I wound up buying the Midi version and it's a great size for me. The only thing that bothers me is the clasp hidden under the flap. It takes concentration to snap it together so I leave the flap hang loose most of the time. I bought it pre-loved and the stitching at the top of the bag had come loose but I like it that way because it makes it easier to get things in and out of the narrow top. I like the Venice because it has the Chloe Marcie crossbody vibe but with more formality.
DeMellier of London
- Thread starter chaneljewel
- Start date
TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others
I wound up buying the Midi version and it's a great size for me. The only thing that bothers me is the clasp hidden under the flap. It takes concentration to snap it together so I leave the flap hang loose most of the time. I bought it pre-loved and the stitching at the top of the bag had come loose but I like it that way because it makes it easier to get things in and out of the narrow top. I like the Venice because it has the Chloe Marcie crossbody vibe but with more formality.
Is the bag heavy since you got the grain leather? I am deciding between smooth in toffee or grain taupe. Does this taupe look pale or greyish?
I've seen a few reviews where people complain about the quality of DeMellier bags. Anyone have good experiences to share?
I just bought Vancouver in deep toffee from Saks. The quality doesn’t meet my expectations. The edge is rough and isn’t glued neatly. I expected to smell leather since I have Celine and YSl Lou camera and when I firstly opened the box, I smelled the lux leather. Instead, I smell something chemical. I don’t know if it was because Saks wrapped the bag with plastic bag or not. The edge inside of the bag is not neat at all. It felt dry and I saw crack at the edge. However, the color is rich and leather isn’t that prone to scratch as I was scared. I am very picky so I returned.
Just got the vancouver delivered. First exposure with the brand. Very well and beautifully packaged. The bag and the quality looks nice, but the light tan color is too pale to my liking. I thought it’s going to look shinier from the website. Maybe I would like one in deep toffee more.
has anyone seen/owned the demellier Marrakesh? it looks like a logo-less Soho Disco to me, wondering about what color red the red actually is...I would prefer the lack of logo to the Soho Disco tbh.
Has anyone chosen the Clay color or Olive? I’ve seen a review of Olive on YouTube, nothing yet on Clay.
Just unboxed my Nano Montreal. Overall a really, really pretty bag, but construction and stitching is underwhelming. There are some dents too but it's to be expected from a smooth leather, nothing too visible unless I put it under the light and look at it really closely.
I do feel they are a little careless on small details now though, especially on stuff that aren't usually visible. For example the hot stamping on the inside is a little slanted, and the stitching are diagonal on some and straight on others. Again, these are at the inside of the bag that no one else can see. The Nano Montreal also cannot stand on its own unless I fill it up or put the long strap on.
Overall I think it's a very very pretty, not over-the-top bling date night/wedding/evening party bag, but I wish it's either slightly cheaper or has a better attention to details. Polene is still the best in this IMO, but I have to give it to Demellier for their leather quality.
I do feel they are a little careless on small details now though, especially on stuff that aren't usually visible. For example the hot stamping on the inside is a little slanted, and the stitching are diagonal on some and straight on others. Again, these are at the inside of the bag that no one else can see. The Nano Montreal also cannot stand on its own unless I fill it up or put the long strap on.
Overall I think it's a very very pretty, not over-the-top bling date night/wedding/evening party bag, but I wish it's either slightly cheaper or has a better attention to details. Polene is still the best in this IMO, but I have to give it to Demellier for their leather quality.
I ordered the Vancouver once and it's beautiful, but it wasn't quite what I wanted so I returned it. Does anyone have the Santorini? It's such a cool design.
Just received my Vancouver in deep toffee. Love it, good quality and looks great for the price.
I just bought my montreal nano. The design is great, but the leather and construction are average. I got this for only 318 euros from matchesfashion, 150 less from retail. I noticed the hardware is orangey yellow on the bag whereas on the straps are paler yellow. The bag was also not cut well as the pattern on the croc embossed leather is slanting upwards. The brandname stamp is also almost fading. Is the font and the spacing between the letters off or is it just me? The bag feels plasticky.
My mom just received the Cannes in raffia and has been raving about it for two days. I don't have photos, but I know she's thrilled.