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BagLover21 · Jul 1st, 2009, 08:51 PM

Hi ladies,

I am choosing between 2 black Valentino Maison bags. Either the plain black leather or the Studded Patent. Which would you choose?

Black Leather:

Studded Black Patent:

tatu_002 · Jul 1st, 2009, 08:57 PM

hmmm this is tuff, I wish they had a studded leather not patent. The leather looks normal to me, and the studded is gorgeous but I do not like the patent. But it might be better in real life.

I would go with the studded patent

LuvAllBags · Jul 1st, 2009, 09:20 PM

I LOVE the black calf. Gorgeous. Let us know what you get!

Rimma13 · Jul 1st, 2009, 09:23 PM

Love the calf leather. Definitely my pick!

KittyKat65 · Jul 1st, 2009, 11:46 PM

I don't think the patent works with the studs. However, I think the calf needs the studs. No help. Sorry. I do love the shoes in the top photo!

SARM4800 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 02:01 AM

I like plain black

dierregi · Jul 2nd, 2009, 07:31 AM

Definitely plain

Grace123 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:07 AM

Plain!

ssc0619 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 10:09 AM

My favorite is the studded leather.....they have had it online and BG and NM and I almost buy it everyday!!

BUT, since that is not in the running, I would vote for the plain leather. For me personally I don't like the patent--with or without studs.

Compass Rose · Jul 2nd, 2009, 11:29 AM

You know, I am a big fan of patent leather, but on this particular bag there is a lot going on with the pleating, let alone the studs. So for me, I'd most definitely choose the plain black gorgeous leather.

labelmom5 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 12:13 PM

Although I love studs, Im not a fan of the patent leather. I would rather stick to the plain leather

jo712 · Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:09 PM

^^me too, I love studs but am not a fan of patent leather. the plain leather looks more classic though...

I'm dying to get one of these!!!!

hanana · Jul 2nd, 2009, 08:09 PM

I also vote for the plain leather, very classic!

BagLover21 · Jul 3rd, 2009, 01:40 AM

thanks so much for the awesome insight ladies! plaint black leather it is!

IFFAH · Jul 4th, 2009, 01:15 AM

^Another vote for plain black.

View Poll Results: Which Valentino Maison Tote?
Plain Black Leather	23	82.14%
Studded Black Patent	5	17.86%
Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

Jul 1st, 2009, 08:51 PM	#1
BagLover21 OP Louboutin Devotee Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 454	Which Valentino Maison - Plain Calf Leather or Studded Patent? Hi ladies, I am choosing between 2 black Valentino Maison bags. Either the plain black leather or the Studded Patent. Which would you choose? Black Leather: Studded Black Patent:
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Jul 1st, 2009, 08:57 PM	#2
tatu_002 Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana University Posts: 888	hmmm this is tuff, I wish they had a studded leather not patent. The leather looks normal to me, and the studded is gorgeous but I do not like the patent. But it might be better in real life. I would go with the studded patent
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Jul 1st, 2009, 09:20 PM	#3
LuvAllBags Dr. Enabler is in. Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,002	I LOVE the black calf. Gorgeous. Let us know what you get!
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Jul 1st, 2009, 09:23 PM	#4
Rimma13 Live with no regrets Joined: Jun 2008 Location: New York Posts: 685	Love the calf leather. Definitely my pick!
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Jul 1st, 2009, 11:46 PM	#5
KittyKat65 Aussie Gal In U.S.A. Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,416	I don't think the patent works with the studs. However, I think the calf needs the studs. No help. Sorry. I do love the shoes in the top photo!

Jul 2nd, 2009, 02:01 AM	#6
SARM4800 Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 533	I like plain black
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 07:31 AM	#7
dierregi Maniaca delle borse Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Brussels and Genova Posts: 732	Definitely plain

Jul 2nd, 2009, 09:07 AM	#8
Grace123 Hopelessly Obsessed Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 5,201	Plain!
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 10:09 AM	#9
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,926	My favorite is the studded leather.....they have had it online and BG and NM and I almost buy it everyday!! BUT, since that is not in the running, I would vote for the plain leather. For me personally I don't like the patent--with or without studs.

Jul 2nd, 2009, 11:29 AM	#10
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,617	You know, I am a big fan of patent leather, but on this particular bag there is a lot going on with the pleating, let alone the studs. So for me, I'd most definitely choose the plain black gorgeous leather.
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 12:13 PM	#11
labelmom5 Luvinmybags Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, Ca Posts: 446	Although I love studs, Im not a fan of the patent leather. I would rather stick to the plain leather
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 01:09 PM	#12
jo712 Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,530	^^me too, I love studs but am not a fan of patent leather. the plain leather looks more classic though... I'm dying to get one of these!!!!
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Jul 2nd, 2009, 08:09 PM	#13
hanana Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 481	I also vote for the plain leather, very classic!

Jul 3rd, 2009, 01:40 AM	#14
BagLover21 OP Louboutin Devotee Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 454	thanks so much for the awesome insight ladies! plaint black leather it is!
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Jul 4th, 2009, 01:15 AM	#15
IFFAH I. Silk. U. Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,078	^Another vote for plain black.
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