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#826
I went ahead and purchase that pre-loved Deadly Ponies I was talking about. It's a super old style, and definitely not going to be everyone's cup of tea. Admitedly, I'm not 100% sure if it's mine either, but I kind of like the ripped/fringe-y look of the bag...it's giving me leather moto jacket, grunge-chic vibes. We'll see when it gets here. I'm super excited to feel this deer nappa!
 

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#827
dramaprincess713 said:
I went ahead and purchase that pre-loved Deadly Ponies I was talking about. It's a super old style, and definitely not going to be everyone's cup of tea. Admitedly, I'm not 100% sure if it's mine either, but I kind of like the ripped/fringe-y look of the bag...it's giving me leather moto jacket, grunge-chic vibes. We'll see when it gets here. I'm super excited to feel this deer nappa!
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looks like a fun style. I really like the moto, grunge vibe (but then, I'm a Balenciaga moto bag fan).
 
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#829
Kimbashop said:
looks like a fun style. I really like the moto, grunge vibe (but then, I'm a Balenciaga moto bag fan).
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I've got a bit of an inner grunge girl in me, so I think that's why I was drawn to this one. I don't get to let her out much as I'm in work clothes during the week and my weekends are largely spent taking/teaching fitness class in workout gear. I'm looking forward to seeing this one in-person!

southernbelle43 said:
It is not me, but it is sorta neat looking! At least she will see what the deer nappa is like and then she is lost, lol.
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It's definitely one that I think will only appeal to certain people! I'm super excited about the deer nappa...a little scared of falling in love with it though because my wallet and wardrobe don't really need any more bag purchases!
 
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dramaprincess713 said:
I went ahead and purchase that pre-loved Deadly Ponies I was talking about. It's a super old style, and definitely not going to be everyone's cup of tea. Admitedly, I'm not 100% sure if it's mine either, but I kind of like the ripped/fringe-y look of the bag...it's giving me leather moto jacket, grunge-chic vibes. We'll see when it gets here. I'm super excited to feel this deer nappa!
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I think you should definitely keep it! Love the grungy vibe. :tup: And it's deer!
 
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#832
TotinScience said:
I'd say yes on the Mr. Gator Gang as a daily bag. Especially if you close the bottom zipper, it becomes a fairly slim profile bag that is perfect for a casual daily use. I can't compare directly, but I'd say it's smaller than Arayla's Hepburn by my memory. I am not sure if the Mini would fit a laptop? You can always ask DP themselves, they are pretty responsive to emails during weekdays (of course keeping in mind a huge time zone difference vs the States).

@southernbelle43 and I traded some bags back in the day and I had her Mr Fill and Zip medium size. It was a great bag that I ended up gifting to a relative, and I occasionally still miss it lol. If there were 2 things I'd change about DP overall, it would be
1. Strap drop. They tend to be in a "neither here nor there" territory of length for me. Meaning, on a Mr. Gator Gang the long strap is much too short to wear crossbody, but too long for a shoulder carry of my liking. It might be my gait, but bags tend to bounce about on my shoulder if not secured by an elbow and I can't STAND the feeling of a bag sliding off (first world problems, I know). So with this bag I mostly end up carrying it on my shoulder with the top straps, which are a tad shorter than my normal preferred strap drop of about 10-11 inches. Alternatively, I wear it as a super short crossbody by swinging the bag on my back if I am just walking somewhere for a bit. It's really not that big of a deal, but something to consider if those things bother you.
2. Their lining is a super utilitarian black fabric - I wish they would use other colors for better visibility. It is very similar to Balenciaga linings in that regard.
All that being said, both of my DP bags, Mr. Mini Armadillo and Mr. Gator Gang, are most definitely among huge favorites due to their versatility, leather quality, and overall excellent construction and style :smile:. If you end up getting one of their bags, do make sure to use a 10% off code, it goes a long way with more expensive models.
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@TotinScience , since you have experience with DP's Bulle Lamb and the Deer Nappa, which would you pick if you had to pick one? I'm looking at the Mini Mr Gator Gang and a Pre-Owned Fill N Zip in Deer Nappa.

Also, regular lambskin tends to be pretty delicate, but your seems to be in good shape. Would you consider Bulle Lamb to be more durable?
 
#834
dignatius said:
@TotinScience , since you have experience with DP's Bulle Lamb and the Deer Nappa, which would you pick if you had to pick one? I'm looking at the Mini Mr Gator Gang and a Pre-Owned Fill N Zip in Deer Nappa.

Also, regular lambskin tends to be pretty delicate, but your seems to be in good shape. Would you consider Bulle Lamb to be more durable?
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Hey there! That's a very tough question :D. I would probably say deer nappa, just because there isn't anything like it out there. Other brands make bubble lamb (although DP does a great job at it), but deer nappa is seriously the softest leather! As far as durability, at this point it's a bit early to tell, since I haven't used both bags in that long. I would say that bubble lamb is probably more robust than regular lambskin. In case if you haven't seen this, here is their description of different leathers:
https://deadlyponies.com/au/product-care/#leather
 
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TotinScience said:
Hey there! That's a very tough question :biggrin:. I would probably say deer nappa, just because there isn't anything like it out there. Other brands make bubble lamb (although DP does a great job at it), but deer nappa is seriously the softest leather! As far as durability, at this point it's a bit early to tell, since I haven't used both bags in that long. I would say that bubble lamb is probably more robust than regular lambskin. In case if you haven't seen this, here is their description of different leathers:
https://deadlyponies.com/au/product-care/#leather
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I agree with her on this. The bulle lamb is wonderful, but deer nappa needs to be experienced.
 
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#836
luxemadam said:
I have the same experience with my Strathberry bag recently. Don’t really know how it happened but I noticed a deep scratch across the front of my bridle leather bag. It hurts when I first saw it. But now that it has “happened” I am feeling much more carefree when I use this bag. It’s one of my most comfortable bag after all.
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I third this. One of my favorite bags, a midi Juliet from MM in a wonderful citrus Tuscania leather transfers colors like CRAZY. At first it bothered me so much I would not use the bag often. But then I decided to make peace with it and now I enjoy it for a wonderful baggie that it is :)
 
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#837
dramaprincess713 said:
I went ahead and purchase that pre-loved Deadly Ponies I was talking about. It's a super old style, and definitely not going to be everyone's cup of tea. Admitedly, I'm not 100% sure if it's mine either, but I kind of like the ripped/fringe-y look of the bag...it's giving me leather moto jacket, grunge-chic vibes. We'll see when it gets here. I'm super excited to feel this deer nappa!
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I have a couple of bags that fit that aesthetic. Everyone needs a little bit of classic rock n roll in their lives :graucho:
 
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#838
papertiger said:
Oh no, sorry to hear this. Are there any updates? Are you now sick with a bag you don't want?
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I am happy to say that they did indeed send it back to her and I contacted her privately and bought it! So she is happy and I am happy. This is the bag I am referring to above that I managed to scratch on my first outing, lol. But I love it!!!

In fact I love Cesaire bags overall and will be buying another one when they go on sale. I love her creations. They are so French and chic!! But they are HUGE. I think we established in another thread that Europeans like bigger bags than we do in the US and TotinScience posited that it may be because they use a lot more mass transit than we do and have to carry things with them that we might just throw in the car. At least this Ode while HUGE is really soft and it puddles when carried so you don't look like you are carrying a pet carrier, lol.
 
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#839
southernbelle43 said:
As posted above Piosavsfan had a bad experience trying to return a bag to Cesaire Paris which was really unfortunate for her. I contacted her and bought it. This worked out well for both of us.

I can see how it would not work for her. Even though it is a very large bag, it does not hold much which does work for me. This is my second Cesaire bag and I am truly impressed with the quality. The leather is divine, the quality of the bag is impeccable. Stitching and edge painting are perfect. The lining is heavy duty and is a light color so you can see your things easily.

This one, the Ode, is bubble lamb which is incredibly soft. The ultra wide strap is oh so comfortable. The drop is about 12 inches which is perfect for shoulder carry, my preferred carry length. The prices are steep, so I will be watching for sales on their products. But I would not hesitate to buy from them again (being as sure as I could be that I would not have to return it). Here are some quick photos. I don't do mod shots, but will attach one in my cleaning clothes so you can see the size. I am not petite! A close up of the bubble lamb. Yummy.
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southernbelle43 said:
I am happy to say that they did indeed send it back to her and I contacted her privately and bought it! So she is happy and I am happy. This is the bag I am referring to above that I managed to scratch on my first outing, lol. But I love it!!!
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I'm so pleased it worked out for both you and @piosavsfan

Love the look of this bag. Sorry to hear about the nick but I agree, don't be afraid of it, enjoy.
 
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