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brimack · Jul 20th, 2009, 05:42 PM

Not sure how many of you have rebecca minkoff bags, but I was wondering if linea pelle are just as heavy or lighter? I've never seen / felt a linea pelle bag IRL, but from all your beautiful pics I'm tempted. Thanks.

tejava · Jul 20th, 2009, 06:10 PM

I only have 3 Linea Pelle bags, and I feel they are generally heavier than RM bags due to thicker zipper tracks and hardware. However LP has the softest leather and does not deform even when I pack them tightly in my suitcase without stuffings.

Sybaryte · Jul 20th, 2009, 11:59 PM

As with any brand, it depends upon the style of the bag.

Overall, LPs are actually fairly light in weight...despite their zippers. I weighed seven of my full-sized LP bags and five of them were as light or lighter than my RM Night Blue Nikki (1 lb 14.5 oz). None of them were as heavy as my RM Forest Green Henri (with strap) (2 lb 12 oz). LP Dylans tend to be light (less than 2 lbs); my Angie and Piper Weekender are heavier.

Hope that helps.

ardj102 · Jul 21st, 2009, 12:01 AM

i think the my LP is lighter than my RMs. but i think the straps are a factor as well. since my LP Double handle dylan has a longer strap, so it feels more comfortable than my RM MAM.

MolMol · Jul 21st, 2009, 07:13 PM

i think that LP bags are much heavier! They hurt my shoulders a lot I had to sell a lot of them.

tejava · Jul 21st, 2009, 08:31 PM

For reference, my LP bags are:

1. Samantha
2. Double Zip Croco Bag
3. Patchwork Speedy

I LOVE the samantha but oh boy she's so HEAVY and is a handheld only.

I see most people said RM is heavier than LP, so I thought it really depends on what LP styles.

TXGirlie · Jul 24th, 2009, 01:38 AM

LP is all soft leather, right? So it should be lighter than RM. I ordered my first LP piece, so I'll find out soon!

tejava · Jul 24th, 2009, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by TXGirlie

LP is all soft leather, right? So it should be lighter than RM. I ordered my first LP piece, so I'll find out soon!

Yes, all of my 3 LPs are soft leathers, but thick, but I personally do not like the rough look of unfinished edges, so the bags I have chosen are more "finished" so to speak and I'm happy with them. I hope you will like your first LP bag, please share with us!

TXGirlie · Jul 24th, 2009, 12:32 PM

I only got a small bag this time.

monochrome · Aug 11th, 2009, 07:57 PM

LPs are buttery soft...I think you'll be pleased, TXgirlie.

Jul 20th, 2009, 05:42 PM	#1
brimack OP Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 453	weight of linea pelle vs rebecca minkoff Not sure how many of you have rebecca minkoff bags, but I was wondering if linea pelle are just as heavy or lighter? I've never seen / felt a linea pelle bag IRL, but from all your beautiful pics I'm tempted. Thanks.
brimack OP Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 453

Jul 20th, 2009, 06:10 PM	#2
tejava Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,066	I only have 3 Linea Pelle bags, and I feel they are generally heavier than RM bags due to thicker zipper tracks and hardware. However LP has the softest leather and does not deform even when I pack them tightly in my suitcase without stuffings.
tejava Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,066	__________________

Jul 20th, 2009, 11:59 PM	#3
Sybaryte Sofa King Banned Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,911	As with any brand, it depends upon the style of the bag. Overall, LPs are actually fairly light in weight...despite their zippers. I weighed seven of my full-sized LP bags and five of them were as light or lighter than my RM Night Blue Nikki (1 lb 14.5 oz). None of them were as heavy as my RM Forest Green Henri (with strap) (2 lb 12 oz). LP Dylans tend to be light (less than 2 lbs); my Angie and Piper Weekender are heavier. Hope that helps.
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Jul 21st, 2009, 12:01 AM	#4
ardj102 Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 355	i think the my LP is lighter than my RMs. but i think the straps are a factor as well. since my LP Double handle dylan has a longer strap, so it feels more comfortable than my RM MAM.
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Jul 21st, 2009, 08:31 PM	#6
tejava Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,066	For reference, my LP bags are: 1. Samantha 2. Double Zip Croco Bag 3. Patchwork Speedy I LOVE the samantha but oh boy she's so HEAVY and is a handheld only. I see most people said RM is heavier than LP, so I thought it really depends on what LP styles.
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Jul 21st, 2009, 07:13 PM	#5
MolMol Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 377	i think that LP bags are much heavier! They hurt my shoulders a lot I had to sell a lot of them.

Jul 24th, 2009, 01:38 AM	#7
TXGirlie Lovin Purple! Joined: Jul 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 9,592	LP is all soft leather, right? So it should be lighter than RM. I ordered my first LP piece, so I'll find out soon!
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Jul 24th, 2009, 12:32 PM	#9
TXGirlie Lovin Purple! Joined: Jul 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 9,592	I only got a small bag this time.
	__________________ Looking for a MAGENTA MAC from the RM Fall 2009 Sample Sale! Plz. PM me if you see one for sale!

Aug 11th, 2009, 07:57 PM	#10
monochrome Member Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 27	LPs are buttery soft...I think you'll be pleased, TXgirlie.
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