Cuyana

[razzberry]

hi may i know based in your own experience, which leather is more durable? us the smooth leather prone to scratch?

I have had the sand coloured smooth leather zipper tote for a couple of weeks now and I've used it a handful of times. I don't have any major scratches but if you look really closely you can see very minor surface scratches (so minor that I couldn't even photograph them for you). Also the bottom corners have darkened a little from what looks like colour transfer, but that is probably expected with most lighter coloured leather.

Overall though I am still very happy with this tote. I purchased mine at the San Fran show room so I was able to touch and feel all the leathers. I fell in love with the smooth leather because of how soft and buttery it was. Plus it had a zipper which is a necessity for me.

 

[ringsofsaturn]

I have had the sand coloured smooth leather zipper tote for a couple of weeks now and I've used it a handful of times. I don't have any major scratches but if you look really closely you can see very minor surface scratches (so minor that I couldn't even photograph them for you). Also the bottom corners have darkened a little from what looks like colour transfer, but that is probably expected with most lighter coloured leather.

Overall though I am still very happy with this tote. I purchased mine at the San Fran show room so I was able to touch and feel all the leathers. I fell in love with the smooth leather because of how soft and buttery it was. Plus it had a zipper which is a necessity for me.

Quick question to anyone who can help out there (I'm new to TPF) - I recently purchased the pebbled leather zip tote in black and i love the size but I'm wondering if I should switch it out for the smooth leather. I have a smooth leather pouch and it feels completely different and smells so much better! I see that the pebbeld leather tote is argentinian vs the smooth leather which is italian. Would that make the difference? Can anyone help me out?

 

[LVk8]

I received a Cuyana smooth leather zippered pouch for Christmas. It's stamped with a heart, so cute! I think the color is called Oxblood? Roomy too, I was kicking myself for forgetting to pack a purse for holiday travel & this is perfect in a pinch. Fits a couple pouches, LV Epi Zippy Organizer & Kindle Fire nicely with room to spare:



My work tote is a Burgundy Goyard St Louis so this will go really nicely together [emoji5]️

 

[luckykit]

does anyone have the small carryall tote (http://www.cuyana.com/zipper-bag-black.html) ? i saw this in person last month and was torn about buying this vs something bigger that would fit a laptop. then i decided i don't carry my laptop home all that often, so i shouldn't base my decision on that. i want something about this size for an everyday bag to carry to work, doesn't need to fit all that much.

i kind of love that Cuyana is a little more under the radar (i live in a city with high end, recognizable bags everywhere) and that it feels super luxe at a totally reasonable pricepoint. but i'm concerned about the floppiness... and i also wish it came in the smooth leather instead of pebbled. the pebbled is gorgeous too, but doesn't have the same shine.

 

[ringsofsaturn]

does anyone have the small carryall tote (http://www.cuyana.com/zipper-bag-black.html) ? i saw this in person last month and was torn about buying this vs something bigger that would fit a laptop. then i decided i don't carry my laptop home all that often, so i shouldn't base my decision on that. i want something about this size for an everyday bag to carry to work, doesn't need to fit all that much.

i kind of love that Cuyana is a little more under the radar (i live in a city with high end, recognizable bags everywhere) and that it feels super luxe at a totally reasonable pricepoint. but i'm concerned about the floppiness... and i also wish it came in the smooth leather instead of pebbled. the pebbled is gorgeous too, but doesn't have the same shine.

So FWIW I had the large pebbled leather zip tote (not the carryall) in pebbled leather and while it was floppy it also had a good amount of structure. I assume that this would mean that the small carryall tote would be similar.

I switched out my pebbled leather tote for the smooth leather one and I it! It's much softer, floppier (but not too floppy) and has ample space for all my stuff. It's amazing!

 

[conley87]

does anyone have the small carryall tote (http://www.cuyana.com/zipper-bag-black.html) ? i saw this in person last month and was torn about buying this vs something bigger that would fit a laptop. then i decided i don't carry my laptop home all that often, so i shouldn't base my decision on that. i want something about this size for an everyday bag to carry to work, doesn't need to fit all that much.

i kind of love that Cuyana is a little more under the radar (i live in a city with high end, recognizable bags everywhere) and that it feels super luxe at a totally reasonable pricepoint. but i'm concerned about the floppiness... and i also wish it came in the smooth leather instead of pebbled. the pebbled is gorgeous too, but doesn't have the same shine.

I have a small carryall in sable. I love the pebbled leather, and for me it's a good mix of floppy with some structure to it. I will try my best and post a pic tomorrow.

 

[conley87]

I received a Cuyana smooth leather zippered pouch for Christmas. It's stamped with a heart, so cute! I think the color is called Oxblood? Roomy too, I was kicking myself for forgetting to pack a purse for holiday travel & this is perfect in a pinch. Fits a couple pouches, LV Epi Zippy Organizer & Kindle Fire nicely with room to spare:

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My work tote is a Burgundy Goyard St Louis so this will go really nicely together [emoji5]️

Love your pouch, I just ordered one in Navy!

 

[luckykit]

I have a small carryall in sable. I love the pebbled leather, and for me it's a good mix of floppy with some structure to it. I will try my best and post a pic tomorrow.

yes, please do! i'd love to see it. i LOVE the sable color. it's so elegant. do you find that it gets dirty easily? how is the pebbled leather with scratching?

 

[conley87]

yes, please do! i'd love to see it. i LOVE the sable color. it's so elegant. do you find that it gets dirty easily? how is the pebbled leather with scratching?

1st pic is the bag empty. 2nd pic is what I carry.
I personally love pebbled over smooth. I have used it for a few months and haven't noticed any scratches. I have 2 kids under 4 and it seems to be staying clean so far! I was nervous about the lighter color at first but I find it to be the perfect netural for me. Hope this helps with your decision.

 

[luckykit]

1st pic is the bag empty. 2nd pic is what I carry.
I personally love pebbled over smooth. I have used it for a few months and haven't noticed any scratches. I have 2 kids under 4 and it seems to be staying clean so far! I was nervous about the lighter color at first but I find it to be the perfect netural for me. Hope this helps with your decision.

thanks so much! one more question - do the straps fit over your shoulders so you can carry it like a tote bag? they look like they might be long enough with regular clothing, maybe a tight squeeze with a winter coat. i'd probably carry it crossbody most of the time, but would also be nice to have it as a tote.

 

[conley87]

thanks so much! one more question - do the straps fit over your shoulders so you can carry it like a tote bag? they look like they might be long enough with regular clothing, maybe a tight squeeze with a winter coat. i'd probably carry it crossbody most of the time, but would also be nice to have it as a tote.

I could just fit them over my shoulder with a t-shirt on. I tend to use the long strap on my shoulder the most. The bag sits higher as a crossbody since the strap isn't really long but I don't mind it and I'm 5'7.

 

[luckykit]

I could just fit them over my shoulder with a t-shirt on. I tend to use the long strap on my shoulder the most. The bag sits higher as a crossbody since the strap isn't really long but I don't mind it and I'm 5'7.

thanks!

 

[conley87]

thanks!

Welcome please post a pic if you get one!

 

[Babydoll Chanel]

Hey Cuyana fans,
I have my eye on the travel case set (the makeup bag and travel thingy) and it sucks that they don't offer international shipping besides to Canada and Australia! Does anyone know if there are other retailers which sell their stuff?

TIA!

 

[bleachedrukia]

Hey everyone! Contemplating a Cuyana zippered tote. I have the medium LV Neverfull on my someday wishlist, but these Cuyana bags for $150 to $250 feel like a steal and something I could carry daily without feeling like I need to baby it.

I contacted customer service because I wasn't quite sure of the darkness of the grey bags (replacing a Longchamp le pliage gunmetal). Anyway, I figured this picture might help someone else

Here is the order of the bags.
1. Fog Classic Leather Tote (dark grey)
2. Clay Classic Leather Zipper Tote (taupe-y grey)
3. Cool Grey Classic Leather Tote (lighter grey)
4. Light Stone Classic Leather Zipper Tote (light grey)
5. Ecru Classic Leather Tote (white/cream)