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coachmommyofmin · Aug 12th, 2009, 01:43 AM

I saw this satchel today at macys for the first time, and I'm actually considering it. I've never heard of this brand before, I don't know anything about them, but the bag is so pretty and soft... any experiences with the brand/bags, and what do you think about this particular one?

Found it at QVC in more colors
http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/v...stWest-Satchel

TXGirlie · Aug 12th, 2009, 03:35 AM

All I know is that they kind of copy alot of RM styles and that BM is K. VanZeeland's hubby. :) Cute bag though....I'd try it out if you really like it.

alwayspositive · Aug 12th, 2009, 04:46 AM

I own a B Makowsky bag. I love the feel of the leather and the quality is pretty good. My only problem with his bags is that they are heavy, especially when I put all of my things in the bag. The one I have is really cute so I just deal with it. I like a lot of his bags and I'm thinking about getting another one. So if you like the bag, I say buy it! The satchel is really cute.

alissahall · Aug 12th, 2009, 09:00 AM

My friend has a B.Makowsky and she loves it. The leather is soft but thick, and the bag seems well made.

Hope you love it if you get it!

mirdc · Aug 12th, 2009, 11:01 AM

I like Makowsky & I even own 2 jakartas (my fave!), but that particular satchel reminds me of the infamous vagina purse we discussed on here a while back...

Compass Rose · Aug 12th, 2009, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by mirdc

I like Makowsky & I even own 2 jakartas (my fave!), but that particular satchel reminds me of the infamous vagina purse we discussed on here a while back...

Ha, ha! I'm still reeling from that one! This one might be a little bit more subliminal, but the pleating is very nice, and it looks like a great basic bag.

QueenLouis · Aug 12th, 2009, 11:32 AM

I just bought my first one last week and it still has the tags, I haven't used it yet. The leather is so soft... but then I read some posts on here about color transfer, poor quality & customer service (but hopefully that has since been corrected as those were older posts).

They also sell them on Zappos. I don't know about QVC policy. But Zappos will get you the bag generally the next day with free shipping and if you want to return it, that's also free... you just print out a UPS label, slap it on the box and drop it at a UPS store. Zappos is super-easy to deal with for an online shop.

Compass Rose · Aug 12th, 2009, 01:43 PM

If you are near a Dillards, they sell B. Makowsky bags there, too.

Kianshay · Aug 12th, 2009, 02:26 PM

I have three B Makowsky bags, and I love all three. The leather really is very nice. The bag that you are considering is the same one that I want also. His bags tend to "puddle" when you set them down. They don't have much structure at all. But this bag looks like it has more structure, so it should be easier to find things in when you need to. And yes, the color does transfer, but in my experience, it's only with the darker colors, and not all of the time. Having said all of that, I would definitely get the bag if I were you. The beautiful leather is reason enough!!

hipchicagomom · Aug 12th, 2009, 02:41 PM

I have a B Makowsky bag and I love it. I have had no problems with color transfer or anything falling apart on it. Like Kianshay said, my particular style doesn't seem to have too much structure when I set it down, but it doesn't bother me at all.

I like that satchel though! I would try it out!!!

NagaJolokia · Aug 12th, 2009, 02:48 PM

I own two Makowskys, his Phuket satchel and his Eden shopper. I like the design of the bags and the feel of the leather is quite impressive. I definitely don't mind the weight of his bags at all and don't think they're even as heavy as many people seem to say. One thing I dislike is the leopard print nylon lining as the leopard print is pretty atrocious to look at and the nylon lining feels too flimsy and not appealing to the touch. I definitely like his new polyester suede though. I am considering his Lucca cross-body and his Lucca tote.

I haven't had problems with quality, but the one thing I do notice and expected is that the leather gets stained more easily than other leathers because of the minimal finish.

The satchel posted in the original post isn't what I'd go for design-wise.

ame · Aug 12th, 2009, 03:29 PM

I LOVE the leather he uses.

NagaJolokia · Aug 12th, 2009, 03:39 PM

Give me more of that glove leather! ^

vbs1521 · Aug 12th, 2009, 05:19 PM

Looks good!!

Perfect for the office... everyday bag slash utility bag as well.

evany · Aug 12th, 2009, 05:43 PM

I own a black B. Makowsky Jakarta Shopper and love it. The leather is smooth and thick and the hardware is of high quality. It is a bit heavy but I don't mind it. The only thing I don't like is the cheap-looking leopard lining, but overall it's a very well-made bag.

Aug 12th, 2009, 03:35 AM	#2
TXGirlie Lovin Purple! Joined: Jul 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 9,655	All I know is that they kind of copy alot of RM styles and that BM is K. VanZeeland's hubby. :) Cute bag though....I'd try it out if you really like it.
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Aug 12th, 2009, 04:46 AM	#3
alwayspositive Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 166	I own a B Makowsky bag. I love the feel of the leather and the quality is pretty good. My only problem with his bags is that they are heavy, especially when I put all of my things in the bag. The one I have is really cute so I just deal with it. I like a lot of his bags and I'm thinking about getting another one. So if you like the bag, I say buy it! The satchel is really cute.
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Aug 12th, 2009, 09:00 AM	#4
alissahall Posen+Cavalli=Mine Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Perched with ravens, New Mexico Posts: 821	My friend has a B.Makowsky and she loves it. The leather is soft but thick, and the bag seems well made. Hope you love it if you get it!
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Aug 12th, 2009, 11:01 AM	#5
mirdc purse oracle Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 280	I like Makowsky & I even own 2 jakartas (my fave!), but that particular satchel reminds me of the infamous vagina purse we discussed on here a while back...
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Aug 12th, 2009, 11:32 AM	#7
QueenLouis Toki-holic Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Near Chicago Posts: 1,907	I just bought my first one last week and it still has the tags, I haven't used it yet. The leather is so soft... but then I read some posts on here about color transfer, poor quality & customer service (but hopefully that has since been corrected as those were older posts). They also sell them on Zappos. I don't know about QVC policy. But Zappos will get you the bag generally the next day with free shipping and if you want to return it, that's also free... you just print out a UPS label, slap it on the box and drop it at a UPS store. Zappos is super-easy to deal with for an online shop.
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Aug 12th, 2009, 01:43 PM	#8
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,626	If you are near a Dillards, they sell B. Makowsky bags there, too.
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Aug 12th, 2009, 02:26 PM	#9
Kianshay Member Joined: Aug 2009 Location: york pa. Posts: 1	I have three B Makowsky bags, and I love all three. The leather really is very nice. The bag that you are considering is the same one that I want also. His bags tend to "puddle" when you set them down. They don't have much structure at all. But this bag looks like it has more structure, so it should be easier to find things in when you need to. And yes, the color does transfer, but in my experience, it's only with the darker colors, and not all of the time. Having said all of that, I would definitely get the bag if I were you. The beautiful leather is reason enough!!

Aug 12th, 2009, 02:41 PM	#10
hipchicagomom Lovin' Coach Joined: May 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 28	I have a B Makowsky bag and I love it. I have had no problems with color transfer or anything falling apart on it. Like Kianshay said, my particular style doesn't seem to have too much structure when I set it down, but it doesn't bother me at all. I like that satchel though! I would try it out!!!

Aug 12th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#11
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,829	I own two Makowskys, his Phuket satchel and his Eden shopper. I like the design of the bags and the feel of the leather is quite impressive. I definitely don't mind the weight of his bags at all and don't think they're even as heavy as many people seem to say. One thing I dislike is the leopard print nylon lining as the leopard print is pretty atrocious to look at and the nylon lining feels too flimsy and not appealing to the touch. I definitely like his new polyester suede though. I am considering his Lucca cross-body and his Lucca tote. I haven't had problems with quality, but the one thing I do notice and expected is that the leather gets stained more easily than other leathers because of the minimal finish. The satchel posted in the original post isn't what I'd go for design-wise.
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Aug 12th, 2009, 03:29 PM	#12
ame Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,843	I LOVE the leather he uses.
ame Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,843	__________________ Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular. I LOVE SEWNSATIONAL! Things I want.... -Balenciaga Twiggy -Anna Corinna Jetsetter/Jetsetter Jr. -More Anna Corinna Mini Citys -Mulberry Mabel -Rebecca Minkoff MA/MAM ...it's good to want things.

Aug 12th, 2009, 03:39 PM	#13
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,829	Give me more of that glove leather! ^
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Aug 12th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#14
vbs1521 Member Joined: Dec 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 179	Looks good!! Perfect for the office... everyday bag slash utility bag as well.
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Aug 12th, 2009, 05:43 PM	#15
evany Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 20	I own a black B. Makowsky Jakarta Shopper and love it. The leather is smooth and thick and the hardware is of high quality. It is a bit heavy but I don't mind it. The only thing I don't like is the cheap-looking leopard lining, but overall it's a very well-made bag.
evany Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 20	Last edited by evany; Aug 12th, 2009 at 05:49 PM.

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