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balthus · Oct 29th, 2009, 01:08 PM

Flap Bag came today at the office.

Long story but I had one that I was supposed to get during Saks F&F event and save 25% but the SA did me wrong and sold to someone else.

Saks sold out of the bag.

But a good NM SA I know found one for me.

There were 3 left in their system as of last week and now there are only possibly 2.

Won't be able to open box & look at it until later when people have left.

Will post with some pictures by the weekend.

It was hard to decide between Flap & Roady w/stingray handle as they are both stunning bags but for me personally I think Flap will be more practical.

Cosmopolitan · Oct 29th, 2009, 01:18 PM

Yay, can't wait to see pics!

vesna · Oct 29th, 2009, 04:57 PM

I am really looking forward to see that bag in the pics...I fell in love with it, absolutelly

sbelle · Oct 30th, 2009, 02:23 PM

Show us, show us, show us, show us!!!

balthus · Oct 30th, 2009, 04:27 PM

Photos coming but quick question - the sleeper bag it came in was a 2-ply bag: white with black satin but does not say YSL? Is that right? Thanks.

Cosmopolitan · Oct 30th, 2009, 06:07 PM

^YSL should be screen-printed in black on the dustbag, but it can be hard to see in low lighting; sorta have to hold it at an angle.

balthus · Oct 30th, 2009, 08:29 PM

This is one stunning bag. The leather is just gorgeous. Both in terms of looks and the way it feels.

Having bought (and returned) the Roady, the Flap or Scoop is definitely more versatile in terms of style - for me. I wouldn't call it a every day bag as I think I will be limited to what will fit in it. But that's also a good thing because I won't be able to stuff it so full that it will be very heavy.

Also it is definitely more handbag than shoulder bag. It fits over my shoulder but it is not that comfortable and it definitely wouldn't fit if I was wearing a coat of heavy sweater. And who knows how it would feel with my stuff in it versus some paper.

I don't think the closure will bother me as it seems to stay fairly closed without being snapped into place so appears you could walk around with it not completely "locked" plus you have the back zippered pocket for keys or cell phone.

I like it a lot as I think it combines a very classic, elegant and timeless look but has a modern edge with the hardware and handle. The logo on the strap and Yves Saint Laurent imprinted in closure hardware is logo enough for me. And I like that it won't scream "expensive" bag unless it is recognized by someone who knows the bag. And I am more comfortable with that particularly these days.

If the leather wears well I see wearing this bag for years.

Happy with my decision & glad I was able to track one down.

alisonanna · Oct 30th, 2009, 09:09 PM

wow- I really like this bag a lot. Congrats!

marbella8 · Oct 30th, 2009, 09:37 PM

The leather looks so amazing and soft! Congrats!

balthus · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:28 PM

Thanks!

sbelle · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:41 PM

I'm so happy you got it!! One thing I will say about the closure is that it can easily be closed/opened with one hand. I had to practice a couple times, but got the hang of it easily.

Also, I wear mine on my shoulder all the time. With a little weight in it the middle collapses a bit so it is an easy fit, at least without a coat on.

Congratulations!!

balthus · Oct 30th, 2009, 10:50 PM

You were definitely an inspiration to me to track this bag down! Thanks.

Originally Posted by ssc0619

I'm so happy you got it!! One thing I will say about the closure is that it can easily be closed/opened with one hand. I had to practice a couple times, but got the hang of it easily.

Also, I wear mine on my shoulder all the time. With a little weight in it the middle collapses a bit so it is an easy fit, at least without a coat on.

Congratulations!!

Cosmopolitan · Oct 31st, 2009, 10:23 AM

Congrats, its beautiful. Very chic! Please be sure to post your pics in our Reference Library.

L4F4 · Oct 31st, 2009, 12:25 PM

This is such a beautiful bag, congrats! I like this bag more than the Muse.

shimin_123 · Oct 31st, 2009, 12:33 PM

Stunning!! Congrats and wear it in good health!!!

Oct 29th, 2009, 01:08 PM	#1
balthus OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,058	Flap bag arrived today! Flap Bag came today at the office. Long story but I had one that I was supposed to get during Saks F&F event and save 25% but the SA did me wrong and sold to someone else. Saks sold out of the bag. But a good NM SA I know found one for me. There were 3 left in their system as of last week and now there are only possibly 2. Won't be able to open box & look at it until later when people have left. Will post with some pictures by the weekend. It was hard to decide between Flap & Roady w/stingray handle as they are both stunning bags but for me personally I think Flap will be more practical.
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Oct 29th, 2009, 01:18 PM	#2
Cosmopolitan YSL MOD Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,792	Yay, can't wait to see pics!
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Oct 29th, 2009, 04:57 PM	#3
vesna Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,317	I am really looking forward to see that bag in the pics...I fell in love with it, absolutelly
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Oct 30th, 2009, 02:23 PM	#4
sbelle Jack's the Man Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,529	Show us, show us, show us, show us!!!
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Oct 30th, 2009, 04:27 PM	#5
balthus OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,058	Photos coming but quick question - the sleeper bag it came in was a 2-ply bag: white with black satin but does not say YSL? Is that right? Thanks.
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Oct 30th, 2009, 06:07 PM	#6
Cosmopolitan YSL MOD Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,792	^YSL should be screen-printed in black on the dustbag, but it can be hard to see in low lighting; sorta have to hold it at an angle.
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Oct 30th, 2009, 08:29 PM	#7
balthus OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,058	This is one stunning bag. The leather is just gorgeous. Both in terms of looks and the way it feels. Having bought (and returned) the Roady, the Flap or Scoop is definitely more versatile in terms of style - for me. I wouldn't call it a every day bag as I think I will be limited to what will fit in it. But that's also a good thing because I won't be able to stuff it so full that it will be very heavy. Also it is definitely more handbag than shoulder bag. It fits over my shoulder but it is not that comfortable and it definitely wouldn't fit if I was wearing a coat of heavy sweater. And who knows how it would feel with my stuff in it versus some paper. I don't think the closure will bother me as it seems to stay fairly closed without being snapped into place so appears you could walk around with it not completely "locked" plus you have the back zippered pocket for keys or cell phone. I like it a lot as I think it combines a very classic, elegant and timeless look but has a modern edge with the hardware and handle. The logo on the strap and Yves Saint Laurent imprinted in closure hardware is logo enough for me. And I like that it won't scream "expensive" bag unless it is recognized by someone who knows the bag. And I am more comfortable with that particularly these days. If the leather wears well I see wearing this bag for years. Happy with my decision & glad I was able to track one down. Attached Thumbnails
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Oct 30th, 2009, 09:09 PM	#8
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,250	wow- I really like this bag a lot. Congrats!
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Oct 30th, 2009, 09:37 PM	#9
marbella8 Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 513	The leather looks so amazing and soft! Congrats!
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Oct 30th, 2009, 10:28 PM	#10
balthus OP Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,058	Thanks!
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Oct 30th, 2009, 10:41 PM	#11
sbelle Jack's the Man Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,529	I'm so happy you got it!! One thing I will say about the closure is that it can easily be closed/opened with one hand. I had to practice a couple times, but got the hang of it easily. Also, I wear mine on my shoulder all the time. With a little weight in it the middle collapses a bit so it is an easy fit, at least without a coat on. Congratulations!!
sbelle Jack's the Man Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,529

Oct 31st, 2009, 10:23 AM	#13
Cosmopolitan YSL MOD Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,792	Congrats, its beautiful. Very chic! Please be sure to post your pics in our Reference Library.
Cosmopolitan YSL MOD Joined: May 2006 Posts: 5,792	__________________ CLICK: Cosmo's Collection

Oct 31st, 2009, 12:25 PM	#14
L4F4 BITE ME Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 464	This is such a beautiful bag, congrats! I like this bag more than the Muse.
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Oct 31st, 2009, 12:33 PM	#15
shimin_123 Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 100	Stunning!! Congrats and wear it in good health!!!

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