Advice for a new bag needed!

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DiorKiss

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Aug 3, 2007
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Hi ladies!
I need some advice for a new bag!
I'm torn between a black RHH Bal City, a brown Chloé Paraty and a black Givenchy Antigona.

So far I've only owned two big designer bags - a black Bal city with rose gold hardware, which I love to death and have worn every day for over four years. It's still in pretty good condition but I feel like I should mix it up a little because I'm tired of looking at the same bag every day. The rose gold is tiring me a little, and I think I'd love a basic RHH Black Bal, but on the other hand it's so similar it might be a shame to own two almost identical bags.
The other bag I own is a grey Prada Saffiano, which is absolutely lovely but I don't wear it a lot. It doesn't have a shoulder strap which is annoying, and I sometimes feel a little uncomfortable when everyone can so clearly see the Prada logo. (I think I wouldn't feel that way about Givenchy, I live in a city that's clueless about designers, so unless it's Prada/LV/Chanel/Gucci they wouldn't ever know what it it).

All advice/thoughts/ideas are very welcome!
 
Tough choice, DiorKiss!
As you already have a Bal, I would suggest either the Paraty or the Ant.
The Paraty is more casual than the Givenchy, I think.
Both bags are lovely..
Let's wait for other ladies to chime in..
 
Tough choice, DiorKiss!
As you already have a Bal, I would suggest either the Paraty or the Ant.
The Paraty is more casual than the Givenchy, I think.
Both bags are lovely..
Let's wait for other ladies to chime in..

Of those, I only have a Chloe Paraty in Jungle Brown. I love the saddle scent, the sturdiness, the extreme heft of the solid brass hardware (which is what some people loathe, because it IS heavy). I got it preloved, have used it almost nonstop for 2 years now in any weather, and it is a tank of a bag which looks and smells better and better as it ages. It gives off a timeless genuine boho vibe that goes well with casual, rugged, sporty and country traditional looks (suede, tweed, tartan, Paisley, cashmere, linen, cable knit wool, herringbone, lace, velvet and loden), it fits a lot, though not a laptop. I got it for 500 Euro, and have been since offered almost twice that if ever I consider selling it. No way, no how, it's become my signature handbag! HTH!
 
I would say the Givenchy or the Chloe. If you feel like you'd use a brown bag, then this would be a nice color to add. Otherwise if you don't see yourself reaching for a brown bag, then the Givenchy would be a more sophisticated bag that would be good to rotate with your more casual Bal.
 
Do you like structured or slouchy?
I think the antigona is structured and the other 2 are more slouchy. I love the shape of the antigona but when I tried it on, I don't like how the handles are when the bag is on my shoulder. The chloe and bal are easier to carry.
 
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