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Hello. Am new here but lurk on other of sub forums. I'm a massive Lover of McQueen and am trying to find out if the large skull tote came with silver hardware... Anyone know by chance? I think I'm a bit late on this bag but I saw someone carrying it recently in the tube and loved it completely save for the gold hardware :(

Loving the legend btw and seeing all these bags..:smile1:
 
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I just bought my first Alexander McQueen. I went into Niemans looking for Saint Laurent Bag but this baby caught my eye. As you know, AM is known to have eye catching designs but I wanted something fashionable but yet classy for business. I instantly fell in love with the Padlock. I initially wanted it in black but like a kid on Christmas I didnt want to have to wait for it to be delivered so I ended up with the Camel color. I LOVE IT!
 

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MinaMinette said:
I usually hang out on an Alexander Wang thread. But I LOVE AMQ. I have been advised several times to use Collonil Waterstop. I ordered it on Amazon. It's been said that it helps against transfers of color, for example, rubbing your handbag against your jeans, and also damage from water, etc... I've used it on 3 items and have had no problems, but don't carry my bags enough in those circumstances. I've read that the product you've mentioned is a good one too. Do searches on these threads and on Amazon, which is the mother lode of sites. I've asked several people who are regulars on the A.Wang handbag sites about treatment of their handbags, and Collonil came up many times. However; I'm sure that the one you chose is just as substantial. Good luck!
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I just bought the Padlock as well in Camel. The lady at Neimans suggested I use Cadillac Cream? She says its what the department stores use but Im curious if it actually stops water...Here in vegas its so dry its purpose is to condition the bag but wondering the other uses.
 
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ichan said:
Just realized all this time I haven't posted my new padlock either. Here's small padlock tote in pink.
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The small tote is so cute! And that color! LOVE! I didnt see many of the small totes when I picked mine up. I love big bags though. Crossing my fingers i dont stuff it and the strap breaks which is usually what happens. Youd think Id know better by now. Anyway, I love the pink. Wish I could find it bigger in this color
 
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SDDonegan said:
I just bought the Padlock as well in Camel. The lady at Neimans suggested I use Cadillac Cream? She says its what the department stores use but Im curious if it actually stops water...Here in vegas its so dry its purpose is to condition the bag but wondering the other uses.
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I would read the reviews on Cadillac Cream from Nordstrom and Amazon; it must be on Amazon. I was reading recently about the importance of treating leather because it's like skin and dries out. I'd consider a conditioner too in the extreme temperatures that you live in. How could you go wrong? ...Unless the conditioner changed the color of the leather........But, if you carried your bag in the rain you also face color changes. Sometimes I think you just have to go with the bag you have and appreciate the changes as it ages.......Kind of like our own skins, no? :p
 
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Scored an original Alexander McQueen Elvie bag in hot pink patent leather on eBay - tags attached!!! I LOVE this bag and it makes me happy because it's from his own designs...!!! So excited!!! Thanks for letting me share!!!
 

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SDDonegan said:
I just bought my first Alexander McQueen. I went into Niemans looking for Saint Laurent Bag but this baby caught my eye. As you know, AM is known to have eye catching designs but I wanted something fashionable but yet classy for business. I instantly fell in love with the Padlock. I initially wanted it in black but like a kid on Christmas I didnt want to have to wait for it to be delivered so I ended up with the Camel color. I LOVE IT!
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I loooove it! Nice bag!
 
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ichan said:
Gorgeous!! Congrats :D
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Thank you so much!!! :) I know that the Elvie was popular when it came out, but I haven't seen it around in years (other than resale sites).

It definitely got people's attention when I wore it yesterday, I think because of the high gloss patent leather fuschia. It made me a bit self-conscious, to be honest, because people's eyes went straight to my bag wherever I went, but I just have to get used to it and rock it more often. I LOVE how much room it has, and I love the structured pleats. It's a fantastic design!
 
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CoachCruiser said:
Thank you so much!!! :) I know that the Elvie was popular when it came out, but I haven't seen it around in years (other than resale sites).

It definitely got people's attention when I wore it yesterday, I think because of the high gloss patent leather fuschia. It made me a bit self-conscious, to be honest, because people's eyes went straight to my bag wherever I went, but I just have to get used to it and rock it more often. I LOVE how much room it has, and I love the structured pleats. It's a fantastic design!
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I know what your mean about people stares. I usually remind myself they're just jealous lol :sly::D

You got such a unique fantastic bag so flaunt what you got girl! :thumbup:
 
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SDDonegan said:
The small tote is so cute! And that color! LOVE! I didnt see many of the small totes when I picked mine up. I love big bags though. Crossing my fingers i dont stuff it and the strap breaks which is usually what happens. Youd think Id know better by now. Anyway, I love the pink. Wish I could find it bigger in this color
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Sorry missed your post all this time! I love your camel padlock tote! Actually I was looking for the same color and size but couldn't find one on sale price. Congrats hope you enjoy it very much :D

So I ended up with a small bright pink one. I love the color and trying to wear it as often this remaining summer.

I know what you mean about the strap. So far I've been lucky with the small one though - stuffed it with mine and my husband's stuff (to name a few: 2 giant Android phones, Samsung Galaxy tablets and 2 big Nintendo 3DS system, which are pretty heavy) and so far so good. I think the handle will keep well as long as I don't overdo it too much...
 
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ichan said:
Sorry missed your post all this time! I love your camel padlock tote! Actually I was looking for the same color and size but couldn't find one on sale price. Congrats hope you enjoy it very much :D

So I ended up with a small bright pink one. I love the color and trying to wear it as often this remaining summer.

I know what you mean about the strap. So far I've been lucky with the small one though - stuffed it with mine and my husband's stuff (to name a few: 2 giant Android phones, Samsung Galaxy tablets and 2 big Nintendo 3DS system, which are pretty heavy) and so far so good. I think the handle will keep well as long as I don't overdo it too much...
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I actually JUST got back from Abu Dhabi yesterday and I took this tote. I had to use all the free space. It had my ipad, iphone, at one point going my macbook (The airline said my carry on was to heavy so I had to move some things to the tote) and a book...not to mention the normal things I carry in my purse. I was SOOOO very worried about those straps. Whenever I could I sat it on the carryon and pulled the carry on so I didnt actually have to carry the tote and the weight pull the straps. Surprisingly, the straps held up. EXTREMELY well. This baby is definitely well made. That said, Im not making it a habit to fill it to that level anytime soon but glad I had it at the time to do some weight shifting for the flight.

Ill keep my eye out and if I see it on sale Ill post in here. I think Im going to get it in black as well.
 
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