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Selena

Selena

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Jan 26, 2006
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#1
I am thinking about getting a large burberry nova tote for my birthday and this would be my first burberry. How do they hold up? I am spoiled by the longevity of LV. I noticed that they are coated and seem to be pretty durable. Are they ok to take out in the rain?
Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks
Selena
 
#2
They're definitely okay to take out in the rain. Whereas LV is coated canvas, the Burberry totes are made of a tough nylon exterior.

The only thing about the totes is that I can't justify the price and the workmanship. The handles aren't even real leather, they're just PVC.
 
#3
Thanks for the info. I am on the burberry website and they are stating handles and trim are leather. Where are you getting your information about the handles?????

Selena
 
#4
Selena said:
Thanks for the info. I am on the burberry website and they are stating handles and trim are leather. Where are you getting your information about the handles?????

Selena
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Go to Neiman Marcus. They state the handles are PVC. Also, I owned a Burberry tote (just sold it a couple weeks ago on Ebay) and the handles were definitely not real leather.

I bought my Nova Check at the height of their popularity about 4 years ago so maybe by now they've switched to real leather, or perhaps the large totes come with real leather.
 
#5
Oh ok...got ya. I will look into this further....I agree if the handles and trim are not leather that will not appeal to me. I guess its back to LV! :smile:
Selena
 
#6
I have had the same Nova check tote for about 4 years now - I carried it for about 3 religiously. Mine still looks like it's new and I still get a ton of comments about it when I wear it. It has been AMAZING quality!
I clean it w/ baby wipes when it starts to show a little dirt and it looks brand new again!
Mine has 2 big compartments seperated by a zippered pocket thingy in the center.
 
#7
Selena said:
I am thinking about getting a large burberry nova tote for my birthday and this would be my first burberry. How do they hold up? I am spoiled by the longevity of LV. I noticed that they are coated and seem to be pretty durable. Are they ok to take out in the rain?
Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks
Selena
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I actually bought a Burberry over the weekend, but it was from the Prorsum line. Anyways, I looked at a couple of Novachecks too. The ones I looked at ALL had leather trim/handles/etc. If you're not sure you could always ask.
 
#8
IntlSet said:
They're definitely okay to take out in the rain. Whereas LV is coated canvas, the Burberry totes are made of a tough nylon exterior.

The only thing about the totes is that I can't justify the price and the workmanship. The handles aren't even real leather, they're just PVC.
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I agree about the prices. The handles on my small tote aren't in that great of shape, and I've only had the bag for two years, and I don't use it that often :suspiciou It is a cute bag, though. I get a lot of compliments when I carry it.
 
#9
IntlSet said:
They're definitely okay to take out in the rain. Whereas LV is coated canvas, the Burberry totes are made of a tough nylon exterior.

The only thing about the totes is that I can't justify the price and the workmanship. The handles aren't even real leather, they're just PVC.
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Your kidding! For the prices Burberry charges, they should at least use leather not PVC or whatever thats called...imho:smile:
 
#14
Well, I definitely did *not* have a fake and I assure you that the handles were *not* leather.

I suppose Burberry must have changed materials sometime in the past 4 years.

From Neiman Marcus:
A go-anywhere tote in classic Burberry check.

• Novacheck-print PVC.
• Black top handles.

It doesn't specify leather or non-leather, but my whole tote was PVC!

However, I'm glad they're using leather now. Enjoy your tote bag!!!
 
#15
IntlSet said:
Well, I definitely did *not* have a fake and I assure you that the handles were *not* leather.

I suppose Burberry must have changed materials sometime in the past 4 years.
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Hi IntlSet--

I hope you didn't think I was inferring that you had a fake. I was just commenting on the prevalence of fakes with PVC. It's likely that with Burberry's resurgence they've changed materials to be more competitive.
 
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