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#317
Twoboyz said:
Thanks LTD. That's what's getting to me. Despite all of these issues....I just can't bring myself to part with it. :) It's also such a lightweight and comfortable carry. After carrying it for over a week straight, I have my Stanwich today and boy what a load she is!
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Lol. That happened to me. I've been carrying the Grey Ostrich and I was craving Dooney. So I carried my Natural Flo and really noticed the difference. Lol. And to hear some people complain that the GILI Milano is heavy makes me giggle. Really?? You don't know heavy till you rocked a Dooney. Lol.
So I ended up returning the Chestnut Croco. She's a beauty but I didn't need two Milanos. Neither one had a bad smell. So it's so weird about the "bad" batch. But I'm happy with my "Grey" Ostrich. It's been a good run so far. :)
 
#318
Bobetta said:
Lol. That happened to me. I've been carrying the Grey Ostrich and I was craving Dooney. So I carried my Natural Flo and really noticed the difference. Lol. And to hear some people complain that the GILI Milano is heavy makes me giggle. Really?? You don't know heavy till you rocked a Dooney. Lol.
So I ended up returning the Chestnut Croco. She's a beauty but I didn't need two Milanos. Neither one had a bad smell. So it's so weird about the "bad" batch. But I'm happy with my "Grey" Ostrich. It's been a good run so far. :)
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I know right?! These Gilis are so comfortable. I'm still craving the grey ostrich, but I'm going to stick with one for now. I'm glad you're loving the ostrich. It's so pretty :)
 
#319
Twoboyz said:
I just noticed this on my zipper pulls. One of them appears to be attached upside down so the "G" is on the underside facing the leather piece. I hope you can see this in the pictures. Does yours look like this? Or are both if your "Gs" facing outward. This appears to me like a defect. I can't believe it took me this long to notice this.

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Twoboyz said:
I know right?! These Gilis are so comfortable. I'm still craving the grey ostrich, but I'm going to stick with one for now. I'm glad you're loving the ostrich. It's so pretty :)
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Hey TB!
So are you keeping your snake Gili?


I used mine briefly yesterday to go to a meeting at my son's school. I love how lightweight it is and the zippers glide very easily but it's short ride, I was looking at it when in the car and the worn fussy leather between the scales is bothering me a bit. I doesn't look like a brand new bag. I'm wondering if after a bit of use it will use all ugly. And then those reports of the handle breaking are not helping. I love how it carries so I'm not sure.
 
#320
MaryBel said:
Hey TB!
So are you keeping your snake Gili?


I used mine briefly yesterday to go to a meeting at my son's school. I love how lightweight it is and the zippers glide very easily but it's short ride, I was looking at it when in the car and the worn fussy leather between the scales is bothering me a bit. I doesn't look like a brand new bag. I'm wondering if after a bit of use it will use all ugly. And then those reports of the handle breaking are not helping. I love how it carries so I'm not sure.
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Hey MaryBel,

I have pretty much decided to keep the bag I think. The fuzziness between the scales was starting to bother me a little too, but when I don't focus on it I don't see it as much. I also think that it's probably harder to see on the light cream snake vs the darker brown snake bag but I'm. It sure how the matte finish plays into it. On mine I see more shine and gloss than anything so maybe the fuzzy just takes a backseat if you know what I mean. I definitely don't think this bag will wear like a Dooney over time, but it's pretty. That's what I struggle with, the longevity and the cost. My snake embossed hobo from Dooney got fuzzy between the scales right away too, but I chose to ignore it because it's so pretty. I love the shine. I also came to the conclusion that the moldy stale smell that my bag has is not the lining. It is the back side of the leather. I took the lining out and left it hanging out for a couple days. I don't smell anything in it, but when I smell the outside of the leather I can smell it faintly, so I'm guessing it has something to do wih the under side of the leather/suede. Good luck with your decision. :)
 
#321
These bags are very pretty. I had a couple of the Romas, but sent them back due to smell. That said, I'm thinking about picking up the cream snake when one hits "as is". I think they're nice bags, but only if I can get one as a bargain, lol.
 
#322
Update: Ok so after being zipped with a bowl of baking soda inside for a couple of days I finally unzipped the bag and although the febreze scent is now gone it has been replaced by the old dirty/mildew locker room sock scent. The bag is currently hanging outside on the clothes line but I really don't have much hope that this is going to work. I just read TB post and I also think that the scent is from the leather (probably the backside under the lining). As much as I wanted to keep this bag I do believe that it is going back to the Q :)
 
#323
tiffineyc said:
Update: Ok so after being zipped with a bowl of baking soda inside for a couple of days I finally unzipped the bag and although the febreze scent is now gone it has been replaced by the old dirty/mildew locker room sock scent. The bag is currently hanging outside on the clothes line but I really don't have much hope that this is going to work. I just read TB post and I also think that the scent is from the leather (probably the backside under the lining). As much as I wanted to keep this bag I do believe that it is going back to the Q :)
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I'm sorry to read your remedies haven't worked. I feel your pain. I bought a tote from HSN that was as close to perfect for me as a tote could get. But I couldn't get the musty smell out. I tried everything you did and it didn't change the smell. I tried carrying it but when I realized I was holding my breath every time I went inside I knew it had to go back.:laugh:

I really hope it works out, but it sounds like you've accepted that may not happen.

Good luck!
 
#324
tiffineyc said:
Update: Ok so after being zipped with a bowl of baking soda inside for a couple of days I finally unzipped the bag and although the febreze scent is now gone it has been replaced by the old dirty/mildew locker room sock scent. The bag is currently hanging outside on the clothes line but I really don't have much hope that this is going to work. I just read TB post and I also think that the scent is from the leather (probably the backside under the lining). As much as I wanted to keep this bag I do believe that it is going back to the Q :)
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Oh no, I'm sorry. It's such a shame that something like this can ruin a good thing. I'm really bummed that these bags have this issue, because it's otherwise a great bag. :(
 
#325
I totally agree and to make matters worse...While rearranging my handbags in my closet, I happened upon my Dooney flo mini satchels and the smell of the leather is so intoxicating. That cinched it for me...the GILI will be packed up and sent back to the Q tomorrow...no sense in trying to make this bag work when there is a Dooney out there that I could purchase and not have a single issue with, I'm still a little sad though.
 
#326
tiffineyc said:
I totally agree and to make matters worse...While rearranging my handbags in my closet, I happened upon my Dooney flo mini satchels and the smell of the leather is so intoxicating. That cinched it for me...the GILI will be packed up and sent back to the Q tomorrow...no sense in trying to make this bag work when there is a Dooney out there that I could purchase and not have a single issue with, I'm still a little sad though.
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I know what you mean. I feel the same.... I'm still going back and forth on it.
 
#327
TB... I noticed that you commented on the other thread about new bag Dooney Tivoli Catarina. I love the wine color and the design of the shoulder strap is nice...the dimensions are about the same as the GILI Milano but do you think it will slough? I asked the poster to post a modeling pic, so i'll have to wait and see if they are able to post one.
 
#328
tiffineyc said:
TB... I noticed that you commented on the other thread about new bag Dooney Tivoli Catarina. I love the wine color and the design of the shoulder strap is nice...the dimensions are about the same as the GILI Milano but do you think it will slough? I asked the poster to post a modeling pic, so i'll have to wait and see if they are able to post one.
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That's a beautiful bag. Did you mean slouch? I think it will slouch nicely. The suede satchel that Dooney came out with this summer is a pretty thin suede and it slouches quite a bit. I wonder if that is the case with this one.
 
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