Balenciaga City vs Miu Miu Bow Satchel

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heartnaspade

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#1
I've been waiting a really long time to finally invest in a bag again, and now I'm torn between two lovely styles. I love the balenciaga city and feel like it's a classic, but I also love the miu miu bow satchel and think it kind of "stands out" a little more because of the bow detailing on the side.

I'll baby a bag when I first get it, but I don't want something that I'm going to have to dote on to keep in good shape. I've never owned a balenciaga so I'm not sure how the leather holds up - I typically like a slouchy bags that still look elegant no matter how much you put in them. Does anyone own both by any chance?

Also, is black too boring of a color to get if I decide on the city? I know balenciaga is known for their colored leathers, but I find myself being drawn to it. Your thoughts are appreciated :smile:
 
#3
Definitely Balenciaga City for me. To be fair, the Miu Miu bow satchel is cute and the price's good too... I did check it out IRL when I was in Italy, but I was somewhat disappointed by the leather quality. Didn't quite work out for me. My Bal City is my rugged-use bag and I'm lovin' it!
 
#4
I've had both and would vote for the City. The Miu Miu Bow's design is really cute and the color was so lovely (I had it in purplish-grey Fumo) but the leather seemed a lot more delicate and prone to marking compared to the Balenciaga.
 
#5
i have both and i love them. i'm sorry that i'm not much help but i hope you like the pics :smile:



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#6
I had both and I sold the miu miu and kept the city, I think the leather is very prone to damage especially where the flap bit folds over. I used mine about two months and the sealant on the fold really started to crack.
I love the style though, maybe the miu miu sub forum girls have some tips for protecting against this?
 
#8
What year was your Bow from, aimtree? I read that this was an issue with the earlier Bows. Mine was from 2009 and didn't have that problem, but then again, it was barely used before I let it go.
 
#10
I think they are 2 completely different bags. I prefer the mini bow over the regular size bow. It's smaller, same size as the LV speedy 25. I bought the bag for it's pretty girly look qualities...
I do think the Miu Miu Bow is more delicate & higher maintenence than the City.
The sealant issue happened with the earlier bows. I have had no problems with mine, which was purchased in 2010. Both bags serve for different purposes...
If it's an everyday bag you are after & you love your bags slouchy that still look elegant no matter how much you put in them, then I say go for the classic City! It's exactly that...:smile:
Also Black City is not boring at all, it's a Classic.... I cant live without mine...;)


Good luck with your decision.

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#11
another vote for bal... i think it's more classic...
and black city is never boring... but i dont have a single black bal...
i love the bright colour of bal...

the black we can always get later... but i've been thinking about black rggh work though :smile:
 
#13
I actually had this same debate a couple of months back, I had saved up for my next designer purse and went determined into Nieman's to get a Balenciaga but then saw the Miu Miu and took about an hour deciding which one to get. I chose the Bal because it just looked higher quality and personally it was just screaming my name.

After all that I say go with the Bal, you won't regret it!!
 
#15
They are definitely very different bags.
City is definitely more chic & the Bow is more girlish.
I bought my Bow back in 2007 in Fumo color, the leather is definitely stronger & thicker than Bal leather. However I also have the sealant cracking issue, but they will not peel..so it doesn't bother me much, I normally use the Bow when it is rainy day, as I think it is more durable than Bal leather...
If you are going to get either the City or Bow in black, I would prefer City though.
I prefer Bow in a more fun color. HTH.

Edit: if you love the slouchy look of a bag, I also think City will suit you more than, as the Bow is keeping her shape even for more than 3 years now!
 
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