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ryrybaby12 · Apr 19th, 2009, 08:08 PM

I have been eyeing both of these bags for a while...and here is the deal:

I purchased the tribute in Black Croc Patent Large at Saks Friends and Family...then my SA at Nordstrom's called and said there was a return for a black patent croc embossed Downtown...either bag would cost me around $1100 or so....the Tribute is originally $1595, and the Downtown is $1895...

So...which one would you pick?? Or get them both (ohmygosh...did I just say that)??? They are both beautiful to me and I can't decide!! I think I like the way the tribute hangs better on me, but the Downtown is just so practical and smooshier.....

Help!!

aerye · Apr 19th, 2009, 09:49 PM

Get both! but ok, if you had to make a choice I'd vote for the downtown. more practical and you still get the croc look.

ryrybaby12 · Apr 19th, 2009, 10:54 PM

Yea...um, how said is it that I am honestly thinking about keeping both....

Maybe I need to get the Tribute in another color....but it is sooo pretty...

bubu24 · Apr 19th, 2009, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by ryrybaby12

Yea...um, how said is it that I am honestly thinking about keeping both....

Maybe I need to get the Tribute in another color....but it is sooo pretty...

..i agree to that.. i have a tribute croc...

ryrybaby12 · Apr 19th, 2009, 11:21 PM

^^Which color do you have???

chpwhy · Apr 20th, 2009, 12:46 AM

I prefer the look of downtown. So i would choose the with the croc embrossed.

jeaniep · Apr 20th, 2009, 08:20 AM

The downtown is a larger bag with easy access to the inside. the tribute is a bit more narrow when searching for items. So it depends on your lifestyle?

ikny · Apr 20th, 2009, 08:36 AM

If you like them equally, I would go for the one that's a better deal or less likely to be found on sale. To me, this is definitely the downtown.

bubu24 · Apr 20th, 2009, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by ryrybaby12

^^Which color do you have???

i have two tributes.. black and croc..
downtown is a must have too... so better get it..

rielly · Apr 20th, 2009, 02:48 PM

I just bought a small shimmery blue tribute yesterday- i love it! my first YSL! it was basically an impulse buy, but I have been looking for something fun to wear with my trench and leather bomber, so..... the small size is also an option if you don't want or need to carry a heavy bag. happy shopping :) oops- i think i actually bought the small downtown!

SuLi · Apr 21st, 2009, 08:45 AM

I have both the Downtown and Tribute totes. Here's my take on them...

Downtown (leather version) -- It's probably my favorite bag in my collection. Definite workhorse and stylish too. It has gotten really soft over time -- it sort of flops over now. The only downside I still struggle with is the way it lays against your body when you carry it, that it is not completely flat. It is a big bag, but it's one of the only ones I have that I can carry everything I need.

Tribute (large leather version) -- This is also a great work bag. It's large, and the leather is divine. I love that it sits flat against the body, and that it is incredibly streamlined. I still struggle a bit with the straps of the bag -- they are stiff and don't always sit on my shoulders comfortably.

I think either way, you'll end up with a really lovely bag. I think it all depends on what you want to use the bag for. If you're more casual, I would go with the Tribute. I think if you want something that can be used for both, I would get the Downtown since it holds more.

Good luck!

JetSetGo! · Apr 23rd, 2009, 08:09 AM

I agree with your take on the Downtown and the Tribute.

Since I run around the city a lot, I prefer the Tribute. The flatness makes it so versatile and it is my absolute favorite shape.

dbeth · Apr 24th, 2009, 05:42 PM

Ooo, that's a toughie! I like both bags, in fact, I am eyeing the royal blue patent croc tribute.

Apr 19th, 2009, 08:08 PM	#1
ryrybaby12 OP Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: 112 Degrees... Posts: 1,294	Croc patent Tribute or Downtown... I have been eyeing both of these bags for a while...and here is the deal: I purchased the tribute in Black Croc Patent Large at Saks Friends and Family...then my SA at Nordstrom's called and said there was a return for a black patent croc embossed Downtown...either bag would cost me around $1100 or so....the Tribute is originally $1595, and the Downtown is $1895... So...which one would you pick?? Or get them both (ohmygosh...did I just say that)??? They are both beautiful to me and I can't decide!! I think I like the way the tribute hangs better on me, but the Downtown is just so practical and smooshier..... Help!!

Apr 19th, 2009, 09:49 PM	#2
aerye Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 118	Get both! but ok, if you had to make a choice I'd vote for the downtown. more practical and you still get the croc look.
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Apr 20th, 2009, 12:46 AM	#6
chpwhy BAN not Working!!~~ Joined: Jul 2007 Location: The Fine CIty Posts: 3,245	I prefer the look of downtown. So i would choose the with the croc embrossed.
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Apr 20th, 2009, 08:20 AM	#7
jeaniep Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 522	The downtown is a larger bag with easy access to the inside. the tribute is a bit more narrow when searching for items. So it depends on your lifestyle?
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Apr 20th, 2009, 08:36 AM	#8
ikny Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 771	If you like them equally, I would go for the one that's a better deal or less likely to be found on sale. To me, this is definitely the downtown.
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Apr 19th, 2009, 10:54 PM	#3
ryrybaby12 OP Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: 112 Degrees... Posts: 1,294	Yea...um, how said is it that I am honestly thinking about keeping both.... Maybe I need to get the Tribute in another color....but it is sooo pretty...

Apr 19th, 2009, 11:21 PM	#5
ryrybaby12 OP Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: 112 Degrees... Posts: 1,294	^^Which color do you have???

Apr 20th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#10
rielly Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: NY, NY Posts: 78	I just bought a small shimmery blue tribute yesterday- i love it! my first YSL! it was basically an impulse buy, but I have been looking for something fun to wear with my trench and leather bomber, so..... the small size is also an option if you don't want or need to carry a heavy bag. happy shopping :) oops- i think i actually bought the small downtown!
	Last edited by rielly; Apr 20th, 2009 at 02:52 PM.

Apr 21st, 2009, 08:45 AM	#11
SuLi Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Washington DC Metro area Posts: 7,315	I have both the Downtown and Tribute totes. Here's my take on them... Downtown (leather version) -- It's probably my favorite bag in my collection. Definite workhorse and stylish too. It has gotten really soft over time -- it sort of flops over now. The only downside I still struggle with is the way it lays against your body when you carry it, that it is not completely flat. It is a big bag, but it's one of the only ones I have that I can carry everything I need. Tribute (large leather version) -- This is also a great work bag. It's large, and the leather is divine. I love that it sits flat against the body, and that it is incredibly streamlined. I still struggle a bit with the straps of the bag -- they are stiff and don't always sit on my shoulders comfortably. I think either way, you'll end up with a really lovely bag. I think it all depends on what you want to use the bag for. If you're more casual, I would go with the Tribute. I think if you want something that can be used for both, I would get the Downtown since it holds more. Good luck!
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Apr 23rd, 2009, 08:09 AM	#12
JetSetGo! CL Soldier of '08 Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Living in my Louboutins Posts: 10,447	I agree with your take on the Downtown and the Tribute. Since I run around the city a lot, I prefer the Tribute. The flatness makes it so versatile and it is my absolute favorite shape.
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Apr 24th, 2009, 05:42 PM	#13
dbeth Member Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,237	Ooo, that's a toughie! I like both bags, in fact, I am eyeing the royal blue patent croc tribute.
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