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baglici0us · Aug 3rd, 2009, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by insane-maryjane

I have the middle size, I beleive tote. Yeah, it's heavy. I save it for my winter or cooler season bag. For some reason I want to go light during the Summer and my plum heli doesn't suit. Although, I love how much lighter my Paraty is.

I also equate heavy with quality. I won't buy a light-weight leather bag. Just my opinion.

I agree with insane-maryjane. I love the substantial feel of a chloe bag. And the fact that we complain about the weight but still carry the bag anyway because we love it just brings us chloe fans together.

daisyrockyrosie · Aug 3rd, 2009, 08:42 PM

I think quality leather and quality hardware - as well as a lot of the intricate construction of the chloe styles seem to result in a heavy bag...

It takes some getting used to.

qwerty234 · Aug 4th, 2009, 05:24 AM

I think it comes down to the sheer thickness of the leather Chloe uses that makes the bags so heavy. And as it's a big bag there's a lot of leather.

Your heloise is gorgeous by the way

I have a 2008 saskia and the leather is a lot thinner and lighter, the bag feels lighter than my twiggy! The leather on my heloise hobo is a lot more substantial though and so it makes the bag heavier I guess?

pandabear000 · Aug 4th, 2009, 09:11 AM

ITA!! It is the sturdiness and thickness of the leather.
I have the small heloise and I cannot carry it everyday.
Still, I think it is the most exquisitely constructed of all the bags I own

Originally Posted by qwerty234

I think it comes down to the sheer thickness of the leather Chloe uses that makes the bags so heavy. And as it's a big bag there's a lot of leather.

Your heloise is gorgeous by the way

I have a 2008 saskia and the leather is a lot thinner and lighter, the bag feels lighter than my twiggy! The leather on my heloise hobo is a lot more substantial though and so it makes the bag heavier I guess?

morejunkny · Aug 5th, 2009, 12:41 PM

I have a gorgeous gray patent unquilted Bay, but I'm giving it to my best friend, because every time I carry it, it's a backbreaker. Shooting back and shoulder pains! It's so pretty I hate to let it go, but I can't do it anymore. Note: I do walk to and from work. I think it would be different if I commuted by car.

The weight is also what's stopping me from lusting after your beautiful Heloise.

Gatsby · Aug 6th, 2009, 06:30 AM

I remember the first time I saw a Heli in the store; the leather was so thick and lush, it made me think of pipe tobacco and whiskey and saddles and old libraries. It is a bit heavy but the leather is like no other. Your bag is beautiful, congratulations!

Aug 3rd, 2009, 08:42 PM	#17
daisyrockyrosie Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,274	I think quality leather and quality hardware - as well as a lot of the intricate construction of the chloe styles seem to result in a heavy bag... It takes some getting used to.
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Aug 4th, 2009, 05:24 AM	#18
qwerty234 aka. Mica Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 3,541	I think it comes down to the sheer thickness of the leather Chloe uses that makes the bags so heavy. And as it's a big bag there's a lot of leather. Your heloise is gorgeous by the way I have a 2008 saskia and the leather is a lot thinner and lighter, the bag feels lighter than my twiggy! The leather on my heloise hobo is a lot more substantial though and so it makes the bag heavier I guess?
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Aug 5th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#20
morejunkny Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 102	I have a gorgeous gray patent unquilted Bay, but I'm giving it to my best friend, because every time I carry it, it's a backbreaker. Shooting back and shoulder pains! It's so pretty I hate to let it go, but I can't do it anymore. Note: I do walk to and from work. I think it would be different if I commuted by car. The weight is also what's stopping me from lusting after your beautiful Heloise.
morejunkny Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 102

Aug 6th, 2009, 06:30 AM	#21
Gatsby Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,102	I remember the first time I saw a Heli in the store; the leather was so thick and lush, it made me think of pipe tobacco and whiskey and saddles and old libraries. It is a bit heavy but the leather is like no other. Your bag is beautiful, congratulations!
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