I don't hear much about the McQ line but I came across this clutch at Bloomingdales and was intriqued. It's called the Manga Clutch. It's runs $295 but Bloomies had 20% off for Friends & Family sale. Haven't decided if I'm keeping it. It's very different than anything I own. I have a Padlock satchel in red with studs and a De Manta in a Union Jack pattern. The issue I have with this clutch is its super cool comic strip pattern but it's really just a zipper pouch with little structure. It does have a wrist strap which you can't see in this picture. Any thoughts or suggestions? Is it a keeper? Hopefully the attachments will show up...
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Great clutch! I saw it on the McQ website and immediately loved it. I say keep. My only concern is that it might get dirty easily?
I like it. I think it's really cool, actually...I'm wondering what it's made of - it's hard to tell from the pic...if leather or fabric, can you fold it so it appears like more of a clutch? That's what I did with a men's leather portfolio piece from Coach. I loved the striped pieces of leather so much but couldn't afford (and didn't want) the huge tote it came in, but it came in a cool ipad/portfolio case. I just fold the portfolio over so it appears more like a flap/clutch, if that makes sense (hope so!).
It sounds like you got a great deal!
Thank you so much! The cadet blue sounds pretty, too, actually...I was trying to get used to the idea of the gold hardware/skull with blue (it's usually paired with silver, as you mentioned), but I'm not picky about hardware color as long as the overall bag is gorgeous, which this is...I haven't been able to stop looking at it!!! Thank you again for your congrats! You should check out Neiman Marcus online - I think this color is still available!
I love zip pouches. They're great as purse organizers in larger bags (big satchels and totes) because you can put your essentials (wallet, keys, cell, etc.) in them to pull out and leave the bag behind for quick dashes into the store, etc. That pouch looks like it would even be big enough to fit my iPad mini. I'd keep it!
@CoachCruiser - I think the gold hw on this bag is beautiful with the blue. Maybe a little more formal looking than the silver would be but gorgeous.
Thanks for the NM recommendation but I just ordered a Fendi By the Way bag (should be here tomorrow) so no Padlocks for me for a while.
Oooh! NICE! I'll look for your thread!!!I love zip pouches. They're great as purse organizers in larger bags (big satchels and totes) because you can put your essentials (wallet, keys, cell, etc.) in them to pull out and leave the bag behind for quick dashes into the store, etc. That pouch looks like it would even be big enough to fit my iPad mini. I'd keep it!
@CoachCruiser - I think the gold hw on this bag is beautiful with the blue. Maybe a little more formal looking than the silver would be but gorgeous.
Thanks for the NM recommendation but I just ordered a Fendi By the Way bag (should be here tomorrow) so no Padlocks for me for a while.
I am so excited and happy to join this club....is this where the cool girls hang out?
Hubby let me go wild in Neiman Marcus while he strolled around the mall and I put those lovely, patient SAs to work...let's just say that poor girl earned her commission. I must have tried on every bag in that entire department -- but I love all kinds of bags! Balenciaga, Alexander Wang, Valentino, Prada, Gucci - oh my!
I didn't find anything that I was truly happy with until I remembered: McQUEEN. OF COURSE. McQueen. How could I have been so stupid? How could I have forgotten this designer? I loved his skull clutches! I would never be able to afford a skull clutch! McQueen has a gorgeous line of new bags! I loved everything about this company! I still mourned his death, for crying out loud. I drooled over creative director Sarah Burton's design for Kate Middleton's wedding dress. McQueen!!!
So I zipped over, found this bag, fell in love. Was actually debating between this and a lovely Gucci SoHo bag (which, despite what the SAs and my husband said, I do NOT think was an "old lady" bag. It was beautiful. BUT I did have major second thoughts when the SA said to me, "That Gucci bag will NOT look like that when it's not stuffed with tissue paper." I took out the stuffing. She was right. It was saggy. It was droopy. It was...matronly. Ugh. How could this happen?! I loved the SoHo line. This was my chance, right? But no way...not when the SA hilariously and bluntly commented that "that bag reminds me of this big boho bag my mom used to carry around that eventually really lost its shape and draped around her like a net." End of story. Gucci: game OVER.)
I bought the McQueen. And thank God I did. Because I'm obsessed. And there is no Gucci, no going back, no way. I might not have a skull clutch in my future, but I have this bag, and I can use it every damn day.
Um...what's the name of it? :giggles:
Thank you for letting me share!!!
Oh wow! It really is beautiful. I'm so happy I ordered this bag online. The same color but with silver hardware. Can you please tell me if the Alexander McQueen logo on the front of bag is stamped or is it stamped AND embossed. Thank you in advance.
Hi dangerouscurves! You're going to love this bag. The McQueen name seems to be only stamped on the front, not imprinted or embossed, unfortunately...but the name IS imprinted into the leather on the cute padlock key covering/hangtag as well as on the inside label (on the main pocket). Hope this helps! Please do a reveal when you get your bag!
The McQueen name seems to be only stamped on the front, not imprinted or embossed, unfortunately...but the name IS imprinted into the leather on the cute padlock key covering/hangtag as well as on the inside label (on the main pocket). Hope this helps! Please do a reveal when you get your bag!
Hi dangerouscurves! You're going to love this bag.
Hi! Thank you soooo much for your reply. I just received mine yesterday actually and I love it. The leather is amazingly soft. Oh, and I love that the bottom is reinforced unlike many other designer bags out there. Will take some pictures when the sun is back. Lol. Thank you again for the reply
.Can someone tell me what to look for when buying a preloved Faithful Satchel?
I have found one that I'm really interested in but want to be sure it's genuine...
The AM stamp in the middle of the two silver buttons looks different on some bags. Is there correct stamp for this bag?
I have found one that I'm really interested in but want to be sure it's genuine...
The AM stamp in the middle of the two silver buttons looks different on some bags. Is there correct stamp for this bag?
Ok....I need some honest opinions here. I purchased the McQueen small padlock satchel in bright blue with gold hardware (skull and keys)...and I want your opinions....What do you think of it?
I've loved McQueen for a long, long time and I'm excited to finally have a "reasonably" priced everyday bag from the line. But I haven't used it in a little while and now I think I know why....
It's a blue satchel. It cost $1365 and I feel like I spent the money on a gold skull and the McQueen name. Yes, the leather is lovely, but honestly, I have a Jimmy Choo bag and some Coach bags where the leather supercedes the leather on this one. I'm NOT saying the padlock satchel isn't beautiful, because it is...but...argh! Do I sell it on eBay? What would you do?
I've loved McQueen for a long, long time and I'm excited to finally have a "reasonably" priced everyday bag from the line. But I haven't used it in a little while and now I think I know why....
It's a blue satchel. It cost $1365 and I feel like I spent the money on a gold skull and the McQueen name. Yes, the leather is lovely, but honestly, I have a Jimmy Choo bag and some Coach bags where the leather supercedes the leather on this one. I'm NOT saying the padlock satchel isn't beautiful, because it is...but...argh! Do I sell it on eBay? What would you do?
If you feel unhappy with the purchase, you should probably sell it IMO. I have a bag I spent a lot of $ (for me) on & I now regret it. I can't get any joy out of it because I'm too busy kicking myself for buying it.
Of course, I'm totally projecting my emotional baggage onto your bag. I guess it comes down to whether carrying it gives you pleasure. If not, sell it.
Thank you so much. I've put it up on eBay and - unlike the first time - I haven't taken it down all day. Three are watching it.
I guess I realized that I need the money more than I need the excitement of carrying a McQueen. If this was a skull clutch, I'd definitely keep it - no question! And if I hadn't any other beautiful bags that I really loved, I'd keep it. But I think I'll try to sell it and save for a bit and eventually get a McQueen I'll adore - a DeManta clutch, or a skull clutch on sale one day...
Thank you for your feedback!
I guess I realized that I need the money more than I need the excitement of carrying a McQueen. If this was a skull clutch, I'd definitely keep it - no question! And if I hadn't any other beautiful bags that I really loved, I'd keep it. But I think I'll try to sell it and save for a bit and eventually get a McQueen I'll adore - a DeManta clutch, or a skull clutch on sale one day...
Thank you for your feedback!
It's great that you have 3 watchers already. I'm sure someone else will love it & get a lot of enjoyment out of carrying it.
I have the studded padlock around the edge (like this) and it is very sturdy and well made.
http://www.lyst.com/bags/alexander-mcqueen-skull-padlock-studded-tote-bag-black/