Belen Echandia or VPL - What do you think??

[luvinmybags]

I'm in the market for a black bag. Most black bags bore me, but these both have caught my attention. Although, I haven't seen either IRL.

The first is the Belen Echandia Love Me in Black Crash and the Second is VPL Cabin Bag in black.

Your honest opinion is greatly appreciated.

 

[paintednightsky]

Definitely the BE. Also the other bag seems harder to get in and out of and I don't really like the rolled leather things tying the bag together. Seems like a heavier bag too. The BE looks more chic and polished and pulled together. Definitely a sexy bag!

I wanted to add I might just be biased because I've been wanting the black crash BE for the longest time!

 

[pinkbags]

sorry i haven't seen them IRL either but from the pictures they are both very nice...
the leather on the cabin bag seems really thick and soft...

 

[Contessa]

Hey I'm biased!!!! BE!!!!!

 

[glamourgirlpink]

I just got a black crash Love Me today and I totally love everything about it. I don't think you'd have any regrets going that route! It is simply tdf...

 

[moocow]

BE definitely! Their bags and customer service are beyond compare! You will not see anyone with a bag similar to the Love Me in black crash. The leather/style of the VPL looks boring in comparison.

Just my two cents!

 

[morebags]

They both look good but I prefer the BE Love Me to the Cabin bag simply because the handles on the Cabin bag looks like it is too close together and I don't like the cinched look so much anymore, very 1980s.

Apart from the design shoulder strap issues, BLACK CRASH ROCKS MY WORLD!!!

 

[sara999]

yeah all us BE biased ladies will ofc say.....BE!

 

[chloehandbags]

I prefer the VPL (even though all I can think of when I hear/read the name is Visible Panty Line!), I think it's more original, interesting and fashion forward.

 

[GUNG]

The BE is gorgeous!

 

[kore]

Definitely the BE

 

[TropicalGal]

The BE is much more sexy, versatile and HOT!

 

[DirtyOldBagLady]

the BE for as an everyday, but VPL for collection. I'm not too crazy about the zipper/tassel/distressed leather design on the BE. It reminds me of the biker/80's. Balenciaga pulls this off well though! This bag is kind of generic looking in my opinion. So I guess it comes down to what you want the bag for. I'd get the VPL--fresh cut, well sculpted structure.

 

[misslola]

Funny, I have been eyeing that VPL in brown, but it doesn't have any inside pockets except for detachable pouches, and I think that would be a pain.

 

[audball67]

Voted and you know my vote - BE! But I wanted to add that the black crash is really amazing - the bag has so much color depth....it's just beautiful IRL