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I wish there are more Mlles with silver hardware to choose from

I'm going to go on a little rant here because I Just don't know what Longchamp is thinking with its Mademoiselle strategy. It's a potential blockbuster bag but since launching it last fall, LC has followed up in the two subsequent seasons by offering only minimal color choices in regular leather and all with gold hardware, which is not for everyone. Meanwhile LC has churned out lots of weird (sorry; my opinion) novelty Mademoiselles--for cruise/spring, it was colorblocked red-white-and-blue canvas and striped ponyhair versions; now in the fall we have all those over-the-top croco/suede grommets/quilted colorblocked styles. If they'd just produce more regular-leather Mademoiselles in wearable colors (and some with silver hardware), I think potential customers would be a lot more receptive. Instead they crank out all these runway style bags that end up deeply discounted at the end of the season.
 
If they'd just produce more regular-leather Mademoiselles in wearable colors (and some with silver hardware), I think potential customers would be a lot more receptive.

Nowhere a rant as I feel exactly the same. Unless that counts two of us ranting? [emoji28] It is so true though. I kept waiting for more color and hardware options, particularly hardware but only the ones that do not work for me comes in my favoured gunmetal hardware (colorblock canvas and part suede). The F/W colors well, to me, were quite predictable and seem to be just playing around with different tones of shades. I hope things get more exciting for Mlle next season.
 
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I'm going to go on a little rant here because I Just don't know what Longchamp is thinking with its Mademoiselle strategy. It's a potential blockbuster bag but since launching it last fall, LC has followed up in the two subsequent seasons by offering only minimal color choices in regular leather and all with gold hardware, which is not for everyone. Meanwhile LC has churned out lots of weird (sorry; my opinion) novelty Mademoiselles--for cruise/spring, it was colorblocked red-white-and-blue canvas and striped ponyhair versions; now in the fall we have all those over-the-top croco/suede grommets/quilted colorblocked styles. If they'd just produce more regular-leather Mademoiselles in wearable colors (and some with silver hardware), I think potential customers would be a lot more receptive. Instead they crank out all these runway style bags that end up deeply discounted at the end of the season.

The croco / suede ones are scary - even the entire base and sides are made of suede! And brown and blue on a bag? SMH
 
Just tried on the new Shop It hobo at Bloomies and it’s a great style, easy to wear and practical. Now I have to decide if I can get past my longstanding aversion to animals on handbags. What does everyone really think of the horsey? Big deal or no? Please don’t say it’s cute because cute is not my thing at all. :shocked:

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I just bought this bag in gray,:) in Bloomies. It’s light and a great size for me, and I’ve been wanting to build up my gray bags. However I’m going to return it. I like the stylized horse and jockey, and the way it extends into the frame so only half is present. But I’m returning it because it’s unlined and that, combined with the stiff saffiano, gives it a hard, hollow feeling. The interior is the raw back of the leather and rather thin. Here are a couple of pics of the bag. The horse and jockey are outlined in blue which looks great against the gray, and the interior is the same color blue. If you like a highly structured bag that will stay that way, this might appeal :)
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I just bought this bag in gray,:smile: in Bloomies. It’s light and a great size for me, and I’ve been wanting to build up my gray bags. However I’m going to return it. I like the stylized horse and jockey, and the way it extends into the frame so only half is present. But I’m returning it because it’s unlined and that, combined with the stiff saffiano, gives it a hard, hollow feeling. The interior is the raw back of the leather and rather thin. Here are a couple of pics of the bag. The horse and jockey are outlined in blue which looks great against the gray, and the interior is the same color blue. If you like a highly structured bag that will stay that way, this might appeal :smile:
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Thanks for posting! I actually like the stiff structure and leather. It’s the main thing that appealed to me. And the lining wasn’t a problem. Sorry it didn’t work out for you though. Longchamp has quite a few gray bags this season so maybe something else will catch your eye. :yes:
 
Thanks for posting! I actually like the stiff structure and leather. It’s the main thing that appealed to me. And the lining wasn’t a problem. Sorry it didn’t work out for you though. Longchamp has quite a few gray bags this season so maybe something else will catch your eye. :yes:[/QUOT

Thanks. I’ll keep my eyes open. I know it’s a matter of personal taste, but I find the horse and jockey to be chic and, I suppose, French but that’s because I’m used to that image belonging to Longchamp. I also find it funny/ironic that the horse and jockey on the Shop It bags are large logos taking up a good part of the front of the bag but so cleverly displayed that few people would notice they’re looking at a logo. Stealth!
 
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I am waiting for this beauty to arrive from Century 21. Funny thing is I didn't even know I NEEDED this bag until I saw @Cosmopolitan's post under deals and steals! ;)
 
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