Maybe I'm biased because McQueen has been my favourite for a very long time, but I could keep the padlock over the Tods. I think it's a way more interesting bag.
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Maybe I'm biased because McQueen has been my favourite for a very long time, but I could keep the padlock over the Tods. I think it's a way more interesting bag.
I love how much you fit into the mini and how organized your stuff is.Very nice!
Thanks Mariapia, dangerouscurves and Alex575, have a wonderful weekend
I am new at this forum and I have some question and need advise about the Alexander McQueen Padlock tote (size small):
How do you find the quality?
Is it good bag for every day use? And for work?
Do you love your bag?
Do I need one?
The reason I am asking is becasue I bought one today and I don't know whether to keep it or not. Don't get me wrong - I LOVE the bag BUT they only had silver hardware (the bag is black) and I prefer the gold. And I bought me a Mulberry Bayswater last week so my bag account for this half year is quite empty. AND my personal laptop won't fit!! My laptop from work does but not my personal one, and I was really looking for a smooth bag that would fit my laptop as well (but I almost never bring it with me, but want to be able to).
The reason why I bought the bag now is cause the retailer told me it was the last bag and they haven't ordered any more for the future. I live in Sweden and as far as I know we only have one shop where they sell Alexander McQueen, so if they stop selling the padlock I will have a huge problem getting one (I really can't buy online since they never ship over seas...).
And one thing she told me that got me thinking a lot is that Alexander McQueen will cut down on the skulls and go for bags like Legend and Heroine. Have you heard this? She got the information from the McQueen-team when they visited a month ago.
How do you find the quality?
Is it good bag for every day use? And for work?
Do you love your bag?
Do I need one?
The reason I am asking is becasue I bought one today and I don't know whether to keep it or not. Don't get me wrong - I LOVE the bag BUT they only had silver hardware (the bag is black) and I prefer the gold. And I bought me a Mulberry Bayswater last week so my bag account for this half year is quite empty. AND my personal laptop won't fit!! My laptop from work does but not my personal one, and I was really looking for a smooth bag that would fit my laptop as well (but I almost never bring it with me, but want to be able to).
The reason why I bought the bag now is cause the retailer told me it was the last bag and they haven't ordered any more for the future. I live in Sweden and as far as I know we only have one shop where they sell Alexander McQueen, so if they stop selling the padlock I will have a huge problem getting one (I really can't buy online since they never ship over seas...).
And one thing she told me that got me thinking a lot is that Alexander McQueen will cut down on the skulls and go for bags like Legend and Heroine. Have you heard this? She got the information from the McQueen-team when they visited a month ago.
I actually went back to the store the day after my post. The woman who told me they would stop selling the bag really felt bad cause when she had found some more padlock tote bags. And she was happy that I came back so she could tell me when I still had chance to return it.
So...I no longer own the padlock tote. I will probably buy it later with GH instead of SH, but I am not sure.
And I still wonder if anyone alse have heard that the McQueen team will cut down on the skulls?
So...I no longer own the padlock tote. I will probably buy it later with GH instead of SH, but I am not sure.
And I still wonder if anyone alse have heard that the McQueen team will cut down on the skulls?
Hi kajsabet...
I haven't heard about the cut down on the skull motif - that's interesting. I'll have to keep my ears open for more news.
I'm glad you still have some to choose from -- you should get the hardware that you want for a bag that expensive.
I have a beautiful black and white padlock bag (silver hardware) that I adore which I got for a great price...I have to say, it's one of the coolest bags I own....and despite McQueen's popularity, I still have yet to see a McQueen padlock tote on ANYONE I've been around in the Boston area. That's saying a lot, because I think ladies around here are quite interested in bags in general.
I haven't heard about the cut down on the skull motif - that's interesting. I'll have to keep my ears open for more news.
I'm glad you still have some to choose from -- you should get the hardware that you want for a bag that expensive.
I have a beautiful black and white padlock bag (silver hardware) that I adore which I got for a great price...I have to say, it's one of the coolest bags I own....and despite McQueen's popularity, I still have yet to see a McQueen padlock tote on ANYONE I've been around in the Boston area. That's saying a lot, because I think ladies around here are quite interested in bags in general.
Regardless whether this cut down will happen or not, that post of yours was what pushed me to finally pull the trigger on a small Padlock bag!
I have been lusting for one since last year. I've been going to the boutique here (I'm in Asia) to find out if there are sales. There was one late last year, but it was still not attractive for me to pull the trigger on. Then I saw it offered on sale at reebonz.com. Still I resisted. Black Friday sales, Christmas sales, etc. So many sales really. Then I saw here that it might be produced less. That did it!! I asked my Singapore based niece to buy it for me once and for all (if I buy it from my country, there will be high custom duties and taxes!!)! I got the one in beige, I forgot official color name. Now, I'm thinking if I should let go of my Balenciaga City in Latte, to ease the guilt of buying yet another bag. 
I really like the new generation where the edges are colored the same as the leather color (didn't really like the black edges before).
To some degree, they already have cut down on the skulls. Particularly on shoes - I own 3 pairs of McQueen shoes and only one of those pairs do not have skulls. They stopped making the flats with skulls (they have had a few variations), they no longer do a smoking slipper with skulls and the shoes in the my avatar are also no longer made and those particular shoes while going through various changes where around for many seasons. It would appear the only shoe left in current collections with a skull is the skull zipper sandal.
As for bags and SLGs... I don't know - the pre spring/summer still have a full array of padlock totes, knuckle dusters, wallets and card holders.
Also - jewelry is still loaded with skulls
I am not sure that as a McQueen fan for many years I would be overly pleased at the slow phase out of skulls. Its part of the reason I love the brand.
Some more Alexander McQueen questions (can't stop thinking of all the nice bags haha).
Padlock Tote with pocket:
What do you think of the pocket-variant? Is it annoying och does it make the bag look more interesting?
Legend:
It is so beautiful in design but when I hold it in my hands it feels kind of low quality. Is it only me? Or is it durable and good quality? How does it age?
McQueen bags in general:
The quality again - is it good? I love Mulberry and there is no question about the quality. But with McQueen I am not sure at all. Please prove me wrong (or help me save a lot of money haha). The feeling I get with the bags (not all but most of them) is poor quality but awesome design.
Padlock Tote with pocket:
What do you think of the pocket-variant? Is it annoying och does it make the bag look more interesting?
Legend:
It is so beautiful in design but when I hold it in my hands it feels kind of low quality. Is it only me? Or is it durable and good quality? How does it age?
McQueen bags in general:
The quality again - is it good? I love Mulberry and there is no question about the quality. But with McQueen I am not sure at all. Please prove me wrong (or help me save a lot of money haha). The feeling I get with the bags (not all but most of them) is poor quality but awesome design.
I have not had one very long. But the first small padlock tote I received was shocking quality. Had marks on it and the sealant on the sides was pealing away, totally gone in some places. And it was on sale but not enough to make up for the faults. It also wasn't the nicest leather. I told the store this, explained about the mark (one quite big) also the sealant issue and sent it back. Sure enough they put it back up to be sold, someone bought it and it never popped back up again. I guess some aren't as fussy as me (or that's normal for the brand?)
I have since got a croc embossed large one (which was on sale for less than the damaged one I returned) Total opposite in terms of quality than the last. Leather is nicer but different being a different type, sealant is all there and looks pretty solid and there is no issues on the bag anywhere. So from that it looks like great quality but not sure how it will wear.
Just ordered a legend too so I'm not sure how that will be will see when it arrives today.
I have quite a few Mulberry bags also, when I was buying the quality was great but when I moved into another brand I started noticing quite a few complaints about the quality dropping, not being what it used to be and prices going up, is this no longer the case?
I have since got a croc embossed large one (which was on sale for less than the damaged one I returned) Total opposite in terms of quality than the last. Leather is nicer but different being a different type, sealant is all there and looks pretty solid and there is no issues on the bag anywhere. So from that it looks like great quality but not sure how it will wear.
Just ordered a legend too so I'm not sure how that will be will see when it arrives today.
I have quite a few Mulberry bags also, when I was buying the quality was great but when I moved into another brand I started noticing quite a few complaints about the quality dropping, not being what it used to be and prices going up, is this no longer the case?
Yeah, I have read a lot about the uneven quality which makes me a little scared. The bags are not cheap and for that cost you shouldn't have to worry about quality.
I would love to hear your input on the legend - it is a very beutiful bag. I could stare at it for hours
I am not an expert at Mulberry (bought my first two years ago). But I definitely think you could notice the good quality easily (I have Alexa and Bayswater Buckle) BUT I am quite picky about quality so there are some bags I wouldn't buy I guess. The quality may have dropped but it still seems to be in the top in their price segment (haven't compared ALL brands in the price segment but I think you understand what I mean).
I would love to hear your input on the legend - it is a very beutiful bag. I could stare at it for hours
I am not an expert at Mulberry (bought my first two years ago). But I definitely think you could notice the good quality easily (I have Alexa and Bayswater Buckle) BUT I am quite picky about quality so there are some bags I wouldn't buy I guess. The quality may have dropped but it still seems to be in the top in their price segment (haven't compared ALL brands in the price segment but I think you understand what I mean
).It has just arrived. I like it more than I thought I would but I am not sure I will keep it. I have bought a few bags over the last few weeks and I'm not supposed to be buying any this year (I have sold 3 in the last two weeks though so I guess that's a positive!).
I've just been buying a couple in the sales but I don't think I will keep them all!!
I've just been buying a couple in the sales but I don't think I will keep them all!!
Just bought on EBay a pre-loved small Padlock in Green. I had one in blue with old handle design. I'm excited about the new one [emoji4]. I can't wait till I get it in my hand! I hope the bag has no quality issue. Fingers crossed!
