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Copper1977 · Nov 7th, 2009, 11:54 AM

Hi everyone

I could do with some decision making help. I am currently torn between getting a patent muse II or a Scoop/roady flap bag. I like the idea of the patent one as in theory patent is rain resistant (and it rains a lot here!). However, I assume with the suede bits along the edges of the muse II it's not rain friendly? I can't decide which i like the most

Any advice / thoughts / pros and cons gratefully received!

flashy.stems · Nov 7th, 2009, 03:43 PM

i like the roady!

marbella8 · Nov 7th, 2009, 04:10 PM

tough call. just remember if you are ok with flap bags (they are harder to get in and out of). GL!

shazam · Nov 7th, 2009, 04:57 PM

I have the patent Muse Two and it has been caught in a rainstorm with no issues. It's been pretty weather-resistant when I've carried it. The one thing I would say is to evaluate whether you carry many light-colored things in your bag, though. Because the Muse Two is constructed of black suede, the color can rub off onto items you carry in your bag. For me, this really only affected my iPhone earbuds, but if you carry lighter-colored accessories it could be an issue.

As for other cons, the flap does make it a little more fussy to get in and out of, although it has a large rear pocket where you can keep any essentials you might need quickly. And this isn't a con, but it is a very slouchy bag so it won't keep the boxy look you see in stock photos.

Good luck with your decision!

juneping · Nov 7th, 2009, 09:08 PM

i have a muse II and i love it but i also love the roady..i saw the wine color

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i think roady is more classic and muse 2 is bit edgy...depends on what look you are looking for.

ssc0619 · Nov 8th, 2009, 08:40 AM

I have both a suede multicolor Muse II and a Scoop and I love them both. I don't use my Muse II when it rains because I am afraid of color transfer. I did treat it with the suede protector, but I am just cautious.

I think both bags have some characteristics that could be annoying.

Muse II

The Muse II clasp is hard to get figure out in the beginning. There is a way to open and shut it (and I think there is an instructional thread in this forum) so it doesn't drive you nuts.
The handle attaches to the top of the flap so it is easiest to open the bag when it is flat on a surface .

Scoop

Main inner compartment is narrow--see below pic. I was surprised, but the narrowness of the inner compartment has not bothered me.
Handle is hard and if the bag is really filled with a lot, the handle can dig into your shoulder.
Leather seems identical to the besace leather from last season that Cosmo had a problem with, but I haven't had any problems.

My favorite of the 2 really is the scoop. I think it is just such an elegant bag, but has a casual vibe to it too! Good luck with your decision.

Here's the pic I was talking about

vesna · Nov 8th, 2009, 11:40 PM

wow ssc0619, they are both fabulous, i would not know which one to choose.

I am not taking my Muse II out on the rain at all. Patent perhaps I would, but I do not like patent too much. (I love YSL glazed leather, and have Rive Gauche in glazed, perfect for the rain). I think you will carry Roady Flap (my new dream bag) safer in the rain. I have besace in the same leather and it survived a lot, rain, anything, it is very versatile leather.

good luck

Nov 7th, 2009, 11:54 AM	#1
Copper1977 OP Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 259	Potential new bag advice please Hi everyone I could do with some decision making help. I am currently torn between getting a patent muse II or a Scoop/roady flap bag. I like the idea of the patent one as in theory patent is rain resistant (and it rains a lot here!). However, I assume with the suede bits along the edges of the muse II it's not rain friendly? I can't decide which i like the most Any advice / thoughts / pros and cons gratefully received!
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Nov 7th, 2009, 03:43 PM	#2
flashy.stems Hermès Hottie Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,000	i like the roady!
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Nov 7th, 2009, 04:10 PM	#3
marbella8 Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 287	tough call. just remember if you are ok with flap bags (they are harder to get in and out of). GL!
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Nov 7th, 2009, 04:57 PM	#4
shazam Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,228	I have the patent Muse Two and it has been caught in a rainstorm with no issues. It's been pretty weather-resistant when I've carried it. The one thing I would say is to evaluate whether you carry many light-colored things in your bag, though. Because the Muse Two is constructed of black suede, the color can rub off onto items you carry in your bag. For me, this really only affected my iPhone earbuds, but if you carry lighter-colored accessories it could be an issue. As for other cons, the flap does make it a little more fussy to get in and out of, although it has a large rear pocket where you can keep any essentials you might need quickly. And this isn't a con, but it is a very slouchy bag so it won't keep the boxy look you see in stock photos. Good luck with your decision!
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Nov 7th, 2009, 09:08 PM	#5
juneping couch potato-ing Joined: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 4,311	i have a muse II and i love it but i also love the roady..i saw the wine color ... i think roady is more classic and muse 2 is bit edgy...depends on what look you are looking for.
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Nov 8th, 2009, 08:40 AM	#6
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 5,920	I have both a suede multicolor Muse II and a Scoop and I love them both. I don't use my Muse II when it rains because I am afraid of color transfer. I did treat it with the suede protector, but I am just cautious. I think both bags have some characteristics that could be annoying. Muse II The Muse II clasp is hard to get figure out in the beginning. There is a way to open and shut it (and I think there is an instructional thread in this forum) so it doesn't drive you nuts. The handle attaches to the top of the flap so it is easiest to open the bag when it is flat on a surface . Scoop Main inner compartment is narrow--see below pic. I was surprised, but the narrowness of the inner compartment has not bothered me. Handle is hard and if the bag is really filled with a lot, the handle can dig into your shoulder. Leather seems identical to the besace leather from last season that Cosmo had a problem with, but I haven't had any problems. My favorite of the 2 really is the scoop. I think it is just such an elegant bag, but has a casual vibe to it too! Good luck with your decision. Here's the pic I was talking about

Nov 8th, 2009, 11:40 PM	#7
vesna Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,014	wow ssc0619, they are both fabulous, i would not know which one to choose. I am not taking my Muse II out on the rain at all. Patent perhaps I would, but I do not like patent too much. (I love YSL glazed leather, and have Rive Gauche in glazed, perfect for the rain). I think you will carry Roady Flap (my new dream bag) safer in the rain. I have besace in the same leather and it survived a lot, rain, anything, it is very versatile leather. good luck
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