I received my medium tricolor Antigona bag today! Been ogling this bag on these forums for ages. Finally I got it online - it was the first designer bag I'd purchased where I didn't see it in person first, so it was a bit of a gamble. But it worked out well, I love this bag so much!

Here are some pros and cons:

Pros
- It's super structured, unlike any other bag I've ever owned.
- The leather feels really smooth. It's not as strokeable as my Pandora bag but then it's also not a slouchy bag.
- I'm 5'2" so the bag is big on me but I wanted a bigger sized bag. It's very roomy.
- I love the huge zipper!
- The different colors makes it more interesting.
- I love having the option of carrying it on the shoulder. The drop strap is the perfect length.


Cons
- If I do carry it using the shoulder strap, it's a bit awkward because the handles sticks up into my armpit.
- The light coloured handles - although it looks great, I'm worried it'll get dirty easily.

All wrapped up


Dustbag


Handles. I could smell the leather already.


Here she is! Didn't take the wrapping off the strap yet.


Back view with the strap.


Closeup of the logo


I really do love the gigantic zipper

luv it luv it!!! congrats!

is the leather used on the handles glazed? or does it feel matte? thinkin about getting this combo too.

Originally Posted by purse-nality

luv it luv it!!! congrats! is the leather used on the handles glazed? or does it feel matte? thinkin about getting this combo too.

Thanks purse-nality! I feel like it's worth getting! The handles are in matte leather.

could you please post pics of you wearing it with the strap? is it really that awkward? :( seriously considering getting this but if the straps dig into your armpits, it's giving me second thoughts!!

your bag is so beautiful btw! :) makes me want it more (other than the whole arm pit digging factor)

Gorgeous!!! I can understand your concern about those handles as well. Is there someway to pretreat/protect it? Maybe something from LMB, I know they have a product for handles.

hmm, I am about your height and the handles dont stick up for me...but i think it's a lovely bag though...i use my strap more than the handle when I bring it for work.

I like this color combination. Please try to make it work! I would hate to see you give up this beauty.....

Congrats on the beauty!!! Enjoy!!

Originally Posted by wmdnx3

could you please post pics of you wearing it with the strap? is it really that awkward? :( seriously considering getting this but if the straps dig into your armpits, it's giving me second thoughts!! your bag is so beautiful btw! :) makes me want it more (other than the whole arm pit digging factor)

Here are some shots. It doesn't go all the way up to my armpit. I do have big arms though When I carry it I'll probably push it backwards like in the 3rd pic.

Originally Posted by randr21

hmm, I am about your height and the handles dont stick up for me...but i think it's a lovely bag though...i use my strap more than the handle when I bring it for work.

Hi randr21, do you mean that the handles on your bag don't stay upright?

Originally Posted by Aluxe

Gorgeous!!! I can understand your concern about those handles as well. Is there someway to pretreat/protect it? Maybe something from LMB, I know they have a product for handles.

I will check LMB, thanks!

This looks yummy enjoy it

Very chic!!! Congrats! I'm a;ways concerned about light colored handles too but I like it better as a shoulder bag than a handbag anyway...

Originally Posted by loveable

Here are some shots. It doesn't go all the way up to my armpit. I do have big arms though When I carry it I'll probably push it backwards like in the 3rd pic. http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/absol...4/original.jpg http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/absol...5/original.jpg http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/absol...7/original.jpg

ooooooooooh it's so nice!!!!! the handles don't look *that* awkward (esp if it's carried in the way it is in the last picture)

tossing between this or bal giant city for a new "everyday" bag

thanks so much for your help!!! :)

Originally Posted by loveable

Thanks purse-nality! I feel like it's worth getting! The handles are in matte leather.

thanks for the info! may i bother you w/ measurements pls? medium dimensions online are all over the place! i couldn't figure out whether 13" is the width taken from the base or widest part of the wings (strap d-ring to d-ring attachments). would you be so kind to measure both widths -base & wings? really appreciate it!