Etro Vela bag in the wild or store?

[Passerine123]

Has anyone checked out the new Etro Vela bag (medium) in the store or seen anyone carrying it? It’s on my radar now. I will be in Milan this coming week-end and will def visit Etro. Just wondering if anyone has personal experience seeing, handling or buying the bag IRL. If yes, anything I should be mindful of? Thanks!

 

[LexAeterna]

I just ordered the mini version and it will get delivered to me soon. Would be happy to share my thoughts when I receive it!

 

[LexAeterna]

I just received the mini version. It is absolutely gorgeous and the leather and suede lining is lovely! Due to the structure and small capacity of the bag I’m not able to fill it all up but there is a way to still close it.

 

[mar123]

I just received the mini version. It is absolutely gorgeous and the leather and suede lining is lovely! Due to the structure and small capacity of the bag I’m not able to fill it all up but there is a way to still close it.View attachment 5803191View attachment 5803192

It looks great! What sort of things are you able to fit in there?

 

[LexAeterna]

It looks great! What sort of things are you able to fit in there?

Only bare essentials. I am able to fit a compact wallet, an iPhone (mini), and a coin pouch (for lipbalm, eye drops, etc.) I’ve been thinking of switching to my cardholder so I can add more things.

 

[grainie_oats]

Only bare essentials. I am able to fit a compact wallet, an iPhone (mini), and a coin pouch (for lipbalm, eye drops, etc.) I’ve been thinking of switching to my cardholder so I can add more things.

It's been a while, but curious how your mini Vela held up (scratches, wear-and-tear, etc.)! The mini Vela is such a beautiful bag, but it has so little reviews online...