Alexander McQueen Bag Thread
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Hey thanks for the rec! I do like the Loewe Amazona in the small size, but Berdorf says it weights 3 pounds! I think that may be too heavy. I like how the padlock tote is so lightweight. Also, I found the padlock tote for half what I can find the Amazona for.
Let me know if you think of the LV bag. I went to the LV store, and it didn't seem like there were very many options as far as plain black bags with silver hardware. Neither the speedy nor the SC bag come in plain black with silver hardware.
I looked at the Cluny and the Brea, but they both looked bulky and overly mature and uptight on me. Plus, they are over twice as much as the McQueen I found. The Lockme bag seems cool and practical maybe, but I don't remember seeing that one.
My main problem is I can't find anything similar that is as lightweight, practical, and comfortable to carry. Also, I love how the padlock tote can be worn cross body or over the shoulder. And it comes in a size that is suitable for me and doesn't look too large or too small (I forget which size - I have it bookmarked somewhere).
Oh I love the look of the open tote! But I can't find it in a small size. 14" wide looks ridiculous on me. I am very thin and I only carry a phone, a wallet, and a lipgloss most of the time. Maybe sunglasses and a tampon as well. But that's seriously it. I'm very intolerant of extra weight or anything bulky or uncomfortable.
Generally, the design will contribute to the weight enormously. Especially if it's a structured bag and has separate compartments. The added materials needed to construct means extra weight. In your case, a zip tote without any compartments or added embellishments is ideal.
You seem to be very taken by the design of the Padlock (and it also seems to suit your size and weight requirements), so maybe you've already found THE bag. The skull is definitely detachable as it's a working padlock.
Yeah, I think maybe so. I am tempted to get both the Padlock and the 2Jours (a lightweight structured bag with compartments) now, so I have all bases covered. Is McQueen quality on par with Givenchy, Fendi, and Saint Laurent? I didn't look closely at the store because I thought it only came with gold hardware.Generally, the design will contribute to the weight enormously. Especially if it's a structured bag and has separate compartments. The added materials needed to construct means extra weight. In your case, a zip tote without any compartments or added embellishments is ideal.
You seem to be very taken by the design of the Padlock (and it also seems to suit your size and weight requirements), so maybe you've already found THE bag. The skull is definitely detachable as it's a working padlock.
I love personally the style of this bag and for me the padlock sets it off as I love the way it hangs and works but if you don't like it, remove it, I don't think it will compromise the design and of the bag and if it's a weight thing, it's got to work for you, so make it lighter. 
I think quality wise they're on par with their competition.
I think quality wise they're on par with their competition.
So I hear it's national handbag day or something? So I had to treat myself to the Alexander McQueen
Black Padlock Buffalo Leather Shoulder Bag with my birthday money from my lovely husband! It's a little heavy and the magnet isn't brilliant (I need to downsize my junk)
What do you think ladies? Xx
Beautiful bag and beautiful leather! Wish they use this laeather on Padlock satchels as well.
