How do you feel about putting a different brand of accessory on a bag? The Hermes Twillys are actually less expensive than the Dior Mitzahs. But my inner OCD struggles with the thought of mixing designers LOL!
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I never worry about mixing brands but the Dior Mitzah is longer than the Hermes twilly. The book tote handles are rather long and I find the mitzah’s extra length works better for that reason on the book tote
Can't say about Hermes, but I'm using my LV bandeau and it looks great! It's very long, so you get nice "tails" on the end
I love mixing designers and think it provides a unique unexpected touch (I use a Dior mitzah on my H Picotin and always get lots of compliments on it!).
Hi everyone, I'm new to Dior and I just got the Book Tote small from the boutique.
But I'm quite concerned about the stitching and I'm assured by my SA that these are not defects and its all handmade hence these are normal.
Let me know your thoughtA if you have same stitching/threading like this piece I’ve got.
I would like the crowd's opinions as well.
But I'm quite concerned about the stitching and I'm assured by my SA that these are not defects and its all handmade hence these are normal.
Let me know your thoughtA if you have same stitching/threading like this piece I’ve got.
I would like the crowd's opinions as well.
yeah I have similar ‘issues’. I think it’s part of the vintage look of the bag and nothing to worry about.
Thanks much. I'm glad to hear that. I was worrying about it as the threading is so crooked and doesn't look aesthetic right.
The stitching does look quite crooked. If it bothers you, then exchange for a different one.
yes, it does bother me and I wanted an exchange. However, my SA insisted that these aren't problems. So i'm trying to seek different opinions.
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You should be happy with your purchase, so even if the SA says these aren't problems, I suggest exchanging it.
Just because something is handmade doesn’t mean you can use that as an excuse for sloppy stitching. I was told by my SA when I pointed out some really crooked stitching on an exotic skin Diorama that items with poor workmanship and/or mistakes are pulled from the pool of inventory for sale. The items are reported to HQ, someone is sent to inspect and write up the deficiencies in the item(s) and the items are then shipped back to Paris. The store that initially had them then gets those items deducted from what they are responsible for selling. The Diorama I looked at was wrapped up and put back in the storage room after I pointed out the stitching. It had been sitting out on a display shelf initially. Whether they really did send it back to Paris or put it back out on the shelf after I left the store, I have no way of knowing. But just passing on what I was told at the time. Your SA can say whatever she wants but at the end of the day it’s your money and you’ll be the one using the bag, not her. So if you’re having doubts now, better to return it and ask for a new one. I have several embroidered book totes though none in the oblique pattern and the stitching is generally quite straight.
Yes, thank you for affirming on my inner thoughts. Yes, handmade doesn't mean that its an excuse for sloppy stitching. I also don't understand why the SA is so insistent that I'm don't understand the embroidery work and that it's really normal. Yes, at the end of the day, it's my money and I'm the one using.
Their quality is getting really terrible. I just went to the store to pick up a Small Book Tote in Grey Oblique. Was looking at 3 brand new ones and found defects and loose threads on ALL of them.
Not sure if I can tell between a fake and real book tote now.
Was disappointed but supported my SA anyhow as he was able to remove the thread. They really need to wake up! It’s $3900 SGD for a canvas bag.
My heart sank when you said that you were looking at 3 brand new ones and yet found defects. Actually, I'm expecting a lot on the workmanship and quality control since it is from such a high-end luxury brand. It is really disappointing.
Same sentitments! I'm also not sure if i can tell a fake and real book tote now. For the price that we're paying and the price increased, they should work on their quality control.