Givenchy Pandora

[Kmora]

just want to share my mini pandora pic as of now, i have 9 givenchy bags (1 small nightingale, 2 mini antigona, 2 mini pandora, 2 small pandora, 2 medium pandora-- obviously pandora is my fave!) and i love them all 2 of my pandora I bought at net-a-porter & the rest i bought at givenchy here in Manila PH (greenbelt, adora & shangrila).

Gorgeous!
Do you know the name of that color?

 

[Annawakes]

Hi all, I recently decided that I Need a medium Pandora in my life! I've been looking and just have a question. I've seen the wrinkled sheepskin IRL, but not the sugar goatskin. But is there a third kind of leather the medium Pandora is made from? Calfskin? I want a super soft and smooth leather....some photos I've seen looks like calfskin.

Is calfskin pandora medium not common? Should I take the sheep or goat instead because they are more easily found?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

 

[randr21]

Hi all, I recently decided that I Need a medium Pandora in my life! I've been looking and just have a question. I've seen the wrinkled sheepskin IRL, but not the sugar goatskin. But is there a third kind of leather the medium Pandora is made from? Calfskin? I want a super soft and smooth leather....some photos I've seen looks like calfskin.

Is calfskin pandora medium not common? Should I take the sheep or goat instead because they are more easily found?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

I have calf pandas from many years ago, but they're textured, and its true that I see less of them now. If you like the look, you should wait. Givenchy is undergoing changes to its creative design team and they may come up with new styles.

 

[Annawakes]

I have calf pandas from many years ago, but they're textured, and its true that I see less of them now. If you like the look, you should wait. Givenchy is undergoing changes to its creative design team and they may come up with new styles.

Ok, I think I'll wait. I want to make sure it's everything I want since it's a big purchase for me. I was just wondering if I was mistaken that calf pandoras even exist! I noticed you said yours are textured. I hope there will be a smooth leather one in the future. Thank you for your response!

 

[alla.miss]

Hi there!
For those interested.. about the new "men's style pandora"!
I popped in de Bijenkorf in Amsterdam and inspected it. Well, actually it's the same size as women's medium pandora, but made of high quality calf skin (or maybe buffalo?). I found the leather very thick and squishy, I also liked the style of the handle and shoulder strap. Oh and the calf leather was smelling magnificent! Don't know, how it will wear, but the quality was great! I loved it!
Unfortunately, didn't make pictures, so here are some for reference taken from https://www.antonioli.eu



and a nylon one (didn't see it in reality):

 

[alla.miss]

Was speaking about this variation, exactly the men's version.
Look at this yummy pebbled calf leather! This comes with the nylon shoulder strap.
I would buy this for myself, even I'm a girl
Hope this info was of interest, thanks for letting me share.

 

[ManilaMama]

Swooning every time I see my newest Pandora addition:

How does the embossed croc wear?

@missjesf, AHHH! We're bag twins!! It's a wonderful bag!!! You take awesome photos!

@Kmora, I've had mine since 2012 and been using it quite often. Here is a photo of mine taken minutes ago. It seriously does not look like it aged one bit! Leather looks scratch free and shiny.. hardware has zero dings. I don't baby my bags when wearing and this bag has never been pre-treated or cleaned (lol).

If anything changed, I would say that the bag got a little bit softer and "smooshier" over the years.

Among all my designer bags, Givenchy has proven to be the most durable and hassle free, in my opinion. Especially this croc embossed pandora, and my lambskin nightingale. All very durable. I would rank them on top, a touch above Balenciaga City bags, when it comes to longevity and durability. (some balenciaga colors fade a little, hence a mark down).

My LV bags usually end up with problems (scratches, stains, Discolored hardware, zippers falling, etc); and my Chanel bags also have issues like denting, visible scratches, bag losing shape, etc.

Also from my experience, Givenchy sheepskin Pepe bags are not as "long lasting". My Pepe leather discolored (from tan to caramel - not so bad) and the bottom got very dirty. I couldn't get the dark parts out. So I wouldn't recommend Pepe all that much, even though I think it's quite beautiful. (I would buy Pepe again in a heartbeat if I stumble upon it on sale, though! It's that beautiful!)

I hope all this info helped in case you were looking to buy a croc-embossed Givenchy!

 

[Kmora]

@missjesf, AHHH! We're bag twins!! It's a wonderful bag!!! You take awesome photos!

@Kmora, I've had mine since 2012 and been using it quite often. Here is a photo of mine taken minutes ago. It seriously does not look like it aged one bit! Leather looks scratch free and shiny.. hardware has zero dings. I don't baby my bags when wearing and this bag has never been pre-treated or cleaned (lol).

If anything changed, I would say that the bag got a little bit softer and "smooshier" over the years.

Among all my designer bags, Givenchy has proven to be the most durable and hassle free, in my opinion. Especially this croc embossed pandora, and my lambskin nightingale. All very durable. I would rank them on top, a touch above Balenciaga City bags, when it comes to longevity and durability. (some balenciaga colors fade a little, hence a mark down).

My LV bags usually end up with problems (scratches, stains, Discolored hardware, zippers falling, etc); and my Chanel bags also have issues like denting, visible scratches, bag losing shape, etc.

Also from my experience, Givenchy sheepskin Pepe bags are not as "long lasting". My Pepe leather discolored (from tan to caramel - not so bad) and the bottom got very dirty. I couldn't get the dark parts out. So I wouldn't recommend Pepe all that much, even though I think it's quite beautiful. (I would buy Pepe again in a heartbeat if I stumble upon it on sale, though! It's that beautiful!)

I hope all this info helped in case you were looking to buy a croc-embossed Givenchy!

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Thank you, this is very helpful

I have a Pandora medium in Pepe and I do agree with everything you say about Givenchy quality! And I also agree with the pepe leather not being long lasting :/ I thought it was going to be but I definitely regret going for that leather instead of goat or calf. And I am looking at buying this bag:
https://www.farfetch.com/uk/shopping/women/givenchy-medium-pandora-tote-item-11784731.aspx

 

[ManilaMama]

Thank you, this is very helpful

I have a Pandora medium in Pepe and I do agree with everything you say about Givenchy quality! And I also agree with the pepe leather not being long lasting :/ I thought it was going to be but I definitely regret going for that leather instead of goat or calf. And I am looking at buying this bag:
https://www.farfetch.com/uk/shopping/women/givenchy-medium-pandora-tote-item-11784731.aspx

Did you buy it?! It's sold out! I'm suddenly so excited for you and hope it was you who got it.

I think that combo of pebbled leather and croc embossed will last a long time! Thumbs up!!

 

[Kmora]

Did you buy it?! It's sold out! I'm suddenly so excited for you and hope it was you who got it.

I think that combo of pebbled leather and croc embossed will last a long time! Thumbs up!!

It is actually not sold out hehe, the original link was so long so I cut off all the search information in the url and then it shows sold out, but it is not sold out in the original link (don't know if you understand what I am talking about? Hehe).

Anyway, I haven't bought it yet since I have some purchases that I am deciding between. Would love to find this gem during the sales

 

[orbaya]

Hi! I am looking to blindly purchase the Pandora in black soon. It must be online as I don't have any high-end stores where I live. Closest place is 2 hours away. I have no problem sending it back if the bag is not for me.

My sister has the medium size and is way too big for me so I think the small would be perfect for myself. My question is does this bag ever go on sale? I have no problem paying full price, but I'm not in a rush to purchase so I can wait if there is a sale. This would be first super high-end bag purchase. I do have a LV Lucille that I haven't worn in years and I want to sell it so I can use that money towards this purchase, or perhaps another purchase.

 

[alla.miss]

Hi! I am looking to blindly purchase the Pandora in black soon. It must be online as I don't have any high-end stores where I live. Closest place is 2 hours away. I have no problem sending it back if the bag is not for me.

My sister has the medium size and is way too big for me so I think the small would be perfect for myself. My question is does this bag ever go on sale? I have no problem paying full price, but I'm not in a rush to purchase so I can wait if there is a sale. This would be first super high-end bag purchase. I do have a LV Lucille that I haven't worn in years and I want to sell it so I can use that money towards this purchase, or perhaps another purchase.

Hi orbaya! The classic black one never goes on sale, sadly..

 

[kishlette]

I know there a lot of posts about this already, but I'm really stuck and hoping for some advice.

I am about to buy a pandora but am agonising about whether to get the small or the medium, so deciding between these two:
http://www.mytheresa.com/int_en/pandora-small-leather-shoulder-bag-523073.html
http://www.mytheresa.com/int_en/pandora-medium-leather-shoulder-bag-600689.html

I already own a little pandora wristlet in black and just love it...I now want a good, casual bag that I can wear on my shoulder.

I'm just under 5"1' (so short!) and have quite a small build...so that leads me to think that the small would be better. But I hear that the small may be difficult to get things in and out of (the wristlet is certainly like that but worth the bother!). I also don't want to wear it with a shoulder strap - I want to wear it on my shoulder by the top handle - will that work with the small or do I need the medium for that?

I look at all the pictures of the models wearing the small and it looks little...but then they're all tall and I am definitely not!

Can anyone help me decide? Also, are the My Theresa prices good?

 

[randr21]

Hi! I am looking to blindly purchase the Pandora in black soon. It must be online as I don't have any high-end stores where I live. Closest place is 2 hours away. I have no problem sending it back if the bag is not for me.

My sister has the medium size and is way too big for me so I think the small would be perfect for myself. My question is does this bag ever go on sale? I have no problem paying full price, but I'm not in a rush to purchase so I can wait if there is a sale. This would be first super high-end bag purchase. I do have a LV Lucille that I haven't worn in years and I want to sell it so I can use that money towards this purchase, or perhaps another purchase. [emoji3]

Not sure where you're located, but Netaporter has a great 10% discount right now on US site w/ code spring.

 

[randr21]

I know there a lot of posts about this already, but I'm really stuck and hoping for some advice.

I am about to buy a pandora but am agonising about whether to get the small or the medium, so deciding between these two:
http://www.mytheresa.com/int_en/pandora-small-leather-shoulder-bag-523073.html
http://www.mytheresa.com/int_en/pandora-medium-leather-shoulder-bag-600689.html

I already own a little pandora wristlet in black and just love it...I now want a good, casual bag that I can wear on my shoulder.

I'm just under 5"1' (so short!) and have quite a small build...so that leads me to think that the small would be better. But I hear that the small may be difficult to get things in and out of (the wristlet is certainly like that but worth the bother!). I also don't want to wear it with a shoulder strap - I want to wear it on my shoulder by the top handle - will that work with the small or do I need the medium for that?

I look at all the pictures of the models wearing the small and it looks little...but then they're all tall and I am definitely not!

Can anyone help me decide? Also, are the My Theresa prices good?

Get the small. Based on your post, I think it will be the best fit. Mytheresa has average prices. I just mentioned in post above of a 10% off code so if you can save some $, why not?