When the Mystic was launched last year I fell hard for the storm grey in medium. And was desperately waiting till it was on sale or turned up on VC. Then, when I finally got it last week, something about that bag felt completely off for me. I love big bulky bags, but with the Mystic for me it looked like a small bag made too big. If that makes sense. Might be because of that sturdy bar at the top. I ended up returning the bag the very next day. Something I rarely do. I am now considering ordering a small one, but if the hardware is as delicate as described, I'd rather refrain. I'm the one to toss my bags around, wearing them also while walking my dogs etc.
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That‘s funny because I have the exact feeling about the small and thought about ordering the larger medium size so I could use it for work.
The small just doesn’t feel right on me. Too bulky, not „blending in“ - if you know what I mean.
The bottom of the bag is beautiful and soft but the handle bar makes it feel like I am carrying a suitcase with me.
Neither slouchy nor boxy - it is both in the same bag but unfortunately not in a good way.
I decided to send it back and it is already packed. After your post I came to the conclusion that even the medium maybe won’t do it for me.
Thanks for your opinion. Money saved.
Still it is an awesome piece of art but I guess I would always grab another bag instead of using it.
Thanks, I will have a closer look at the SF Studio when I am ready to buy a new bag for work.
Already yesterday I received another package with the SL Niki bag in den medium size and I didn’t open it because I wanted to try the Mystic first (it was on sale while I bought the Niki for the original resale price). I didn’t trust myself and wanted to avoid the urge of keeping them both after having them unboxed side by side and knowing the Mystic was such a great deal.
So I unboxed the Niki a few minutes after initiating the return for the Mystic and what can I say? It feels so me! The Niki fits nearly the same and it feels as if I have never worn any other bag.
In the past I have bought a lot of bags just because I admired them for the design and/or they were such a great deal but then never got enough use out of them. I am afraid the Mystic would be the same type of purchase.
Maybe I have the possibility of trying the medium size in the future but for now I will pass on the small and enjoy the Niki bag although I paid full price.
I took some photos of Mystic earlier this day and again with the Niki just after unboxing. Clearly the Niki has to stay.
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looks beautiful, I really love this color a lot . I haven’t decided yet but most likely not. I never used it and it’s already had a lot of scratches on the hardware and the leather. I use my bags very nicely but this one even without use it had scratches. I was hoping to grab this bag my elevated tote kind of way. I don’t think I can use it the way I intended it.
I really like antigona in sugar leather in this tan color too . It’s very hard to find this color in a handbag.
what is your opinions on it ? Are you going to keep it ?
I just saw the photos of niki! It looks great on you and it’s a very easy bag . No worries about scratches . Congratulations) enjoy !!
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Here I go again. It’s like in real life, after stalking s omebody/something for several months, you can’t let go from one day to another. After my long desired medium Mystic in storm grey felt completely awkward while trying (#76), I found this small Mystic in desert for almost 50% off. Unboxing the small one today I thought it was too tiny for me, but then wearing the bag on my shoulder I am totally happy. When I tried the medium in storm grey, it felt way too bling bling with all the shiny golden hardware. Might have been the strong contrast, as it’s nothing I am worried about with the desert one.As it was the only bag available, it's probably a return. But the hardware is impeccable, no scratches --- so far. I only wish the strap was a bit longer for wearing it cross body.
Ok, chapter closed, no more bags in 2020…
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View attachment 4662002 Here I go again. It’s like in real life, after stalking s omebody/something for several months, you can’t let go from one day to another. After my long desired medium Mystic in storm grey felt completely awkward while trying (#76), I found this small Mystic in desert for almost 50% off. Unboxing the small one today I thought it was too tiny for me, but then wearing the bag on my shoulder I am totally happy. When I tried the medium in storm grey, it felt way too bling bling with all the shiny golden hardware. Might have been the strong contrast, as it’s nothing I am worried about with the desert one.
As it was the only bag available, it's probably a return. But the hardware is impeccable, no scratches --- so far. I only wish the strap was a bit longer for wearing it cross body.
Ok, chapter closed, no more bags in 2020…
looks great on you congratulations. I adore that color so much
thanks so much
. though not my first choice of color, I like it too. It's easy with summer clothes as well.
Hello....so I saw the Mystic upon release around last year and absolutely fell in love. However, I felt the price point for the bag was prohibitively expensive for the brand. Fast forward to now, heaps of sales on this bag and I snagged the small mystic in black for a great price. Can anyone vouch for the durability of this bag and how it has held up ? Leather and hardware ? There are literally no reviews on this. By the same token....I think that this bag is super special and even more happy that it’s not oversaturated. It’s the best kept secret in the bag world I think.
thanks for this info -- I will look around for the particular model I have in mind.
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I actually loved this design very much . I bought the camel colored one in small but end up returning. Reason is I’m very careless with bags and I noticed hardware was very delicate and I was letting it hang instead of clasping it and it formed scratches right away . Also leather came with scratches . In my opinion it was quite expensive bag not to be durable . Some bags I like blemishes that form over time like acne studios masubi bag I have . I don’t mind leather wearing it out because that’s the style of the bag . Givenchy mystic has this very classic shape I felt like that needed to be kept immaculate and I’m not that girl . I can’t baby hardware or a bag. I just recently got givenchy antigona in black croc with gold hardware and honestly it is very durable . Almost indestructible. It will elevate my fall winter outfits . Simple elegant for my needs. I think overall givenchy is very timeless. Mystic on sale is a must bag too for ladies who can be careful .
Nordstrom has the version of the Mystic that I really wanted -- the storm grey croc. https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/givenc...&breadcrumb=Home/All Results&color=storm grey
It's an absolutely stunning bag -- I first saw it last November at Le Bon Marché in Paris and loved it. This particular version is no longer available in Europe or on the Givenchy website. However, I ran into so many hurdles trying to order it online from Nordstrom (this bag must be shipped to a U.S. address, which we do have but it's not my credit card billing address) that I gave up trying to get it. And if ordering was that hard, I figured it would be a nightmare trying to return it should it have a defect or be damaged en route. Also, since it's a discontinued model, I doubt there would be a replacement available. So, with regret and sadness, no Mystic for me. I plan to console myself with 10 days in Paris later this year (Covid permitting) and will see if a bag really calls out to me during that trip. If it does, no dithering! I will just get it while I'm there.
Did a return so decided to snap some ref pics.
Black embossed mini
Black embossed mini
