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Hi! I bought an Alexander McQueen Mini Legend online on May 13, but I was unhappy with the gold-metal hardware with scratches, patches, and uneven polish. The customer service would not authorise my return, and this is what she said:

Please be advised that the distressed look of the hardware is intended by the brand itself. This is part of the design of McQueen and this is the look McQueen wants to showcase. The distressed hardware may differ piece to piece, as each piece is all hand made to achieve uniqueness.

As per your photos, the distressing is across all your hardware and this is part of the design. This is not deemed as a fault but an important characteristic of McQueen's design and aesthetics. McQueen is known for his signature dark, dramatic and romantic look. The distressed look is an underlying signature in his clothing and across all his other goods.

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To those who own Alexander McQueen bags, can you please verify this? Please advise. If it's meant to be like this, I'll be happy with it and consider it different from my all other bags (I'm a bling-bag person hehehe).

Thank you!
 

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cltedoonan said:
Hi! I bought an Alexander McQueen Mini Legend online on May 13, but I was dissatisfied with the gold-metal hardware with scratches, patches, and uneven polish. The customer service would not authorise my return, and this is what she said:

Please be advised that the distressed look of the hardware is intended by the brand itself. This is part of the design of McQueen and this is the look McQueen wants to showcase. The distressed hardware may differ piece to piece, as each piece is all hand made to achieve uniqueness.

As per your photos, the distressing is across all your hardware and this is part of the design. This is not deemed as a fault but an important characteristic of McQueen's design and aesthetics. McQueen is known for his signature dark, dramatic and romantic look. The distressed look is an underlying signature in his clothing and across all his other goods.

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To those who own Alexander McQueen bags, can you please verify this? Please advise. Thank you!
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Yes, this seems to be normal for their hardware; I personally don't mind it, but understand that it may bother some buyers who're not used to the look.
 
#1,639
Thanks! All my other bags (different brands) have shiny gold or silver hardware so I'm not used to the "distressed" hardware look.

But I'm happier now, knowing that my bag is not "old" or "defective". It's a nice way to start expanding my taste in bags. :-)
 
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chloehandbags said:
I thought that maybe there should be a thread for members to discuss and post pics of their Alexander McQueen bags - whether they are a variation of the Novak, or other styles. :D

Also, we could discuss and post pics of AM bags we are thinking of getting/would like to get. :yes:

A few hours ago, I finally succumbed and bought the black fish scale Mini Novak with Dragon (or Wyrm) Clasp:

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I hope I like it as much IRL as I do on-line! :nuts:
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Alexander McQueen bags are famous for its fantastic design and its design so Gorgeous
 
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cltedoonan said:
Hi! I bought an Alexander McQueen Mini Legend online on May 13, but I was unhappy with the gold-metal hardware with scratches, patches, and uneven polish. The customer service would not authorise my return, and this is what she said:

Please be advised that the distressed look of the hardware is intended by the brand itself. This is part of the design of McQueen and this is the look McQueen wants to showcase. The distressed hardware may differ piece to piece, as each piece is all hand made to achieve uniqueness.

As per your photos, the distressing is across all your hardware and this is part of the design. This is not deemed as a fault but an important characteristic of McQueen's design and aesthetics. McQueen is known for his signature dark, dramatic and romantic look. The distressed look is an underlying signature in his clothing and across all his other goods.

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To those who own Alexander McQueen bags, can you please verify this? Please advise. If it's meant to be like this, I'll be happy with it and consider it different from my all other bags (I'm a bling-bag person hehehe).

Thank you!
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Lol!!! Yes! It's meant to be like that. I got a couple of AMQ bags and all the hardwares are like that.
 
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cltedoonan said:
Hi! I bought an Alexander McQueen Mini Legend online on May 13, but I was unhappy with the gold-metal hardware with scratches, patches, and uneven polish. The customer service would not authorise my return, and this is what she said:

Please be advised that the distressed look of the hardware is intended by the brand itself. This is part of the design of McQueen and this is the look McQueen wants to showcase. The distressed hardware may differ piece to piece, as each piece is all hand made to achieve uniqueness.

As per your photos, the distressing is across all your hardware and this is part of the design. This is not deemed as a fault but an important characteristic of McQueen's design and aesthetics. McQueen is known for his signature dark, dramatic and romantic look. The distressed look is an underlying signature in his clothing and across all his other goods.

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To those who own Alexander McQueen bags, can you please verify this? Please advise. If it's meant to be like this, I'll be happy with it and consider it different from my all other bags (I'm a bling-bag person hehehe).

Thank you!
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Yes, "distressed" look goes back to McQueen's designs by himself like in this flap-over bag.
 

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So I'd been looking at this beauty since it first popped up on some shopping sites and yesterday I ordered it in the sales... So looking forward to its arrival!

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#1,646
I've not bought direct from the Alexander McQueen site before but does anyone know if they have further reductions? Had my eye on something but don't want to buy only for it to be reduced again the next day.

Thanks
 
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Jaime said:
Does anyone have a heroine mini that has owned it for a while? Just wondering how practical it is to use or if the way it opens and closes gets annoying?
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I have the small heroine but perhaps mini is smaller? The bag is actually more practical. I expected. I tend to tuck the flap under most of the time for easy access and the side zippers allow it to open wide when I'm looking for something in a hurry. I will try to post a pic
 
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