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reality_22 · Nov 6th, 2009, 08:01 AM

Opinions on this Givenchy pebbled tote? Google hasn't turned up any pictures of people actually wearing it so I don't really know how it'll actually look. Does anyone own it or have seen it in real life?

http://www.barneys.com/Large%20Pebbl...efault,pd.html

http://www.mytheresa.com/shop/produc...rency_code=USD

I'm looking to purchase my first designer bag so I was wondering if I should go Givenchy or Yves Saint Laurent. I was eyeing the Tribute as well as the Easy Y.
Thoughts?

TIA

chikapinku · Nov 6th, 2009, 08:15 AM

Don't own it, but

Swanky Mama Of Three · Nov 6th, 2009, 08:45 AM

I don't care for this one. . . sorry

The bag is so big not to be able to carry it on the shoulder - proportion is skewed for that reason IMO.

redskater · Nov 6th, 2009, 10:47 AM

not a fan either, the shape and length of handles doesn't look friendly.

reality_22 · Nov 6th, 2009, 11:02 AM

^really? I thought it would be a nice classic tote. The barney's one is the "large" - I will most likely go for the medium. Problem is that I'm based in Australia so we don't get a lot of the stock here which means I have to purchase online. Kind of daunting as it would by my first big bag purchase and I don't want to make any mistakes. Hence if ANYONE has seen it in real life I'd love to know how it actually looks! Google isn't pulling up any images for me - maybe it's a new release?

ahertz · Nov 6th, 2009, 12:36 PM

I really like it, but I agree that if it doesn't work for over-the-shoulder than you should skip it and go for a YSL bag.

KittyKat65 · Nov 6th, 2009, 01:28 PM

I have returned a few Givenchy bags that I have ordered because of the size. They were HUGE and could not be worn over the shoulder. That gets old very quickly.

straw227 · Nov 6th, 2009, 02:03 PM

hmm...not a big fan:( but its cute!

BgaHolic · Nov 6th, 2009, 05:46 PM

ITA! I think it's misproportioned but everyone has their own taste. If you want to see photos of people wearing it, I think I saw it a couple of days ago on bagsnob.com

papertiger · Nov 6th, 2009, 05:53 PM

I think you should try it and see. The leather is great for a casual bag and it should just get better with age. I have only heard good things about Givenchy bags eve though I can't recommend them personally.

starkfan · Nov 6th, 2009, 09:13 PM

Do you have the dimensions of the medium size? The 23" height of the large is scaring me, and coupled with the fact that it really can't be carried on the shoulder, I'd probably pass on it. A good tote should be one that can be handheld without touching the ground, yet still with a strap drop long enough that it can fit on the shoulder if necessary, IMHO. After all, you never know when you may need to carry your tote on your shoulder instead of in your hand!

bagolicious · Nov 6th, 2009, 09:23 PM

Thumbs way down. The handle looks too short for it to be carried on one's shoulder if one wants. And due to the shape, the contents of the bag will most likely end up at the bottom making it difficult to fish items out. In that price range, I'm sure there's a wide range of bags to look into and that will most likely be better designed.

Try www.belenechandia.com and design your own bag. I'm totally satisfied with mine.

reality_22 · Nov 6th, 2009, 09:40 PM

starkfan, the medium is 38cms wides by 34cms high, which is pretty moderate. The YSL tribute was like 40 X 40 and that kind of scared me a bit. The large 23" definitely puts me off too!

Am heading to bagsnob.com to see if I can source any snapshots of it being worn.

EDIT*
Okay, just noticed that the handle drop is only 15cms - kind of small. Damn! Might wait to see if it goes on sale. Thanks everyone!

flashy.stems · Nov 7th, 2009, 04:24 AM

i don't think its too bad. if you like it, go for it! the black is nice..

dierregi · Nov 7th, 2009, 04:36 AM

Nice (I like simple design) but a bit too plain even for my taste and also slightly disproportionate.... If really cannot be carried on the shoulder, then I would really forget about it.

Nov 6th, 2009, 08:01 AM	#1
reality_22 OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 13	Your expert bag advice needed! Thumbs up or down? Opinions on this Givenchy pebbled tote? Google hasn't turned up any pictures of people actually wearing it so I don't really know how it'll actually look. Does anyone own it or have seen it in real life? http://www.barneys.com/Large%20Pebbl...efault,pd.html http://www.mytheresa.com/shop/produc...rency_code=USD I'm looking to purchase my first designer bag so I was wondering if I should go Givenchy or Yves Saint Laurent. I was eyeing the Tribute as well as the Easy Y. Thoughts? TIA
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Nov 6th, 2009, 08:15 AM	#2
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Nov 6th, 2009, 08:45 AM	#3
Swanky Mama Of Three Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 42,776	I don't care for this one. . . sorry The bag is so big not to be able to carry it on the shoulder - proportion is skewed for that reason IMO.
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Nov 6th, 2009, 10:47 AM	#4
redskater bags,books & Kitties Joined: Jan 2008 Location: where the wind comes sweeping down the plain Posts: 1,885	not a fan either, the shape and length of handles doesn't look friendly.
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Nov 6th, 2009, 11:02 AM	#5
reality_22 OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 13	^really? I thought it would be a nice classic tote. The barney's one is the "large" - I will most likely go for the medium. Problem is that I'm based in Australia so we don't get a lot of the stock here which means I have to purchase online. Kind of daunting as it would by my first big bag purchase and I don't want to make any mistakes. Hence if ANYONE has seen it in real life I'd love to know how it actually looks! Google isn't pulling up any images for me - maybe it's a new release?
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Nov 6th, 2009, 12:36 PM	#6
ahertz Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,256	I really like it, but I agree that if it doesn't work for over-the-shoulder than you should skip it and go for a YSL bag.
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Nov 6th, 2009, 01:28 PM	#7
KittyKat65 Aussie Gal In U.S.A. Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,427	I have returned a few Givenchy bags that I have ordered because of the size. They were HUGE and could not be worn over the shoulder. That gets old very quickly.
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Nov 6th, 2009, 02:03 PM	#8
straw227 Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 234	hmm...not a big fan:( but its cute!
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Nov 6th, 2009, 05:46 PM	#9
BgaHolic Love my Shih Tzu Joined: May 2009 Location: Autumn, Winter, Spring & Summer Posts: 672	ITA! I think it's misproportioned but everyone has their own taste. If you want to see photos of people wearing it, I think I saw it a couple of days ago on bagsnob.com

Nov 6th, 2009, 05:53 PM	#10
papertiger Member Joined: May 2009 Location: UK/France Posts: 2,688	I think you should try it and see. The leather is great for a casual bag and it should just get better with age. I have only heard good things about Givenchy bags eve though I can't recommend them personally.

Nov 6th, 2009, 09:13 PM	#11
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,534	Do you have the dimensions of the medium size? The 23" height of the large is scaring me, and coupled with the fact that it really can't be carried on the shoulder, I'd probably pass on it. A good tote should be one that can be handheld without touching the ground, yet still with a strap drop long enough that it can fit on the shoulder if necessary, IMHO. After all, you never know when you may need to carry your tote on your shoulder instead of in your hand!
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,534

Nov 6th, 2009, 09:23 PM	#12
bagolicious Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 48	Thumbs way down. The handle looks too short for it to be carried on one's shoulder if one wants. And due to the shape, the contents of the bag will most likely end up at the bottom making it difficult to fish items out. In that price range, I'm sure there's a wide range of bags to look into and that will most likely be better designed. Try www.belenechandia.com and design your own bag. I'm totally satisfied with mine.

Nov 6th, 2009, 09:40 PM	#13
reality_22 OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 13	starkfan, the medium is 38cms wides by 34cms high, which is pretty moderate. The YSL tribute was like 40 X 40 and that kind of scared me a bit. The large 23" definitely puts me off too! Am heading to bagsnob.com to see if I can source any snapshots of it being worn. EDIT* Okay, just noticed that the handle drop is only 15cms - kind of small. Damn! Might wait to see if it goes on sale. Thanks everyone!
reality_22 OP Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 13	Last edited by reality_22; Nov 6th, 2009 at 09:48 PM.

Nov 7th, 2009, 04:24 AM	#14
flashy.stems Hermès Hottie Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,122	i don't think its too bad. if you like it, go for it! the black is nice..
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Nov 7th, 2009, 04:36 AM	#15
dierregi Maniaca delle borse Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Brussels and Genova Posts: 732	Nice (I like simple design) but a bit too plain even for my taste and also slightly disproportionate.... If really cannot be carried on the shoulder, then I would really forget about it.

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