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Metalblond said:
Hi...thanks for your advice! I store everything on it's side in a box with tissue or those little air cushions inside (like Hermes). Gravity isn't anyone's friend :sad: Anyway, I went to Fendi today and they said that you really have to balance things on either side to make it stand straight or else, yes, it falls down. That's probably why they re-designed the bag without the heavy middle piece on the X-lite. I think it's the heavy mid-section that causes the issue--too much weight on one side tips it over. I was thinking it may have just been my bag (and AndyMor's bag) but, in my case, they said my bag looked brand new and there was nothing wrong with it--but it's something they hear a lot. Just balance what you put in it. Now, my bag empty does it, but that could be the weight of the strap or the way the handle is balanced. It's annoying but normal, apparently.
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I got the same exact feedback, from the bag’s condition to the importance to keep something heavy in the back compartment. I didn’t gauge whether or not this is something they hear about a lot, but the redesign of the X-lite makes a lot of sense. I’m just not a fan of the seam going up the middle of that new model.
 
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AndyMor said:
I bought a men’s peekaboo last year and I’m finding that it doesn’t stand upright on its own any longer. I haven’t abused it or anything and have even shelved it for months while I used other bags. Some reason, it falls forward when there’s nothing in the back compartment as a counterweight. Is this physics or poor design? Anyone else have this problem?
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Metalblond said:
I have a regular medium sized peekaboo that is doing the exact same thing! I've stored mine properly and I don't even use it very often- never overstuffed it--and when I pulled it out of the box last week to take it out , it falls forward. It's really annoying. I'm thinking maybe getting a defender cover to help it balance better?
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AndyMor said:
Sorry to hear that you have the same problem, but also somewhat relieved I’m not the only one. I loved my Peekaboo but now I’m kind of turned off with the quality and design of the bag. For its price, it should stand upright proudly to showcase the part that makes the bag go peekaboo... it’s now my rainy day bag lol.
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AndyMor said:
Thank you for the thoughts in your response. I definitely will check in with my sweet SA. Everything you stated makes sense, from the supple leather, small base, heavy hardware, etc. I also didn’t store my bag on its bag 100% of the time. I really don’t mind unstructured bags, but the peekaboo is unsightly when it sits face planted on my desk in the office. The other option is to keep it pressed against the wall with its back facing me....

I will be sure to report back with any advice from my SA.
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Metalblond said:
Hi...thanks for your advice! I store everything on it's side in a box with tissue or those little air cushions inside (like Hermes). Gravity isn't anyone's friend :sad: Anyway, I went to Fendi today and they said that you really have to balance things on either side to make it stand straight or else, yes, it falls down. That's probably why they re-designed the bag without the heavy middle piece on the X-lite. I think it's the heavy mid-section that causes the issue--too much weight on one side tips it over. I was thinking it may have just been my bag (and AndyMor's bag) but, in my case, they said my bag looked brand new and there was nothing wrong with it--but it's something they hear a lot. Just balance what you put in it. Now, my bag empty does it, but that could be the weight of the strap or the way the handle is balanced. It's annoying but normal, apparently.
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Are these the calfskin or the Selleria Peekaboo? I haven’t had these issues at all with my regular black calfskin Peekaboos. I look after them reasonably, but I don’t mollycoddle them, I want them to be useful and use them daily, alternating the GHW and the PHW. I haven’t had the issue with my large calfskin Peekaboo either, but haven’t used it as much yet. My large Selleria is a very different proposition and much floppier, though having a tougher, more resilient finish that is fairly scratch resistant (and/or would show scratches less). I don’t know if maybe the very slightly different design in the men’s versions makes any difference?

@ztory made plenty of good suggestions. :wave:
 
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Annie J said:
Are these the calfskin or the Selleria Peekaboo? I haven’t had these issues at all with my regular black calfskin Peekaboos. I look after them reasonably, but I don’t mollycoddle them, I want them to be useful and use them daily, alternating the GHW and the PHW. I haven’t had the issue with my large calfskin Peekaboo either, but haven’t used it as much yet. My large Selleria is a very different proposition and much floppier, though having a tougher, more resilient finish that is fairly scratch resistant (and/or would show scratches less). I don’t know if maybe the very slightly different design in the men’s versions makes any difference?

@ztory made plenty of good suggestions. :wave:
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Interesting theory and you’re probably onto something... yes, mine is in the Selleria leather!
 
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Metalblond said:
I have a regular medium sized peekaboo that is doing the exact same thing! I've stored mine properly and I don't even use it very often- never overstuffed it--and when I pulled it out of the box last week to take it out , it falls forward. It's really annoying. I'm thinking maybe getting a defender cover to help it balance better?
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Do you have the regular men's Peekaboo, or the Peekaboo Fit (the slim one)?

I have the regular Peekaboo in "small" and mine stands on its own with no risk of flopping. I've used the bag several times and I don't even store it in a box because it's too big.

I store my Peekaboo standing upright rather than on its back. Mine is in the Selleria leather.
 
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averagejoe said:
Do you have the regular men's Peekaboo, or the Peekaboo Fit (the slim one)?

I have the regular Peekaboo in "small" and mine stands on its own with no risk of flopping. I've used the bag several times and I don't even store it in a box because it's too big.

I store my Peekaboo standing upright rather than on its back. Mine is in the Selleria leather.
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I have the regular men’s Peekaboo that measures about 40cm across. It’s currently on the shelf again in its dust bag :-(
 
#3,504
averagejoe said:
Can you stuff it back up with tissue so that the bottom is sturdy enough to stand on its own? If you store it that way, then it may be able to stand up on its own again after a while.
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Great suggestion! I think mine (medium regular Peekaboo in calfskin) may have a bit of softening going on in the leather --not quite a slouch but sort of like a "pre-slouch" going on on one side (I don't know if that makes sense--but it appears that the leather is softening more on one side-most likely due to my wallet and stuff carried more on that one side than the other. I never thought to balance it when I first got it...my fault on that). I think the little bit of softening on the leather may make it want to tip a bit - since the more structured side isn't the side that wants to go over. I took the bag out for my summer rotation (it's dove gray)- so with items balanced on both sides in it it seems to be standing much better. When I'm not using it I'm going to try stuffing it with tissue and let it stand empty. Thank you!
 
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I'm planning to possibly purchase the peekaboo essentially in calfskin as my first designer handbag. I wanted everyone's opinions on whether over time this bag will get slouchy to the point of not standing up properly on its own or if it's small enough to keep it's shape. I wouldn't want to buy such an expensive bag that will end up flopping over every time I set it down.

Also, if anyone has a mini peekaboo and essentially, does the capacity differ by a lot or is it quite similar? Thanks in advance!
 
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amandaimee said:
I'm planning to possibly purchase the peekaboo essentially in calfskin as my first designer handbag. I wanted everyone's opinions on whether over time this bag will get slouchy to the point of not standing up properly on its own or if it's small enough to keep it's shape. I wouldn't want to buy such an expensive bag that will end up flopping over every time I set it down.

Also, if anyone has a mini peekaboo and essentially, does the capacity differ by a lot or is it quite similar? Thanks in advance!
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Peekaboo bags are beautiful. Mine never got slouchy, but I rarely use it due to being a little too heavy.
 
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amandaimee said:
I'm planning to possibly purchase the peekaboo essentially in calfskin as my first designer handbag. I wanted everyone's opinions on whether over time this bag will get slouchy to the point of not standing up properly on its own or if it's small enough to keep it's shape. I wouldn't want to buy such an expensive bag that will end up flopping over every time I set it down.

Also, if anyone has a mini peekaboo and essentially, does the capacity differ by a lot or is it quite similar? Thanks in advance!
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Hi I have the mini peekaboo and the Essentially. The Essentially definitely has more capacity and can even hold a water bottle if your so inclined. Unfortunately I still have not used my Essentially but I don't see that it would slouch excessively. (the reason I haven't used my Essentially is because of the color. Wish I had bought a darker color)

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Addicted to bags said:
Hi I have the mini peekaboo and the Essentially. The Essentially definitely has more capacity and can even hold a water bottle if your so inclined. Unfortunately I still have not used my Essentially but I don't see that it would slouch excessively. (the reason I haven't used my Essentially is because of the color. Wish I had bought a darker color)

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Wow, I am thinking to buy this white essentially. What are your thoughts on this bag please? Do you have to be extra careful when using this white bag? What is the interior leather of yours? It's a beautiful bag
 
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huske said:
Wow, I am thinking to buy this white essentially. What are your thoughts on this bag please? Do you have to be extra careful when using this white bag? What is the interior leather of yours? It's a beautiful bag
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Actually my bag is a light blue, slightly grey in some lights. In this photo it looks white. The whole bag is a really nice calfskin. I'm quite nervous about the light blue so I still haven't carried her and plus light blue doesn't seem to match any of my outfits. I really like the bag, just wish I got a color that went with my wardrobe better.
 
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Addicted to bags said:
Hi I have the mini peekaboo and the Essentially. The Essentially definitely has more capacity and can even hold a water bottle if your so inclined. Unfortunately I still have not used my Essentially but I don't see that it would slouch excessively. (the reason I haven't used my Essentially is because of the color. Wish I had bought a darker color)

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I love the Essentially and how much it holds. Enjoy that beauty.
 
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