Massai +1
it was discontinued right before I discover how functional and versatile this crossbody is.
Crossbody bags
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it was discontinued right before I discover how functional and versatile this crossbody is.
This looks great on you! Do you think it's secure when you're traveling? Do you worry about no zipper or flap? That's my concern with it.
No, I don't worry at all - the bag is so small that the closure strap makes it pretty much impossible to nab anything out if the strap is snapped down. I suppose if it were slung behind me someone could unsnap the strap and MAYBE I would not notice, but I keep it to the side or in front. If you are running around somewhere you could put a light, small scarf on top of any valuables.
It's a bit OT, but I keep photocopies of my passport and usually an extra CC in a safe place when I travel, and all my CCs can be cancelled and replaced within 24 hours nearly anywhere, so in general, while of course I avoid being a target, I don't stress about theft much, cross fingers!
Another vote for the PM Massai Cut, but you would have to buy used. The strap has many length options and it comes with a short strap for under arm carrying, which may work better for night. The GM Massai Cut is really a big bag. That said, you would never regret owning an Evelyne PM, the best "run to the grocery store bag" in my collection. I will post some Massai Cut pics later today. When I travel with Massai Cut, I take the short strap along as well. On the secondary market, make sure both straps are included.
Does anyone have both the Chanel mini rectangular and the Evelyne TPM? How do they compare in size? It would be great to see a side-by-side so that I can order either the TPM or the PM from my SA without going to the store.
Thank you all for your help!
Thank you all for your help!
I don't have a mini anymore but I can shoot a WOC and a TPM side by side. The TPM holds way, way more than a WOC of course. From memory I am going to say the TPM is just a bit bigger than a rectangular mini tipped on its side, but also a bit slimmer in profile.
Probably someone here has both bags to compare in mod shot.
The slimmer profile is great because I do tend to knock my mini when I walk through narrow areas (i.e. between tables/chairs at a small restaurant).
picture to show Massai Cut in both sizes...took off my black pants so would show up better.
both are at longest notch. I am 5'7". There are 3 holes on both sides of strap, so many length options, plus the short strap makes for a totally different bag.
both are at longest notch. I am 5'7". There are 3 holes on both sides of strap, so many length options, plus the short strap makes for a totally different bag.
If you like the Evelyne, but not the "H" on it, consider the Vespa. Though I don't believe they're made anymore so you'd have to look on the secondary market.
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Here ya go. Also included a pic of what I put inside mini vs. tpm. For mini I can put my zippy chanel card case and iPhone 6 and keys and lip balm and sunglasses (no case). I can fit all that into a tpm with room to spare
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