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BagsR4Me · May 4th, 2009, 06:47 PM

It's an absolutely gorgeous bag, and it looks great on you!

Rowe55 · May 4th, 2009, 08:24 PM

We all love this bag, its soft, its luxurious, comes in great colours. I dont have one yet, but eventually ....hopefully.
Where did the 'relevance' comment come from? tpf? somewhere else? if anyone is qualified to critic a chloe bag that would be us. We know them inside out.

alisonanna · May 4th, 2009, 08:41 PM

http://www.bagsnob.com/2009/01/chloe...ulder_bag.html

^^that's the review from bagsnob.com, even though it's a review of the Chloe Kathleen, she mentions the Paraty

jasperella · May 5th, 2009, 01:01 AM

Hi Everyone!

Thank you so much for all your glorious enabling!! I have gone and bought the baby!

Yes, Alisonanna, that's the article I was referring to. Bagsnob said the same thing in the Paraty article. The pronouncement that the bag was only "relevant" in Black Python annoyed me a bit.

I'm loving the details of my new bag more and more. I especially like the little gold dainty clasp on the outside pocket (only available on the large!!). The tan colour and even the seemingly casual style seem to go with lots of outfits I never expected it to.

I'm a fan. Definitely RELEVANT!!

insane-maryjane · May 5th, 2009, 03:08 AM

Originally Posted by jasperella

Hi Everyone!

Thank you so much for all your glorious enabling!! I have gone and bought the baby!

Yes, Alisonanna, that's the article I was referring to. Bagsnob said the same thing in the Paraty article. The pronouncement that the bag was only "relevant" in Black Python annoyed me a bit.

I'm loving the details of my new bag more and more. I especially like the little gold dainty clasp on the outside pocket (only available on the large!!). The tan colour and even the seemingly casual style seem to go with lots of outfits I never expected it to.

I'm a fan. Definitely RELEVANT!!

Now we need detail pics!!! Congrats!

jasperella · May 12th, 2009, 12:26 AM

Well, hello again. I have BAD NEWS. Today I was walking around at lunch and the shoulder strap on my new Paraty just broke!! The bag fell off my shoulder and hit the ground. The strap came unglued/stitched. I am gobsmacked, as the bag has been carried a grand total of FOUR times, and for the money I paid, this sort of bad quality is unacceptable IMHO.

Fortunately I was close by the shop where I bought it, so ran in and said "LOOK". They've now taken it off me for inspection to see what they can do. I really want a full refund. Now all my stuff is in a paper shopping bag for the day.

Not happy.

daisyrockyrosie · May 12th, 2009, 03:28 AM

Originally Posted by jasperella

Well, hello again. I have BAD NEWS. Today I was walking around at lunch and the shoulder strap on my new Paraty just broke!! The bag fell off my shoulder and hit the ground. The strap came unglued/stitched. I am gobsmacked, as the bag has been carried a grand total of FOUR times, and for the money I paid, this sort of bad quality is unacceptable IMHO.

Fortunately I was close by the shop where I bought it, so ran in and said "LOOK". They've now taken it off me for inspection to see what they can do. I really want a full refund. Now all my stuff is in a paper shopping bag for the day.

Not happy.

Holy Crap that's awful

- I would be fuming too if I were you. I haven't heard of there being a huge issue with this bag coming apart - I know the heloise had handles problems...

At least you bought locally. I would think you would get an exchange or a refund, but I know in the case of an exchange you are just going to be paranoid with the next one.

I hope the experience doesn't put you off chloe entirely. I have around 12 chloe bags and use them regularly, and have not had any faults to day (knock on wood). I'm sure your next one will be a keeper.

Let us know the outcome.

Tagullah · May 13th, 2009, 07:49 PM

I think someone else recently reported the exact same thing happening with a Paraty. Much as I love it, these reports have definitely made me a bit less carefree when I use my bag (large size old pink).

Rowe55 · May 13th, 2009, 08:10 PM

I'm gobsmacked too - its the most expensive in the range and to have any faults at all is not acceptable. but it can happen to any bag any brand. Its just not good coming off from the recent heloise handle issues. Chloe needs to take more care.

insane-maryjane · May 14th, 2009, 03:13 AM

Hmmmmm, that's bad. I feel the sudden urge to go and thoroughly re-inspect my Paraty. I didn't know the Heloise had handle issues too. But honestly I can see why it could be.
I was examining my Paraty yesterday and admiring how everything seems to tightly made and stiched, as if hell or high water couldn't drag that bag from my shoulder. I'm in shock to hear!

Try not to do this to your SA-

bag*mad*bags · May 14th, 2009, 03:42 AM

gorgeous bag! cant believe it broke! that is terrible! keep us posted of what happens x

pursemama · May 20th, 2009, 04:49 AM

You won't regret it!

May 4th, 2009, 06:47 PM	#16
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May 4th, 2009, 08:24 PM	#17
Rowe55 aka. Ro Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,264	We all love this bag, its soft, its luxurious, comes in great colours. I dont have one yet, but eventually ....hopefully. Where did the 'relevance' comment come from? tpf? somewhere else? if anyone is qualified to critic a chloe bag that would be us. We know them inside out.
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May 4th, 2009, 08:41 PM	#18
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,159	http://www.bagsnob.com/2009/01/chloe...ulder_bag.html ^^that's the review from bagsnob.com, even though it's a review of the Chloe Kathleen, she mentions the Paraty
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May 5th, 2009, 01:01 AM	#19
jasperella OP Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 707	Hi Everyone! Thank you so much for all your glorious enabling!! I have gone and bought the baby! Yes, Alisonanna, that's the article I was referring to. Bagsnob said the same thing in the Paraty article. The pronouncement that the bag was only "relevant" in Black Python annoyed me a bit. I'm loving the details of my new bag more and more. I especially like the little gold dainty clasp on the outside pocket (only available on the large!!). The tan colour and even the seemingly casual style seem to go with lots of outfits I never expected it to. I'm a fan. Definitely RELEVANT!!
jasperella OP Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 707

May 12th, 2009, 12:26 AM	#21
jasperella OP Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 707	Well, hello again. I have BAD NEWS. Today I was walking around at lunch and the shoulder strap on my new Paraty just broke!! The bag fell off my shoulder and hit the ground. The strap came unglued/stitched. I am gobsmacked, as the bag has been carried a grand total of FOUR times, and for the money I paid, this sort of bad quality is unacceptable IMHO. Fortunately I was close by the shop where I bought it, so ran in and said "LOOK". They've now taken it off me for inspection to see what they can do. I really want a full refund. Now all my stuff is in a paper shopping bag for the day. Not happy.
jasperella OP Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 707

May 13th, 2009, 07:49 PM	#23
Tagullah Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,465	I think someone else recently reported the exact same thing happening with a Paraty. Much as I love it, these reports have definitely made me a bit less carefree when I use my bag (large size old pink).

May 13th, 2009, 08:10 PM	#24
Rowe55 aka. Ro Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,264	I'm gobsmacked too - its the most expensive in the range and to have any faults at all is not acceptable. but it can happen to any bag any brand. Its just not good coming off from the recent heloise handle issues. Chloe needs to take more care.
	__________________ { "The Girls Next Door" gives me nausea, so my feminist credentials are intact, thank god. You, though, hand over your badge! You're out of the union. Of course, when The Black-Cloaked Feminist Hierarchy comes for the traitorous "Top Model" viewers, all hope is lost and the cause will crumble as the wind whistles over the barren landscape that once supported our ranks. } anonymous

May 14th, 2009, 03:13 AM	#25
insane-maryjane Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 405	Hmmmmm, that's bad. I feel the sudden urge to go and thoroughly re-inspect my Paraty. I didn't know the Heloise had handle issues too. But honestly I can see why it could be. I was examining my Paraty yesterday and admiring how everything seems to tightly made and stiched, as if hell or high water couldn't drag that bag from my shoulder. I'm in shock to hear! Try not to do this to your SA-
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May 14th, 2009, 03:42 AM	#26
bagmadbags Member Joined: Sep 2007 Location: hampshire, uk Posts: 5,411	gorgeous bag! cant believe it broke! that is terrible! keep us posted of what happens x
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May 20th, 2009, 04:49 AM	#27
pursemama Pursaholic Joined: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,995	You won't regret it!
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