Do you like handbags with Studs?
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I find it so interesting and delightful that we all have different tastes when it comes to bags - and thank goodness - there's a bag for everyone!
I absolutely adore studs (have the Be&D Garbo AND the Botkier Bombay satchel - both are absolute "stud statement" bags) and have always liked the Astor.
You should go with your gut - get the bag that makes YOU happy....forget about all of our opinions!
Enjoy!
I absolutely adore studs (have the Be&D Garbo AND the Botkier Bombay satchel - both are absolute "stud statement" bags) and have always liked the Astor.
You should go with your gut - get the bag that makes YOU happy....forget about all of our opinions!
Enjoy!
How long is a piece of string?! 
I love some and strongly dislike others...
For me, as with most things, it depends on the type of studs, the arrangement of them and the design of the bag.
Contrary to what some others have said, I actually think studded bags generally look better when the focus of the design is on the studs (but not necessarily due to their number) and for that reason, I tend to prefer studs on clutches; as I think they can look a bit overwhelming (or overwhelmed) when combined with a larger, more complex bag with handles and/or a strap and lots of other assorted hardware, like rings and zips etc..
On the whole, try as I might (because the colours are amazing!), I'm not too keen on Balenciaga Motorcycle Bags, personally. As, to me, the shape of the studs isn't particularly attractive (they remind me of doorstops! :shame: ) and they aren't enough of a focal point and look a bit half-hearted and if I don't feel they add anything to the design, I'd rather not have them there at all, TBH.
I have a Chloe Ida Clutch from S/S '06, which is gorgeous and has a 'belt' wrapped vertically around it with vintage-look studs in three different colours and finishes on it (which I absolutely adore!) and I have just bought a Chloe Elvire Clutch:
I love some and strongly dislike others...For me, as with most things, it depends on the type of studs, the arrangement of them and the design of the bag.
Contrary to what some others have said, I actually think studded bags generally look better when the focus of the design is on the studs (but not necessarily due to their number) and for that reason, I tend to prefer studs on clutches; as I think they can look a bit overwhelming (or overwhelmed) when combined with a larger, more complex bag with handles and/or a strap and lots of other assorted hardware, like rings and zips etc..
On the whole, try as I might (because the colours are amazing!), I'm not too keen on Balenciaga Motorcycle Bags, personally. As, to me, the shape of the studs isn't particularly attractive (they remind me of doorstops! :shame: ) and they aren't enough of a focal point and look a bit half-hearted and if I don't feel they add anything to the design, I'd rather not have them there at all, TBH.
I have a Chloe Ida Clutch from S/S '06, which is gorgeous and has a 'belt' wrapped vertically around it with vintage-look studs in three different colours and finishes on it (which I absolutely adore!) and I have just bought a Chloe Elvire Clutch:
I've just Googled the Astor and I don't think it is, in any way, too much, personally.
I think, if you like it, you should go with your heart!
I think, if you like it, you should go with your heart!
Thanks everyone. I decided to keep the Astor and I'm actually loving it lately. It's a great handbag. At first I loved it, then I thought maybe too many studs, but now I feel my first instints were right on target with this bag. It just makes me smile because it's so different especially in the red patent that I bought.
