I read up on TPF about Cloudy Bundle Tote or Vintage Ligne Tote, and they both seem to be light weight and comfortable to carry. My shoulder gets sored very easily, so they seem to be a perfect tote for me. The problem is, I cannot make up my mind and pick one over the other... I wish they were both still available at Chanel boutiques so that I can do a side by side comparison...
For those that own the two bags, or those that own one of the bags, I would very much appreciate to hear your recommendation/suggestions.
Weight: Everybody says CB is light as feather and super comfortable to carry, which sounds really good to me. How much heavier is Vintage Ligne Tote compared to CB (or compared to the large Cambon tote, since I know how much Cambon tote weights)?
Comfort: The bottom of Vintage Ligne tote seems more structured than CB. Because of that, do you find CB easier to carry?
Size: How about size comparison? I read that Vintage Ligne is about 15 inches long. CB looks just a little smaller than that. Is my observation correct?
Security: CB has one magnetic snap, whereas Vintage Ligne has a zipper closure. I like to have the content of my bag securely stored against pit pockets, so in that sense, maybe Vintage Ligne is a better choice for me? Although CB has only one magnetic snap, because of the drawstring and the bag's puffy nature, do you think it is not easy for pit pockets to get into your bag?
Trend: Which bag do you think I can carry, let's say 10 years from now? Do you think either of the styles will go out of fashion?
Durability and Maintanance: It looks like both of them are made from treated (cracked??) lambskin. Are they made from the same kind of leather? If not, which one is more durable, and which one requires more maintenance?
Thank you so much for reading my long question. I really appreciate any feedback!
For those that own the two bags, or those that own one of the bags, I would very much appreciate to hear your recommendation/suggestions.
Weight: Everybody says CB is light as feather and super comfortable to carry, which sounds really good to me. How much heavier is Vintage Ligne Tote compared to CB (or compared to the large Cambon tote, since I know how much Cambon tote weights)?
Comfort: The bottom of Vintage Ligne tote seems more structured than CB. Because of that, do you find CB easier to carry?
Size: How about size comparison? I read that Vintage Ligne is about 15 inches long. CB looks just a little smaller than that. Is my observation correct?
Security: CB has one magnetic snap, whereas Vintage Ligne has a zipper closure. I like to have the content of my bag securely stored against pit pockets, so in that sense, maybe Vintage Ligne is a better choice for me? Although CB has only one magnetic snap, because of the drawstring and the bag's puffy nature, do you think it is not easy for pit pockets to get into your bag?
Trend: Which bag do you think I can carry, let's say 10 years from now? Do you think either of the styles will go out of fashion?
Durability and Maintanance: It looks like both of them are made from treated (cracked??) lambskin. Are they made from the same kind of leather? If not, which one is more durable, and which one requires more maintenance?
Thank you so much for reading my long question. I really appreciate any feedback!