I have a question about the Prada Executive Tote and East/West one. Are they the same one? I see BR4393 as a possible code # for one of them, but I'm a bit confused.

I really would like one in a tan/camel color, and they have one at Saks, but am worried the camel one is bigger than the the "daino tote" at BG.

Please advise!

http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/p/Pra...ditorial=false

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...&bmUID=jwbte3S

Anyone?

Looks like east west is 16" wide and the Daino 10"

Originally Posted by intrigue

Looks like east west is 16" wide and the Daino 10"

Oh- that'll probably explain the price different as well. Thank you! Do you know if they're heavy bags or lighter than the saffianos?

Originally Posted by doodle10

Oh- that'll probably explain the price different as well. Thank you! Do you know if they're heavy bags or lighter than the saffianos?

I think it depends on the bag itself. I have various Pradas (both saffiano and daino leather) and depending on the size of the bag, what you carry, the weight will be different. My saffiano lux tote is the one that is open so it's pretty light...if you had a saffiano lux tote with zippers then it's slightly heavier. overall, i think my daino leather totes are heavier before I put anything into them but I tend to stick to styles that also have a long strap so I can wear cross body...hope that helps

Originally Posted by intrigue

I think it depends on the bag itself. I have various Pradas (both saffiano and daino leather) and depending on the size of the bag, what you carry, the weight will be different. My saffiano lux tote is the one that is open so it's pretty light...if you had a saffiano lux tote with zippers then it's slightly heavier. overall, i think my daino leather totes are heavier before I put anything into them but I tend to stick to styles that also have a long strap so I can wear cross body...hope that helps

Thank you! I sold my Chloe heloise a while ago because it was giving me back pain. I have a Prada Vitello shine tote which is fairly light- unless I stuff it to the brim for travel. From the sounds of it, the daino bags are heavier than the saffiano. Maybe I should just go for the smaller one with a shoulder strap- except...new dilemma, probably not the best for travel either?

Originally Posted by doodle10

Thank you! I sold my Chloe heloise a while ago because it was giving me back pain. I have a Prada Vitello shine tote which is fairly light- unless I stuff it to the brim for travel. From the sounds of it, the daino bags are heavier than the saffiano. Maybe I should just go for the smaller one with a shoulder strap- except...new dilemma, probably not the best for travel either?

in my personal experience, I have found chloe bags to be heavier than my Prada daino bags....I usually use my Prada totes for travel and they're usually overstuffed but they are multi-functional and easy to carry. I have this lux tote and it's much lighter and fits a lot but there is no long strap and it is open top, no zipper closure.

so it's probably just personal preference. If you are near a Prada boutique or dept store that carries Prada, i would definitely go check it out!

Originally Posted by intrigue

in my personal experience, I have found chloe bags to be heavier than my Prada daino bags....I usually use my Prada totes for travel and they're usually overstuffed but they are multi-functional and easy to carry. I have this lux tote and it's much lighter and fits a lot but there is no long strap and it is open top, no zipper closure. so it's probably just personal preference. If you are near a Prada boutique or dept store that carries Prada, i would definitely go check it out!

That's the worst bit! I live in Minneapolis and there is no Prada store nearby. I'd really love to go test out the bags to see which one I like the most. Since you have both the Daino and the Saffiano, which would you recommend for a work/travel bag? I'd probably choose between the Daino BR4393 and Saffiano BN2274, as they both have detachable shoulder straps. I even test drove a Chloe Marcie, but found those big rolled handles to be cumbersome (think I'm not going to bother with Chloe for a long time to come!)

Would really appreciate your input!

Originally Posted by doodle10

That's the worst bit! I live in Minneapolis and there is no Prada store nearby. I'd really love to go test out the bags to see which one I like the most. Since you have both the Daino and the Saffiano, which would you recommend for a work/travel bag? I'd probably choose between the Daino BR4393 and Saffiano BN2274, as they both have detachable shoulder straps. I even test drove a Chloe Marcie, but found those big rolled handles to be cumbersome (think I'm not going to bother with Chloe for a long time to come!) Would really appreciate your input!

I'm a big fan of saffiano so I would go with that. the leather is extremely durable and i am very hard on my bags. I use my lux tote (saffiano) to carry around files, books, ipad, etc and it's held up great. plus int he version you want, it will have the long strap as well.

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