Confessions about GILI TSv admit your damage!

[Twoboyz]

It's funny. My coworker noticed the tassel and bag was mismatched. She was right. It's subtle though.
As for the "grey" controversy, Lisa R. is aware now. How could she not? Lol. During her Roma show last week, she stated that the grey is really taupe. She didn't even try to pull the taupey-grey route. Sooo not sure how it was never called mushroom or taupe from the outset. You're probably right. Maybe they did screw it up. Because the tassel was more grey than anything else. People were not happy about that. Oh, well.

I actually saw that show and could tell she was kind of frustrated by the whole thing.

 

[Twoboyz]

The thing I liked best about my Aubergine Roma 2 was the color. I prefer my big bags to have more structure. Even though it's considerably more expensive, I feel my choice of the Dooney Samba Large Belted Shopper in purple will turn out to be a good one.

I think you're going to love it

 

[Suzwhat]

I read a lot of comments about the grey ostrich tassel not matching. It makes you wonder if they messed up on the color of the bags. They are getting so many complaints about the color being more of a Taupe, why didn't they just call it taupe? I think it would have been better received. It's a pretty bag, it's too bad the tassel doesn't match. I returned my black one for the same reason you did.

I agree, TwoBoyz. I most likely would have kept it if the tassel had matched. Since returning it, I've read a lot of comments about the bag having defective hardware, etc., although mine seemed good other than the mismatch.

I have an as-is GILI Roma 2 in espresso that gets compliments every time I carry it. It is the one without the magnetic closure. That is the one that has bad reviews about the handles cracking. So far so good on that one.

I also have the natural ostrich Roma 2.1 with the mag snap. I love that bag for some reason.

 

[Twoboyz]

I agree, TwoBoyz. I most likely would have kept it if the tassel had matched. Since returning it, I've read a lot of comments about the bag having defective hardware, etc., although mine seemed good other than the mismatch.

I have an as-is GILI Roma 2 in espresso that gets compliments every time I carry it. It is the one without the magnetic closure. That is the one that has bad reviews about the handles cracking. So far so good on that one.

I also have the natural ostrich Roma 2.1 with the mag snap. I love that bag for some reason.

Those both sound beautiful. I love the ostrich. I hear lots of good things about the Roma's. I wish the milanos were of that quality because I do love the look of the bag.

 

[tlo]

Those both sound beautiful. I love the ostrich. I hear lots of good things about the Roma's. I wish the milanos were of that quality because I do love the look of the bag.

I love my Roma 2.1s. I was going to return my Milanos but I don't know if I can. The hardware on mine seems to be ok, I need to reinspect. They are just so pretty and I really like how they carry!!!!!

 

[Twoboyz]

I love my Roma 2.1s. I was going to return my Milanos but I don't know if I can. The hardware on mine seems to be ok, I need to reinspect. They are just so pretty and I really like how they carry!!!!!

I know that was the part that really pained me about returning it. I love how it carries. On Lisa's show on Friday they were showing it and I loved it all over again. The brown snake was wowing me this time. but that smell was getting to me....

 

[Suzwhat]

I'm struggling with my bags. (I already returned the Chestnut Croco. Was expecting the Black in exchange but it never arrived.) Was going to keep my Grey Ostrich but not loving the feel. I'm craving a bag that puddles so I was tempted to try the Black Milano. I have a Roma 2 that I like. Quality is much better. But they don't have it in Black. But they do have Black in their massive Roma bag. I'm sure the quality is better and the bag won't puddle as much because it's thicker. But it says it weighs 3.8 pounds. Lol. That's heavy, right?? Lol.
Maybe I'll just rerun the Milano and call it a day.
Was the Black Milano thin and puddly? That would annoy me, I think.

Bobetta - I agree 100% with TwoBoyz's summation of the Milano black bag. That was exactly my experience too.

 

[tlo]

I know that was the part that really pained me about returning it. I love how it carries. On Lisa's show on Friday they were showing it and I loved it all over again. The brown snake was wowing me this time. but that smell was getting to me....

Check the as is Milano. It's cheaper at least. I'm so torn. Lord knows I have WAY too many bags but it is so hard to part with them.

I have the brown snake and it is GORGEOUS!! The tassel on my gray tote is a tad lighter but I had to look for it to see it. Otherwise I would not have noticed. And the cream snake, well you know how pretty that one is,

 

[Suzwhat]

I love my Roma 2.1s. I was going to return my Milanos but I don't know if I can. The hardware on mine seems to be ok, I need to reinspect. They are just so pretty and I really like how they carry!!!!!

TLo I would recommend you try to carry them as much as possible before the January extended return time ends. Any defects should be apparent by then. If nothing surfaces, enjoy them! They are beautiful bags!

 

[Suzwhat]

It's funny. My coworker noticed the tassel and bag was mismatched. She was right. It's subtle though.
As for the "grey" controversy, Lisa R. is aware now. How could she not? Lol. During her Roma show last week, she stated that the grey is really taupe. She didn't even try to pull the taupey-grey route. Sooo not sure how it was never called mushroom or taupe from the outset. You're probably right. Maybe they did screw it up. Because the tassel was more grey than anything else. People were not happy about that. Oh, well.

On mine, the difference in color was not subtle to me. I really tried to convince myself otherwise. in the end, I am glad I returned. It does not stop me from eyeing the as-is Milanos or the gray large Roma. So far, I am remaining strong.

 

[Bobetta]

Check the as is Milano. It's cheaper at least. I'm so torn. Lord knows I have WAY too many bags but it is so hard to part with them.



I have the brown snake and it is GORGEOUS!! The tassel on my gray tote is a tad lighter but I had to look for it to see it. Otherwise I would not have noticed. And the cream snake, well you know how pretty that one is,

Right, Tlo, the color difference is barely noticeable. I was surprised my coworker saw it. And it really doesn't bother me. It's subtle. On the real-real, I'm itching for the Roma in black and I can't justify yet another GILI bag while just getting a new recent Dooney bag and knowing I'm going to get yet another Dooney bag in due time. Lol.
I don't think I'll pack up Ms. Grey/Taupe yet. Going to wait till the Roma comes in. If I get it. It'll be one or the other at that point.

 

[tlo]

TLo I would recommend you try to carry them as much as possible before the January extended return time ends. Any defects should be apparent by then. If nothing surfaces, enjoy them! They are beautiful bags!

Thanks Suz! I think that's what I'm going to try to do to see what happens. I agree that the Roma 2.1s are better quality. The leather on the Milano feels thinner. That may have been done to try and lighten the weight. Anyway, we will see how it goes. We've got time to decide,

 

[tlo]

Right, Tlo, the color difference is barely noticeable. I was surprised my coworker saw it. And it really doesn't bother me. It's subtle. On the real-real, I'm itching for the Roma in black and I can't justify yet another GILI bag while just getting a new recent Dooney bag and knowing I'm going to get yet another Dooney bag in due time. Lol.
I don't think I'll pack up Ms. Grey/Taupe yet. Going to wait till the Roma comes in. If I get it. It'll be one or the other at that point.

I'm glad your's is subtle too. After I read of the tassel issue here, I checked mine. Hadn't noticed before.

I have the black Roma 2.1 and it it gorgeous!!!! It is soft but not as much of a puddler as the black Milano. It is gorgeous and the leather is much thicker.

Carry the heck out of your gray and see how it holds up. A case could be made for having the Milano & the Roma.

 

[Bobetta]

I'm glad your's is subtle too. After I read of the tassel issue here, I checked mine. Hadn't noticed before.



I have the black Roma 2.1 and it it gorgeous!!!! It is soft but not as much of a puddler as the black Milano. It is gorgeous and the leather is much thicker.



Carry the heck out of your gray and see how it holds up. A case could be made for having the Milano & the Roma.

Hmmm. I like how you think. Lol. But my spending has been on overload lately. It's not just the Milano and the want of the Roma. It's having a Roma 2 already (Aubergine), which I enjoy, and all my other Dooney buys and Christmas shopping and my random "needs." Lol.
But I will be pondering and I think I will make the plunge and grab the Black Roma. I have a feeling the leather will be exactly what I was looking for.

 

[Bobetta]

Thanks Suz! I think that's what I'm going to try to do to see what happens. I agree that the Roma 2.1s are better quality. The leather on the Milano feels thinner. That may have been done to try and lighten the weight. Anyway, we will see how it goes. We've got time to decide,

And I agree about the thin leather. It is way lighter to carry. And I'm thinking they also did that to get around the "it's too heavy" complaints of other quality bags. It is a little over a pound. Where the Roma is 3.8 pounds. Lol. Yikes! But I haven't read any complaints of weight. Weird. The Roma 2's are a pound lighter than that. But I doesn't feel like it.