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kroquet · Oct 19th, 2009, 05:11 PM

Tell me all the pros and cons about this bag. I have fallen in love with it and am thinking of buying it in black. Is there much of a difference between the medium and large? Thanks!!

Any other suggestions would be appreciated for a great black bag!

gchandler5 · Oct 19th, 2009, 09:05 PM

Hi Kroquet,

I think this bag is magnificent. I do not own it, but have seen and held it IRL several times because it is at the top of my list when I am ready for a new black bag. The smallest size of the bag is available via Saks and NM, but that size is very small and impractical in my opinion. The opening is just so tiny. I believe the next size up is the best, but I am not sure if SF calls that medium or large, but the price point is @1895. It has a nice exterior zipped compartment in the rear, and under the front flap are two large openings, divided by a zipped compartment. It is lightweight and the leather is divine and the bag is light. Also, there is a removable shoulder strap. I love YSL and their new Roady flap is very similar and beautiful, but I think I like the SF just a bit more. It is just so sleek. I believe there are pics of Jennifer Aniston with this bag on the set of one of her new movies. I say go for it if you are in the market for a new black bag. Can't think of another black bag I would recommend right now.

kroquet · Oct 19th, 2009, 09:11 PM

Gchandler, thanks for the great info. I am banned now, but after the holidays, I will be ready to buy!

isabellam · Oct 20th, 2009, 12:45 AM

I was about to go for this bag, but I found the opening clasp awkward. It was kind of like you needed to support the clasp from behind to really open it, but it was difficult to 'support' it, KWIM?

Gorgeous bag, though. I still think about it...

doreenjoy · Oct 20th, 2009, 06:45 AM

Does anyone have modeling shots of the Sofia?

alisonanna · Oct 20th, 2009, 09:06 AM

pretend that this is me modeling:

the thread is called: (I don't know how to post a thread link

)

beautiful ferragamo spread in French vogue

alisonanna · Oct 21st, 2009, 09:18 AM

have you seen this site? there are lots of postings about this bag!

http://www.ferragamohandbags101.com/

kroquet · Oct 21st, 2009, 11:13 AM

Alison - I'll tell you that I am drooling over the gathered Hobo that Eva Mendes is carrying. Love that bag, too.

Thanks for posting!

alisonanna · Oct 21st, 2009, 11:41 AM

the bag Eva Mendes has is the one I am dreaming of
I can't decide whether to dream about the black or the red

the straps are so cool, both the buckled handle and the twisted long strap

kroquet · Oct 21st, 2009, 12:20 PM

I know! gorgeous in red, but I will be receiving my dream red in a couple of weeks, so the black is on my radar.

Love the Sofia and the hobo! Either one could be dressed up or down, which is exactly what I need. I keep leaning towards the Sofia, though. It's the equivalent of a Kelly that I will never own. lol

doreenjoy · Oct 22nd, 2009, 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by alisonanna

have you seen this site? there are lots of postings about this bag!

http://www.ferragamohandbags101.com/

Oh, my gosh. Why have I not seen this site? I'm totally drooling!

jburgh · Oct 23rd, 2009, 08:44 PM

The large Sofia in python that I have...looks like this but a different color is about 18" wide:

PsychoBagLady · Oct 24th, 2009, 03:24 PM

^That is beautiful, jburgh. Does it keep it's shape and stand after you've placed your things in it?

jburgh · Oct 25th, 2009, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by PsychoBagLady

^That is beautiful, jburgh. Does it keep it's shape and stand after you've placed your things in it?

Yes! And the grommets at the top are where the messenger style strap attach. The large Sofia I have is in a black python with an unusual purple-grey undertone called Tulipan. Still waiting for the camera software to arrive and then I'll take some pics and post in this thread.

alisonanna · Oct 25th, 2009, 02:53 PM

here are some pics taken in strange light, but you'll get the idea
this is the smaller size Sofia

Oct 19th, 2009, 05:11 PM	#1
kroquet OP Banned & Menopausal Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,494	Tell me about Sofia! Tell me all the pros and cons about this bag. I have fallen in love with it and am thinking of buying it in black. Is there much of a difference between the medium and large? Thanks!! Any other suggestions would be appreciated for a great black bag!
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Oct 19th, 2009, 09:05 PM	#2
gchandler5 Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 58	Hi Kroquet, I think this bag is magnificent. I do not own it, but have seen and held it IRL several times because it is at the top of my list when I am ready for a new black bag. The smallest size of the bag is available via Saks and NM, but that size is very small and impractical in my opinion. The opening is just so tiny. I believe the next size up is the best, but I am not sure if SF calls that medium or large, but the price point is @1895. It has a nice exterior zipped compartment in the rear, and under the front flap are two large openings, divided by a zipped compartment. It is lightweight and the leather is divine and the bag is light. Also, there is a removable shoulder strap. I love YSL and their new Roady flap is very similar and beautiful, but I think I like the SF just a bit more. It is just so sleek. I believe there are pics of Jennifer Aniston with this bag on the set of one of her new movies. I say go for it if you are in the market for a new black bag. Can't think of another black bag I would recommend right now.
gchandler5 Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 58

Oct 19th, 2009, 09:11 PM	#3
kroquet OP Banned & Menopausal Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,494	Gchandler, thanks for the great info. I am banned now, but after the holidays, I will be ready to buy!
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Oct 20th, 2009, 12:45 AM	#4
isabellam Member Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 416	I was about to go for this bag, but I found the opening clasp awkward. It was kind of like you needed to support the clasp from behind to really open it, but it was difficult to 'support' it, KWIM? Gorgeous bag, though. I still think about it...
isabellam Member Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 416

Oct 20th, 2009, 06:45 AM	#5
doreenjoy I should be writing. Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Mostly in the USA Posts: 2,500	Does anyone have modeling shots of the Sofia?
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Oct 20th, 2009, 09:06 AM	#6
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,157	pretend that this is me modeling: the thread is called: (I don't know how to post a thread link ) beautiful ferragamo spread in French vogue
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,157	Last edited by alisonanna; Oct 20th, 2009 at 09:10 AM.

Oct 21st, 2009, 09:18 AM	#7
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,157	have you seen this site? there are lots of postings about this bag! http://www.ferragamohandbags101.com/
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,157

Oct 21st, 2009, 11:13 AM	#8
kroquet OP Banned & Menopausal Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,494	Alison - I'll tell you that I am drooling over the gathered Hobo that Eva Mendes is carrying. Love that bag, too. Thanks for posting!
	__________________ Waitlist for Mulberry Alexa in Oak! Bella -Don't show me anymore bags!!!!

Oct 21st, 2009, 11:41 AM	#9
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,157	the bag Eva Mendes has is the one I am dreaming of I can't decide whether to dream about the black or the red the straps are so cool, both the buckled handle and the twisted long strap
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,157

Oct 21st, 2009, 12:20 PM	#10
kroquet OP Banned & Menopausal Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9,494	I know! gorgeous in red, but I will be receiving my dream red in a couple of weeks, so the black is on my radar. Love the Sofia and the hobo! Either one could be dressed up or down, which is exactly what I need. I keep leaning towards the Sofia, though. It's the equivalent of a Kelly that I will never own. lol
	__________________ Waitlist for Mulberry Alexa in Oak! Bella -Don't show me anymore bags!!!!

Oct 23rd, 2009, 08:44 PM	#12
jburgh BV, Choo, Ferragamo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: where the Corgis frap Posts: 7,219	The large Sofia in python that I have...looks like this but a different color is about 18" wide:
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Oct 24th, 2009, 03:24 PM	#13
PsychoBagLady Pick me up Cash Cab! Joined: Jun 2007 Location: East of the Beach and West of the Mountains Posts: 315	^That is beautiful, jburgh. Does it keep it's shape and stand after you've placed your things in it?
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Oct 25th, 2009, 02:53 PM	#15
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,157	here are some pics taken in strange light, but you'll get the idea this is the smaller size Sofia
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