide) but I'm wondering if anyone has bought one yet and/or has any more detailed comments. Are the rings that attach the handles just plain metal - that seems a bit boring to me if they are... Thoughts? nicole 6-1.jpg parachute uluru 2.jpg

Jun 21st, 2009, 03:38 PM	#2
jeshika Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,053	mmm, that is a gorgeous color! it looks great on the model...hmm...
jeshika 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 21st, 2009, 08:29 PM	#4
SCL Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,028	I have decided that I love it...but must admit it took me two to three trials... : )
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Jun 21st, 2009, 09:14 PM	#7
kroquet Menopausal M. O. B. Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,458	I think it looks to be very pretty. I do like the color, but would like to see IRL. You saw the Reflect???? Did you pass out from the experience????
	__________________ Current Wishlist - Mulberry Alexa in Oak!!!

Jun 21st, 2009, 09:24 PM	#9
kroquet Menopausal M. O. B. Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,458	Heather - I will PM her and have her read this.
	__________________ Current Wishlist - Mulberry Alexa in Oak!!!

Jun 21st, 2009, 04:07 PM	#3
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,936	I have not seen it irl, but love the pictures of it!!

Jun 21st, 2009, 08:40 PM	#5
boxermom Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13,673	I like it but I want to see it IRL. Color in the pic is really nice.

Jun 21st, 2009, 08:45 PM	#6
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,514	BM - i saw this IRL today. in my opinion, it is only boring if you consider the veneta boring. it is the same kind of understated bag, but with a bit more structure. i like the uluru as well - understated, but red KWIM? i don't remember whether the metal attachments were plain. i was focused on the reflect cabat.

Jun 21st, 2009, 09:18 PM	#8
HeatherMae Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1	Hi Booker Moose! I am sorry to "hijack" this thread, BUT I really really need your help and I can't seem to send you a message from your page. I am having SEVERE issues with my dog and his allergies. He is scratching at his mouth until his gums bleed. Well, I googled this and a post that you had made about your own dog, a few months ago, came up. You mentioned that your dog had the same problem and that you switched the food and that your dog got better very soon after that. Would you PLEASE please let me know what the name of that food was/is? I would appreciate that more than you know. We have tried MANY different brands of food over the years and currently, my dog is on a special veterinary food that really isn't helping him at all. All it does is help him to not smell yeasty - which I learned is also from allergies. Thank you so much, in advance. :)

Jun 22nd, 2009, 02:04 AM	#11
BookerMoose OP Arrrooooo! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,577	Thanks guys - and I just wanted to clarify that I don't think the bag itself is boring, just that given all of the different rings out there on other BV bags that plain metal rings might be a bit boring! And welcome HeatherMae - I don't think you can send PMs until you have a certain number (5, 10?) posts, but I'm happy to help out to the extent I can. The food we put Popcorn on that solved the scratching problem for her was Hills Prescription Diet Z/D - there are two different ones, one is "Low Allergen" and one is "Ultra Allergen" and we used the "Ultra" first which solved the problem for her. The vet said if that didn't work then we would have to start looking at environmental causes and that could get complicated - but luckily for us the food worked and we didn't have to go to the next stage. I would be happy to answer further questions but we should really take this conversation over now to the Chat thread (just above this one in the "Stickies" section) to keep in line with forum rules. Hope to see you there...

Jun 22nd, 2009, 08:10 AM	#12
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,155	I like how this bag looks being worn, seems to be a great size and depth since it doesn't have the flat straps like the campana, I wonder how well they will stay on the shoulder, if crossing the handles will be an option I hope it works fine, because I think it's a really pretty bag, I love the pleats
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,155

Jun 22nd, 2009, 08:44 PM	#14
silvercloud Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 408	I have seen and tried on the bag. I love the size (capacity) as it is slighter bigger than the medium campana and smaller than the large campana. It feels ok on the shoulder, but I did not put anything inside so that is probably not a fair assessment. The only problem I would need to overcome if I want to get this bag is the boxy base. It is quite firm/hard and does not seem like it will slouch over time unlike the sloane or pyramid. This is quite a structured bag. I did not notice much on the rings as i was too excited by the size of it
silvercloud Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 408

Jun 23rd, 2009, 11:50 PM	#15
prestwick Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 336	I saw this bag in NYC this weekend..I thought the color is beautiful, the size is great..The profile to me was wide, like a sloane, and I do not know if it will slouch..it seemed a little boxy..Also, I don't know if the 2 straps will present the same problem that the large campana does, slipping of the shoulder.. I had to adjust the straps as I stood in front of the mirror..However, I can see the ease in accessing your stuff with the open top..just IMHO
prestwick Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 336

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