Dudes and their Diors

[averagejoe]

I just had to google it lol, couldn't quite picture the bag. I like the style/shape but the tricolor theme from Rasta has always been a put-off for me. I liked the wallet because the red is only inside and the other colors are minimal. I'm super weird about mixing too many colors that don't go together well and the Rasta colors (even outside of the Dior collection i.e. Jamaican flag colors) have always bothered me. For this reason I wouldn't buy a Rasta collection piece with the colored stripes. I've been toying with another Gaucho in the darker brown/saddle color or a saddle/double saddle bag. Still undecided though.

I get what you mean. Normally I don't like the Rasta colours, but when done a la Dior style, it's more interesting. It goes well with the brown monogram.

I tried the double saddle Gaucho before and it would work well if only the strap was a bit longer, as I want to use it as a messenger bag. It looks good over the shoulder, but would be so cool worn as a messenger. The actual messenger style of the Gaucho is great for guys. The length is perfect. It even comes in a larger 19-inch width version (the smaller is 17 inches wide). I regret selling mine now, especially the brown one.

I want to add another XL zippered tote to my collection, in a different colour or material. I haven't seen the XL tote in blue before but I would definitely want that. The "burnished" blue looks really good with the brown.

It's a few years old from what I think was an outlet only canvas. They used to have the sparkly lurex ones too but I never pulled the trigger on one. I live pretty close to a Gucci outlet... dangerous. Oh and to stay on forum topic they have a Fendi outlet too

Do you live close to the Cabazon Desert Hills Premium Outlets? It would be so awesome to live near a Gucci and Fendi outlet! I heard the Gucci outlet has great pieces now that they aren't even holding sales at their boutiques anymore, and sales styles are being shipped directly there.

 

[denimcococabas]

I get what you mean. Normally I don't like the Rasta colours, but when done a la Dior style, it's more interesting. It goes well with the brown monogram.

I tried the double saddle Gaucho before and it would work well if only the strap was a bit longer, as I want to use it as a messenger bag. It looks good over the shoulder, but would be so cool worn as a messenger. The actual messenger style of the Gaucho is great for guys. The length is perfect. It even comes in a larger 19-inch width version (the smaller is 17 inches wide). I regret selling mine now, especially the brown one.

I want to add another XL zippered tote to my collection, in a different colour or material. I haven't seen the XL tote in blue before but I would definitely want that. The "burnished" blue looks really good with the brown.



Do you live close to the Cabazon Desert Hills Premium Outlets? It would be so awesome to live near a Gucci and Fendi outlet! I heard the Gucci outlet has great pieces now that they aren't even holding sales at their boutiques anymore, and sales styles are being shipped directly there.

A burnished blue does sound like a great color on that bag. I'll have to keep an eye out.
Yes, I'm by the Desert Hills Premium Outlets. A million years ago when I was still in LA they had a Dior outlet too.
I don't really do the messenger thing anymore. I've accepted that I have long legs and a short torso (long for 5'7") and being short and small framed I look like a kid wearing his fathers bag when I try traditional messenger styles.
I have also started being more open to more sizes, shapes and styles that a younger me would have called too "pursey" lol so the big sized bags thing isn't as important to me anymore either. I carry what I like because I like it.

 

[averagejoe]

A burnished blue does sound like a great color on that bag. I'll have to keep an eye out.
Yes, I'm by the Desert Hills Premium Outlets. A million years ago when I was still in LA they had a Dior outlet too.
I don't really do the messenger thing anymore. I've accepted that I have long legs and a short torso (long for 5'7") and being short and small framed I look like a kid wearing his fathers bag when I try traditional messenger styles.
I have also started being more open to more sizes, shapes and styles that a younger me would have called too "pursey" lol so the big sized bags thing isn't as important to me anymore either. I carry what I like because I like it.

Having long legs is better than having a long torso. Long legs make people appear taller .

I used to be crazy about messenger bags, and I've kinda grown out of them too. I only have 2 black messenger bags left in my collection, and one brown one. I used to have more but sold most of them because I tend not to reach for those bags. Even my Givenchy messenger (one of my black ones) can be used as a hobo but it folds over to make a messenger flap, so it's not a true messenger bag.

I like top-handle bags now, with the option of a detachable shoulder strap in case I need to free up my hands.

By the way, I used to buy from the Dior outlet at Desert Hills They were the only US Dior boutique to offer international shipping, and was my only access to a Dior outlet. And then they closed.

 

[denimcococabas]

Having long legs is better than having a long torso. Long legs make people appear taller .

I used to be crazy about messenger bags, and I've kinda grown out of them too. I only have 2 black messenger bags left in my collection, and one brown one. I used to have more but sold most of them because I tend not to reach for those bags. Even my Givenchy messenger (one of my black ones) can be used as a hobo but it folds over to make a messenger flap, so it's not a true messenger bag.

I like top-handle bags now, with the option of a detachable shoulder strap in case I need to free up my hands.

By the way, I used to buy from the Dior outlet at Desert Hills They were the only US Dior boutique to offer international shipping, and was my only access to a Dior outlet. And then they closed.

I've been interested in some top handle bags as well but have been requiring the shoulder or cross body strap as I have a 2 year old and find that I always need my hands lol.
The closure of that store was very sad. The same can be said about the old Versace stores. They closed them all and then reopened some but it's just not the same.

 

[denimcococabas]

Having long legs is better than having a long torso. Long legs make people appear taller .

I used to be crazy about messenger bags, and I've kinda grown out of them too. I only have 2 black messenger bags left in my collection, and one brown one. I used to have more but sold most of them because I tend not to reach for those bags. Even my Givenchy messenger (one of my black ones) can be used as a hobo but it folds over to make a messenger flap, so it's not a true messenger bag.

I like top-handle bags now, with the option of a detachable shoulder strap in case I need to free up my hands.

By the way, I used to buy from the Dior outlet at Desert Hills They were the only US Dior boutique to offer international shipping, and was my only access to a Dior outlet. And then they closed.

Speaking of messenger styles, what do you think of the Proenza Schouler PS1 medium? It's about as messenger as I can picture myself carrying.

 

[averagejoe]

Speaking of messenger styles, what do you think of the Proenza Schouler PS1 medium? It's about as messenger as I can picture myself carrying.

I like the PS1. I wanted to get one in the XL size in olive green a few years ago, but it was sold out by the time it reached a good price. I haven't tried the medium version before so I'm not sure how that size would look on me.

Have you tried the medium before?

I've read about some quality/design issues on the PS forum here, like with screws coming out, and colours fading on the leather. The screws are an easy fix as they can be screwed back in or replaced.

PS1 bags have lost popularity, and I've now seen them get marked down quite a bit, even on the PS website. If you do get one, be sure to get one at at least 50% off.

 

[averagejoe]

I've been interested in some top handle bags as well but have been requiring the shoulder or cross body strap as I have a 2 year old and find that I always need my hands lol.
The closure of that store was very sad. The same can be said about the old Versace stores. They closed them all and then reopened some but it's just not the same.

Yeah the closing of the Dior outlet was sad. Dior at Woodbury (the only remaining US outlet) doesn't ship to Canada.

 

[Yoshi1296]

Speaking of messenger styles, what do you think of the Proenza Schouler PS1 medium? It's about as messenger as I can picture myself carrying.

I like the PS1. I wanted to get one in the XL size in olive green a few years ago, but it was sold out by the time it reached a good price. I haven't tried the medium version before so I'm not sure how that size would look on me.

Have you tried the medium before?

I've read about some quality/design issues on the PS forum here, like with screws coming out, and colours fading on the leather. The screws are an easy fix as they can be screwed back in or replaced.

PS1 bags have lost popularity, and I've now seen them get marked down quite a bit, even on the PS website. If you do get one, be sure to get one at at least 50% off.

I use a PS1 in the large size as my everyday bag for school and I must say it's probably my FAVORITE everyday bag. It's so casual and convenient. I can fit all my books plus daily essentials with ease and have had no quality issues so far. The leather ages beautifully and is buttery soft now. The color does fade but in the way a Balenciaga would, and I think the faded ones look lovely.

If any of you guys do go for one, I really suggest the large size, medium is a bit small and the XL was way too big on me. I'm 5'7" and the large is just perfect. Here's a pic of the bag and a bad modeling shot lol!
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[Prada Prince]

Speaking of messenger styles, what do you think of the Proenza Schouler PS1 medium? It's about as messenger as I can picture myself carrying.

I absolutely LOVE my medium PS1 in indigo with aged ruthenium hardware. It's such a practical bag with its different compartments, and hardy enough that it's a throw-n-go bag for me.

I actually didn't want it in a size bigger than the medium as I've sort of moved away from the messenger styles since I was in my teens.

I got this one with 40% off in the Farfetch sale back in January, after I had my Harvey Nicks order of the same bag cancelled. That was actually 30% off, so I guess it turned out to be a stroke of good luck!

I did find the strap that comes with it to be a little short for me, but I've swapped it out with my Louis Vuitton Bandouliere Race which gets it to just the right length for my preferences.

Here's a couple of mod shots of the PS1 medium if it helps.

 

[averagejoe]

I use a PS1 in the large size as my everyday bag for school and I must say it's probably my FAVORITE everyday bag. It's so casual and convenient. I can fit all my books plus daily essentials with ease and have had no quality issues so far. The leather ages beautifully and is buttery soft now. The color does fade but in the way a Balenciaga would, and I think the faded ones look lovely.

If any of you guys do go for one, I really suggest the large size, medium is a bit small and the XL was way too big on me. I'm 5'7" and the large is just perfect. Here's a pic of the bag and a bad modeling shot lol!View attachment 3782020
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Thanks for the feedback on the PS1. Makes me want it again. I will definitely hunt the winter sales for one at a good price. I'm still sold on the XL size, with silver hardware.

Did you have to tighten the screws on yours at any point? If so, then was it easy to do?

Your mod shot isn't working properly. I click the attachment and it shows an error. Do you mind uploading it again? Would love to see the size against your height.

 

[averagejoe]

I absolutely LOVE my medium PS1 in indigo with aged ruthenium hardware. It's such a practical bag with its different compartments, and hardy enough that it's a throw-n-go bag for me.

I actually didn't want it in a size bigger than the medium as I've sort of moved away from the messenger styles since I was in my teens.

I got this one with 40% off in the Farfetch sale back in January, after I had my Harvey Nicks order of the same bag cancelled. That was actually 30% off, so I guess it turned out to be a stroke of good luck!

I did find the strap that comes with it to be a little short for me, but I've swapped it out with my Louis Vuitton Bandouliere Race which gets it to just the right length for my preferences.

Here's a couple of mod shots of the PS1 medium if it helps.

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The Bandouliere Race does make for a good strap with this bag. The thickness of the strap makes the bag look more "masculine", too.

 

[Yoshi1296]

Thanks for the feedback on the PS1. Makes me want it again. I will definitely hunt the winter sales for one at a good price. I'm still sold on the XL size, with silver hardware.

Did you have to tighten the screws on yours at any point? If so, then was it easy to do?

Your mod shot isn't working properly. I click the attachment and it shows an error. Do you mind uploading it again? Would love to see the size against your height.

Nope never had to tighten my screws. I did check and one point and they were all fine for me. The XL does look really cool. You also seem taller in your modshots so I think it will work for you. And plus you pull off big bags just fine!

Sorry about the picture lol[emoji28]

Here you go!

 

[averagejoe]

Nope never had to tighten my screws. I did check and one point and they were all fine for me. The XL does look really cool. You also seem taller in your modshots so I think it will work for you. And plus you pull off big bags just fine!

Sorry about the picture lol[emoji28]

Here you go!
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The large looks good on you, especially slung over the shoulder. I'm just an inch taller, so it'll look the same on me. I think I may still prefer the XL size, but that one is harder to find. I'll try the large next time I see it on sale.

 

[Yoshi1296]

The large looks good on you, especially slung over the shoulder. I'm just an inch taller, so it'll look the same on me. I think I may still prefer the XL size, but that one is harder to find. I'll try the large next time I see it on sale.

Thanks!! The XL is definitely much harder to find but I guess pre-loved might be your best option. I think there are some large sizes on sale on the PS website right now!!

 

[denimcococabas]

Yeah the closing of the Dior outlet was sad. Dior at Woodbury (the only remaining US outlet) doesn't ship to Canada.

Sounds like you need a US connect to ship to. I had to do that with my first python bag. It's illegal to sell python skin products or to import/export them for commercial purposes in CA so I had the bag sent to a relative out of state who then shipped it to me.