Your thoughts needed! Rivoli Tote Bag

eminere™ · Jul 22nd, 2008, 11:32 AM

Hi everyone!

It's my first time in the Yves Saint Laurent forum and I must say I think I've become quite smitten with the bags and accessories

My local boutique is having a sale on at the moment and this bag, which I first noticed when I was instore at the beginning of the year, is now 50% off! It's the Rivoli Tote Bag, which is made of crocodile quilted rubberised vinyl and comes with an attached zip wallet and inside cell phone pocket.

http://www.ysl.com/us/en/onlineBouti...ote%20Bag.aspx

At my store there's no black available, only the White Ivory and this medium navy colour which I think is quite unusual. The white colour stands out more, but as the SA has pointed out is more susceptible to wear and colour transfer.

After discount the price here is still more expensive than the US, but I'm really quite tempted to get it. It's so large and spacious and I think it's quite fabulous. However, my mum doesn't like the fact that it's just an open-top with no closures and she thinks overall it looks cheap.

Could I get your thoughts please?

alisonanna · Jul 22nd, 2008, 12:38 PM

I wanted to vote white, but I have a beige bag right now that has so much color transfer - it's so depressing - so I am advocating dark bags.

so I voted blue

lisenoktx · Jul 22nd, 2008, 12:56 PM

Very little difference in shape and appearance with Raspail. I'll pass.

yslalice · Jul 22nd, 2008, 05:26 PM

i would vote for the blue, but only get it if you love it.

shazam · Jul 22nd, 2008, 06:25 PM

It looks like a very durable tote bag and if you really love it then I'd say to go with the blue, YSL always does navy so nicely. Don't let the sale price convince you, though, if you wouldn't otherwise be looking to purchase it because that's money that could go towards another bag which is calling to you!

blu_77 · Jul 23rd, 2008, 10:10 AM

Doesn't appeal to me. Sorry.....

eminere™ · Jul 23rd, 2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisenoktx

Very little difference in shape and appearance with Raspail. I'll pass.

So you don't like the Raspail?

hansyu · Jul 23rd, 2008, 10:24 AM

i voted for blue....i just dont have a 'thing' for white bags...

eminere™ · Jul 25th, 2008, 10:42 AM

C_24 · Aug 11th, 2008, 05:39 PM

Had the bag in my hand at the 57th St store in NYC and was completely disappointed after having seen it online. It feels cheap, is huge and wasn't comfortable to carry imo. It was a steal at only 340 or something like that but instead I went with the Cascade-Print Raspail which I'm totally happy with

eminere™ · Aug 11th, 2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C_24

Had the bag in my hand at the 57th St store in NYC and was completely disappointed after having seen it online. It feels cheap, is huge and wasn't comfortable to carry imo. It was a steal at only 340 or something like that but instead I went with the Cascade-Print Raspail which I'm totally happy with

Care to post a pic?

chinsumo · Aug 11th, 2008, 07:22 PM

Not a fan. Between this, and the raspail, I'd get a downtown. haha.

C_24 · Aug 12th, 2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eminere™

Care to post a pic?

Here you go, eminere.

First with flash, second without. Will post action pics once I can get myself to wear something decent

eminere™ · Aug 12th, 2008, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C_24

Here you go, eminere.

First with flash, second without. Will post action pics once I can get myself to wear something decent

Ooohh so that's the one! I saw both that and the red version in my store, as well as a yellow in the slimline style. Was very tempted too. Congrats on your purchase.

I'm actually kinda glad I didn't end up getting either of these bags - I think a Muse would be a nice first YSL piece for me...

C_24 · Aug 12th, 2008, 11:43 AM

^I think it's a bit hard to choose a good YSL bag as a guy. I have a Caramel OS Muse, but don't use it too often since I have the feeling I have to be dressed extra severe and masculine not to look too feminine (Even think about selling it, but on the other hand I like it too much to let it go completely). I do love my Raspail and my Rive Gauche though and have my eyes set on a Sky Anthracite Besace. I would check out the Rive Gauche, I usually wear it messenger style, but it can also be worn in the hand and the goatskin is sooo scrumptious!

View Poll Results: Should I get the Rivoli Tote Bag?
Yes - in White Ivory.	1	8.33%
Yes - in blue.	4	33.33%
Nah - I'll pass.	7	58.33%
Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

Jul 22nd, 2008, 11:32 AM	#1
eminere™ goes underneath. Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,507	Your thoughts needed! Rivoli Tote Bag Hi everyone! It's my first time in the Yves Saint Laurent forum and I must say I think I've become quite smitten with the bags and accessories My local boutique is having a sale on at the moment and this bag, which I first noticed when I was instore at the beginning of the year, is now 50% off! It's the Rivoli Tote Bag, which is made of crocodile quilted rubberised vinyl and comes with an attached zip wallet and inside cell phone pocket. http://www.ysl.com/us/en/onlineBouti...ote%20Bag.aspx At my store there's no black available, only the White Ivory and this medium navy colour which I think is quite unusual. The white colour stands out more, but as the SA has pointed out is more susceptible to wear and colour transfer. After discount the price here is still more expensive than the US, but I'm really quite tempted to get it. It's so large and spacious and I think it's quite fabulous. However, my mum doesn't like the fact that it's just an open-top with no closures and she thinks overall it looks cheap. Could I get your thoughts please? __________________ The world was a mess but his hair was perfect, at http://eminere.blogspot.com.

Jul 22nd, 2008, 05:26 PM	#4
yslalice meow Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,561	i would vote for the blue, but only get it if you love it. __________________ green is the new black....eco-chic.

Jul 23rd, 2008, 10:10 AM	#6
blu_77 balenciaga convert Joined: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,031	Doesn't appeal to me. Sorry..... __________________ Check out my blog http://blackbaies.pansitan.net/ Inside MY bag http://blackbaies.pansitan.net/2007/...ut-of-bag.html

Jul 25th, 2008, 10:42 AM	#9
eminere™ goes underneath. Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,507	Bump __________________ The world was a mess but his hair was perfect, at http://eminere.blogspot.com.

Jul 22nd, 2008, 12:38 PM	#2
alisonanna Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,534	I wanted to vote white, but I have a beige bag right now that has so much color transfer - it's so depressing - so I am advocating dark bags. so I voted blue

Jul 22nd, 2008, 12:56 PM	#3
lisenoktx Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 204	Very little difference in shape and appearance with Raspail. I'll pass.

Jul 22nd, 2008, 06:25 PM	#5
shazam Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 774	It looks like a very durable tote bag and if you really love it then I'd say to go with the blue, YSL always does navy so nicely. Don't let the sale price convince you, though, if you wouldn't otherwise be looking to purchase it because that's money that could go towards another bag which is calling to you!

Jul 23rd, 2008, 10:24 AM	#8
hansyu Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: sunny-sunny manila Posts: 784	i voted for blue....i just dont have a 'thing' for white bags...

Aug 11th, 2008, 05:39 PM	#10
C_24 -Claus- Joined: May 2007 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 1,277	Had the bag in my hand at the 57th St store in NYC and was completely disappointed after having seen it online. It feels cheap, is huge and wasn't comfortable to carry imo. It was a steal at only 340 or something like that but instead I went with the Cascade-Print Raspail which I'm totally happy with

Aug 11th, 2008, 07:22 PM	#12
chinsumo Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 459	Not a fan. Between this, and the raspail, I'd get a downtown. haha. __________________ Guess I should have known By the way you parked your car sideways That it wouldn't last. Only slightly crazy. http://woodclaywater.blogspot.com/

Aug 12th, 2008, 11:43 AM	#15
C_24 -Claus- Joined: May 2007 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 1,277	^I think it's a bit hard to choose a good YSL bag as a guy. I have a Caramel OS Muse, but don't use it too often since I have the feeling I have to be dressed extra severe and masculine not to look too feminine (Even think about selling it, but on the other hand I like it too much to let it go completely). I do love my Raspail and my Rive Gauche though and have my eyes set on a Sky Anthracite Besace. I would check out the Rive Gauche, I usually wear it messenger style, but it can also be worn in the hand and the goatskin is sooo scrumptious!